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Mar 2022 51 results
23:53
23:53

Court Summons Lawyer Mabirizi on Fresh Charges 1

In December 2021, Rutaro teamed up with Mabirizi to prosecute Pastor Aloysius Bujjingo for bigamy in Entebbe Chief Magistrates Court but they later fell out with each other after him(Rutaro) was okay with the Director of Public Prosecutions -DPP's plan to take over their case.
21:09
21:09

Parliament Demands Appraisal of Agriculture Cluster Development Project The World Bank 1 3

The project that was rolled out in 2019 is a 6-year project intended to empower farmers to demand and access critical inputs for intensification of production with a resultant increase in marketable volumes to improve income and food security.
18:21
18:21

Luwero District Council Meeting Suspended over Arrest of Chairpersons Land eviction 5 1

Councilors had convened to pass a supplementary budget of 1.3 Billion Shillings, approve the revenue enhancement plan, and discuss committee reports for the second quarter for the financial year 2021/22.
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17:45

Woman Remanded Over Alleged Aggravated Trafficking 3 2

Akello, the Director of Shalom Akena orphanage was arrested on February 15 after police officers rescued 19 children from the home.
17:14
17:14

ICU Rival Group Appoints Caretaker Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot 2 Top story

The ICU Cabinet led by Augustine Omare- Okurut was conspicuously absent during the ICU council meeting. Omare and his group insist that the ICU Council is not legitimate since the former Emorimor had suspended it before his death.
17:13
17:13

Deputy Speaker Protests Budget Cuts on MPs Travel Budget 1 3

In January, Parliament approved the proposed 43.08 trillion Shillings National Budget Framework Paper for financial year 2022/2023. The Budget indicated that Legislation, Oversight and Representation would be allocated a total of 686 billion Shillings.
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17:02

High Prices of Commodities Raises Concern 1 4

Commodity prices started rising in October and November last year across the country, following a sharp increase in fuel prices.
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17:01

Dr. Baterana Charged with Embezzlement, Abuse of Office Ministry of Health 4 1 Top story

Dr Waren Namara, the Director of the State House Health Monitoring Unit, says that their investigations revealed several inconsistencies in regard to the procurement of medicines and other medical supplies at the hospital.
16:31
16:31

Rules Committee Has Jurisdiction to Investigate MP Zaake- Katuntu MP Francis Zaake 1 4 Top story

In their written submission to the committee on Tuesday, Zaake’s lawyers, Eron Kiiza and Benjamin Katana challenged the jurisdiction of the committee to investigate matters outside the precincts of parliament.
16:16
16:16

Cases of Missing Children High in Busia, Tororo 1 1

Agnes Igoye, the Deputy National Coordinator Trafficking in person department, says that last week’s visits to Malaba in Tororo and Busia district revealed a worrying trend where children are being targeted for trafficking while in some incidents parents have deliberately given them out.
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16:00

Obesity Rising in Africa -latest WHO Analysis healthy diets

The WHO analysis finds that the prevalence of obesity among adults in the 10 high-burden countries will range from 13.6% to 31%, while in children and adolescents it will range from 5% to 16.5%. Africa also faces a growing problem of overweight in children. In 2019, the continent was home to 24% of the world’s overweight children aged under 5.
15:51
15:51

UNBS Resumes Countrywide Fuel Standards Campaigns 2 1

The campaign conducted jointly with the Ministry of Energy largely involves sensitizing the public on the adulteration of fuels and under-measurement, as well as testing the quality of the products. Adulteration happens when any foreign substance is illegally introduced into fuel to increase its quantity, leading to non-compliance with standard specifications.
15:48
15:48

Thieves Break into Sacco, Make Off With UGX 40M

Joseph Mangusho, one of the Sacco members, says that they hand planned to share the money to help them clear the fees for their children. "We don't know where to start from because we were supposed to have divided the money on Saturday this week. Now we don't where to start from," he said.
15:36
15:36

90-year-Old Woman Killed in Suspected Arson Attack 1 2

The unidentified arsonists are said to have struck around 9:00 pm Tuesday night.
15:16
15:16

Disregard Muhoozi’s Tweet Backing Russia on Ukraine - Minister Oryem Russia-Ukraine war. 1

On Tuesday evening, Gen Muhoozi, the Commander of the Land Forces tweeted that ‘majority of mankind (that are non-white) support Russia’s stand in Ukraine’, exclaiming that ‘Putin is right!’.
15:08
15:08

Refugees Economically Viable in Host Communities- Report 3 2

The survey shows that the refugees still rely on cash donations and food rations for more than half of their day-to-day needs, but that this is reducing as they find more access to employment opportunities.
15:07
15:07

UPDF Discovers More ADF Bodies, Ammunition ADF Guns 1 2

The development comes two days after UPDF and FADRC forces seized eight guns from the group when it was intercepted along the Nobili-Mukakati route after killing 16 civilians.
14:47
14:47

Landlord, Tenants Amicably Resolve Dispute In Kassanda 4 3

During a meeting held at Yala Primary School, the parties signed an agreement allowing Sister Nayiga to survey and open the boundaries of the entire land and allow them to retain their portions of land. Under the arrangement, Sister Nayiga and her organization will take and utilize part of the vacant land.
14:44
14:44

Persistent Drought Aggravates Situation for Cattle Keeprs cattle farmers 3 1

James Muhangu, a cattle farmer in Lenju village in Bombo sub county in Hoima says between January and February, he lost more than 10 cows due to lack of pasture and water.
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