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18:10

Global Fund Provides $2 Million For Dapivirine Ring 1 Top story

The Global Fund has enabled procurement of the PrEP ring in Cambodia, Eswatini, Ghana, Indonesia, Mozambique, Uganda, and South Africa. Procurement in Mozambique and Uganda was supported in part by CIFF’s PrEP Matching Fund.
17:55
17:55

Gov't Asked to Align Skilling Initiatives with Market Demands 4 1

Senior Economist Dr Fred Muhumuza noted that while the government has implemented several initiatives to curb poverty, such as the Emyooga and Parish Development Model, less has been done to equip the youth with the necessary skills to effectively utilize these funds.
17:22
17:22

Woman Remanded for Stealing Seven-Day-Old Baby 1

Akello allegedly duped Namusana by pretending to introduce her to an NGO supporting breastfeeding mothers and children under 6 years old.
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17:15

Edward Khiddu Makubuya, a Down-to-Earth Politician kiddu makubuya 1 2 Top story

He believed that there is time to be born and time to die
17:11
17:11

Gov’t Urged to Adopt Impact-Focused Monitoring, Evaluation of Projects 4

Mathew Lubuulwa, President of the Uganda Evaluation Association-UEA emphasized that while it is important to verify whether a project was completed, it is equally vital to evaluate whether it has achieved a meaningful impact.
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16:34

Implementers Frustrating Development in Uganda, Africa– Planners 6 2

Joseph Muvawala, the Executive Director, NPA says there are many strategic plans by the planning bodies but they are never implemented by the responsible implementing agencies, including those that are responsible for boosting economic development.
15:53
15:53

UWA Lifts Suspension of Hiking Activities to Margherita Peak 1

UWA Communications Manager Bashir Hangi in a statement said the authority has successfully implemented safety enhancements to ensure the well-being of all hikers.
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15:28

Five Arrested For Encroaching On Wetland in Arua City 1 2

Jona Mbigiti, the Deputy RCC Ayivu Division in Arua City explains that the operation is in response with the recent directive by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on wetland encroachment. He further noted that they have also suspended the construction works pending further investigations.
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14:42

110 Certified to Drive Heavy Goods Vehicles for Oil and Gas 3

The training was specifically designed to address the skills gap in Uganda’s logistics and transportation sectors as the country continues to develop its oil and gas industry.
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14:20

More than 230 Cases Resolved in Mediation Week Mediation case 2 2

According to the judiciary, 847 cases were referred for mediation during the recent Settlement Week, resulting in 237 successful settlements.
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14:11

Katanga Murder Trial Delayed over Poor Internet Connection Molly Katanga 2

Connectivity was crucial for linking Molly, currently incarcerated at Luzira Women's Prison, to the virtual hearing presided over by Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata.
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13:48

Burnt UBC Kololo Tower: Experts Point to Poor Maintenance As Cause lightning 1 Top story

Several sources privy to the issue and well-informed telecommunications engineers interviewed for this story have contested UBC’s explanation. According to all of those interviewed, the fire was unlikely caused by a lightning strike. Even if lightning were a factor, they said, maintenance issues could be to blame, thereby still placing responsibility on UBC.
12:54
12:54

Two Learners Drown in Lake Bunyonyi 1 2

Aggrey Bandebaho, the LCIII Chairperson of Hamuhambo town council says that Atuheire was playing in a canoe at Kavumu shores when it capized. Bandebaho says that the body was retrieved by locals on Monday.
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12:36

Public School Seeks UGX 700m for Classrooms to Ease Congestion 1

The school located within Namanve Industrial Park, currently accommodates over 1,000 learners but it is struggling with limited space, which affects the learning environment.
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10:38

Security Beefed Up Ahead of Rwenzori Theluji Festival 2

To ensure the safety of both the athletes and the anticipated fans, Tumushiime said they are heightening patrols and carrying out security meetings with various groups of people including leaders and hotel owners.
10:30
10:30

Archbishop Kazimba Calls for Resettlement of Kiteezi Victims Kiteezi landfill 1 1

The affected residents have sought shelter in tents that have been erected at Kiteezi Church of Uganda Primary School playgrounds.
09:23
09:23

Refugees, Host Communities Trained in Conflict Resolution 8 2

The Panyadoli refugee settlement area hosts refugees from South Sudan, Burundi, Sudan, Rwanda, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC.
08:54
08:54

NARO Pilots Anti-tick Vaccine 2

Dr Appolinaire Djikeng the Director General of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) that’s collaborating with NARO to revamp it’s research and development arm, innovations such as vaccines are vital in their efforts to reduce the use of acaricides which have not only been found to degrade the environment but are also associated with the risk of drug resistance.
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