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757Lira Market enters digital era as Shs28bn investment gains new life through MoMo
Constructed at a cost of Shs28 billion under the African Development Bank-funded Markets and Agricultural Trade Improvement Programme (MATIP-1), the market has...
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771Parliament approves UGX84 Trillion Budget amid debt concerns
According to the approved estimates, government will spend UGX33.6 trillion, about 40 percent of the total budget, on debt servicing, highlighting the...
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927Bishop Lubaale cautions civil servants on integrity, work ethics
Bishop Lubaale described public service as a calling rather than a privilege, cautioning that leaders are ultimately accountable to God through the...
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764Uganda tightens grip on trafficking as stakeholders push reforms to safeguard migrant workers
Among the key concerns raised was the absence of a Labour Migration Protection Fund, which stakeholders said is critical for financing inspections...
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733Hormisdallen founder, Kizito Mukalazi, leaves lasting legacy on Uganda’s education sector
Mukalazi founded Hormisdallen Schools on February 12, 1986, at a time when private primary education in Uganda was still developing. What began...
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1.1KWildlife Authority intervenes after hippos invade villages in Luuka
The intervention follows repeated complaints from communities in Kisege village, Naigobya A in Bukoma Sub-county, and Nabitama village in Bulongo Sub-county, where...
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951Museveni commissions $300M cement factory in Moroto
The Moroto-based factory is expected to lower construction costs, boost local industry, and drive economic transformation in Karamoja—one of Uganda’s historically underdeveloped...
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816Patients face disruption as works begin n Lira Hospital road
Patients and visitors have been advised to use entry points through the Satellite Laboratory gate along Ngetta Road, the Eye Department gate,...
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828Museveni praises Gen Muhoozi’s ‘Resistance Roots’ in 52nd birthday tribute
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has paid tribute to his son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, describing him as a product of Uganda’s...
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620Patriotism training boosts student discipline in Kamuli schools
Kamuli, Uganda: Patriotism training is increasingly reshaping discipline, resilience, and civic responsibility among students in Kamuli District, with school leaders reporting noticeable...
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581Alur cultural leaders join fight against wetland degradation
Zombo, Uganda: The Alur Kingdom has issued a firm directive to its subjects in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to...
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695Two years on, Cecilia Ogwal’s impact still felt in Dokolo
At the heart of this renewed momentum is Cecilia's daughter, Dr Rosemary Alwoch Ogwal, who is spearheading a youth-focused initiative under the...
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580“Sovereignty Bill will strangle civil society, economy” – NGO Forum, MPs warn govt
The proposed legislation, tabled by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, seeks to tighten regulation of foreign funding and influence on...
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928URSB Marks World IP Day 2026 with Focus on Sports, Innovation
The celebrations, held on April 24 at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kololo, brought together policymakers, innovators, students, broadcasters, and sports...
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766Govt assures displaced traders of new workspaces amid trade order enforcement
Local Government PS, Ben Kumumanya emphasized that the objective of the Trade Order is to restore order in urban areas by improving...
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870Museveni pushes for infrastructure-led growth to drive Africa’s industrial growth
The summit comes at a time when Africa is seeking to strengthen industrial capacity, reduce dependence on raw exports, and build resilient...
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584Tragedy as 9-year-old pupil found dead in Lake Kyoga
The deceased, identified as James Buyinza, was a primary school pupil and son of Stephen Siringi, a resident of Bugembe Village in...
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816Soroti CDO remanded over PDM extortion
It is alleged that after beneficiaries received the standard UGX 1 million under the PDM programme, Alajo demanded payments ranging between UGX...
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499Govt, pentecostal church leaders meet amid trade order backlash
Minister Magyezi noted that the trade order exercise, which was initiated through a circular issued in March, is aimed at restoring order...
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796Catholics rally support to develop historic Ganal Pilgrimage Site in Pakwach
Pakwach District, Uganda: Catholics in Nebbi Catholic Diocese and across the Gulu Ecclesiastical Province have been called upon to contribute towards the...
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503Kotido govt officials grilled over service delivery gaps
Kotido, Uganda: Women leaders in North Eastern Uganda’s Kotido District have confronted government officials over persistent service delivery gaps, raising concerns about...
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871Gov’t orders fresh PDM SACCO elections amid corruption concerns
The directive comes amid growing scrutiny of PDM SACCO operations in Zombo, where beneficiaries have raised concerns over alleged extortion, manipulation of...
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868Over 7,000 ex-police constables pass out as private security guards
Katakwi, Uganda: A total of 7018 former Special Police Constables have officially transitioned into private security roles after completing intensive training, in...
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671Lango release roadmap for election of new Paramount Chief
The transition follows the death of Paramount Chief Yosam Odur Ebii on November 10, 2025, which triggered a constitutional succession process under...