National
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601Minister Mulongo warns against Child Labour as Uganda marks World Day
As Uganda commemorates World Day Against Child Labour 2026, Minister of State for Labour, Hon Simon Mulongo called on employers, local governments,...
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1.5KWe’ve stopped Ebola before, says Museveni after five days without new case
The President's remarks came after health authorities reported that Uganda had gone five consecutive days without recording a new Ebola case, a...
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876What next for Ayebare, Echodu, Muganga and Musherure as cabinet goes to work?
The quartet's future now rests on President Museveni's decision after receiving an advisory report from the Ministry of Public Service on whether...
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776No new Ebola cases in five days, Museveni orders continued vigilance
In a national address on Wednesday, President Museveni urged frontline health workers, religious leaders and communities to remain vigilant, avoid handshakes and...
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875Uganda Airlines signs Shs3.7 Trillion Boeing deal for 10 new aircraft
The historic deal comprises eight passenger aircraft and two cargo freighters, significantly boosting Uganda Airlines' passenger carrying capacity and cargo operations as...
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596New ICT Hub brings digital learning closer to Kamuli learners
The new ICT Centre is expected to provide computer literacy training, internet access, research opportunities, and digital skills development programmes for both...
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502Police, Road Safety Advocates strengthen partnership under CommitToAct 2026 campaign
The commitment was made during a high-level engagement between officials from the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety and representatives from the...
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544ONC highlights Kaliro woman’s poultry success, thanks to Shs1m PDM cash
The ONC team visited Ms. Kyoyagala Edisa, a resident of Kasokwe Trading Centre Village in Kasokwe Parish, whose journey under the Parish...
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396Relief 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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468Kwania 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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659Why 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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1.2KMuseveni 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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642Pallisa 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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825Hope 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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773Climate 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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611No 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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503UIA 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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65073 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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794Iganga 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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722Law 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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850KCCA, 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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565Becky’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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865Gongodyo 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...