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735UNBS, MAAIF partner to tackle aflatoxins in food stuffs
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards, UNBS, has allied with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries-MAAIF, along with civil society...
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602MPs criticise discriminatory issuance of fishing licences
Members of Parliament from the fishing communities have criticised the discriminatory issuance of artisanal licences to fishermen.
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633Electoral Commission sets date for Soroti East MP By-Election
The Soroti East seat fell vacant after the Court of Appeal on May 24 annulled the election of FDC's Mr. Moses Okia...
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730High court slashes Besigye’s bail fees from Shs 30m to Shs 3m
Besigye ran to the High court after Owomugisha ordered him to pay Shs 30 million cash to secure his bail after being...
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651S.Sudan speaker jets in for Uganda’s state of nation address
Kemba will also attend the state of the nation address by President Yoweri Museveni scheduled for tomorrow at Kololo ceremonial grounds.
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744Court throws two NRM MPs out of parliament, orders fresh elections
A panel of justices led by Egonda-Ntende, Monica Mugenyi, and Muzamiru Mutangula Kibeedi delivered the verdict in their judgment today afternoon.
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1.0KUgandan fintech signs partnership with Ethiopian bank
According to a press release, the partnership with Awash, Ethiopia's biggest private bank, was signed on April 25, 2022, at the bank’s...
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921Museveni talks to former Russia president over Russia-Ukraine war
Speaking on a Zoom meeting to the former Russia president and current chairman of the United Russian party, Dmitry Medvedev, Museveni said...
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609Police awaits autopsy after KCCA vet officer died driving car
Luke Owoyesigyire, the Deputy Spokesman Kampala Metropolitan Police, says that Dr. Komugisha was found seated lifeless in his vehicle opposite the gate...
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722Karimojong warriors shoot dead village health team official over ‘snitching’
Joseph Komol, the LCV chairperson of Kotido district, says that the deceased was chatting with other residents after work but the rustlers...
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892Uganda falls short against Algeria in Afcon qualifiers opener
It was a frustrating night for coach Micho’s side after Farouk failed to convert a penalty that would have levelled the game...
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940ECOWAS convenes summit on political situations in Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso
Opening ECOWAS’ 6th Extraordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said he...
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671Stampede as pilgrims fight for Namugongo holy water
There was a stampede at the Catholic shrine in Namugongo at the end of the Martyr’s day celebrations on Friday afternoon as...
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604Dozens of Namugongo pilgrims hospitalized at Mulago with severe malaria, diarrhea
Dr. Edward Piyota, who is attached to the police medical emergency team, says the pilgrims with malaria were convulsing because of delayed...
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655Massive army, police deployment on roads to Kotido.
Micheal Longole, the Karamoja Regional Police Spokesperson, says that the patrols on major Kotido highways are aimed at dealing with cattle rustlers...
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979Putin, AU discuss sanctions, food access for Africa
Putin and Sall addressed a wide range of cooperation issues, including the importance of enhancing political dialogue as well as economic and...
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1.1K11 UPDF soldiers injured in Moroto road accident airlifted to Bombo hospital
The soldiers were aboard a military vehicle registration number D03DF 117, which got involved in an accident near Hotel Africana - about...
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864Busia district embarks on mass vaccination against rabies
Dr. Patrick Barasa, the Busia District Veterinary Officer says that their target is to vaccinate 8,000 cats and dogs.
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860Gulu University management, student leaders to meet over guild president impeachment
The student leaders last week resolved to expel Lapyem from holding functions of the Guild President and transferred the powers to his...
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590UN agencies launch campaign to increase girl enrollment in secondary schools
The UN agencies include UNAIDS, UNESCO, UNFPA, UN Women, and UNICEF. The campaign dubbed, ‘Education Plus Initiative’ aims to accelerate action and...
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803Mukono authorities call for incorporation of sexuality education in schools
Dr. Stephen Mulindwa, the Mukono District Health Officer says that the number of teenage pregnancies in the district has continued rising despite...
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922Minister orders fresh verification of vendors in Mbarara central market
The directive follows investigations after registering multiple complaints from vendors.
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934Kitagwenda district officials interdicted for abuse of office
Speaking to Uganda Radio Network, the Kitagwenda Chief Administrative Officer Richard Ssebandeke, said that when he assumed office, he found so many...
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482Pilgrims at Namugongo feel pinch of rising commodity prices
Fred Muhereza arrived on Tuesday from Isingiro district. He sought to buy drinking water and food when he arrived because he was...