National
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354NCHE pushes innovation, digital learning at Higher Education Conference in Gulu
Uganda’s higher education sector is under the spotlight as NCHE pushes innovation, research, and industry partnerships to transform universities into engines of...
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327UNBS urges media to shift narrative on standards to drive trade and growth
UNBS Challenges journalists to move beyond enforcement-focused reporting and highlight how standards drive trade, empower businesses, and support Uganda’s economic growth through...
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319Gulu hospital pledges reforms after patients expose neglect, poor treatment
Emotional testimonies from patients have forced Gulu Regional Referral Hospital to confront allegations of neglect and poor treatment—prompting urgent reforms aimed at...
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628Seven killed, six injured in Iganga–Jinja highway crash
A late-night overtaking attempt turned deadly on the Iganga–Jinja highway, leaving seven people dead and six injured—renewing concerns over reckless driving and...
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835Cultural leaders secure 1,000 international scholarships for Ugandan students
A major breakthrough for Uganda’s youth after cultural leaders have secured 1,000 fully funded international scholarships targeting students from underserved communities.
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505Kole VHTs get protective gear to improve community health service care
In flood-prone and hard-to-reach villages of Kole, frontline health workers have long risked infection to serve communities—now, a simple intervention of protective...
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972Zombo police boss, SP Fred Bogere converts to Islam during Eid prayers
A senior police officer at the rank of Superintendent of Police Friday converted to Islam during Eid prayers, citing personal conviction and...
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913Busoga Health Forum Targets Schools in New Push to End Malaria Through Patriotism
Busoga Health Forum is turning classrooms into the frontline of the malaria fight—training students in both patriotism and prevention as a pilot...
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453Akena revives cattle dip to boost livestock farming in Kitgum
After years of costly livestock treatment and losses, farmers in Kitgum’s Mucwini are seeing relief with the revival of a cattle dip—cutting...
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1.3KMuhoozi assigns ‘patriotic officer’ numbers to PLU top leadership
Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has introduced a structured ranking system in the Patriotic League of Uganda, assigning “Patriotic Officer” numbers to top leaders—highlighting...
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621Iran–Israel conflict dominates Eid message in Kamuli
As Muslims marked Eid in Kamuli, leaders shifted focus beyond celebration to global concern—urging prayers for peace in the Iran–Israel conflict while...
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454Gov’t injects Shs97m to upgrade maternity services in Nebbi
A Shs96.7 million government-funded upgrade at Oweko Health Centre II in Nebbi is set to transform maternity care for eight parishes, reducing...
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485Relief for Kole farmers as 20,000 receive free maize seeds
After seasons of failed harvests and widespread use of fake seeds, over 20,000 farmers in Kole South have received certified maize seeds...
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450URSB, Presidential CEO Forum, partner to boost Private Sector Growth
The two entities agreed to develop and operationalise a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will define priority areas of cooperation and guide...
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624NDA partners with Alur Kingdom to fight drug abuse among youth
Uganda recorded over 2,200 drug-related cases in 2024. Now, NDA is teaming up with Alur Kingdom to tackle the growing crisis through...
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706Gulu vendors protest evictions as city enforces off-the street order
The enforcement followed the expiry of a two-week ultimatum issued by city authorities, which lapsed on March 15, as part of efforts...
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2.1KEid ul-Fitr confirmed for Friday as Ramadan ends
This year's National Eid prayers will be held at the Gaddafi National Mosque in Kampala starting at 9:00 am and will be...
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886Death toll rises to six in Lake Victoria boat tragedy in Mayuge
Six people, including a toddler, are confirmed to have died in a Lake Victoria boat accident in Mayuge, with police blaming overloading...
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1.1K“No more begging”- Uganda Law Society rejects Museveni’s Shs5bn pledge, cuts financial ties to stay independent
In Executive Order No. 8 of 2026, signed by ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde, the Law Society ordered an immediate halt to any...
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1.2KUHRC Boss Wangadya under fire over explosive corruption, abuse of office
Whistleblower allegations raise serious questions about misuse of funds, power, and governance — but the Commission insists there is “no crisis.”
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778NRM supporters lock Oyam office over 2026 election money
NRM Mobilisers say they were used during elections and abandoned afterward — now the anger is spilling into the open as internal...
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409FIDA to offer free legal services at Zombo Women’s day event
From GBV cases to property rights, residents will access justice services at no cost in a major community outreach led by FIDA-Uganda.
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507Namyalo’s ONC Ramadan initiative leaves lasting mark on Muslims, forgotten communities
During the initiative, thousands of inmates, students, and Muslim faithful received food, empowerment support, and hope in a campaign that reached the...
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359Pastoralist Women Charter: Speaker Among calls for inclusion of women in Rangelands
Ms Among emphasized that pastoralist women play critical roles in animal care, food production, household resilience, and peacebuilding, yet remain largely invisible...