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UCDA Tasks Hoima Coffee Farmers on Quality 1 6

She said some farmers have gone to the extent of mixing both Robusta and Arabica coffee varieties and passing it as Arabica coffee.
18:02
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Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Kween Accident fatal accident 1

Fredmark Chesang, the Sipi Region Police spokesperson, says that the accident occurred around 6am on Tuesday in Kaptoyoy along the newly constructed Kapchorwa-Saum Highway.
17:53
17:53

Kyambogo VC Responds to NCHE Criticism of Kyambogo Study Centres 1 1

Professor Eli Katunguka contends that the issues outlined in the letter were not representative of the National Council for Higher Education as a whole but rather the concerns of individuals with personal interests, and that to the best of his knowledge, the centres are operating legally and will remain open for the foreseeable future.
17:39
17:39

Kyambogo In Lecturer Crisis, Considers Hike In Tuition 1 3 Top story

Kyambogo has only five professors out of the required 63 professors. It has 23 associate professors instead of 113, and 62 senior lecturers instead of 206. There are 176 lecturers while the university needs 312.
17:31
17:31

CSOs Urged to Empower Women with Land Acquisition Knowledge Not only Rights 5 1

Frances Birungi Odong, UCOBAC Executive Director, said the sustainable land rights and registration campaign is aimed at removing social and structural barriers that prevent women from exercising their land rights, and ensure that land tenure governance, reforms, and processes equitably include and benefit women.
17:13
17:13

Four Killed in Kasese Road Crash kasese accident 1

Police preliminary findings indicate that the lorry driver failed to negotiate a sharp corner in the hilly area before ramming into the motorcycle.
17:07
17:07

URA Walks Tightrope Over EACOP Shipments revenue 1 2 Top story

The biggest challenge is how to build the capacity of customs officers to ensure that the law is not used to facilitate illicit activities like money laundering and financing of terror.
16:54
16:54

Paris 2024; Peruth Chemutai Out to Defend Olympic Gold 1

Chemutai will face a formidable field of 15 athletes in the final, including Kenya’s promising Faith Cherotich, Kazakhstan’s Norah Jeruto, and reigning world champion Winfred Yavi Mutile of Bahrain. The 25-year-old will be hoping to write history as the first Ugandan to retain an Olympic title.
14:17
14:17

AFIEGO, Save Bugoma Lose Withraw From Bugoma Forest Suit Climate Justice 1 Top story

In a statement, the Save Bugoma Campaign said its decision arose from frustration with the prolonged litigation.
13:20
13:20

Paris 2024 Olympics; Cheptegei, Kiplimo Withdraw from 5000m 1

“I wish to inform Ugandans that our heroes Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have been officially withdrawn from the 5,000m race due on Wednesday 7th August 2024. This follows their failure to fully recover from the grueling 10,000m race in which both athletes competed on Friday 2nd August 2024”,reads Kiwa’s statement
08:44
08:44

MTN Uganda Shareholders to Receive Increased Dividends Amid Strong Financial Performance financial year 1 Top story

“MTN Uganda’s performance in the first half of the year continued on a positive trend, supported by the overall momentum in economic growth. The Ugandan economy grew by 6.0 percent for the 2023/24 financial year, with macro-economic indicators trending favorably in the six-month period,” she said.
08:08
08:08

Gen Mbadi Pledges Capacity Boost for UNBS financial year 2

Speaking during a tour of the UNBS regional office in Gulu on Monday, Mbadi reaffirmed the ministry's support for strengthening the agency to fulfill its mandate.
08:03
08:03

Gov’t to Amend Anti-Money Laundering Act, Removing NGOs from List of Accountable Persons counter terrorism 2

Moses Ogwapus, the Commissioner in charge of Financial Services at the Ministry of Finance, has confirmed the development, saying that the proposed amendment aims to alleviate the regulatory burden on NGOs, a move expected to streamline their operations and enhance their ability to focus on their core missions.
07:57
07:57

Tooro Kingdom Launches Ekyoto Hampango Campaign Ahead of King Oyo's 29th Coronation Anniversary Oyo Nyimba

Ekyoto Hampango, set to take place on September 13 to 14 at Buhinga Stadium in Fort Portal Tourism City, is a cultural festival aimed at showcasing Tooro's rich cultural heritage and history.
07:53
07:53

Bobi Wine Rallies Youth to Intensify Anti-Corruption Protests 1 3

During a press conference at the NUP Headquarters in Makerere Kavule, Kyagulanyi urged the youth to persist in their fight against corruption. He added that if they must cause trouble, the fight against corruption is a worthy cause, and if they must be imprisoned, it should be for this noble cause. He encouraged them not to lose hope or look back.
07:47
07:47

Africa CSOs Rally Countries Against 'Tilted' Global Trade, Finance Architecture climate change 4

For years, the West, including financial institutions like the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank have been accused of making policies that further impoverish nations, exacerbate inequality, and keep the borrowing nations heavily indebted.
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07:41

Paris Olympics 2024: Sprinter Orogot Advances to Men's 200m Semi-Finals Olympic Games 1 Top story

The US-based athlete clocked in at 20.32 seconds to take first place in heat two, narrowly edging out Bahamian sprinter McCoy, who finished in 20.35 seconds, and Brazil's Correa, who came third with a time of 20.41 seconds.
07:38
07:38

Police Hunts for Landlord After Tenant Finds Body in Septic Tank Luke Owoyesigyire 1

“I was pouring rubbish and I saw something strange in the septic tank which was covered with iron sheets. There was a small opening and I decided to take a closer look and I saw a man’s body floating. I ran to inform the landlord of what I had seen,” the tenant recounted.
07:33
07:33

UMA Raises Alarm Over Government's Failure to Deploy Medical Interns health 1 3

Facilities such as Bugiri C-Care, Tororo Kaliisizo, Kitgum, Kitagata, and Bundibujjo are particularly affected, with some not receiving any doctor interns, who are crucial to their operations.
07:27
07:27

More Universities Accredited for UBTEB Assessment as July/August Exams Kick Off 1

This accreditation ensures that students enrolled in business and TVET programs at these institutions will now undergo uniform national assessments, promoting consistency and standardization across the sector.
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