National
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949Uganda, 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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674Compassion 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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1.3KEight 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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970Museveni 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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949New 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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719CDF 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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1.1KOver 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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720Amuru 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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1.2KGrade 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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755Value 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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1.9KBusoga 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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771UEDCL 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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673Low 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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721Namyalo 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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786Iran 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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1.4KInside 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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845Iganga 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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1.2K‘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.
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990Kiryandongo breaks ground for Shs480m staff canteen project
Kiryandongo District has launched construction of a Shs482m modern staff canteen to improve employee welfare and enhance efficiency in public service delivery.
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623Bahá’í Faith explore partnership with Alur Kingdom on community development
The Bahá’í Faith has opened talks with the Alur Kingdom on a potential partnership to promote family-centred community development initiatives in West...
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687APAC: Seven-month-old baby found dead, buried in suspected ritual sacrifice
Police in Apac District are investigating the suspected murder of a seven-month-old baby whose body was found half-buried in Apac Municipality, sparking...
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1.1KUganda makes sickle cell screening mandatory at child birth
Uganda has launched a nationwide mandatory newborn sickle cell screening programme to reduce preventable deaths and improve early care for children diagnosed...
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1.2KConcern as Zombo records nearly 4,000 teenage pregnancies in one year
Zombo District has recorded 3,896 teenage pregnancies in one year, pushing its adolescent pregnancy rate above Uganda’s national average and alarming leaders.
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626Gov’t rolls out adult learning, wealth creation programme in Zombo
The Ministry of Gender has launched the ICOLEW programme in Zombo District to boost adult literacy and livelihoods, with Paidha Town Council...