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21:51
21:51

Bukulula Health Center Administration on Spot for Extortion and Absenteeism 3

Doctor Charles Olaro, the Director of Curative Services at the Ministry of Health observes that in their impromptu visit to the health center, they received confessions from patients who were coerced to bribe the health workers before they could attend to them.
21:36
21:36

23 Dead As Boat Capsizes in Lake Kivu 1 1 Top story

On Thursday, Ekuka Lipopo, Vice governor of North Kivu province released a statement confirming that 23 people have died.
18:01
18:01

Education Ministry Phases Out Physical Registration, Licensing of Schools 1 3

Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education, said that this initiative, set to be implemented next year, aims to streamline the registration process and eliminate bureaucratic delays, among other benefits.
17:49
17:49

Uganda on High Alert as Marburg Deaths Rise in Rwanda 3

Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Rwandan Minister for Health said on Thursday, that the country had recorded seven new cases of the highly infectious disease bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 36. The total of deaths has risen to 11 cases.
17:39
17:39

Woman Remanded For Defrauding Pastor UGX 700M 2

Court has heard that Namalwa and others still at large, between the year 2020 and 2024, in Nakawa Division Kampala stole 86,000 United States Dollars , 374 million shillings which was a property of Dunamis Media and Prayer Palace Ministry.
17:31
17:31

Gov't Issues Guidelines for Mpox Prevention, Management in Schools 1

The ministry has issued five key guidelines to school heads aimed at preventing the spread of Mpox. These measures echo those previously implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
17:00
17:00

Life Expectancy Increases to 68 Years 2

Uganda’s total population was confirmed at 45.9 million, with 50 percent between the ages of 0-17 years, 23.5 percent between 18-30 years, and 22 percent between 31-50 years. Only 5 percent of the population is over 60 years old.
16:10
16:10

Regulation Slowing Down Progress–Tumubweine 2 4

Dr Twinemanzi Tumubweine, who is directly responsible for the regulation of financial technology firms says regulators should work towards getting out of regulation by building a sector that can regulate itself, then there will be no need for regulation.
15:54
15:54

Twelve Roads Cut off By Floods in Nakasongola Impassable Roads

Nakasongola LCV Chairperson Sam Kigula and Chief Administrative Officer Aggrey Winston Muramira confirmed the sorry state of the roads.
15:38
15:38

Special Police Constable in Kagadi Arrested for Defilement Detention 1

The officer has been identified as Frank Tibaingana attached to Kitemba police post in Kicucura sub-county. He is accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl from the same village.
14:41
14:41

Sister Shares Deceased's Fears in Katanga Murder Case Molly Katanga 1 Top story

"He told me Molly was very dangerous and that's why he didn't use his vehicle. He also warned me not to call him frequently because his phone was being tapped," said Nyangweso.
14:23
14:23

Thugs Attack, Injure Kiganja LC5 Councilor hospital 2 4

Mulindambura was attacked on Wednesday night at around at Kigorobya 1 cell, Kigorobya town council as he was heading to his home in Kigorobya town council.
13:53
13:53

Co-Accused in Ndiga Clan Murder Demand Release After Tabula Arrest Tabula Lujja 2 Top story

Tabula Lujja, the prime suspect, was arrested six months after being on the run for the murder of Bbosa, who was gunned down near his home in Lungujja, a Kampala suburb, on February 24, 2024, by assailants moving on a Boda Boda.
13:27
13:27

Pader Residents Concerned About Delayed Road Construction Uganda Government 2 2

The poor state of the road has left vehicles stranded, disrupted travel, and affected local businesses and essential services, including healthcare and education.
12:45
12:45

Mukono DPC Warns Public Against Interfering with Crime Scene 1

“Contamination of crime scenes is a common issue in Uganda, often caused by curious onlookers who unknowingly disrupt vital evidence as they rush to see what happened. By the time the police arrive, crucial clues are often destroyed, making it difficult for investigators to piece together what transpired,” Mugerwa noted.
12:43
12:43

Nakasongola District Opens Two Isolation Centers as Mpox Cases Surge Ministry Of Health 1 Top story

Aggrey Winston Muramira the Nakasongola District Chief Administrative Officer said that Nakasongola Health Center IV has been designated to handle patients with severe illness. In contrast, Lwampanga HC 111 will handle patients only those with mild signs.
12:22
12:22

MPs Query URA’s UGX 94.9bn Over Expenditure

In their report from the Auditor General’s Report of the 2022/ 2023 financial year, the MPs said that it’s illegal to spend taxpayers’ money without authorization from parliament.
12:14
12:14

Archbishop Kasujja Urges Educators to Give their All Catholic Church 5

Speaking at St. Theresa Kisubi Girls' Primary School, where he administered First Holy Communion to 124 pupils and Confirmation to 163 pupils on Wednesday, the prelate emphasized that holistic education is what will help learners thrive in a globalized society. 163 got Confirmed
10:59
10:59

Busoga Prayer Week: 3rd Edition Launched 1

This third edition of the prayer week aims to foster greater unity and collaboration among political, social, religious, and economic leaders within the Busoga sub-region. The event is scheduled for October 14–20, 2024, with the main gathering set to occur at Kiyunga Playground in Luuka District.
10:42
10:42

Amuru Schools Embrace Practical Organic Farming Lessons 4 2 Top story

Cosmus Apuka, the head teacher of Olwal Mucaja Primary School, emphasized that introducing children to organic farming practices is vital for promoting food sovereignty and preventing the extinction of local seeds.
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