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Nov 2019 35 results
21:27
21:27

Masaka Elders’ SACCO Loses UGX 400 million to Fraud Masaka Elders SACCO 1 4

Charles Kilibo, an auditor in Felbright and Company Auditors while presenting their audit findings indicated that they have established that the SACCO had been wrecked by serious governance weaknesses that created room for fraud and other habits of financial mismanagement.
19:44
19:44

Police Unitports Lie Idle In Lamwo Lokung Subcounty 2 1 Top story

Joachin Ocan Opoka, the Lokung Sub County LC III Chairperson told URN in an interview that they have been operating without police officers for the past two and half years, yet their houses were constructed.
19:23
19:23

Police Raids Scrap Dealers Over Stolen Materials 1 2 Top story

Dressed in blue camouflage, FFP raided shops at Shamba Complex, Kisenyi, Owino Complex, New Park Mall, Nakitende Village, Usafi Market, Mwanga II Road, Musajja Alumbwa and Muzaana Road. The operation led to the arrest of 30 scrap dealers found selling suspected stolen copper wires.
19:03
19:03

Accident Claims Two Toddlers in Sironko

According to police, the driver of the vehicle identified as Jackson Mafabi was reversing when he knocked the toddlers. John Robert Tukei, the Elgon Region Police Spokesperson, says Mafabi is locked up as investigations into the accident continue.
18:33
18:33

Bodies of Ugandans Shot Dead in Rwanda to be Repatriated 2 2

Prikeria Muhindo Mwiine, the Rukiga Resident District Commissioner has told our reporter on Monday afternoon that efforts by the government of Uganda to have bodies repatriated for decent burial are underway. According to Muhindo, officials from Ministry of External Affairs and Rukiga District security officials on Monday managed to have a phone call conversation with Fred Mufulukye, the Eastern Province Governor who told them that the bodies could be released on Tuesday.
18:28
18:28

Mob Justice Cases Overwhelm Kamuli District police spokesperson 1

John Kyangwa, a witch doctor from Namisambya village was lynched on Friday for allegedly masterminding ritual killings in the community. Unidentified woman was lynched in Kamuli municipality for allegedly attempting to steal a baby from a commuter taxi.
18:14
18:14

Absa Uganda Receives License from Bank of Uganda Absa bank Uganda 1

BOU Deputy Governor Dr Louis Kasekende said the central bank is pleased to confirm that effective today, what was previously known as Barclays Bank Uganda will become Absa Bank Uganda.
18:00
18:00

Activists Call for Measures to Combat Child Neglect child abuse 2 1

The Children’s Act, which came into force in 1996, enables police, community leaders, and local officials to handle infringements of children’s rights. But experts say the law is not an adequate deterrent in cases where parents do not provide for their children.
17:11
17:11

ULS Withdraws Border Closure Case Against Rwanda Steven Kalali 2

ULS Simon Peter Kinobe says that they withdrew the case because the government did not provide them up with evidence to support their case.
17:09
17:09

Thin Police Presence Worries Residents in Karamoja 1 3 Top story

Edson Mugarurwa, a businessman in Moroto says there is a gap in transfers especially when officers are sent from Kampala and other stations outside Karamoja. He notes that while officers in Karamoja easily move to new stations, those meant for the region maneuver their way yo avoid Karamoja.
16:54
16:54

Schools Decry Fees Defaulters as Senior Six Exams Kick off 5 2

Moses Buyela, the Head Teacher Mbale Secondary School in Mbale said over 30 candidates have been allowed to sit their examinations without clearing school dues.
16:40
16:40

Amuru Sub County Gets UGX 80M Piped Water Project 1 2

Tanks with a capacity of 60,000 litres of water will be installed in Amuru trading Centre to supply water to households, public institutions and business entities in the neighbouring communities.
16:18
16:18

UPPC Sued For Failure to Publish Human Rights Act national gazette 3

In July, 2019 after President had ascented to the Human Rights Enforcement Bill, the Inspector General of Police Martin Okoth Ochola issued a circular to all Police officers warning them to desist from violating people's rights.
16:01
16:01

Kikuube Woman Gang raped men 1 5

Ronald Olyet, the Officer in Charge of Bukinda police post told Uganda Radio Network that inquiries are ongoing. He says the suspects were summoned to record statements and were later released on police bond.
15:51
15:51

Uganda Airlines Completes Maiden Flight to Mombasa 1

Mombasa is particularly important destination for business people in Uganda. Three quarters of goods destined for Uganda dock at Mombasa. Many business people fly there whenever their goods dock or have a problem to sort. The coast if also an important tourist destination for Ugandans
15:49
15:49

Police Investigate Theft at Kagadi General Hospital Security guards 2

Hadali Kosayi, the officer in charge of Kagadi central Police Station said the thugs stole 10 computers, 2 power Backups and 2 projectors from the administration block of Kagadi general hospital.
15:34
15:34

Gulu Offers Land for Construction of Regional Industrial Hub State House 3

The industrial hub project will provide vocational skills training including carpentry and joinery tailoring, shoemaking, stone cutting, bakery, craftsmanship and hairdressing specifically for the youths from the eight districts of Acholi and parts of West Nile Sub Region.
15:29
15:29

Security Guards Awarded for Killing, Wrestling Armed Thugs Grace Matsiko 1 1 Top story

Jackson Sande and Emmanuel Nakeriya, who are attached to Tiger Security Group Limited and Securex Security Company respectively, were rewarded for killing and wrestling down armed robbers at their workstations in Kampala.
15:14
15:14

Police Brutality Prompts FDC NEC Meeting Democratic Change 1 2 Top story

The party Spokesperson, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda told journalists this morning at their party headquarters in Kampala that the 86 member committee headed by the party President, Patrick Amuriat Oboi will convene at the party headquarters on Friday this week.
15:08
15:08

Kigezi Diocese Kampala Chapter Non Tribal - Bishop Bagamuhunda 1 4

Reverend Erasmus Turyatunga, the Diocesan Secretary of the Diocese of Kigezi says the Fellowship embraces other ethnic groups and friends of Kigezi despite highlighting lots of issues in the mother diocese in Kabale.
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