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Over 600 boda boda riders arrested for not wearing helmets

Kampala, (UG): At least 675 motorcyclists mostly boda boda riders have been arrested in less than two weeks for not wearing crash...

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Museveni to address the nation on security amid terror threats

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Museveni will on Thursday, September 07, at 8 pm address the nation on security matters and issues of...

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One killed, four injured in car crash along Iganga-Bugweri highway

Bugweri, (UG): Police in Bugweri District are currently investigating the cause of an accident that claimed the life of a yet to...

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Parliament grills Kira Municipality bosses over payroll mismanagement

Kampala, (UG): The Public Accounts Committee (Local Government) has quizzed officials from Kira Municipality in Wakiso District for mismanaging the payroll, resulting...

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Man commits suicide after failing to get rich at 23 years

Kampala, (UG): The Police in Nakawa Division are investigating the death of a 23-year-old male adult, identified as Bagumya Francis, who also...

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Amongi appoints Ayota as new NSSF Managing Director

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon Betty Amongi has appointed Patrick Ayota as the new Managing Director...

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Security guard robs sh13m from Pepsi depot in Kabale

UGANDA: A security guard attached to Centurion Security Company in Kabale is currently on the run after allegedly stealing Shs 12.5 million...

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Pupil, 13, punches colleague to death for abusing him

Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 13-year-old pupil for punching a classmate to death for allegedly abusing that he is stupid...

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Uganda Airlines unveils Mobile App designed to ease flight booking

KAMPALA, (UG): Uganda Airlines, the National Flag Carrier has launched a Mobile App which among others provides a convenient way for travellers...

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President Museveni meets Nexus Green Officials, discuss solar projects

ENTEBBE, (UG): President Museveni yesterday (August 15th, 2023), met and held discussions with a delegation from Nexus Green led by their chairperson,...

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Strange disease that leaves ‘numbers’ on people’s skin worries Mubende residents

MUBENDE, (UG): A strange disease that leaves marks and numbers on people’s skin has sent residents of Kisombwa village in Kibaliinga Sub...

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NAKASONGOLA: Nasty motor crash claims four on Gulu-Kampala Highway

Nakasongola, (UG): A tragic road accident on Monday four people dead a few others injured following a fatal motor crash along the...

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Court halts Minister Kitutu’s trial in Karamoja Iron Sheets Scandal

KAMPALA, (UG): The Anti Corruption Court has halted the trial in which Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Gorreti Kitutu Kimono is accused of...

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IGP Ochola transfers 135 police commanders in latest reshuffles

KAMPALA, (UG): The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola has shaken the police again yet again with over 135 top...

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One dead, over 100 injured after lorry carrying pupils overturns in Manafwa

MANAFWA, (UG): At least one pupil has been confirmed dead, and 117 others seriously injured after a truck they were travelling on...

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Court maintains 50-year jail term for man over brother’s murder

KAMPALA, (UG): The Court of Appeal in Kampala has maintained a 50-year jail sentence for a man found guilty of murdering his...

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Two killed in a road crash along Iganga-Jinja highway

IGANGA, UGANDA: Two people perished in a road crash that occured on Friday night at Namasoga along Iganga-Jinja highway. The accident involved...

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Kamwenge DEO Apollo Mulinde dies in fatal car crash

KAMWENGE, UGANDA: Kamwenge District Education Officer, Apollo Mulinde has perished in road crash after the car in which he was travelling was...

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Police to enforce Presidential ban on charcoal trade, timber exports

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Police have commenced joint operations to enforce the presidential presidential ban on the export of timber, veneer and commercial production...

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Museveni directs renewal of Kisaka’s contract as KCCA boss

KAMPALA, UGANDA: President Yoweri Museveni has directed the renewal of Dorothy Kisaka’s contract as the Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority...

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FULL LIST: URSB de-registers 875 companies over non-compliance

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has deregistered over 875 companies over non-compliance after failing to file their annual returns...