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22:02

Don’t Disclose Oil Pipeline Agreement Contents, Solicitor General Warns Government Robert Kasande 1

The Solicitor General wrote: "All the three contractual agreements contain a confidentiality clause which prohibits disclosure of information of a financial, technical or commercial nature relating to EACOP project to any third party except with consent of the other party or where the disclosure is allowed by law or disclosure is as a result of a court order or required in court proceedings."
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20:07

Over 50,000 Get Vaccinated Against Yellow Fever in NMS Drive 2

54,750 Ugandans have been vaccinated against Yellow Fever in the twelve day exercise organised by the National Medical Stores-NMS.
19:08
19:08

MOE, Stakeholders, Agree on Raft of Measures for Safe Reopening of Schools 2

The ministry of education has tabled seven strategies as proposals for the safe reopening of schools during a virtual meeting that attracted several stakeholders. Among the proposals is the strengthening of Covid-19 surveillance system in schools and here the ministry wants the heads of institutions of learning to be accountable for the implementation of all SOPs in the schools and Covid-19 related management.
18:45
18:45

5,022 Including Graduates Turn up for LDU Recruitment in Acholi, West Nile Recruitments 2 1

The Fourth Division Army Spokesperson Let. Hassan Kato disclosed on Monday in an interview with Uganda Radio Network that the one week exercise attracted 5022 applicants.
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17:56

FDC Doubts Gov't Commitment to Solving Greater Masaka Security Crisis 1 2

Kikonyogo says people such as Security Minister Jim Muhwezi performed excellently during his assignment as Director General of Security and Intelligence during the early years of National Resistance Movement (NRM) government. If Muhwezi acts with the same gusto as he used to do when he was Director General of Security and Intelligence, Kikonyogo think, he would get Masaka bijambiya murders arrested in a short time.
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17:48

Experts Push for Testing Solid Tumors Through Blood, Breastmilk and Urine Makerere University 3

The study comes amid widespread concern that over 80 per cent of the people who develop cancer only get confirmed when it’s irreversibly late. They are now testing the effectiveness of a liquid test or biopsy against the old and commonly used solid biopsy that involves taking a tissue sample directly from within a tumour.
17:33
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District Health Educator Arrested for Swindling COVID-19 Funds covid-19 cash 1 3

Preliminary investigations indicate that Ekou asked VHTs to sign a payment voucher reading 150,000 Shillings but only gave them 97,000 Shillings or less. Most of the affected VHTs are from Kachumbala County in the sub counties of Aligoi, Kachumbala, Kamuge and Kongunga, among others.
17:18
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Nassolo to Withdraw Petition Challenging Lubaga South MP Win 1

According to a source who asked for anonymity to speak freely on the yet to be concluded matter says that Nassolo wants her petition withdrawn because Mukasa whom she accused of not having academic qualifications to be in Parliament has since sworn in affidavits rectifying the issues in his name and the other allegations of bribery labelled against him have no sufficient evidence to back them up.
17:15
17:15

Police Arrest Prime Suspect in Kireka Music Producer's Killing 1

Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire said over the weekend, that Police arrested Karungi Peter alias Other-Boys, a resident of Bweyogerere who has confessed to the murder, claiming that the producer had declined to pay his money.
17:02
17:02

Hundreds Flee Homes In Busia Over Illegal Power Connections 4

George Offiti, a resident of Arubaine village, says that he fled from his home after receiving a tip from his friends. Offiti explains that he applied for electricity three years ago in vain, which prompted him to tap power from his neighbour.
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16:48

Kitgum Councilors Take 60% Cut on Sitting Allowances as Revenues Dwindle 3

Council was initially allocating 118 million Shillings for sitting allowances. Each councillor was entitled to an allowance of 260,000 Shillings which will now be reduced to 100,000 Shillings as allowance per council session and committee meeting.
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Police Names 15 Prime Suspects in Greater Masaka Murders 2 1

The victims of the six prime suspects in Masaka City killings include Mukasa Idrisa who was a resident of Kikungwe, Mugerwa Francis alias Kizza who was a resident of Setala village, Kakooza Sulaiman who was a resident of Senya, Nampijja Muhangaza 78, who was a resident of Kasali, Yeye Peter who was a resident of Bisanje village, Mulindwa Mad 44, who was a resident of Kiteredde and Nakato Maria a resident of Kalagala.
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What Next for Bombers After Olympic Games? David Ssemujju 2 1

David Ssemujju, one of the three boxers who went to Japan told URN that he is training from University of Pain in Kampala's Old Taxi Park. The pugilist makes it clear that he does not know what will happen next, but says he is keeping fit under his coach Addes Sero to be ready in case of any chance.
16:09
16:09

Court Throws Out Election Petition Against Kagoma County MP parliament 1 2

Walyomu’s lawyer, Ben Ssemanda told URN that his client complied with all the legal requirements while changing his name in 2009, adding that there was no need for the petitioner to sue him over the same.
15:02
15:02

Muyingo's Rival Asks Court to Dismiss Petition Challenging His Victory Abubaker Ssekanjako 1 2 Top story

Ssekitoleko's lawyers led by Medard Lubega Sseggona raised a preliminary objection to the petition on grounds that the 500 signatures supporting the petition were not of registered voters in Bamunanika Constituency.
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14:33

Basoga Rallied to Embrace Kingdom Institution region 1 1

The coronation anniversary scientific event which president Yoweri Museveni is expected to grace as the chief guest will be held at the kingdom’s palace in Bugembe ward of Jinja city under tight observance of the covid19 standard operating procedures.
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Amudat Officials Impersonate Journalists to Benefit from Emyooga Funds

Joseph Lobot, the Amudat LC V chairperson, says that he will not tolerate civil servants who promote corruption. "Not under my leadership, how can you be an agriculture officer claiming to be a journalist? This is unacceptable,” he said. The officials did not name the implicated civil servants.
14:14
14:14

Archbishop Beinomugisha Ordains 19 Priests in Mbarara 2 2

The ordained were awarded certificates of completion and seven of them were given their appointment letters to go and serve in their respective parishes within the Archdiocese of Mbarara, while Fr. Paul Agric Gumanoshaba who is a member of the Society of the Missionaries of Africa was sent to serve in Rwanda by their head Rev. Fr. Vincent Lubega.
14:03
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Police Investigate Death of Convict in Koboko Municipality Suicide 1 1

Gordon Idoru found the lifeless body of 28-year-old John Awule, a resident of Nyarilo Cell in Koboko municipality hanging on a rope inside his house when he went to check on him on Monday morning.
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Man Kills Himself after Stabbing Wife to Death 2

According to reports, Opong returned from a drinking joint in a nearby trading center at around 9:00pm on Sunday and started assaulting his wife using a panga, leaving her in a critical state before he took off.
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