Daily Express Reporter

Museveni re-echoes ban on Timber export, waives tax on imported raw materials

By Nakamya Shamim JINJA (UG): The President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has banned taxes on timber imported into the country...

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News

Dr Mwebesa speaks tough on indiscipline, extortion at Mbarara Hospital

By Halson Kagure Despite the fact that the government enhanced the salaries of health workers to improve their productivity and efficiency, some...

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Crime

Six arrested over criminal trespass on Lugazi sugarcane plantation

LUGAZI, (UG): Police in Lugazi have arrested six suspects over the alleged criminal trespass on a sugarcane plantation at Kataka stage in...

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Crime

Man, 18, arrested for defiling three-year-old girl

NAPAK, UGANDA: Police in Napak District in northern Uganda have arrested an 18-year-old male adult on allegations of defiling a three-year-old girl....

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National

Cholera claims 8 in Kayunga, several admitted

KAYUNGA, UGANDA: At least eight people have so far died and several others are currently admitted to various health facilities following the...

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Crime

15-year-old pupil gang-raped at Kibuku disco hall

KIBUKU, UGANDA: The Police in North Bukedi Region are investigating a disturbing case in which a 15-year-old girl was allegedly gang raped...

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News

Two Luwero pupils drown in dam

LUWERo, UGANDA: The Police in Savannah Region are actively investigating how two pupils drowned in a dam at Kikoko village, Makulubita sub-county...

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National

Kiryandongo commissions sh6.43b capital projects

KIRYANDONGO, UGANDA: Kiryandongo District local government has commissioned capital projects worth shs6.43 billion implemented during the Fiscal year 2022/2023. The projects commissioned...

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Lifestyle

National Girlfriends Day 2023: Here’s what you need to know

National Girlfriends Day is marked every year on August 1 with much pomp by people in committed romantic relationships. The day honours...

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Entertainment

Meet Rose Adikin: China-based Ugandan vlogger finally home

China based star vlogger Rose Mary Adikin has arrived in Uganda for a month-long visit. Adikin touched down at Entebbe Airport on...

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National

MP Vincent Obong sponsors 100 students in Lira City West Division

LIRA, UGANDA: Lira City West MP Vincent Shedrick Obong is at the moment promoting the level of education in his constituency by...

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Crime

Jinja councillor, LC1 chairperson arrested over land fraud

JINJA, UGANDA: The Police in Jinja City have arrested and detained Micheal Kimera a Councillor at Jinja Northen Division Council and Buwekula...

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News

Christian lawyers urged to desist from dishonest acts

The President of Uganda Christian Lawyers Fraternity and the Deputy Inspector General of Government Ms Anne Twimomugisha Muhairwe have challenged fellow lawyers...

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Campus Link

Drama as magistrate is caught sitting exam for LDC student

KAMPALA, UGANDA: A newly recruited magistrate has been caught impersonating a student in the ongoing final examinations at Law Development Center (LDC)...

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National

Gulu University expands to Karamoja with new Kotido campus

KOTIDO, UGANDA: The Management of Gulu University has dispatched a team to Kotido Primary Teacher’s College (PTC) after the Ministry of Education...

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Entertainment

Eddy Kenzo, Jamaica’s Morgan Heritage band team up in new collabo

ENTERTAINMENT (UG): Uganda’s BET Award winner Edirisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo has teamed up with Three-time Grammys winners Morgan Heritage in a...

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Crime

Thugs riding Motorcycle leave journalist empty-handed in roadside robbery

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Police at Kitintale in Nakawa Division have started a manhunt for two thugs who are alleged to have been...

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Crime

Teacher sneaks into girls’ dormitory, defiles 17-year-old student

BUDAKA, UGANDA: The Police in North Bukedi Region have arrested a teacher at Iki-Iki Secondary School in Budaka District on allegations of...

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Football

FUFA’s Super 8 tournament returns with new lease of life

The FUFA Super 8 Tournament is back after a four-year hiatus. The competition that serves as a precursor for StarTimes Uganda Premier...

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Big Story

EXPOSED: How UETCL spent Ugx1bn to hire 37 new staff

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL) is a subject of an investigation by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) over...

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Crime

Woman, 22, arrested for battering 6-year-old niece to death

MAYUGE, UGANDA: Police in Mayuge District, eastern Uganda have arrested one Byogero Aisha, a 22-year-old, female adult on allegations of murder after...

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Crime

Three Rakai District officials arrested over office abuse

RAKAI, UGANDA: The Inspectorate of Government (IG) arrested three Rakai District officials on Monday on allegations of diverting furniture meant for Universal...