National
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578Luuka health workers on spot over extortion of patients
The In-charge of Kiyunga Health Centre IV in Luuka has warned medical staff to stop extorting money from patients or face disciplinary...
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329Cultural Institutions want Traditional Leaders Act translated into mother tongue
Ugandan Cultural institutions are pushing for the Traditional and Cultural Leaders Act to be translated into local languages, with Bugisu leading talks...
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513ULS calls out arrest of Lira blogger Obonyo amid intimidation over election debate
The Uganda Law Society has condemned the arrest of Lira blogger Obonyo Patrick over election-related comments, citing constitutional guarantees of free speech.
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297Shock after man found dead in borehole water trench in Nebbi
Police are investigating the suspected drowning of a man whose body was recovered from a borehole water trench in Nebbi Municipality, with...
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366Paidha invests Shs38m to fix sanitation crisis in schools
Paidha Town Council has kicked off constructing new latrines at Oturgang Boys and Mvungu Lower Primary Schools to tackle sanitation challenges affecting...
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409Musana leaders urged to uphold value-driven culture to deepen community impact
Musana Community Development Organization leaders have been urged to uphold a strong value-driven culture to sustain community transformation through education, health and...
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497Uganda, DR Congo sign peace pact to secure shared border
Uganda and DR Congo adopt key resolutions in Zombo District to strengthen border security, promote peaceful coexistence, formalise demarcation, and boost cross-border...
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343Compassion International celebrates 20 years of uplifting vulnerable in Nebbi
Compassion International Uganda and partner churches celebrate 20 years of holistic child development in Greater Nebbi, supporting 3,931 children with education, health...
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798Eight killed after drone car rams in Trailer in Kiruhura
Eight people have been confirmed dead and one critically injured after a Toyota Hiace collided head-on with a trailer in Kiruhura District...
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669Museveni to honour Busoga unsung heroes with National Medals
President Msueven's Head of Chancery Hajjat Zaminah Malole in on a tour in Busoga sub-region to identify outstanding citizens for national honours...
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497New curriculum makes UCE exams harder to cheat, says UNEB
Only 63 malpractice cases were recorded in UCE 2025, as UNEB credits the Competency-Based Curriculum for tightening exam integrity and limiting cheating...
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425CDF Muhoozi appoints Gen Kajuba new armoured division commander
CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brig. Gen. Jackson Pande Kajuba as new UPDF Armoured Division commander following the death of Maj. Gen....
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780Over 800 pupils fail to report for term one in Amuria, parents arrested
Amuria District Wednesday arrested parents after 800 pupils failed to report for Term One. RDC Eseru Paul links absenteeism to market days...
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456Amuru schools record 97% absenteeism as term begins
Amuru RDC says at least 97% of pupils failed to report to school during inspections this week, sparking concerns over absenteeism and...
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730Grade III teachers given four-year ultimatum to attain degrees
Zombo education officials have urged Grade III teachers to upgrade to bachelor’s degrees as Uganda’s National Teacher Policy transition deadline approaches.
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427Value addition holds key to unlocking agroecological trade in East Africa
Stakeholders in the East African Community are urging value addition to unlock agroecological trade amid rising non-tariff barriers and regulatory hurdles.
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842Busoga Princess Persis Namuganza dares ‘Mulamu’ Among in Speakership race
MP Persis Namuganza has declared her interest in contesting for the Speaker of Parliament position for the 2026–2031 term, setting up a...
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441UEDCL counting loses as bush fires destroy electricity poles in Acholi
UEDCL has lost at least 47 electricity structures to bush fires in Acholi sub-region, worsening outages and prompting a crackdown on bush...
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384Low pupil turnout reported in Pallisa as first term begins
Pallisa District recorded low pupil turnout as schools reopened for Term One, with officials blaming parental delays and traditional first-week attitudes.
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408Namyalo backs 2026 Ramadhan charity run to support vulnerable families
ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has endorsed the 2026 Ramadhan Charity Run in Kampala, urging youth and corporate bodies to support vulnerable...
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443Iran Embassy warns US against war threats as it marks 47th revolution anniversary in Kampala
Iran marked the 47th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution in Kampala, warning the US against military threats and sanctions while reaffirming stronger...
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1.2KInside Govt’s new plan to regulate social media, cut internet costs
Government intends to regulate social media use through a new communication policy while lowering internet costs, ICT Minister Chris Baryomunsi has revealed.
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495Iganga parents urged to utilise UPE, USE as schools reopen
Iganga ONC coordinator Buyinza Abdulrahim has urged parents to utilise government free education programmes as schools reopen for Term One 2026, warning...
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683‘The Calls Have Gone Silent’: Nyanjura reflects on life outside politics as Deputy Lord Mayor reign ends
Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura has reflected on political loss and fading influence following her defeat in the Mwenge parliamentary elections.