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5.1KBukedi leaders renew push for restoration of historic Kingdom
The Chairperson of the Bukedi Kingdom Restoration Steering Committee, Mangeni Dirisa, said the committee has prioritised peaceful engagement with existing cultural institutions...
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1.9KMariam Wangadya: What we know so far as UHRC boss quits after viral dissent video
Wangadya's resignation comes just days after a viral video in which she sharply criticised the manner in which commissioners to the UHRC...
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7.0KVP Alupo commits to push Muslim community priorities to President Museveni
The meeting also resolved to establish a joint technical committee comprising officials from UMSC and the Parliamentary Muslim Caucus to follow up...
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6.9KMP Karubanga Foundation pays school fees for three needy learners in Kibanda
The support was extended under the leadership of the Foundation's directors, Hon. Jacob Karubanga Ateenyi, the Member of Parliament for Kibanda South,...
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7.1KAcholi leaders demand quality as Shs6.2bn Seed School Projects kick off in Gulu, Pader
The two schools are being constructed under the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP), funded by the World Bank through the Ministry...
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7.7KUganda, Japan sign contract for construction of new Karuma Bridge
The new Karuma Bridge is expected to improve road safety, reduce travel time and support economic growth by ensuring uninterrupted movement of...
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7.6KUganda Railways to install automated barrier systems after Mukono crash
While awaiting completion of the procurement and installation process, URC said it will immediately increase the deployment of personnel at railway crossings.
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5.9K“ECCMIS Used to Ratify Repression” – ULS slams judiciary over denial of bail to Besigye, Lutale
ULS President Ssemakadde condemned the July 8 ruling by High Court Judge Baguma, saying it illustrated the risks of relying on a...
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898Sauti Ya Uganda: Shs100m up for grabs in first-ever national anthem competition
The competition, unveiled on Friday, offers a grand prize of Shs100 million and invites Ugandans to creatively perform all three stanzas of...
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5.0KGen Tumukunde calls for court mediation to resolve cultural leadership dispute
Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga welcomed the minister's guidance, saying it reaffirmed that legal opinions issued by the Attorney General do...
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4.7KKasolo meets repatriated Ugandans in Kyankwanzi, pledges government support
During the visit, the minister assured the returnees of government's commitment to helping them successfully reintegrate through programmes that promote self-employment, skills...
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7.9KOne dead, several injured as train slams into school bus in Mukono
According to KMP spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala, the school bus was carrying students on an educational excursion when it was struck by...
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4.5KKaramoja leaders push for equal access to govt programmes for PWDs
Leaders from disability unions in Amudat, Nabilatuk, Moroto, Kaabong and Karenga raised concerns over inadequate funding, poor dissemination of information, limited involvement...
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2.3KUganda, India explore deeper cooperation in consular services
Uganda and India have maintained close diplomatic relations for decades, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, healthcare, education, agriculture, defence and capacity building.
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3.7KBuyende receives vehicles, irrigation equipment to boost agricultural extension services
The newly acquired vehicles and equipment will enable extension workers to reach farmers in remote sub-counties more efficiently with training, technical guidance...
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1.1KTables Turn: Ex-Speaker Among now member of Parliamentary Committee chaired by NUP’s Zaake
As an ordinary member of the house, Anita Among will now be required to seek Zaake's permission to speak during committee proceedings...
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4.0KCDF pledges full UPDF support to Uganda’s $500bn economy, warns against foreign agents
Addressing thousands of recruits during the pass-out ceremony at Kaweweta Military Training School on Thursday, Gen. Muhoozi said the military remains committed...
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991Museveni passes out 11,947 UPDF recruits, hails CDF for improved soldiers welfare
The President commended Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba and the UPDF High Command for prioritising the welfare of soldiers, saying a motivated force is...
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1.4KReligious council backs Senfuka’s indigenous cancer medicine, urge scientific validation
The Religious council said a meeting with Ssenfuka gave them an opportunity to understand his medical research journey, the development of his...
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2.6KMoH distributes Shs2.1bn maternal care equipment to 31 health facilities
The consignment includes delivery beds, radiant warmers, patient monitors, baby cots, phototherapy machines, newborn resuscitation units, Kangaroo Mother Care chairs and other...
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1.8KMao calls for simpler global intellectual property systems at WIPO Assembly
The minister challenged member states and international institutions to simplify technical knowledge and translate complex intellectual property concepts into practical solutions that...
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4.0KKasolo delivers Museveni’s Shs30m condolences to families of South Africa victims
President Museveni has extended financial support to the families of three Ugandans who died in South Africa, with Acting Foreign Affairs Minister...
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2.6KGovt, Buganda unite to drive poverty alleviation through cultural structures
Hon Milly Babalanda conveyed greetings from President Museveni, reaffirming the President's commitment to working closely with all cultural institutions in advancing Uganda's...
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776Uganda first East African country to join global Invictus movement for wounded soldiers
Speaking on the development, the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon Kiryowa Kiwanuka, said Uganda's inclusion reflects the government's commitment to...