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18:38
18:38

Uganda Qualifies for AFCON 2025 1 Top story

The qualification was confirmed after South Sudan defeated Congo 3-2 in Juba on Thursday. This result left Congo, currently third in the group with 4 points, unable to surpass either Uganda or South Africa, who hold 10 and 8 points, respectively.
18:13
18:13

Religious Leaders, Busoga Kingdom Express Mixed Reactions as Nyege-Nyege Kicks off 1

The festival, which is expected to attract over 15,000 people, will be held at the Jinja Golf Club in Jinja City.
17:42
17:42

WHO Calls for Global Action as Diabetes Cases Increase

The study reports that global diabetes prevalence in adults rose from 7% to 14% between 1990 and 2022. Low developing countries experienced the largest increases, where diabetes rates have soared while treatment access remains persistently low.
17:39
17:39

22 Suspected Criminal Gang Members in Kitgum Remanded Criminal gangs 1

They appeared at Kitgum Grade One Magistrate Court and were charged with burglary, theft, and common nuisance.
16:53
16:53

Scientists Urged on Ethical Conduct as They Embrace AI Makerere University 4

Prof Nelson Sewankambo an academician and former Principal Makerere University College of Health Sciences warns that there are a lot of ethical issues associated with AI, noting that regulators have no way of stopping it’s use. Rather, he says they should come up with national guidelines to help students make the best use of AI in a way that doesn’t undermine their understanding of the issues in their various disciplines.
16:48
16:48

Masaka City LCII Chairpersons Call For Policy Review on Local Revenue Management 2

In their submissions during the Nyendo-Mukungwe Division Budget Conference that is planning for the 2024/25 financial year, the L.C II chairpersons decried that their areas no longer receive their statutory share of the local revenues, which greatly affects their operations and service delivery.
16:17
16:17

Kisoro By-election: Candidates Protest Intimidation of Voters, Agents 1 5

One of the arrested, only identified as Mugyema an agent of Independent candidate Grace Akifeza Ngabirano was picked from Gahura polling station in Chanika town council on allegations of inciting violence, according to Elly Maate, police spokesperson for Kigezi region.
16:03
16:03

Court Defers Decision in Lugoloobi Iron Sheets Case Amos Lugoloobi 1

However, Lugoloobi's lawyers led by John Isabirye last month asked the Court to set their client free after the Prosecution had closed its case with 11 witnesses.
15:51
15:51

How Insurance Can Learn From Banking Sector to Grow Penetration 9

Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director Centenary Bank and former chairman Uganda Bankers Association, says innovation, trust, simplicity and transparency are the main factors that bankers have focused on and can help insurance grow if adopted.
15:38
15:38

Joseph Kony Defence Lawyer, Acholi Paramount Chief Meet 1

Michael Otim, the Prime Minister of the Acholi Cultural Institution told Uganda Radio Network in an interview Thursday that the meeting was aimed at getting the institution’s perspective on how the community views the reopening of Kony’s case.
15:10
15:10

Youth Urged to Take Charge of Africa’s Future at Intergenerational Dialogue Forum

Rugunda cited the examples of revolutionary leaders like Nelson Mandela and Robert Mugabe, who started shaping their nations in their youth and highlighted the unique strength of today’s youth. “The elders are less well-informed about today’s challenges, such as artificial intelligence and instant electronic communication, but youth are highly informed and capable,” he added.
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14:45

Time To Withdraw FPU From Lakes-Nadduli 2 1 Top story

Nadduli argued that boasting about the restoration of fish stocks in the lakes is meaningless if the cost includes loss of lives, injuries, and ruined livelihoods.
14:39
14:39

Police Pursue Bufumbira North MP Over Election Malpractice Allegations 2 3 Top story

According to witnesses, Kamara arrived at the polling station around 11:00 AM, accompanied by his security detail. He allegedly disrupted the voting process by chasing away voters and seizing two ballot books.
14:37
14:37

Experts Seek Proper Breast Milk Donation Guidelines to Malnourished Pre-term Babies 2

Dr Kathy Burgoine, a Neonatalogist at Mbale National Referral Hospital revealed they published results of a study last week where they found, that 40% of the babies are malnourished at birth but their malnutrition gets worse quickly to about 86% by the time they are discharged from hospital.
14:31
14:31

Kenya Aviation Student Found Dead, Girlfriend Detained as Prime Suspect 1 1

Soroti West Division Police Commander, Muhammad Rashid Byansi, revealed that authorities were alerted by Caroline Alio, the guest house manager, who reported that one of their guests had been allegedly strangled.
14:25
14:25

Death Toll in Jinja Road Accident Rises to Seven 1

The incident occurred Thursday morning when a commuter taxi, registration number UBP 574J, traveling from Namisindwa District to Kampala, collided with a stationary truck, registration number UAF 333B, at William Junction in Kakira Town Council, Jinja District.
14:20
14:20

Excitement As Road Rehabilitations Commence in Terego District 3 1

Charles Adebua a resident of Ejomi Village in Uriama Sub County appreciated the government for the initiative of planning a comprehensive rehabilitation of the Owaffa-Ejome road that was impassable, especially during rain seasons.
13:19
13:19

Katakwi Council Petitions Ministry Over New Site for Technical Institute 1 2

The petition follows a Presidential instruction to create a technical school in Ngariam in remembrance of the tragic incident where the Karimojong warriors reportedly killed 23 people in Ngariam, Palam, and Okore communities between 2000 and 2003.
13:06
13:06

Six Killed in Jinja-Iganga Highway Crash 1

According to eyewitnesses, the accident occurred at Kakira at 5:00 am, when the taxi collided with the sugarcane truck, which had been parked on the side of the road.
12:09
12:09

Church Counsellor Remanded For Defrauding Elderly Couple UGX 150m Pope 2

Mugambe aged 71 years old has been arraigned before the Court presided over by the Chief Magistrate George Kunihira and charged with one count of theft
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