National
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515Patriotism training boosts student discipline in Kamuli schools
Kamuli, Uganda: Patriotism training is increasingly reshaping discipline, resilience, and civic responsibility among students in Kamuli District, with school leaders reporting noticeable...
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489Alur cultural leaders join fight against wetland degradation
Zombo, Uganda: The Alur Kingdom has issued a firm directive to its subjects in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to...
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631Two years on, Cecilia Ogwal’s impact still felt in Dokolo
At the heart of this renewed momentum is Cecilia's daughter, Dr Rosemary Alwoch Ogwal, who is spearheading a youth-focused initiative under the...
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460“Sovereignty Bill will strangle civil society, economy” – NGO Forum, MPs warn govt
The proposed legislation, tabled by State Minister for Internal Affairs David Muhoozi, seeks to tighten regulation of foreign funding and influence on...
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837URSB Marks World IP Day 2026 with Focus on Sports, Innovation
The celebrations, held on April 24 at the Uganda Business Facilitation Centre in Kololo, brought together policymakers, innovators, students, broadcasters, and sports...
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665Govt assures displaced traders of new workspaces amid trade order enforcement
Local Government PS, Ben Kumumanya emphasized that the objective of the Trade Order is to restore order in urban areas by improving...
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768Museveni pushes for infrastructure-led growth to drive Africa’s industrial growth
The summit comes at a time when Africa is seeking to strengthen industrial capacity, reduce dependence on raw exports, and build resilient...
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465Tragedy as 9-year-old pupil found dead in Lake Kyoga
The deceased, identified as James Buyinza, was a primary school pupil and son of Stephen Siringi, a resident of Bugembe Village in...
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688Soroti CDO remanded over PDM extortion
It is alleged that after beneficiaries received the standard UGX 1 million under the PDM programme, Alajo demanded payments ranging between UGX...
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370Govt, pentecostal church leaders meet amid trade order backlash
Minister Magyezi noted that the trade order exercise, which was initiated through a circular issued in March, is aimed at restoring order...
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691Catholics rally support to develop historic Ganal Pilgrimage Site in Pakwach
Pakwach District, Uganda: Catholics in Nebbi Catholic Diocese and across the Gulu Ecclesiastical Province have been called upon to contribute towards the...
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422Kotido govt officials grilled over service delivery gaps
Kotido, Uganda: Women leaders in North Eastern Uganda’s Kotido District have confronted government officials over persistent service delivery gaps, raising concerns about...
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676Gov’t orders fresh PDM SACCO elections amid corruption concerns
The directive comes amid growing scrutiny of PDM SACCO operations in Zombo, where beneficiaries have raised concerns over alleged extortion, manipulation of...
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739Over 7,000 ex-police constables pass out as private security guards
Katakwi, Uganda: A total of 7018 former Special Police Constables have officially transitioned into private security roles after completing intensive training, in...
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556Lango release roadmap for election of new Paramount Chief
The transition follows the death of Paramount Chief Yosam Odur Ebii on November 10, 2025, which triggered a constitutional succession process under...
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595VP Alupo hands over vehicles to boost climate-smart agriculture
The fleet, handed over to 69 participating districts, is expected to enhance farmer outreach, improve service delivery, and accelerate implementation of climate-smart...
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623EC sets June 10 for Kikuube LC5 By-Election after Banura death
The display of the voters’ register across polling stations will take place from May 8 to 12, followed by the display of...
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545Girl, 12, knocked dead by Fuso Truck in Kumi-Pallisa highway crash
The juvenile was reportedly walking along the roadside with a friend when she suddenly stepped onto the road and was struck by...
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423Over 150,000 coffee seedlings distributed in Lango to boost household incomes
The seedlings, valued at Shs300 million, will benefit approximately 1,000 farmers and are being distributed at the Lango Cultural Centre under the...
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485Alur Kingdom rallies clergy to stop issuing marriage certificates to minors
Uganda’s legal framework explicitly prohibits child marriage. Article 31 of the 1995 Constitution sets 18 as the minimum age for marriage, while...
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523Kole Woman MP urges govt to prioritise Akii-Bua Stadium upgrade for AFCON 2027
Lango leaders believe inclusion of Akii-Bua Stadium among host venues would decentralise development and ensure that benefits extend beyond Kampala.
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471Govt takes healthcare closer to homes with CHEWs expansion
The CHEWs initiative aligns with Uganda’s long-term goal of strengthening primary healthcare systems and improving early detection of diseases such as malaria,...
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508Alur Chiefdom builds mausoleum to boost heritage preservation, cultural tourism
The development feeds into the Alur Kingdom’s comprehensive documentation programme covering all 56 chiefdoms, aimed at cataloguing cultural artefacts, indigenous knowledge systems,...
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483UPDF intensifies push for peace in Apaa land conflict
The Apaa land dispute remains one of Northern Uganda’s most persistent conflicts, rooted in historical boundary disagreements and competing claims over land...