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1.5KPrime Minister assures country of full reopening in January amidst high spread of Omicron variant
KAKUMIRO, UGANDA: Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda has assured Ugandans that government will fully reopen...
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781Hoima parents accuse govt of delayed compensation for school land
HOIMA, UGANDA: Parents of Kyapaloni primary school in Kabale sub-county in Hoima District are still struggling to seek for compensation of their...
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980Bugoma Forest land boundary opening exercise halted due to irregularities
KIKUUBE, UGANDA: The Bugoma Central Forest Reserve land demarcation has been halted following irregularities in the exercise. Francis Kazini the Buhaguzi West...
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1.3KDeath toll from DRC suicide attack up to 7
The death toll from the suicide attack in the eastern city of Beni, on the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern border with...
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1.3KFarmaajo suspends PM Roble on accusations of grabbing land
Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmaajo on Monday suspended his Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble from his position, raising stakes in their worsening working...
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1.1KUCC asks broadcasters for airtime to mobilize for Covid-19 vaccination
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Uganda Communications Commission-UCC has asked radio and television stations to avail airtime to government officials to mobilize people for...
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906Church of Uganda launches ‘Boys to Men’ mentorship to bridge gender disparity
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Church of Uganda has launched a five-year strategic plan, prioritizing “Boys to Men” mentorship programme to help boys grow...
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929Explosive ordnance wrapped as Christmas gift injures five in Kampala
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Five family members are reported to have sustained injuries following a suspected explosive attack in Kampala on Christmas Day. According...
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729Hoima Referral Hospital Support Staff decry delayed salary payment
HOIMA, UGANDA: Over 50 workers at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital stormed the office of the Hospital Director demanding an explanation for their...
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3.4KPastor Bugingo, Susan Makula slapped with 3 charges, summoned by Court
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Pastor Aloysius Bugingo and his new wife Susan Makula have been charged with three counts for allegedly contracting marriage by...
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1.2KKenya Bars Unvaccinated From Public Places Despite Court Order
NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced it will enforce a rule requiring people to be vaccinated against COIVD-19 to access...
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889Jinja Couple arrested for locking 9-year-old son in pigsty
JINJA, UGANDA: Police in Jinja are holding a couple for locking up their nine-year-old son in a pigsty. The suspects are Peter...
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801Shock in Lamwo as bees sting man to death, injure several others
LAMWO, UGANDA: Residents of Lapulingi village in Lamwo district were on Wednesday left in shock after a swarm of bees stung a...
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1.1KBunyoro Kitara Bishop calls for peace and unity during Christmas celebrations
BUNYORO, UGANDA; Bishop Samuel Kahuma the Bunyoro Kitara Diocese Bishop has challenged Ugandans to be peaceful and United during Christmas celebrations. The...
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1.3KKenyan Gov’t Lifts Ban on Ugandan Poultry Products after Nairobi Talks
NAIROBI, KENYA: The Government of Kenya has agreed to lift the ban on Ugandan goods allowing traders to resume exportation of poultry...
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1.2KUN Condemns Reports of Sexual Assaults on Peaceful Protesters in Sudan
GENEVA – U.N. human rights officials are calling on Sudanese authorities to investigate and bring to justice members of the security forces...
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850Adjumani Cultural Leaders, Elders demand Comprehensive Audit of Zoka Forest
ADJUMANI, UGANDA: Elders of Adjumani district through their umbrella Association Adjumani District Elder’s Forum [ADEFO] together with the cultural leaders have demanded...
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1.3KBudget committee approves UGX21Bn for church land compensation
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Parliament’s Budget Committee on Monday agreed to approve a total of 21 billion Shillings budget meant to compensate the Church...
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1.4KUganda Receives Shs640b from World Bank for Covid-19 response
The World Bank last week announced that it will give an additional $180.3 million (Shs640b) to Uganda to fight Covid-19. Of this...
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918WHO chief says 2022 must be year ‘we end the pandemic’
The world must pull together and make the difficult choices needed to end the Covid-19 pandemic within the next year, WHO chief...
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924Umeme extends year long payment holiday to education institutions
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Schools and other learning institutions have a one-year grace period to clear their outstanding bills, thanks to a decision by...
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864Ethiopia detains three journalists for interviewing terror group
ADIS-ABABA, ETHIOPIA: A freelance video journalist accredited to the Associated Press and two other local journalists have been detained in Ethiopia, according...
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1.3KBIG STORY: PPDA boss Turamye in trouble over corruption, fake academic papers
Whereas it is no secret government has invested heavily in the fight against corruption, some senior government officials who are supposed to...
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985DPP orders immediate trial of Basajjabalaba over tax evasion
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Director of Public Prosecutions, Justice Jane Frances Abodo has directed for the immediate trial of businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba and...
