Current Affairs Archives

Court orders prisons service to physically present MP Ssegirinya for trial

The order was issued by Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu after a poor internet connection from Kigo prison disrupted the hearing of a...

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Provide Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to HIV exposed persons

In the context of HIV, post-exposure prophylaxis refers to the set of services that are provided to manage the specific aspects of...

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Bukwo CAO shot 26 times in targeted attack, says Police

Ogwang was shot from Kiryowa village, a few kilometres after Matugga town as he was driving his official car registration number UG-0865Z...

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Former MP Nabilah claims joint liability to pay UGX 800M loan

Nabilah revealed this while appearing before the Commercial Division Judge Steven Mubiru on Monday to defend herself in the case

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Speaker Among appeals to EACJ judges on trade agreements breach

Among made the statement on Monday while meeting judges from the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) at Parliament.

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Africa must unite to prosper: Museveni

The Africans will wake up because they have no alternative.

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Poor Road Network: Local leaders want Rukiga declared ‘hard to reach’ area

The district comprises Kamwezi sub-county with 6287 households, Kashambya 5929, Bukinda 2228, Rwaucucu 5490, Muhanga town council 2766, and Mparo town council...

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Bududa livestock farmers irked by gov’t delayed intervention over anthrax outbreak

However, more than one month and a half after the outbreak of the disease in the district, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal...

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Teachers distance themselves from case challenging salary disparities

Last week, lawyer Robert Rutaro petitioned the Constitutional court seeking a declaration that the government’s decision to increase only the salaries of...

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Uganda Police needs 500 sniffer dogs to handle crime

He, however, notes that despite the deficit, Uganda has tremendously improved in using sniffer dog services

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LC3 Chairperson faces vote of no confidence as wranglings in Luwero Town escalate

The letter is copied to the LC 5 Chairperson, Erastus Kibirango, and Resident District Commissioner, Richard Bwabye. The June 22nd, 2022 letter...

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Katakwi district cracks whip on errant officers

The council recommended disciplinary measures against individual officers, starting with six officials accused of mismanaging public funds.

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There’s nothing wrong with appointing judges in acting capacity – Attorney General

On May 25th, 2022, the Judicial Service Commission issued a press statement indicating that President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni

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World Bank, UBOS to release joint statement on ‘Middle Income’

In his State of the Nation Address on June 7, President Yoweri Museveni said that Uganda would achieve the economic indicators

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Museveni to meet teachers again over strike

In two letters, the minister and the permanent secretary of the ministry of Public Service announced the new offer and pledged to...

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Uganda monkeypox samples come back negative

The samples were taken to the National Institute of Communicable Diseases in South Africa following an outbreak of the disease in more...

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Report adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines: Experts advise

According to the vaccinologists, many of the reactions experienced by people after vaccination are being reported by family members late thus hindering...

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Police constable arrested for shooting civilian dead

Albert Orobati, 21, attached to Zoka police barracks reportedly opened fire at Lawrence Kaweesi in a scuffle over a woman.

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Uganda, China bolster ties in 60-year journey

Nine days after Uganda gained her independence on October 9, 1962, China established diplomatic ties with the East African country.

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MPs turn away Lira hospital officials over lack of accountability documents

On Wednesday, the officials led by the Hospital Director, Dr. J.S.O Obbo appeared before the committee for the second time to respond...

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Kasese district leaders question gov’t commitment to resettle IDPs

Last year, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja directed the Ministers of Luwero-Rwenzori Affairs, ICT and National Guidance, and Members of Parliament from Kasese...