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19:22
19:22

MP Weeps in Parliament Over Kiteezi Disaster 5 2

Kampala Minister equally sounded helpless as she narrated how the effort to decommission the landfill was frustrated by the lack of funds.
17:34
17:34

State Attorney Remanded Over UGX 100 Million Bribe Sam Tusubira 1

Tusubira is been remanded to Luzira Prison until August 19th 2024 for the Prosecution, represented by his colleagues in the DPP's chambers, to respond to his bail application.
17:24
17:24

Judicial Officers Seek Meeting With Principal Judge Over Bukirwa's Expulsion 1

Bukirwa was among the 16 justices appointed in acting capacity by President Museveni in 2022 whose confirmation depended on their satisfactory performance .
17:08
17:08

"We Are Not Abandoning Our Censure Motion" Says Ssekikuubo Service award 2 1 Top story

Ssekikuubo says the court ruling on the matter has not erased issues in their censure motion against Mpuuga and three other Commissioners of Parliament.
16:46
16:46

Police Investigates Murder of Gaming Shop Attendant

Jinja North mayor, Ayub Wabika, says that the wave of machete related crimes is persistent, but he percieves unwillingness by security to completely wipe it out.
16:30
16:30

Katabi, Dundu Reject KCCA Garbage after Kiteezi Disaster 1

KCCA is current engaging nearby local aothorities to ensure garbage which is likely to chock Kampala City is disposed somewhere. a centre of all forms of stench is temporarily disposed of. Lord Mayor Lukwago is praying that his Kyengera counterpart Mathias Walukaga will accept the temporary request.
12:41
12:41

Court Orders Treasury Secretary to Punish Clerk to Parliament for Mpuuga's 500m 'Award' 1 Top story

“If this practice (of politicians awarding themselves prizes in the form of money) continues unchecked, there is a likelihood that our nation’s coffers may be depleted,” the Judge warned. "It was a dereliction of duty for the Clerk to Parliament to have failed or neglected to detect such an obviously flawed process... as the paying officer he has all the powers to decline to make payment which is procedurally improper."
12:04
12:04

Kiplimo to Participate in Copenhagen Half Marathon Uganda Radio 1 Top story

“I am the reigning world record holder of the same race, and my hope is to reduce my current world record time of 57 minutes, 37 seconds,” Kiplimo said.
12:00
12:00

Waste Landfilling is Backwardness-NEMA Executive Director Mukono 1

"In science, there is no waste. Matter is not created; it is only transformed from one state to another. Plastic can be recycled back into plastic, and wood can be recycled as well. As a country, we only need to support our cities and municipalities with equipment to facilitate proper waste sorting."
11:53
11:53

Lands Minister Halts Transactions on Controversial 640-Acre Land in Kasanje stock 2 6 Top story

Charles Ssemakula, an HCP official, claimed that the company’s actions were based on agreements with landowners, a statement disputed by the residents. Residents also accused local leaders and police of bias and mishandling the situation.
11:43
11:43

Canon Baalwa New Kampala Diocese Assistant Bishop United Kingdom 1

Can Baalwa served in different capacities while a Priest in Kampala Diocese, including including at All Saints Cathdral, Kampala, being Vicar at St Stephens, Kisugu Church of Uganda, and previously, Chaplain Uganda Christian University, Mukono.
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09:46

Afreximbank, UDB in UGX 93 Bn Deal to Support Private Sector

Kanayo Awani, the Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade and Export Development Bank (Afreximbank), signed on behalf of the Pan-African bank. “The JPPF is a critical collaborative tool through which the Bank and its partners pool resources to prepare bankable projects, given that one of the major challenges in developing projects was moving commercially viable projects to financial close," she said.
07:59
07:59

Kwoyelo's Trial: Here is a Brief Procedural Background to the Case person 1 Top story

The judgement in Kwoyelo's case is set to be delivered by a Trial panel of four judges consisting of Justices Michael Elubu, Duncan Gaswaga, Stephen Mubiru, and Andrew Bashaija.
07:54
07:54

MPs Tax Exemptions Cost Govt UGX 159 Bn Per Year financial year 1

Cumulatively, the tax exemptions on MPs allowances have so far cost the government 638.6 billion Shillings since 2018, according to the Tax Expenditure Report for Financial Year 2022/23, by the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
07:50
07:50

UBF Applauded for Bridging Uganda’s Conservation Funding Gap civil society 3 1

Over the past eight years, UBF has mobilized and invested up to USD 10 million towards biodiversity conservation and restoration interventions in the country.
07:41
07:41

Father in Viral Video Strangling Son with Mosquito Net Arrested social media 1

“Uganda Police apprehended Lukwago and is currently in custody. We intend to take him to court to face charges related to child abuse and torture. We also urge the public to remain vigilant about children’s rights, as outlined in the laws that protect the rights of children,” ACP Rusoke said.
07:33
07:33

Resting Shelters Adding Taste to Kagulu Rock Climbing Experience United States 1

Situated at 3,600 meters above sea level, Kagulu Rock offers climbers a breathtaking aerial view of the Busoga sub-region, as well as parts of Teso and Bukedi. Namutamba noted that the cool breeze at the summit of Kagulu Rock is a key attraction for tourists.
07:27
07:27

Kiteezi Tragedy: Police Stuck with Seven unclaimed Bodies Yoweri Museveni 1

Police Spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner of Police Kituuma Rusoke, stated that out of the 21 retrieved bodies, only 14 have been handed over to families for burial.
07:24
07:24

Lawyer John Matovu Remanded Over Theft of Ugx 4 Billion For Cooperatives Luzira Prison 1 Top story

Matovu is jointly charged with three others: Charles Basoga, Chairperson of the Busoga Growers Cooperative Union, and James Muganza, the Jinja District Commercial Officer.
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