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21:06
21:06

Museveni Grills Police Over Non- Functional CCTV Cameras 2 2

Museveni who was presiding over a Inaugural meeting between the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the CID investigators/officers said that he was excited about the CCTV project but he was informed that they do not work at night.
15:56
15:56

NCDC’s Hands Tied as Sub-Standard Textbooks Continue to Populate School Shelves 1

According to the National Curriculum Development Centre’s guidelines reviewed by our reporter, once an individual or publisher creates educational materials, they must submit two copies for review. These materials are forwarded to the Quality Assurance and Publishing Department.
15:48
15:48

Court Dismisses Charges Against Kasese Businessman 1

Ajok dismissed the charges because the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) failed to produce any witnesses to testify against the accused.
15:10
15:10

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: What Are Uganda’s Odds Against South Africa? 1 Top story

Over the past two decades, Uganda and South Africa have clashed four times, with South Africa winning three of those encounters and one match ending in a draw.
15:03
15:03

Kasese Parents, Teachers Welcome Use of ICT Gadgets Schools, But Can't Afford Them 6 1

Oliva Biira, a resident of Kyalumba Town Council, appreciates the modernization and value of ICT for young people but highlights the financial strain on many parents. She suggests that the government should install ICT hubs in schools to ensure all eligible learners have access to these resources
14:37
14:37

Conflicts Rock Jeema Over Electoral Roadmap 7 1

“Dubious sources of financing raise issues of infiltration from outside the Justice Forum, and this cannot be taken lightly. This particular candidate went ahead and printed posters and put up billboards at different points on the streets of Kampala, announcing his bid for the Jeema presidency. The billboards cost tens of millions of Shillings. This is a matter of serious concern to the party leadership. There is no precedent in Uganda where internal party politics have attracted such vigorous and costly campaigns. We have concerns about the source of the finances, and why he was investing so much in becoming the party president,” Mayanja said in a statement.
14:08
14:08

LC I Chairperson Arrested For Illegal Sale of Bugiri district land

Reports indicate that Kabaale, along with a group of individuals, was surveying a portion of land housing the Bugiri district headquarters, with the intent of selling it. The land in question spans approximately three acres, and Kabaale was reportedly attempting to sell it for 45 million Shillings.
13:56
13:56

Namasagali College's Legendary Headteacher Fr. Grimes Dies 1 Top story

Rev Fr. Grimes passed away on Wednesday at the age of 93 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. His legacy of nurturing talent, fostering intellect, and shaping character continue to resonate deeply with all who knew him.
13:03
13:03

New Intervention Can Reduce Unpaid Care Work Burden on Women, EPRC Makerere University 2

Speaking at the launch of these findings, Prof Florence Muhanguzi a lecturer at the Makerere University School of Gender Studies said this social model which involves promoting women’s economic empowerment by among others engaging men and local leaders to challenge entrenched traditional beliefs was found to increase the time women spent in doing paid activities.
12:56
12:56

Skepticism in Masaka As UCDA Rolls Out Farmer's Registration Exercise 1 2

Teopista Nakiboneka, Secretary of the Budda Parish Coffee Farmers’ Association, voiced the concerns of her group, indicating that many farmers are hesitant to register. She pointed out that farmers have long struggled with challenges such as high-cost counterfeit inputs, and resilient pests and diseases, without adequate government support.
12:42
12:42

EC Chairperson to Police, Prosecutors: Deal Decisively With Election Offenders Office of the DPP 3 2 Top story

Speaking at a gathering of Senior Investigators and Prosecutors at the CID Headquarters in Kibuli, alongside the Director of Public Prosecutions Jane Frances Abodo and Major Tom Magambo, Director of CID, Byabakama emphasized the need for stronger enforcement of laws to address offenses such as voter bribery and violence in elections.
12:33
12:33

How Mass Registration Will Save Uganda's Biggest Coffee Export Market 2

Robert Nangatsa, UCDA's Extension Manager, reiterated the significance of the EU market for Uganda’s coffee industry. "The EU market is crucial for Uganda's coffee industry, accounting for more than 60 percent of our exports. It is imperative that we comply with the EUDR to maintain access to this market," he stated.
12:25
12:25

Worker Arrested Over Alleged Murder of Former Boss's Son

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect chased Tugume and another child while they were returning from fetching water at a nearby dam. The children fled in different directions, but "it’s reported that the suspect grabbed Tugume, assaulted him to death with a big stick, and hid the body in the bushes."
09:48
09:48

Elgon Junior Christian School Receives UGX 70M to Replace Burnt Dormitory

Asha Nabulo, the coordinator of Nile Humanitarian Development Agency, shared that the donation was made possible through the combined efforts of her organization and Time to Help Netherlands.
09:43
09:43

Accountability, Human Rights and Civic Engagement Project Launched in West Nile 3 5

Signe Winding Albjerg, the Royal Danish Ambassador to Uganda, emphasized the need for a more just and prosperous society, which she believes can only be achieved through enhanced citizen participation in decision-making.
09:43
09:43

Cholera Cases On the Increase Globally-Report

A total of forty-four countries reported cases in 2023 globally representing an increase from the two previous years. In East Africa, it’s only Uganda that did not report cases to the global health body. Kenya reported 8809 cases, Tanzania reported 1040 cases and Rwanda 207 cases. Thirty-eight per cent of all the reported cases were among children under five years of age.
09:35
09:35

Luuka Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident 1

According to Michael Kasadha, Busoga North Regional Police Spokesperson, the accident involved an unknown motor vehicle and a motorcycle (Reg. No. UFA 498C Bajaj Boxer). The deceased have been identified as Ngobi Jackson (46), Mugabi Joram (18), and Mwase Brian (23).
09:29
09:29

Uganda’s Female Marathoner Cheptegei Succumbs to Burns 1 Top story

Rebecca's father, Joseph Cheptegei, confirmed that his daughter succumbed to her injuries at 6:00 a.m.
09:21
09:21

Child Labour, Human Rights Violations Reported in Moroto Mining Sites labour exploitation 1 3

The presence of investors in the mining sector in the region is providing local development benefits commonly associated with large-scale businesses like creating employment, growth of Infrastructures, widening the tax base, and social transformation among others. However, some of the mining operations have increased the vulnerability of communities as opposed to increasing their livelihoods by exacerbating child labor, sexual violence, labor exploitation, and degradation of the environment.
07:51
07:51

ICD Guides Victims on Making Appropriate Prayers for Reparations 2

Justice Susan Okalany acknowledged that it is paramount that victims know who will bear the burden of reburial because it is a real aspect of reparation. “For some people, that [reburial] is all they want for their ancestors or relatives to rest in peace and not to be in camps, because there are owners of land [where the victims were buried] who are saying we want our land back,” Justice Okalany said.
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