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18:59
18:59

Stanbic Uganda Shareholders to Get UGX 280 Billion in Dividend Payout 1

While releasing the group’s performance report for 2023, Frank Karuhanga, the Chief Executive, pointed out that although they have been operating in a difficult environment, the improvement in performance makes them proud.
16:19
16:19

Hailstorms Destroy Houses, Crops in Luwero Sub County 3 3

The hailstorm destroyed over 20 houses leaving families homeless and hundreds of acres of crop gardens destroyed. The most are Kabakedi parish in Luwero sub-county and others in Luwero town. Gardens of over 100 families were destroyed.
15:59
15:59

'Pressure 24 Seven' Protests Over Medical Tests in Prison Hate Speech 1

One of his lawyers, Gideon Masamba, told the court that their client's blood samples were extracted while in Luzira prison where he is on remand.
15:45
15:45

What is in UNEB's New Competence Bassed Assessment? question 1 1

Upon examining the sample papers released on Monday and comparing them with past papers, it's evident that UNEB has implemented significant changes. One notable adjustment is the reduction in the number of questions per paper, accompanied by an extension of time for certain subjects.
14:00
14:00

Ssegirinya Steadily Recovering at Agha Khan Hospital 3 2

Ssegirinya's Personal Assistant, Alex Luwemba, who recently returned from the hospital, says that his boss can now speak, eat, walk, and recognize visitors, a significant improvement from his condition when he was admitted on December 23rd, 2023.
13:53
13:53

Gov't Financial Squeeze Expected to Ease in FY 2025/2026- IMF

It is expected that over the medium term, the fiscal deficit will improve to around 3 percent of GDP, boosted by oil revenues expected in 2025/2026.
13:33
13:33

Uganda Cranes Regroup for Recovery Clash Against Ghana After Comoros Shock 1

The Cranes return to Stade Grande Marrakech hoping to bounce back from what could be considered their most significant defeat in three years, since January 2021 when they suffered a 5-2 loss to Morocco during the Total Africa Nations Championship (Chan) in Douala, Cameroon.
13:02
13:02

UPDF SACCO to Hit a Trillion Shillings' Assets Next Year 2

"The year ending 2023, we registered a surplus of 73.3bn and we are going to distribute 40% to the members. We have agreed to partially open up to allow us to allow other organisations to come and join the SACCO,” Col Onata said.
12:41
12:41

Mbale Mayor Revives Doko Landfill to Tackle Garbage Crisis

Mayor Namugali has instructed the town clerk to budget for fencing off this landfill, planting trees around it and planting flowers in front to make the place beautiful.
12:24
12:24

Hunger, Exposure Kill 10 People Displaced by North Kivu War 1

Humanitarian workers in Kanyabayonga say that pregnant and breastfeeding displaced women are particularly struggling to access health care services.
10:46
10:46

Former VP Begins Work, Directs Cancellation of Kitubulu Titles Environment 4 4

Bukenya who invited officials from the National Forestry Authority, National Environment Management Authority, Entebbe Municipal Council, Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment, and a civil society group acting on the environment was shocked to hear that portions of the forest have been parceled out and handed to individuals and companies for private development.
10:40
10:40

Turkana Pastoralists Defy Presidential Executive Orders, Return to Karamoja Kobebe grazing area 2 2

The joint security forces have been cracking down on the Turkana pastoralists grazing in the Karamoja sub-region following President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's executive order dated May 2023, ordering all the Turkana Pastoralists to return to Kenya as one of the measures to curb gun violence in the region.
10:25
10:25

Missing Nakaseke Pupil Found Dead

Aikolu disappeared on March 21st, 2024, around 1 pm while returning home to Kasambya village in Ngoma town. It's reported that she was lured and then abducted by a stranger along the way.
10:17
10:17

Pictorial: National Team Preps For World Cross Country Championships Top story

With a roster boasting over 27 skilled athletes, the team has set up camp at the Trinity Biblical Institute in Kapchorwa.
08:39
08:39

33 Suspected Robbers Arrested in Kampala, Mbarara 1

Operations have been spearheaded by Flying Squad, crime intelligence, criminal investigation directorate and territorial police commanders.
08:15
08:15

Gen. Elwelu Wants Wazalendo Sacco Leadership to Enhance Members' Incomes poverty 2

Elwelu stressed that the Sacco leadership must invest wisely and provide financial literacy training to members, enabling them to make purposeful investments with high returns.
08:08
08:08

Kyotera, Rakai Struggling to Reduce Perinatal Mortality Rate 1 3

According to statistics by a non-government health support organization of Babies and Mothers Alive-BAMA, last year a total of 269 new babies died in the two districts before they could make one month. Of the total perinatal deaths, Kyotera district posted 162 babies, while Rakai district had 107 babies.
08:07
08:07

Kwania Farmers Embrace Micro- Scale Irrigation Program government program 6 1 Top story

Taddeo Mivulo, the Kwania District Senior Agricultural Engineer, provided insights into the functionality of the irrigation system, noting that five farmers have already fully paid for and are being connected to the system. He emphasized the importance of proper maintenance to prevent damage to the systems.
08:00
08:00

Court Upholds Decision Ordering Counsel Nangumya to Refund Client’s Cash 1 Top story

However, they found that directing the Law Council to disbar Nangumya and strike his name from the roll for future crimes involving clients' money was unconstitutional as it infringed on the right to a fair hearing.
07:53
07:53

Hailstorm Damages Terego Refugee School 2 1

Makarious Adrole, the Terego District Education Officer, stated that a detailed disaster report will be documented for possible intervention following guidance from the district technical planning meeting.
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