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596“I Am Not on TikTok” – Namyalo warns against impersonators using her name to scam Ugandans
Hajjat Namyalo's warning follows the emergence of multiple fake accounts bearing her name and image, some of which have attracted thousands of...
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915Shock as councillor blocks bridge project after election loss, says voters “deserve to suffer”
Alex Molokoye stunned the council when he openly rejected the planned construction of a standard bridge at Khabutanyi, arguing that since he...
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754Museveni launches Uganda’s first anti-tick vaccine in major breakthrough
The vaccine, branded NAROVAC-ATV1, is designed to protect Uganda’s estimated 16 million cattle and reduce reliance on imported veterinary solutions.
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802LIST: Prisons announce transfers, appointments in major shake-up
Among the notable appointments, Mr Emmanuel Muchunguzi (SSP) has been named RPC Mid-Eastern (Soroti), while Ms Allen Malemo (SP) takes over as...
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760Ebyendiisa Expo opens in Kampala with focus on nutrition, healthy living
Organised by GAIN Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and other partners,...
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1.2KFULL STATEMENT: Museveni clarifies intent of Uganda’s Sovereignty Bill
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Thursday issued a detailed public statement clarifying the intent and scope of the proposed Sovereignty Bill,...
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1.5KWoman shot near Speaker Among’s residence in Kampala
The incident is reported to have occurred on Thursday, April 30, at around midday when the yet-to-be-identified woman was shot at while...
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804LIST: Museveni signs Copyright Law, seven others as legislative term nears end
The Copyright Amendment law, passed by Parliament on March 17, 2026, introduces sweeping reforms aimed at protecting creators in the digital era...
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637Education eats big as Namisindwa passes Shs47.9bn Budget for 2026/27
The education sector received Shs19.9 billion, followed by public administration with Shs12 billion and health with Shs9 billion. Other sectors, including roads...
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784ULS demands withdrawal of Sovereignty Bill financial certificate over legal breaches
According to ULS Vice President Asiimwe Anthony, the certificate lacks the “comprehensive, balanced, and evidence-based analysis” required before Parliament can proceed with...
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511Parents warned against marrying underage girls in Kamuli
Kamuli Deputy Mayor Kagabo Denis highlighted rising school dropout rates in the Busoga sub-region, linking the trend to early marriages and teenage...
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1.1KStudent killed in dormitory mob attack over alleged theft
The deceased, Solomon Olukori, a resident of Emeny Cell in Apolika Parish, Chawente Sub-county, was reportedly attacked in the early hours of...
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538Zombo Symposium: Leaders call for mindset shift among youth in Greater Nebbi
Delivering a keynote address at the Symposium, Dickson Ogwang Okul, an envoy at Uganda’s embassy in Sudan, challenged young people to adopt...
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814World Vision donates over 15,000 reusable pads to schools in Nebbi
The donation, delivered under the Protect Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Project with funding from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, targets learners...
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496Kamuli marks World Water Day with push for improved hygiene and sanitation
The district-wide celebrations, held on April 28, 2026, at Butende Primary School, were organised under the theme “Accelerating Safely Managed Sanitation for...
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592Dozens feared missing after canoe carrying 40 passengers capsizes in Kagadi
Police say those believed to have died in the boat accident are mainly charcoal burners and farmers who had crossed to Kikuube...
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788Gov’t orders resumption of trade order enforcement
Local Govt Minister, Raphael Magyezi instructed Chief Administrative Officers, Town Clerks, and city authorities to restore order in urban areas by relocating...
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517ONC launches community driven mobilization for Museveni Swearing-In
Hajjat Namyalo said the activities will include sanitation campaigns, hospital visits, and coordinated public mobilisation drives aimed at rallying citizens to participate...
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512Greater Nebbi elders meet OPM to push regional development agenda
The engagement marks a significant step toward aligning grassroots-led initiatives with national government frameworks, positioning the Council as a key partner in...
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652“A country without reserves is not sovereign” – BoU warns on Sovereignty Bill risks
Appearing before Parliament Committee on Monday, BoU Governor Atingi-Ego cautioned that the Bill risks triggering economic shocks by restricting financial inflows, including...
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459Uganda hands ARFSD leadership to Mauritius, keeps Bureau role
Mauritius, represented by H.E. Fabrice David, now assumes the chairmanship of the Bureau of Ministers, taking over from Uganda after a tenure...
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731ONC’s Namyalo rallies Ugandans for Museveni’s swearing-in, hints at new term priorities
Namyalo said the new Kisanja will focus on strengthening implementation of key government programmes, particularly the Parish Development Model, which remains central...
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825UPDF tightens grip on illegal fishing as new Lake reforms take effect
The reforms come amid longstanding concerns over declining fish stocks in Uganda’s lakes, largely attributed to illegal fishing practices, weak enforcement, and...
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299Over 300 residents join Eko FM’s clean-up drive in Kotido
The early morning campaign drew participation from traders, boda boda riders, youth volunteers, municipal leaders, and humanitarian groups, who jointly cleaned key...