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17:56
17:56

Kamuli Residents Demand Vocational School 5 1

The residents believe that providing hands-on skills training could safeguard the future of their children, who are often forced to drop out of school due to limited educational opportunities in the area which could lead to early pregnancy.
17:43
17:43

UBOS flags Off Teams to Conduct Malaria Indicator Survey Ministry Of Health 4 1

Currently, according to Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, Uganda is the third most malaria country globally with over 4000 people still being lost annually despite key interventions that the country has adopted including giving out free insecticide treated bed nets, malaria prophylaxis among pregnant women and Indoor Residual Spraying in districts with the high burden.
17:26
17:26

Court Quashes Pre-bargain Deal, Orders Fresh Trial of Quality Supermarket Guard

The Principal Judge Dr Flavian Zeija nullified a pre-bargain agreement between the Directorate of Public Prosecution-DPP and Ongoriya Moses a security guard attached to Saracen security company.
17:16
17:16

Valley Dam Floods in Nakasongola Town Council 2 1

Stanley Yiga Mugabi a resident says that the water level has risen twice the known levels since it was constructed and there are fears that it's likely to submerge more areas if the rains don’t stop.
17:09
17:09

Minister Hails TotalEnergies Scholarship Program 1

Through STEM students learn to apply academic content to solve real-world problems using creative design-based thinking. STEM education also helps students develop skills like problem-solving, critical analysis, teamwork, and communication.
16:10
16:10

Woman in Kole on the Run Over Death of Husband 2

According to police preliminary investigations, Okello had separated from his wife, Agnes Adong, 15 years ago. Adong had recently returned to the area and allegedly chased away Okello's new wife.
15:52
15:52

Court Blocks MP Wamakuyu From Disposing Of Property 1

In a ruling, Justice Okuo Jane Kajuga said the order was necessary to safeguard the properties as they might be needed for compensation if the MP is found guilty of corruption.
15:40
15:40

FARDC Attacks M23 Positions in Lubero Territory 1

Fierce fighting started in the wee hours at around 5 am, according to eyewitnesses in the area. M23 positions located in Katwa and Kikubo, near Kirumba in Musindi Groupement, were attacked by FARDC and Wazalendo as they used both heavy and light weapons.
15:21
15:21

Only 6% of Countries Met WHO's Infection Prevention Requirements-Report

The report highlights that patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have up to 20 times higher risk of acquiring infections during health care delivery than in high-income countries (HICs).
14:04
14:04

Oil and Gas Sector, Lessons for Uganda from Ghana PAU 2 Top story

Egbert Faibile Jnr, the Chief Executive Officer at Petroleum Commission of Ghana says Uganda needs to ensure that petroleum revenues are not burdened by costs incurred by oi companies
13:33
13:33

Soroti City Businessman Killed 1 1

Osege was on Thursday found dead at his residence in Kampswahili ward, Soroti City East.
12:44
12:44

BCU Demands Gov't Intervention to Combat Landslides 1

John Musila the vice Chairperson of BCU and Member of Parliament Bubulo East in Namisindwa district says that it's very absurd for the Bugisu region to continue losing its people due to landslides every year.
12:21
12:21

Kasese FDC Members Object Shortlisting of GISO for Election Supervisor Position 1

Ninsiima a former journalist is the Gombolola Internal Security Officer-GISO for the Central division Kasese Municipality.
11:57
11:57

Discrepancies In Gold Figures Ruffle Uganda's EITI Secretariat 1 Top story

The amount of gold production reported by DGSM is low compared to gold that was exported as reported by Uganda Revenue Authority. DGSM says URA should explain where the extra gold that was exported came from.
11:35
11:35

Leaders Raise Concern Over Child Vendors in Kasese Town 2

The minors, between 6-15 years old are a common sight on the streets of the municipality selling tomatoes, vegetables, boiled eggs, onions and sweet bananas.
11:12
11:12

OWC Coordinator Gets Tough on Emyoga Defaulters 1

During their meeting held at the Jinja City agricultural showgrounds, Kasolo noted how loan defaulters were frustrating other entrepreneurs from accessing affordable credit.
10:23
10:23

MPs Concerned About Delayed Completion of Kabalega International Airport Oil and gas 2 1

The MPs on Thursday paid an impromptu visit to the airport construction site in Kabaale village, Kabaale parish in Kabaale sub-county of Hoima district. The members were shocked by the slow work being undertaken by the contractor.
10:17
10:17

Herbalist Arrested for Attempting to Abduct Four-Year-Old Girl in Jinja City 1

According to the police, the suspects were travelling on a motorcycle registration number UFT 448M when they reached Naluesa Trading Centre along the Jinja-Kamuli road. They attempted to lure the child with chapati and biscuits, to abduct her.
09:24
09:24

Man in Rukiga Arrested for Aggravated Defilement 2 1

Alfred Rukundo, a resident of Kitaburaza village in Nyakabungo ward, Muhanga town council was on Wednesday caught red-handed defiling a four-year-old girl.
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