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Gov’t bans Ebola contacts from local & international travel for 21 Days

Dr Olaro noted that the contact list will be regularly shared with the immigration and border control authorities, in compliance with IHR...

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Opinion

OP-ED: Nakivubo Stadium is the next modern sports facility in East Africa

The world class Nakivubo stadium upon completion will feature two cinema halls, each with a seating capacity of 300 people, six big...

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Crime

Mbale woman arrested over torture of 5-year-old boy

Namboze, a resident of the mission cell, in Mbale Northern City Division is accused of denying the 5-year-old minor food and often...

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Crime

Policeman arrested after shooting dead Indian businessman in Kisoro

Upon interrogation, Gumizamu told police detectives that he was hired by a businessman he only identified as Commando 8 to commit the...

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National

Five dead, scores injured after truck crashes along Soroti-Mbale highway

The accident happened at around 9:30 pm yesterday night (Wednesday) when the truck with 18 people on board veered off the main...

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Big Story

Bukwo LC5 chairperson resigns, says he’s being witch-hunted by ‘Mafias’

Chelimo cried out against intentionally targeted allegations by various forces to undermine and frustrate his term of office.

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National

Govt following up on 300 Ebola contacts in Kampala

Dr Mwebesa in a Tuesday press briefing further revealed that said the ministry is considering opening up more isolation centres in Kampala...

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News

Rev. Fr. Dominic Eibu appointed new Bishop of Kotido Diocese

He replaces Bishop Giuseppe Filippi (M.C.C.J.) who resigned from the position after clocking the canonical age limit.

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Crime

Sheema woman arrested for defrauding parents in fake school fees scheme

The suspect has been identified as Ms Shalot Kyomuhangi, a resident of Nyabishera cell, Kabwohe Division in Sheema Municipality.

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Big Story

Mukono School fire: Head Teacher says British royal guards warned of terror attacks before

He also notes that royal guards instructed them to limit the number of people at the school before warning them against revealing...

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Court

Court convicts businessman Mukesh Shukla of fraud, fined sh12m

In her ruling, magistrate Mangeni fined Mukesh Shs 2 million on each of the six counts and for failure to pay, he...

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Crime

WAKISO: Man commits suicide after killing wife

The deceased identified as Denis Nsubuga, 32, and Nalongo Nasaka Annet were both residents of Kanale Zone in Bunamwaya division, Wakiso district.

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Breaking

WhatsApp down globally with users unable to send or receive messages

Many WhatsApp users reported facing issues with their chats globally. Not only smartphone users but even WhatsApp web and WhatsApp desktop apps...

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Breaking

11 dead, 6 injured as fire guts Salama School for the Blind in Mukono

According to Mukono Division Police Commander, Ms Annabelle Nyinamahoro, at the time of the fire incident, there were 17 children in the...

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Africa

Woman burns academic papers protesting failure to get a job, university takes away her degree

Ms Soko was awarded a degree in business administration upon completing a four year course with the university but was heard in...

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Crime

Police CID boss arrested for defiling P.4 pupil

Mr Odeke was arrested on Sunday after the girl’s parents lodged a complaint at the police station. He is alleged to have...

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National

Sebei College suspends 800 students for striking over Chelsea vs Man United match

It is alleged that the strike erupted after the school administration failed to show the English Premier League match between Chelsea and...

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National

Nabbanja orders special audit on roads in Greater Luwero districts

The Prime Minister made the directive over the weekend while motoring the progress of government projects in Luwero district.

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National

Alupo urges farmers to tap into the Sh48bn Soroti Fruit Factory expansion

Soroti Fruit factory was commissioned in 2019 and has recently started on expansion plans undertaken by the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) and...

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Sports

Uganda’s Solomon Mutai breaks Venice Marathon record

A prominent member of Uganda’s athletics team and 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist, Mutai was not included in the 2022 Oregon World...

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Religion

FAITH: The Spirituality of the Rosary

Praying the rosary was originally called the Psalter of the Blessed Virgin Mary because Our Lady is venerated by the angelic greeting...

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Health

HEALTH: Why Palliative care is key

Palliative care improves the quality of life of patients and that of their families who are facing challenges associated with life-threatening illness,...