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965Woman arrested for dumping her newborn baby in hospital latrine
The suspect reportedly cited fear and inability to raise the child alone as the reason behind dumping the newborn baby into the...
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1.1KInside Museveni’s 11-point plan to grow Uganda’s economy 10 times
President Museveni says Uganda already has the capacity for rapid economic expansion if it maximises value addition, efficiency, and resource utilisation.
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910“No Selective Justice”: NRM Network demands equal justice after Nandutu jailing in Iron Sheets case
In a statement issued Friday, April 10, the group said while the conviction and four-year jail sentence handed to Nandutu signals progress...
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724Staffing crisis hits Gulu health centres as patient numbers surge
“You can arrive early in the morning and leave in the afternoon without being attended to,” said one patient at a government...
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741Stamp duty hike could worsen land conflicts, stall growth of housing sector – BLB warns
Buganda Land Board has warned that the proposed increase in stamp duty on land transactions could fuel disputes, worsen Uganda’s housing crisis,...
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2.0KLIST: Govt names licensed labour export firms amid surge in fraud, exploitation cases
Ugandans seeking jobs abroad have been advised to cross-check recruitment agencies against the official list and seek guidance from the Ministry before...
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2.7KSpeakership Row: Mao hits back at Among, labels her a political ‘refugee’ in NRM
What began as a remark on cooperation has exploded into a full political clash—Norbert Mao now accusing Speaker Anita Among of “gutter...
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667Over 150 benefit from free ear treatment camp in Kamuli
The camp, held at Maria’s Care School for the Deaf, brought together medical experts to screen, treat, and counsel patients suffering from...
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1.2KCSO, Mobile money agents, warn new taxes will hurt poor, raise cost of living
Among the most contentious proposals is the increase in excise duty on essential commodities, including fuel, sugar, and cooking oil. Fuel excise...
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854Uganda’s leading biotechnologist, Dr Andrew Kiggundu dead
At the time of his passing, Dr Kiggundu was contributing to national efforts under NARO’s vaccine programme, including work linked to the...
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972Ex-Minister Nandutu found guilty in iron sheets case, sent back to Luzira
Court ruled that Nandutu knowingly received and retained government property that had been irregularly diverted from a public programme intended to support...
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975ONC’s Namyalo boosts 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run with UGX 15m kits
Since assuming leadership at ONC, Namyalo has maintained a visible presence at Buganda Kingdom events, reinforcing collaboration between the ruling National Resistance...
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490Zombo residents rebuild washed-away Nyagak footbridge after Easter rains
Simon Kisa, the area councillor for Patek Parish in Jangokoro Sub-County, said residents quickly mobilised labour, materials, and financial contributions, some as...
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879Kamuli taxi operators embrace Emyooga for to boost household income
The initiative was launched at Kamuli District Headquarters during an event officiated by Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rose Birungi, flanked by her...
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709NRM urges unity, discipline as Kyankwanzi retreat kicks off
Addressing legislators at the opening session on Tuesday evening, SG Todwong described the retreat as a critical platform for orienting leaders on...
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1.1KGgaba daycare murder suspect charged, remanded to Luzira
Chrstopher Okello Onyum, the suspect in the Ggaba daycare killings has been remanded after appearing in court over the murder of four...
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539Kyankwanzi retreat ‘transforms leaders, not brainwashes’ says Nekesa
Nekesa emphasized that the retreat is intended to equip leaders with ideological grounding and practical orientation ahead of their legislative roles, especially...
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400Otuke records 49 safe deliveries during Easter
At several facilities, the cries of newborns blended with prayers and ululations from families, many describing the experience as both emotional and...
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862AFCON 2027: Uganda waives visa fees for all visitors to boost tourism, match attendance
The visa waiver will take effect one month before kickoff and remain in force until one month after the tournament, which Uganda...
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1.3KNRM diaspora rift widens as letter to Museveni accuses Secretariat of fueling divisions in overseas chapters
An open letter to President Museveni has exposed deep divisions within the NRM diaspora, with allegations that some Secretariat officials are fueling...
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776Kitgum bans night livestock transport, tightens regulations amid rising theft
Kitgum, Uganda: Authorities in Kitgum District have introduced strict new measures to regulate livestock movement, triggering mixed reactions among traders and residents...
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1.1KRukiga vendors fear eviction as MP Kamusiime move to fence Rushebeya Market land
Traders at Rushebeya Trading Centre say they were left in shock after reports that Andrew Muhwezi spent the Easter weekend moving from...
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992Ex-MP aspirant Okello launches Agule SACCO to boost rural savings culture
Okello, who contested in the February 2026 general elections, unveiled the Agule County SACCO on Saturday, urging residents to embrace small but...
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671Easter in Zombo: Security, clergy unite against mob justice
Security officials joined Easter celebrations in Zombo, using the platform to warn against mob justice and promote peace, vigilance, and moral renewal...