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23:33
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Uganda's IT Market Too Slow For Speedy Sector - Experts 5

Ali Monzer, the outgoing Chief Technical Information Officer at MTN Uganda says the technology world is running very fast and much faster than the Ugandan consumer can adapt.
23:23
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PLU Members Appointed in New Cabinet 1 Top story

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this evening reshuffled his cabinet dropping a few people and appointing new ones. Those appointed in the new cabinet include people who are working very closely with Gen. Muhoozi’s Patriotic League of Uganda.
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More Voices Urge Gov’t To Increase Funding For Education Sector 1 3

Records indicate that the current expenditure on the education sector stands at approximately 11.3 percent of the total government expenditure, falling below the benchmark recommended by the Education 2030 Framework for Action. The framework suggests allocating at least 15 to 20 percent of public expenditure towards education.
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Suspect Commits Suicide In Maracha Police Cell 1

Police sources say that the suspect allegedly took advantage of being alone in the cell to commit suicide. He was found dangling on the door burglars of the police cells by one of the police officers at around 6:30pm.
19:59
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Ssenyonyi Demands Probe Against Anita Among And Clerk to Parliament per diem 1 5 Top story

He has asked the IGG, the Financial Intelligence Authority(FIA), the Auditor General, and the DPP demanding for action against the head of the legislature.
19:52
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UPDF Takes Over Construction of Ward At Luwero Hospital 2 5

On Thursday, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja launched the construction works for the completion of the 100-bed ward at Luwero hospital. Nabbanja handed over the site to the engineering brigade to complete the works
19:21
19:21

Climate Ministers Meet In Denmark Over Next Climate Actions global warming 1 6

Uganda which holds the position of Chair of the Group of 77 and China (G77 +China) is being represented by State Minister for Environment, Beatrice Anywar.
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Dokolo Polls Close Amid Heightened Security Dokolo by- election 3 2

The Police deployed in Dokolo district to man security have been struggling to counter allegations of voter bribery, vote stuffing and violence that emerged in the afternoon hours on Thursday. Major complaints came from the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC).
17:31
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Union Puts Gov’t on Notice Over Removal Of Tutors, ICT Teachers From Science Salary Scale 1 3

The Uganda Professional Science Teachers' Union (UPSTU) has issued an ultimatum to the government, giving it a ten-day window to reinstate science tutors and ICT teachers on the science salary scale. Failure to comply may result in the union resorting to industrial action.
16:52
16:52

The Old Good Days Are Gone for Good - Cooperatives Told 5

Until the 1980s, the cooperatives were largely responsible for the production, procurement and distribution of agricultural inputs, post-handling and storage, processing and marketing of produce, protected by government.
16:22
16:22

Dokolo By-elections: Oyam Woman MP, Four Others Arrested Dokolo by- election 2 2

Alum, a member of the Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party was deployed by the party to supervise the voting process in Adok Sub County. She was picked from Regorego Polling Station in Amwoma Sub County with two other supervisors, Oleko Jennifer Opio and Vicky Atim.
15:41
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Uganda Railway Corporation Officials Remanded for Causing Financial Loss Stanley Sendegeya 1

On Thursday, the suspects appeared before the Acting Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Abert Asiimwe who read to them one count of causing financial loss. They are jointly charged with Stanley Sendegeya who did not appear.
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Child Marriage Case: Portuguese National Yet to Pay UGX 30M Compensation 2

On Thursday, the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions- DPP told the High Court International Crimes Division Judge Dr Andrew Bashaija that they have not yet concluded their plea bargain agreement in this case.
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EU-funded, UN Initiative In Uganda to Stop Post-partum Hemorrhage 1

The 20 million EURO or 84 billion shillings project will also support initiatives to strengthen health systems in Africa and accelerate access to life-saving medicines to end preventable maternal deaths.
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UGX 7 Trillion Approved For Ugandas Firms In Oil and Gas Sector Local Content fund 2 Top story

The Authority’s Manager of Corporate Affairs, Gloria Sebikari anticipates a surge in contract numbers once construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) takes off.
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Museveni Urges More Educated People to Join Army 1

The President also congratulated the scientists who had chosen the path of serving the country through the army.
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Controversy Surrounds Death of Suspected Phone Snatcher 2 1

The deceased had been arrested on March 13 on allegations of stealing a Samsung phone from a Congolese teenager Jovan Buchike along Kayemba road, Kanakulya zone in Makindye Division.
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11:50

Dokolo By-election: Voting Delayed by Non-Functional Biometric Machines Dokolo by- election 1 2

At Apenyoweo Primary School ‘A’ Polling Station in Okwongodul Sub County, the Biometric Machine failed to work, leaving more than 30 voters stranded.
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11:32

Uganda Gets 13 Nile Water Stations 3

Florence Adongo, the NBI Executive Director says that Uganda is the fourth country in the region to receive the hydro-meteorological systems.
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OPM Urges Agencies, Institutions To Adopt Contingency Plans For Disaster Preparedness 1 2

Rose Nakabugo Bwenvu, Assistant. Commissioner Department of Disaster Preparedness and Management, says that having in place detailed strategy and plans is deemed essential for not only enhancing disaster preparedness but also ensuring swift and effective responses in times of crisis.
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