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Aponye’s funeral programme out, burial set for Wednesday

The family of late tycoon Apollo Nyegamehe, alias Aponye have announced that the fallen businessman and grain billionaire will be laid to...

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Bishop Wokorach takes fight against disco to Paidha SS students

The Bishop of Nebbi Catholic Diocese Rt. Rev. Raphael Wokorach has taken the fight against Disco to students in schools saying this...

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Otafiire wants Khat removed from list of prohibited narcotic drugs

The Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen. Kahinda Otafiire has asked government to remove khat (miraa) from the list of prohibited narcotic drugs...

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UPC’s Dr Apio Otuko wins Oyam North By-Election

Dr Apio Eunice Otuko, the opposition Uganda People's Congress (UPC) candidate has been declared the winner of the Oyam North County By-election,...

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Police probe assault of journalist by NRM activists in Oyam

Police in North Kyoga Region are investigating circumstances under which Simon Peter Oceng Amwolo, a journalist based at Shine FM radio in...

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Five Bukedea police officers charged with murder, robbery in LCV polls mess

The State House Anti Corruption Unit in liaison with Regional Police, Kyoga East, have arraigned and charged 5 Police officers attached to...

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Tororo Youth Council holds sitting amidst protests from fellow leaders

The Tororo District Youth Council on Wednesday managed to host a sitting although the turn-up was less than 20 out of the...

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Mayuge farmers decry rotting Vanilla crops over poor govt policy

There is fear of increased poverty in Mayuge district as vanilla farmers decry over-ripened crop rots in the gardens following a restriction...

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National Forest Authority impounds 200 tons of charcoal in Gulu

The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has impounded an estimated 200 tons of charcoal in a crackdown on the illegal movement of forest...

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Oyam receives voting materials ahead of Thursday By-Election

The Oyam District Electoral Commission have today received the electoral materials including ballots and boxes as voters gear up for Thursday's Election...

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We are determined to win Oyam North seat, says UPC President Akena

The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President Mr Akena Jimmy Michael says all is set for his party to win the forthcoming bye-election...

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11-year-old pupil arrested for attempting to poison teacher

A primary five pupil of Ntayigilwa primary school in Ikumbya sub-county, Luuka district was on Tuesday handed over to police for allegedly...

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UPDF beefs up security ahead of Late Babiito Clan leader’s burial

The Uganda People's Defense Forces have beefed up security at the home of the late Babiito clan Chairperson Dabanja Alfred Dabiiro in...

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LCs at DRC border ask for smartphones to improve info sharing

Local council chairpersons in areas in Kasese district neighboring DR Congo want the government to provide them with smartphones to enhance their...

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Museveni pays last respects to Col Engola, hails him for restoring peace in Lango

President Yoweri Museveni has paid his last respects to the Late Minister of State for Labour, Col (Rtd) Charles Engola Mac-Odwogo whom...

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Oil refinery deal hits dead end as AGEC project framework agreement expires

The prospects of Uganda starting oil production in 2025 may not be realised after the much-anticipated oil refinery project deal hit another...

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Bunyoro University task force starts hunt for Varsity land

Bunyoro University task force management committee and the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development have started the programme of evaluation of...

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Omoro MP Andrew Ojok Oulanyah refutes reports that he is blind

Omoro County Member of Parliament Hon Andrew Ojok Oulanyah has refuted reports he labelled as fake that he has gone blind saying...

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Museveni to campaign for NRM’s Engola Junior in Oyam today

President Yoweri Museveni, the National Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is today (Tuesday) expected in Oyam to campaign for...