National
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1.1KMuseveni to commission USD300m Cement Factory in Moroto
The state-of-the-art plant will produce over 6,000 tonnes of clinker per day in its first phase, significantly strengthening Uganda’s domestic cement production...
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612When Land Disputes Turn Deadly: Inside Zombo’s Growing Crisis
The intervention follows the lynching of a 70-year-old woman, Selethina Mandhawun, and a separate brutal attack on a man identified as Acelam,...
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699Yumbe police officer dies after losing control of motorcycle on the road
Preliminary police findings suggest the motorcycle’s side stand on which AIP Egwuyu was riding had not been properly folded and struck the...
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552Hajjat Namyalo urges focus on girl education as Ibun Baz Girls hold 2nd Graduation in Iganga
At the function, the newly elected Iganga District LC5 Chairperson, Muhando Shabiru Isabirye of the opposition NUP, commended Hajjat Namyalo for her...
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595Activists urge parents to write wills amid rising property disputes in Namutumba
Damalie Nyafono, a legal officer with Redeem International, said the absence of wills remains the leading cause of property disputes following the...
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488Uganda holds talks with World Bank, IMF on economic reforms
Key focus areas under consideration include human capital development, strengthening fiscal sustainability, agro-industrialisation, and infrastructure development to spur private sector-led job creation.
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947Isingiro tops 2025 district rankings as Kira, Nansana shine climp high
Closely following Isingiro is Kiruhura District with a score of 97.10, while Nansana Municipal Council secured third place with 94.50, marking a...
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635Aringa leaders call for talks to resolve Uganda-South Sudan border raids
Officials say noted recurring cattle raids, often carried out by armed groups from across the border, have fueled cycles of retaliation, displacement,...
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587Over 1,000 LRA war survivors to benefit from trauma healing program
The initiative aims to address the long-standing physical, psychological, and economic effects of the two-decade Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency, which left thousands...
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884Alur Kingdom rolls out initiative to safeguard cultural artifacts
The initiative seeks to protect centuries-old cultural treasures that have remained largely undocumented and are increasingly at risk of deterioration.
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402Leaders sensitise Nebbi residents on World Bank-funded Nyagak water project
The River Nyagak project is expected to significantly improve water coverage in Kalwang and surrounding areas, where residents have long relied on...
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583Gov’t to upgrade Mutoto cultural site road ahead of Imbalu launch
According to Inzu Ya Masaba spokesperson Steven Masiga, construction works are set to begin immediately after a joint feasibility assessment by officials...
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757Why Museveni took NRM MPs to shooting range in Kyankwanzi
Museveni cautioned legislators against engaging in bribery and vote-buying, describing the practice as harmful to democratic integrity and long-term national development.
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60624 students arrested after police officer injured in Koboko school fight
During the operation to quell down the fight between students, officer Thembo Cosmas sustained an eye injury after being struck by a...
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604UCC blocks over 500 websites for distributing pornography
UCC however acknowledged that a major limitation in enforcement remains to be users who can still bypass restrictions using Virtual Private Networks...
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559KOBOKO: Students sent home after protest over school leadership
The decision was taken on Monday after students staged a peaceful demonstration, marching to the offices of the Municipal Education Officer and...
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427New Ssezibwa Arch Bridge to boost trade, connectivity in Kayunga
The Ssezibwa Arch Bridge is the first of its kind in Uganda and is designed with a lifespan of up to 120...
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558Museveni urges MPs to prioritise constituencies over foreign trips
Speaking during a campfire session at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi on Monday evening, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni emphasised that effective...
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411Emirates Academy students lead sanitation drive at Kamuli Hospital
The initiative, conducted under the new lower secondary curriculum, is part of efforts to integrate practical community service into education and strengthen...
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471Women in Energy Forum: ERA champions inclusion as key to Uganda’s energy future
Speaking on Tuesday at the Women in Energy Forum 2026 held at UMA Multipurpose Hall, ERA CEO, Eng. Tibalwa said empowering women...
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608Security forces vow tough action as Apaa land conflict turns deadly
Authorities say efforts are now being intensified to restore stability in Apaa, with security deployments, community engagement, and administrative interventions all being...
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632Fresh Kamuli road crash kills three as death toll hits 12 in three days
Authorities say the pattern highlights growing concerns over road safety, particularly involving heavy commercial vehicles and reckless riding on narrow district roads.
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409Massive turnout at Kamuli Medical Camp sparks call for health reforms
The overwhelming turnout, despite ongoing rains and the farming season, highlighted the growing disease burden and limited access to healthcare services in...
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551Museveni targets wetlands with new fish farming strategy
“These wetlands we have cannot be effectively utilised using the Parish Development Model funds alone. The Shs1 million is not enough—it requires...