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5.1K3,000 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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4.9KPallisa 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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6.6KGovt 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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6.4KFormer 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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5.0KONC 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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7.1KMinister 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...
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11.3KUganda Heart Institute conducts 17 surgeries in record milestone
The surgical outreach, conducted in partnership with Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, enabled children with various congenital heart conditions to receive corrective surgeries...
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8.6KGovt sets August deadline for delayed digital number plates
To avoid future shortages, the contractor has also pledged to increase production capacity by maintaining a monthly surplus of approximately 3,000 number...
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7.8KBugisu leaders appeal for more condoms as thousands flock for Imbalu festivities
Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga said the institution is concerned about the potential spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections...
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8.0KKamuli health workers get Shs100m motorcycles to improve immunisation outreach
The donation forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Health and its development partners to strengthen Uganda's primary healthcare system...
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7.6KAcholi land dispute threatens Shs3bn govt-backed Cassava Factory in Pader
Pader, Uganda: A protracted land dispute in Acholibur Sub-county, Pader District, is threatening to stall a Shs3 billion cassava processing factory project...
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6.3KKamuli teachers graduate in basic scouting training to boost school discipline
The week-long training, held at Emirates College in Kamuli Municipality, equipped participants with foundational scouting knowledge and skills to establish and strengthen...
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6.7KONC fronts 31,629 NRM-leaning candidates for LC, Women Council elections
Namyalo also intensified mobilisation for the Women Councils elections, calling on women, especially single mothers and rural women, to support female candidates...
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6.4KUganda Envoys strengthen diaspora ties at Euro Cranes Tournament in Amsterdam
The annual tournament attracted hundreds of Ugandans living across Europe, bringing together diaspora football teams in a celebration of unity, patriotism and...
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7.2KGov’t breaks silence on suspension of car digital number plate registration
The Ministry response follows days of speculation online after motorists, vehicle dealers and transport operators raised concerns over persistent shortages and delays...
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1.2KArchbishop Kaziimba unveils five-year strategic plan for North Ankole Diocese
The strategic plan was unveiled during the Archbishop's farewell service held on Sunday at Emmanuel Cathedral, Rushere, in Kiruhura District.
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7.8KULS hits back at Museveni over bail, Besigye trial remarks
The legal body argued that Museveni's comments on the pending proceedings against Besigye violated the sub judice rule by publicly discussing the...
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7.4KMuseveni questions bail system, says rights must not shield criminality
The President's remarks come amid growing national debate over bail, prolonged detention, the treatment of opposition figures, and the role of courts...
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3.1KThree police officers arrested over fatal shooting of civilian at Gomba Factory
The victim, identified as Katerega Musa, a machine operator at Abbarci Industries Ltd, was shot dead on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at...
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7.9KPallisa, Butebo join unified Teso Budget as Govt donates iron sheets to Kibale churches
According to the allocation communicated by the ministry, St. Aloysius Catholic Church Kibale received 300 iron sheets, St. Boniface Odeperio Catholic Church...
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9.0KMuseveni: Muhoozi-led operations protect Uganda’s peace and democracy
The President said the operations represent a new phase in Uganda's governance agenda, which he described as "No More Impunity," complementing the...
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877What next after ITHUBA exits Uganda lottery business
The abrupt closure comes less than two years after ITHUBA Uganda was awarded a 10-year National Lottery operating licence in August 2023,...
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8.6KMusasizi: Public procurement key to Uganda’s $500bn economy target
The Finance Minister said all government entities must embrace the transition to electronic procurement, noting that procurement systems should support transparency, efficiency...
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8.8KKiryandongo women farmers step up member registration ahead of SACCO launch
SACCO Executive Chairperson, Ms Ocunah Shamim said the ongoing registration exercise is intended to enable members to immediately access the SACCO's savings,...