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Putin, AU discuss sanctions, food access for Africa

Putin and Sall addressed a wide range of cooperation issues, including the importance of enhancing political dialogue as well as economic and...

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11 UPDF soldiers injured in Moroto road accident airlifted to Bombo hospital

The soldiers were aboard a military vehicle registration number D03DF 117, which got involved in an accident near Hotel Africana - about...

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Busia district embarks on mass vaccination against rabies

Dr. Patrick Barasa, the Busia District Veterinary Officer says that their target is to vaccinate 8,000 cats and dogs.

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Gulu University management, student leaders to meet over guild president impeachment

The student leaders last week resolved to expel Lapyem from holding functions of the Guild President and transferred the powers to his...

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UN agencies launch campaign to increase girl enrollment in secondary schools

The UN agencies include UNAIDS, UNESCO, UNFPA, UN Women, and UNICEF. The campaign dubbed, ‘Education Plus Initiative’ aims to accelerate action and...

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Mukono authorities call for incorporation of sexuality education in schools

Dr. Stephen Mulindwa, the Mukono District Health Officer says that the number of teenage pregnancies in the district has continued rising despite...

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Kitagwenda district officials interdicted for abuse of office

Speaking to Uganda Radio Network, the Kitagwenda Chief Administrative Officer Richard Ssebandeke, said that when he assumed office, he found so many...

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Ntoroko CAO arrested over illegal recruitment of over 500 district staff

Mr. Kyaligonza is accused of irregularly recruiting over 500 civil servants in excess of the district staff ceiling and wage bill for...

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Dr. George Lugalambi Appointed new ACME Executive Director

ACME’s board chair, Susan Nsibirwa, praised Mwesige, the outgoing executive director. as an individual whose brilliance has been core for the growth...

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Gov’t to revoke licenses of traders hoarding commodities

This was revealed by FInance Minister Matia Kasaija while addressing members of Uganda Parliamentary Press Association during a National Budget Conference at...

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UNBS to work with trader associations in enforcing standards

Patricia Bagaine, the Deputy Executive Director in charge of standards says some of the trader associations they will collaborate with include Uganda...

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30 enroll for rift valley fever vaccine trails in Masaka

The study conducted by the Uganda Virus Research Institute and Medical Research Council-UVRI/MRC is happening in Masaka, which was selected to assess...

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Why are commercial banks adopting online lending?

This was an expansion of MTN’s Mobile Money services to diversify into savings and loan products away from just money transfers, with...

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Operation shujja commanders discuss progress in Fort Portal

General Kayanja Muhanga of UPDF and General Bombele Camille of FARDC begun the engagement with a 12km run in Fort Portal city.

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Gulu University dean of students demands reinstatement

Alou accused Mpora of fraudulently withdrawing 3.5 Million Shillings in the name of Goma Oil Ginnery from Centenary Bank in Gulu City...

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Namugongo: Covert security personnel arrest 30 thugs targeting pilgrims

The operation followed outcries by pilgrims whose bags and luggage had been snatched by men dressed like boda boda riders.

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Rubanda man buried alive in stone quarry.

A 27-year-old man in Rubanda district was buried alive in a quarry where he was mining stones for economic survival after it...

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Army denies killing 400 in Karamoja in aerial bombardment

Early last week, local media quoted Emmanuel Chero, chairperson of Karamoja Youth Agenda Vision 2040 alleging that UPDF carried out aerial bombings...