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7.2KOne dead, several injured as train slams into school bus in Mukono
According to KMP spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala, the school bus was carrying students on an educational excursion when it was struck by...
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4.1KKaramoja leaders push for equal access to govt programmes for PWDs
Leaders from disability unions in Amudat, Nabilatuk, Moroto, Kaabong and Karenga raised concerns over inadequate funding, poor dissemination of information, limited involvement...
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2.1KUganda, India explore deeper cooperation in consular services
Uganda and India have maintained close diplomatic relations for decades, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, healthcare, education, agriculture, defence and capacity building.
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3.5KBuyende receives vehicles, irrigation equipment to boost agricultural extension services
The newly acquired vehicles and equipment will enable extension workers to reach farmers in remote sub-counties more efficiently with training, technical guidance...
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689Tables Turn: Ex-Speaker Among now member of Parliamentary Committee chaired by NUP’s Zaake
As an ordinary member of the house, Anita Among will now be required to seek Zaake's permission to speak during committee proceedings...
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3.8KCDF pledges full UPDF support to Uganda’s $500bn economy, warns against foreign agents
Addressing thousands of recruits during the pass-out ceremony at Kaweweta Military Training School on Thursday, Gen. Muhoozi said the military remains committed...
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785Museveni passes out 11,947 UPDF recruits, hails CDF for improved soldiers welfare
The President commended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the UPDF High Command for prioritising the welfare of soldiers, saying a motivated force is...
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865Religious council backs Senfuka’s indigenous cancer medicine, urge scientific validation
The Religious council said a meeting with Ssenfuka gave them an opportunity to understand his medical research journey, the development of his...
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2.4KMoH distributes Shs2.1bn maternal care equipment to 31 health facilities
The consignment includes delivery beds, radiant warmers, patient monitors, baby cots, phototherapy machines, newborn resuscitation units, Kangaroo Mother Care chairs and other...
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1.5KMao calls for simpler global intellectual property systems at WIPO Assembly
The minister challenged member states and international institutions to simplify technical knowledge and translate complex intellectual property concepts into practical solutions that...
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3.8KKasolo delivers Museveni’s Shs30m condolences to families of South Africa victims
President Museveni has extended financial support to the families of three Ugandans who died in South Africa, with Acting Foreign Affairs Minister...
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2.5KGovt, Buganda unite to drive poverty alleviation through cultural structures
Hon Milly Babalanda conveyed greetings from President Museveni, reaffirming the President's commitment to working closely with all cultural institutions in advancing Uganda's...
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641Uganda first East African country to join global Invictus movement for wounded soldiers
Speaking on the development, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Kiryowa Kiwanuka, said Uganda's inclusion reflects the government's commitment to...
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2.2KGov’t breaks ground for Shs9.7bn Kikorongo Equator Monument upgrade
The upgraded monument is expected to become one of western Uganda's premier tourism stopovers, strengthening the country's competitiveness as a destination for...
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2.5KKenyan pastoralists eye Karamoja pasture amid severe drought
Kotido District LCV Chairperson Paul Lotee Komol welcomed the Turkana pastoralists, saying Karamoja would continue demonstrating solidarity despite experiencing its own water...
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1.3KOwek Mpanga, BLB and Bibanja owners in fresh drive to combat fraudulent titles on Buganda land
Owek. Mpanga said Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II remains committed to protecting genuine bibanja holders from fraudsters who exploit legal loopholes to...
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3.2KNGO Bureau launches fresh crackdown on illegally operating entities
Dr. Stephen Okello reaffirmed that the National NGO Bureau remains the only institution legally mandated to regulate NGOs in Uganda and warned...
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649Uganda, South Korea renew commitment to stronger bilateral relations
Acting Foreign Minister, Hon. Kasolo Kyeune Haruna, congratulated Ambassador Lee on his appointment and welcomed him to Uganda, reaffirming Kampala's commitment to...
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5.0K3,000 dogs, cats targeted in free rabies vaccination drive in Jinja
The exercise will focus on communities and schools in sugarcane-growing areas where officials say dog bite incidents have remained persistently high.
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4.8KPallisa launches Farmer Field Day to promote modern agriculture technologies
The Farmer Field Day forms part of the district's broader strategy to improve agricultural productivity through practical learning, technology transfer and stronger...
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6.5KGovt moves to merge food, veterinary regulation under single Authority
The proposed Authority will regulate, among others, veterinary medicines, veterinary vaccines, veterinary medical devices, veterinary cosmetics, laboratory supplies and reagents, agricultural chemicals,...
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6.2KFormer KCCA Engineer Andrew Kitaka appointed to Lead Building Review Board
Eng Kitaka, who led KCCA from 2018 through to 2020, assumes the NBRB office at a time when Uganda continues to grapple...
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4.8KONC boss Namyalo dissolves Iganga Market Leadership amid fraud claims, orders fresh polls
The accused former Iganga central market chairperson Elvis Tanaziraba rejected the allegations levelled against him and insists that Namyalo's directives were politically...
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7.0KMinister Byamukama gives contractor one week to finish Northern Bypass works
The Northern Bypass is one of Kampala's most strategic road corridors, linking Busega, Namungoona, Bwaise, Kisaasi, Ntinda, Kyambogo, and Bweyogerere, while serving...