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18:12
18:12

UPL Clubs to Receive Professionalization Training at FIFA Management Workshop 1 1

The FIFA Club Professionalization and Management – Africa Edition workshop will bring together two representatives—a chairman and a CEO—from each of Uganda’s Premier League clubs, aiming to advance global standards in club football management.
17:35
17:35

EOC Probes Inequalities in Provision of HIV/AIDS Treatment Services in Luwero 1 6

Doctor Innocent Nkonwa the Luwero District Health Center said that currently, people Living With HIV/AIDS in two sub counties and three town councils in the district have no access to treatment because the areas lack health centers from level 111 and above which are qualified to offer services.
17:09
17:09

Brig Gen. Byanyima Warns Retiring Soldiers Against Divisive Politics 1

Brig Gen Byanyima, who is the Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorised Infantry Division, was addressing retiring soldiers under his area of command. He also encouraged retired soldiers to remain active contributors to national development by supporting government initiatives.
16:58
16:58

Tanzania General Who Overthrew Idi Amin Dies at 104 1 Top story

In Uganda, his passing has rekindled memories of the events of 1978 and 1979 when a brutal war Musuguri commanded led to the fall of President Idi Amin Dada and ended what has been described as a ‘brutal regime’.
16:47
16:47

NUP to Appeal High Court Ruling Dismissing Case of 18 Missing Party Members 4

Speaking at Makerere Kavule, Kyagulanyi condemned the ruling, calling it another example of the government using the judiciary to deny justice to ordinary citizens and further oppress them to legitimize impunity.
16:37
16:37

Mbarara Business Community Condemns URA Brutality on Tax Evaders 2 1

Twesigye Silver the director of Silgad Investments said that the methods used by the enforcement team could lead to low tax compliance or force a taxpayer into bribing the officers.
16:03
16:03

Recognizing Unpaid Care Work Key to Addressing Domestic Violence-Experts 1 3

Dr. Musiimenta highlighted instances where men resort to violence over minor issues, such as a delay in being served food, without considering that their wives may have been held up by other household tasks.
14:43
14:43

Kagadi Killings Linked to Cult ADF 1

According to Lillian Ruterah, the Kagadi Resident District Commissioner-RDC, information gathered by security agencies, indicates that the attackers are known residents who have settled in the area for a long time but have been forcing their parents and other people to join their cult in vain.
14:33
14:33

Thug Pins Katwe Businesswoman in Theft of Motorcycles 2

Kateregga led the flying squad and crime intelligence officers to Nantuma’s shop and then accused her of initiating him into crime when he approached her for a job.
13:44
13:44

Fuel Tank Fires: How Far Can Insurance Cover Go? 1

When a fuel tanker is insured comprehensively, the insurance policy typically covers damage to the vehicle itself, as well as certain third-party liabilities. However, the extent to which the insurance company will cover liability depends on the specifics of the insurance policy and the jurisdiction.
12:38
12:38

Kagadi Attack: Two Suspects Shot Dead Security forces 1 1

The killed suspects have been identified as Obedi Baguma 33 and David Manyirambe 36, both residents of Musizi cell in Kyaterekera sub county.
12:20
12:20

Employees Carrying Home-related Mental Distress to Workplaces 3

Nakku says in small-scale studies and clinical practice, they have found a huge magnitude of mental distress of various categories going to the highs of 30% especially among formal workers such as lawyers, healthcare workers and teachers.
12:08
12:08

Eight Hacked to Death in Kagadi Attack 1 2 Top story

Unknown people armed with machetes raided the village at 9 pm and started hacking people indiscriminately. They later fled to an unknown destination.
11:26
11:26

ICC Proceeds to Hold Hearing of Charges Against Kony in Absentia 1

Initially, the ICC had scheduled the confirmation of charges hearing against Kony on October 15 but was postponed in September following the Defence, Prosecution, and Office of the Public Counsel for Victims observations to ensure proper procedure and evidence presentation.
11:04
11:04

Masaka City Leaders Accused of Environmental Degradation 2 1

Those implicated are Resty Mwanje, the Chairperson of the Works and Technical Services Committee who also serves as a city councilor representing the Mukungwe sub-county, and Gideon Ssenza, the Kimanya-Kabonera division representative for the Ssenya ward.
10:53
10:53

Landlords, State House Disagree Over Land Ownership in Gulu City 1 1

Bonnie Payira, who represented Northern Broadcast Company Ltd, one of the landlords noted that the land in question on plots 18 and 2A was lawfully purchased from the Uganda Electricity Board (UEB) in 2005.
09:55
09:55

UPDF Receives Hospital Storage Facility from US Gov't 1

The field hospital will support key medical conditions in the different mission areas ranging from surgical, intensive care services, X-rays, and general outpatient care.
09:40
09:40

Lira City Residents Call for Collective Action on Waste Management Lira City Council 1 7

In Lira City, approximately 120 tons of waste per day but only about 70% of the waste reaches designated disposal sites, with the remaining being disposed of poorly.
08:22
08:22

Students of Kyambogo University Soroti Campus Demand Semster Results MP Jonathan Ebwalu 3 1

Isaac Okoboi, a student due for graduation on December 13, 2024, says he’s not sure of the graduation since the deadline for clearance has expired. He says that the university has instead sacked all the lecturers who withheld the results. The university is currently running with new faces of lecturers.
07:55
07:55

Tuberculosis Resurges As Top Infectious Disease Killer

WHO’s Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 highlights that while the number of TB-related deaths decreased from 1.32 million in 2022 to 1.25 million in 2023, the total number of people falling ill with TB rose slightly to an estimated 10.8 million in 2023.
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