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22:49
22:49

Minister Musenero, Civil Society Condemn Trade Barriers Against African Vaccine Industry 7 1

China's COVID-19 vaccine has never been accredited by the WHO, why does Africa expect an easier road to production and supply? - Musenero
16:34
16:34

Court to Decide Kalali’s Suit Against ULS in December 1 2 Top story

In July 2023, Steven Kalali, a member of ULS, filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging that the society leadership had been selecting representatives for various statutory bodies since 2016, contrary to the governing Act and election regulations.
15:49
15:49

Hippopotamus Kills Fisherman on Lake Albert 1

Dismas Babyamaiso, the LCI Chairperson of Nsonga landing site, recounted that the hippo seized Zawadi and submerged with him into the depths of Lake Albert before fatally attacking him.
15:39
15:39

Men Prefer Receiving HIV Test Kits from Peers than Testing at Hospitals-New Study Busitema University 1 2 Top story

According to Prof Joseph Matovu, the lead researcher from Busitema University Faculty of Health Sciences they tested the approach using fishermen in Buvuma and Kalangala islands considering the fact that the government struggles to have them consistently tested despite being one of the key populations in which HIV prevalence is higher than the national average.
15:26
15:26

Security Guns Down Otuke's "Notorious" Thief Uganda Police 2

Norman Ouni Kauna, 36, a resident of Otuke Town Council was shot dead on Tuesday night while trying to rob a shop in Owinyo ward, Olilim Town Council.
15:20
15:20

Over 2,000 P7 Candidates Fail Mocks in Terego 4 1

Kasto Edema, the chairperson of the Terego district Primary School Examinations Board, stated that only 7 candidates passed Division 1, 251 pupils obtained Division 2, 365 achieved Division 3, and 920 candidates secured Division 4.
15:10
15:10

Court Gives Byarugaba Go Ahead to Challenge Successor's Appointment Richard Byarugaba 1 3 Top story

Ssekaana, however, ordered that Byarugaba should make Ayota a party to the case so that he can respond to the allegations being levied against him in the interest of fairness, ensuring that he is not condemned unheard.
13:30
13:30

Bankers Raise Awareness on Green Financing 1

"The world is looking at us to see who we are funding. With this initiative, we want to see that we immerse ourselves in the idea," says Goretti Masadde, CEO of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services.
13:24
13:24

Residents Demand Fresh Evaluation As UPDF Establishes Airbase in Masaka UPDAF 2

UPDF is conducting a survey on approximately 3 square miles of land in Kisasa, Kigo, Bukayi A and B, and Bbaale Villages in Bukakata sub-county, Masaka district, for the establishment of a new Air Force regiment base.
13:07
13:07

UNFPA Commits Continued Support To Uganda’s Teenage Pregnancy Fight 1 6

The 25 million Euros project (approximately 100 billion Shillings) was being implemented in the 14 districts of the West Nile and Acholi Sub-region benefiting both the host and South Sudan refugee population.
12:54
12:54

What Awaits Hasty NRM Parliamentary Caucus Meeting at State House Apaa Land Conflict 1 1 Top story

An invitation letter authored by Denis Hamson Obua, the Government Chief Whip, and Chairperson of the NRM Parliamentary Caucus directed all the 336 members of the Caucus to undertake a mandatory Coronavirus test at Parliament which ends today at 5:00 pm.
12:17
12:17

How Striga Weed is Devastating Agago Farmers 1

James Oyet the chairperson LC3 of Lokole sub-county, thinks the Ministry of Agriculture and the Department of Agriculture should do more in ridding the country of invasive weeds, or sensitize farmers on how to eliminate the weeds, saying the effect is not only on individual farmers, but many government projects purposed to support farmers with revolving funds.
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11:32

Non-cane Growers More food Insecure- Study 1 3 Top story

Dr. Madina Guloba, a Senior Research Fellow at the center, says that they surveyed over seventeen thousand households in twelve sugarcane growing districts in Buganda, Bunyoro, and Busoga regions where they found only one in every four households to be food secure.
11:25
11:25

We are Ready for Business to Eliminate Relief Dependency-Acholi youth 2

During a presentation of investment prospects for their region at the Gudie Leisure Farm Training Center in Najjera on Tuesday, the youth representing various parishes passionately articulated the necessity for heightened business activity. They perceive this as a pathway to break free from the reliance on relief aid that has been impacting the local population.
10:14
10:14

Upholding Integrity: Kampala's Local Council Court Members Take Oath of Duty 1 4

Rehema Nassozi Ssebbowa, Senior Principal City Hall Grade One Magistrate, emphasized the significance of integrity, stating that it goes beyond ethics and professionalism. She advised the appointed members not to use their positions for personal interests but to uphold the principles of justice for all, particularly benefiting the disadvantaged, including the poor, women, and marginalized individuals.
09:43
09:43

Alur King Bans Sale Of Kingdom Land By Clan Chiefs Alur Kingdom 1 1

According to King Olarker, it is unfortunate that the very chiefs who are supposed to safeguard Kingdom land are deeply involved in its illegal sale, and this practice must cease immediately. He emphasized that the prevailing high poverty levels should not drive the chiefs and their subjects to sell their land, which is their most valuable asset.
08:58
08:58

FAO Aids Karamoja Animal Disease Control MAAIF 3 1

The donation includes 300,000 doses of Foot and mouth Disease vaccines in cattle and other big ruminants, 140,000 doses for small ruminants, and another 200,000 doses for lung disease in small ruminants. It also included re-agents and tool kits for laboratory use that shall be used to aid early detection of outbreaks, which the field officers have to immediately report to the ministry.
08:32
08:32

Teenager Drowns While on Fishing Expedition 1 1

Preliminary reports indicate that Gerald met his death at around 2 p.m. on Monday. It is alleged that Gerald went on a fishing expedition together with five unidentified fishermen on the fateful day. He drowned while attempting to cross the flooded stream after being swept by the strong waves.
08:22
08:22

ICPAU Roots for a Corporate Leadership Ready to Lead Change

"In an era marked by the dominance of the free enterprise system, globalisation, knowledgeable customers with abundant choices, and rapid technological advancements, organizations are in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world," Emmanuel Dei-Tumi, the President of Human Capital International told the just concluded 28th Annual Seminar by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda.
Sep 2023 24 results