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839Relief for medical interns as gov’t signals u-turn on policy to scrap allowances
Vice President Jessica Alupo told Parliament on Wednesday that Cabinet will review the proposed policy that seeks to stop monthly facilitation for...
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681Kwania district gives wetland encroachers two weeks to vacate or face prosecution
The district leadership says encroachment has reached alarming levels, with sections of wetlands being converted into farmland and settlement areas despite existing...
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978Why is there still no vaccine for Uganda’s Ebola strains after nearly two decades
Unlike the Zaire strain of Ebola, which has two approved vaccines, there is currently no licensed vaccine specifically targeting the Bundibugyo strain....
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1.7KMuseveni addresses nation today on Ebola as cases trigger concern
According to official figures from the health ministry, Uganda has been managing 19 Ebola cases. Of these, 14 are members of the...
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1.0KPallisa leaders told to abandon ‘fresh blood’ politics and unite communities
Pallisa, Uganda: Former Kibale County Member of Parliament Richard Oseku Oriebo has urged newly elected and appointed leaders to abandon divisive political...
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1.3KHope for sickle cell patients as Iganga Hospital acquires rapid testing machine
Iganga, Uganda: Efforts to combat sickle cell disease in Eastern Uganda have received a major boost after Iganga General Hospital acquired a...
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1.1KClimate Hero: Uganda acitivist Faith Ariokot sets Guiness Record with 100-hour tree walk
Faith says the 100-hour walk was designed to draw attention to the urgent need for tree planting, forest conservation, biodiversity protection, and...
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Heroes Day: Museveni orders probe into Shs231bn disbursed to bush war veterans
Kampala, Uganda: President Museveni has directed leaders of veterans’ associations to account for more than Shs231 billion that government has disbursed over...
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921No strike at Katakwi High School, Head Teacher Opule clarifies
The head teacher commended the school's management team and security personnel for their swift intervention, which he said helped maintain calm and...
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1.0KUIA eyes agriculture, tourism and manufacturing boom in Acholi sub-region
The Acholi Sub-region Investment Profile was developed under the guidance of Gen. Salim Saleh through Operation Wealth Creation (OWC), which has been...
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1.0K73 youth detained as police raid Lira firm over suspected job scam
According to police, the youths comprised 44 males and 29 females who had reportedly paid money to the company in anticipation of...
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1.1KIganga inject Shs110m in road upgrade to boost farming and trade in Kidago
The road project, which commenced on June 5, 2026, is being implemented under the district's road maintenance programme financed through the Central...
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1.0KLaw Society blasts IGG over public parading of OPM Refugee officials
ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde has blasted the Inspectorate accusing it of engaging in what he described as "trial by media" after publicly...
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1.3KKCCA, Road Safety Activists, commit to safer streets for pedestrians, cyclists in Kampala
Eng. Joel Wasswa, KCCA's Manager for Traffic Management and Control, said the authority has incorporated pedestrian walkways into all newly upgraded roads...
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895Becky’s Child Foundation champions menstrual hygiene, supports vulnerable learners in Kamuli
The initiative forms part of Becky’s Child Foundation’s broader efforts to improve educational opportunities, promote menstrual health awareness, and support vulnerable children...
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1.2KGongodyo Murder: Eight arrested as police hunt more suspects in Ntinda mob justice attack
Gongodyo's death has also intensified calls for stronger action against mob justice, which police say continues to account for a significant proportion...
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1.0KZOMBO: PDM agent arrested for diverting Shs7m funds to settle bank loan
The disputed funds were part of PDM money disbursed to beneficiaries through the Wendi digital wallet platform, which is used by government...
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1.1KONC monitoring highlights PDM success as Kaliro widow turns Shs1m loan into thriving livestock venture
When Ms Galyanga Proscovia received Shs1 million under the Parish Development Model, she chose to invest in piggery farming. Today, she owns...
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741Newborn lion cub boosts conservation hopes in Queen Elizabeth Park
UWA Conservationists say every successful lion birth is an important contribution to maintaining healthy predator populations in Uganda's protected areas, especially as...
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842Musana Community trains Iganga managers on resilience, emotional wellbeing
Held under the theme “Personal Growth and Resilience, Emotional Wellbeing Strategies, Self-Discovery and Personal Values Mapping,” the program focused on equipping leaders...
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1.1KUWA rallies stakeholders ahead of UWEC–Mbale Centre launch
UWA Executive Director, Dr James Musinguzi, said the centre will not only provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and conservation education but will...
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1.3KMuseveni slams ‘parasitic’ leaders over allowance demands in fiery State of the Nation Address
The President said Uganda's development efforts are being undermined by officials who expect additional payments before carrying out routine responsibilities such as...
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1.5KLIST: Real Estate, Railways among 38 Bills Museveni wants passed in 2026/27 FY
Among the headline proposals is the Building Substances Bill, 2025, aimed at regulating construction materials and standards within the building sector.
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2.4KFULL SPEECH: Museveni charts Uganda’s next growth phase in ‘No More Sleep’ agenda
According to the President, PDM has already reached 3.7 million households and government will continue increasing funding to support wealth creation at...