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Aug 2023 23 results
18:43
18:43

Rt. Rev Lawrence Mukasa Installed As Bishop of Kasana Luweero 1 5 Top story

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere congratulated the newly installed Bishop and reminded him the three tasks waiting him as new Bishop which include teach the Word of God, celebration of sacraments, Govern through the promotion of holy communion in the church.
14:17
14:17

UBTEB Exams Commence Monday with increase in Candidature 1 3

Oyesigye emphasizes that beyond the statistical data, there is another intriguing aspect noticed among the enrolled students. Many of them have shown significant improvements compared to their previous levels of education.
13:48
13:48

Lands Ministry Considers Skyrise Housing Development for Ghetto Settlements 3

Persis Namuganza, the State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, announced that the government is currently seeking suitable land to act as holding places where people can be relocated during the development of informal settlement areas. The plan involves constructing high-rise buildings to accommodate the growing population.
13:32
13:32

Heavy Rains Destroy Bundibugyo School

Nicholas Kweyaya, the head teacher of Kakuka Hill Secondary School, expressed concern about the impact of the tragedy on the student's learning environment.
12:57
12:57

12 FDC Supporters on Charges of Inciting Violence Granted Bail 1

The incident occurred on July 28, 2023, at the FDC office Headquarters in Najjanankumbi, Rubaga Division. It is alleged that they incited the public to cause chaos and disrupted the FDC Executive meeting from taking place.
12:37
12:37

Mbarara Traders Launch Fundraising Drive To Buy Fire Fighting Equipment 1 4

Mwijuka Sezi, the Chairperson of MBACITA, expressed that traders and citizens have often blamed the losses incurred during fires on the delayed response of the police fire brigade.
12:12
12:12

Luwero Headteachers Face Disciplinary Action for Covering Up Absentee Teachers neglect of duty 3 3

The Chief Administrative Officer, Innocent Asaba Birekeyaho, issued this warning after impromptu visits by a district team revealed rampant absenteeism among teachers.
11:58
11:58

Pader Human Resource Officer Arrested For Irregular Pension Payments Bob Kasango 1

The State House Anti-Corruption Unit spokesperson, Mariam Natasha, confirmed Aber's arrest, saying that she is in custody at Pader Central Police Station as investigations are ongoing. She will be transported to Kampala to stand trial before the Anti-Corruption Court.
11:40
11:40

MTN Plans 125b Dividend Payout For 2023 Half-Year

The number of MOMO Pay merchants has grown to 267,000 which enabled a 26.3 percent increase in the transaction volumes to Shillings 1.6 billion, while the transaction value grew by 44.4 percent to 61.6 trillion Shillings.
11:19
11:19

Gulu Regional Cancer Center Starts Partial Operation 1 6

According to Obote, 36 cancer patients have so far undergone diagnosis and care since last month when they began testing and operating the new machines.
11:07
11:07

Pictorial: National Team Preparations For World Athletics Championships Top story

The training camp, which began on July 3rd, is scheduled to conclude on August 20th.
10:53
10:53

Save US From Exploitative Bosses- Bus Drivers 1 3

The drivers, led by UBDA chairman Ibrahim Kayondo, met with Commissioner for Transport Regulations and Road Safety, Winston Katushabe, at the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) to discuss their issues.
10:23
10:23

Chemusto To Miss World Championships After Provisional Suspension by AIU 1

The AIU announced the suspension on their official website, stating that Chemusto tested positive for the prohibited substance Norandrosterone, violating Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the World Athletics Rules.
09:47
09:47

Teacher Detained For Allegedly Defiling Primary One Pupil

Wandegeya allegedly repeatedly sexually abused the six-year-old pupil in the teachers' staff quarters by enticing her with biscuits to gain her trust and easily hide his actions.
09:20
09:20

Gov't Invisible in Effort to Recover Kasenyi Drown Victim's Bodies Lake Victoria 4

Ronald Bogere, the chairman of the Landing site and spokesperson of the local fishermen's association, expressed his dismay at the lack of government support in this difficult situation.
09:01
09:01

Monsignor Mukasa Arrives in Kasana-Luwero Diocese Ahead of Consecration 2 Top story

He arrived at Lumansi swamp, which borders Kasana-Luwero Diocese with Kampala Archdiocese, at around 7:51 am. Accompanying him was Bishop Anthony Zziwa.
08:31
08:31

Politicians Fighting National Health Insurance Scheme-MOH Ministry of Health 1 3

Speaking during an event to launch an eight-year strategy aimed at achieving Universal Healthcare Coverage by 2030 by AMREF Uganda on Friday, Margret Muhanga Mugisa, the Primary Health Care Minister, said that even as the bill was bounced back, politicians are still fighting to frustrate the scheme.
08:23
08:23

Patient Commits Suicide at Jinja Hospital 1 1 Top story

Florence Mpindhi, a relative, revealed that the family had entrusted her with Mukulu's care during his treatment at the hospital, as they realized his condition was irreversible. She had been handling his care well for the past two years.
08:01
08:01

Gov’t Outlines Mechanisms to Quell Land Tensions in Amolatar 1 Top story

The land in question, currently occupied by Moses Okello, the LC 1 Chairperson of Bumbu Cell in Namasale Ward, and other families, is also claimed by Juliet Katushabe, the daughter of the Late Kaweki Nafutali.
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