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19:29
19:29

VP Alupo Retains Katakwi Veterans NRM Chairperson Seat 1 3

Her re-election was announced by James Otilem, the Katakwi District NRM registrar, following the withdrawal of other candidates, Private Charles Ikabat and Rtd Col. Basil Amodoi, just before the election.
19:21
19:21

Human Rights Activists Demand Apology from Tanzania 3 1

Dennis Ayub, one of the activists, said that while they celebrate the safe return of Atuhaire, they strongly condemn the abduction, torture, and other human rights violations across East African countries.
19:15
19:15

MoH Reports Increasing Prevalence of Epilepsy Ministry of Health 2

Dr Hafisa Lukwata, who heads Mental Health, said the trends of epilepsy, a brain condition that causes recurring seizures, have been on a consistent increase over the last ten years.
19:08
19:08

Fire Guts Gin Factory in Arua 2 6

The Premidis Limited factory, located at Kuluva along the Arua-Nebbi road, produces Okapi Gin, belonging to an Indian Company, started operations in 2013 and exports its products to DR Congo.
19:01
19:01

UPDF Claims Germany Ambassador Is Involved In Clandestine Activities 1

"We are particularly concerned about the illegal and clandestine activities of the German Ambassador in Uganda, His Excellency Mathias Schauer" said Magezi.
18:28
18:28

Bahati, Muhwezi, Mateke Bounce Back as NRM District Chairpersons 2

In Rukungiri district, Major General Jim Muhwezi Katugugu, Minister for Security, was declared winner with 464 votes. But in the process of voting, Muhwezi’s rival , retired Lieutenant General Henry Tumukunde, pulled out of the race accusing district party electoral commission registrar Jackson Mugarura of being ineligible to preside over the process.
18:10
18:10

Herdsmen Given 14 Days to Vacate Northern Uganda balalo eviction 2 1

According to Omona, the eviction will be carried out by the different security agencies in the region.
18:05
18:05

Mulago Hospital Responds to Justice Mulyagonja's Claims 3

Mulago Executive Director Dr Rosemary Byanyima acknowledged the deceased was indeed admitted at the private wing on 9 April 2025, three days after he had refused to eat or take drugs but dismissed that the facility had no tubes but rather said this service was rejected by the attendant. She explains that it was until six days later on 15 April 2025 that they allowed NGT tubes being wired having realized that the patient remained weakening despite being resuscitated with IV fluids and other treatments.
18:00
18:00

Mayuge Headteacher Jailed for Theft of UGX 176M

According to prosecution, Ngobi, 58, withdrew 176 million shillings from the school’s Bank Account which was meant for construction of two classroom blocks and a five-stance latrine at the school. Instead of implementing the project, he used the funds for personal gain.
17:48
17:48

Four Policemen Remanded Over Gold Theft 2

They were arraigned on Friday before Grade One Magistrate Frank Namanya and charged with aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit a felony.
17:38
17:38

Chaos in Sembabule as NRM Elects District Leadership Committee 1

It all started after the state Minister for Health in Charge of General Duties, Anifa Kawooya, who is contesting for the position of Sembabule NRM District Chairperson, arrived at the venue with a group of supporters and accused her opponent, Retired Major General Phinehas Katirima, of voter bribery and intimidation.
17:26
17:26

UPDF Sets Up Committee for Disease Surveillance 1

The committee was set up with the help of Prof Dr Moses Joloba, Prof Denis Byarugaba, Prof Peter Olupot, Dr Susan Nabadda and Col Dr Kyobe Bbosa, the Uganda People’s Defence Forces -UPDF’s Incident Commander.
15:07
15:07

Pastor Kayanja Sodomy Case Adjourned over Prosecutor's Sickness 1

In the letter, seen by Our Reporter, the State further requested court to advise the defence team to disclose the documentary evidence that they intend to rely on in their defence.
14:43
14:43

UN Envoy Asks Museveni to Respect Supreme Court Decision, Reject Army Bill

“I am concerned that rather than encouraging efforts to implement the Supreme Court’s crystal-clear decision of January this year, Uganda’s legislators have voted to reinstate and broaden the military court’s jurisdiction to try civilians, which would contravene international human rights law obligations,” said Türk
14:23
14:23

Construction of Health Centre III Excites Bbanda Sub County Residents 10

The facility was constructed under the UGFIT funds at a cost of 800 million shillings. It will serve the community of Bbanda Sub County and the surrounding area of Bbanda Town council.
13:46
13:46

Museveni Questions Poor State of Feeder Roads Despite Budget Increment State House 1 1

Several roads in the Greater Luwero district are impassable, leaving farmers stuck with produce in their villages. Some roads have been cut off by floods due to the ongoing rainy season, while others have potholes like crater lakes.
13:32
13:32

Activists Call Out Tanzania over Treatment of Rights Activists Human rights

The regional civil society organisation says that the affected individuals were invited by regional institutions to observe public legal proceedings in Dar es Salaam, but were denied entry or removed from the country without formal explanation or recourse to procedural safeguards.
13:20
13:20

Two Guns Recovered in Karenga, Suspects Arrested Karenga District 1

Mike Longole, the Mt Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson confirmed that incident stating that they recovered two guns and the suspects are in the custody.
12:59
12:59

Besigye's Lawyers Storm Out of Court Martha Karua 2 2

As if this was not enough, Lawyers and UPDF's Captain Simon Busagwa Nsubuga submitted that he equally came to Court today thinking that he would go home with his client, Captain Oola. He said he wasn't ready to proceed today.
12:13
12:13

Joseph Kabila’s Loses Immunity over Alleged M23 Ties 1 Top story

On Thursday at People’s Palace in the capital Kinshasa, 88 senators voted in favour of lifting Kabila's immunity; five opposed and three abstained. Kabila now faces the prospect of being tried in military courts for "treason, war crimes, crimes against humanity and participation in an insurrectionary movement.
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