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Govt develops policy to regulate Tea Quality

Government of Uganda has developed a policy to regulate the tea industry and to address challenges affecting the tea sub-sector in the...

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MBALE: Councilor Walujo arrested for grabbing 52 acres of govt land

The suspect also reportedly grabbed the government-aided Umar and Yumbe Primary School in Mbale City and further bribed education officials not to follow up on the case.

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Mary Akol sworn-in as new Bukedea LC5 chairperson

Speaking shortly after she was sworn in, Akol promised to work with everyone including those she contested with for a better Bukedea.

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TORORO: Youth leaders demand accountability on missing youth funds

TORORO, UGANDA: A section of youth leaders in Tororo Municipality want an investigation into the delayed dispatching of youth livelihood program funds...

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UNEB ends first phase of late registration for 2023 candidates today

According to UNEB, the last phase of late registration will run from July 1 to July 31 and will attract a surcharge...

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Big Story

Museveni minister supports proposal to scrap term limits, downsize parliament

Currently, Uganda has 32 cabinet ministers and 55 ministers of state, while the number of MPs stands at 529 MPs, which is...

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Court

IRON SHEETS: Minister Kitutu committed to High Court for trial

Minister Kitutu, her brother Michael Naboya, and her PA Joshua Abaho were committed on Thursday by Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro.

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Education

Uganda’s Makerere ranked 5th best University in Africa (FULL LIST inside)

The second highest-ranked university is the University of Johannesburg in South Africa and in third place is Muhimbili University of Health and...

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Katakwi district authorities decry lack of computers in education sector

This was raised during the presser supported by ActionAid International Uganda at Amoruongora primary school in palam Sub County in Katakwi district.

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Uganda suspends travel to Denmark over passport claims

Mr Mundeyi explained that the government had fulfilled all the standards required by International Civil Aviation and Organizations (ICAO), and Ugandan passports...

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KATAKWI: NGOs shift focus to sensitize teenagers on sexual reproductive health

Florence Achan, a 16-year-old P.7 student of Ngariam primary school, challenged the government to a bid by her promises of providing sanitary...

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ESAFF trains journalists to create awareness about value of agroecology

The 3-month training organised by the Eastern and Southern Small-scale Farmers Forum [ESAFF] attracted journalists from all regions of Uganda.

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Govt okayed to proceed with vehicle tracking device implementation

Legal Brains Trust had challenged the decision in the High Court, filing a case to nullify the decision and seeking a temporary...

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ADF attackers were directed to Kasese school by young boy – Police

The ADF rebels on reaching the school first hit the watchman with a hammer on the head and divided themselves into two...

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UPDF officer on the run after setting house on fire with four occupants

The group under the officer's command set ablaze houses on the disputed land where properties got burnt and stole 3 goats and...

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Masaka woman killed two days after murder of five family members

Southern Regional Police Spokesperson, Mr Twaha Kasirye, said investigations have already kicked off and a manhunt for the assailants is underway.

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Bududa district engineer found dead in bathroom

Emma Eriot was discovered lying lifeless in the bathroom this morning by his wife after he woke up to ease himself.

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KISORO: NWSC embarks on tough measures to recover unpaid bills

This initiative coincides with UMEME, the national power supplier, issuing warnings to disconnect several water boosters due to outstanding electricity bills.

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KWANIA: Deputy RDC Jonga arrested over assault

Mr Jonga who has been Deputy RDC for over five (5) years, was arrested yesterday after beating up Ms Akullu to near...

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Grief as assailants hack five family members to death in Masaka

SP Twaha Kasirye, the acting Southern Regional Police Spokesperson said a team of detectives have been dispatched to the scene to investigate...

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