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522Uganda could record 4,000 Covid-19 cases per day in third wave, Scientists warn
Ugandan scientists have warned that the country is set to experience a more lethal third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic if the...
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1.6KTwo people dead on spot as MP Mwijukye survives nasty accident
MPIGI, UGANDA: Two people were confirmed dead on spot on Sunday evening following a nasty accident that involved Buhweju County Member of...
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1.2KEXCLUSIVE: More details emerge on Gen. Lokech’s sudden death
EXCLUSIVE: Following the sudden demise of the Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP) Maj Gen Paul Lokech on Saturday morning, more details...
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1.7KDeputy IGP Maj Gen. Paul Lokech is dead
BREAKING NEWS: The Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP) Maj. Gen Paul Lokech is dead, the Uganda Police force announced on Saturday...
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1.0KPanic as Kyambogo University ex-staff deletes data of graduands
BIG STORY: There is growing tension and panic at Government-owned Kyambogo University after its former staff allegedly deleted results and data of...
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1.3KJANET MUSEVENI: Cabinet to decide schools re-opening date
KAMPALA, UGANDA: First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni has urged students over 18 years and teachers to get...
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9992020 UACE Results: Ejalu Daniel emerges best among PWD with 20pts
2020 UACE RESULTS: Ejalu Daniel, a blind student at Iganga Secondary Secondary emerged as the best candidate in the 2020 UACE Examinations...
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1.2KLIST: CCEDU, Chapter Four among list of 54 NGOs suspended
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Government of Uganda through the NGO Bureau has suspended the operations of 54 Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs) including Citizens Coalition for...
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816Uganda receives 299,000 AstraZeneca vaccine dozes from UK
ENTEBBE, UGANDA: Uganda has received a donation of 299,520 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine from the Government of UK under the dose...
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1.4KMakerere University invents first locally made diesel engine
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Makerere University has developed the first locally made diesel engine, adding to many other innovations by the institution. The one-stroke...
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1.1KUS hails Ugandan govt for taking in Afghans
AFP NEWS: The United States on Thursday saluted Albania, Canada, Chile, Mexico and Uganda for agreeing to take in Afghans being evacuated...
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544Museveni calls for review of procurement laws, reveals plans to revert UNRA to works ministry
KAMPALA, UGANDA: President Yoweri Museveni has revealed government plans to disband Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and revert it to the Ministry...
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1.1KEXCLUSIVE: Inside govt plan to create two million jobs for Ugandans in 5 years
KAMPALA, UGANDA: President Museveni has promised to create two million jobs in five years from 25 industrial parks to be established in...
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791LIST: Museveni Appoints New Judges to Court of Appeal, High Court
KAMPALA, UGANDA: President Museveni has appointed seven new judges, with five at the High Court judges and two sent to the Court...
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611Gulu city yet to spend Covid-19 supplementary budget
GULU CITY, UGANDA: Gulu city is yet to utilize the 201.2 million shillings Covid-19 supplementary budget. The budget was approved on July...
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965Gov’t set to invite Olympics commentator Rob Walker
The Government of Uganda is set to invite famous Olympic Commentator, Mr. Rob Walker who melted Ugandans hearts with heartwarming commentary as...
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1.2KForty-seven killed in Burkina Faso jihadist attack
Burkina Faso’s president declared three days of national mourning from Thursday after suspected jihadists killed 47 people, including 30 civilians, in an...
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521How teachers were duped into paying loans they never acquired
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Criminal Investigations Department has identified cases of fraud and forgeries by managers of saving schemes that were meant to...
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1.1KLt. Gen Pecos Kutesa dead in India
Lt. Gen Pecos Kutesa, one of the longest-serving generals in the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) is dead. The UPDF spokesperson, Brig....
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589FDC challenges govt to erect statue in honor of Cheptegei
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has urged Government to declare Joshua Cheptegei a national hero and erect...
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851PSFU, Mukwano partner to create 50,000 jobs for Ugandan youths
The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) supported by the Mastercard Foundation, has partnered with Mukwano Industries Limited to support youth and create...
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898Former Crane Bank Shareholders Drag Embattled DFCU Bank to High Court
DFCU bank has announced that shareholders of former Crane Bank Limited have filed a claim in the English High Court over its...
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1.1KBIG STORY: How Shs 90M Emyooga Funds Were Allocated to Wrong Beneficiaries
SERERE, DISTRICT: At least Uganda shillings 90 Million meant for Emyooga Program in Serere District has gone to the Hands of the wrong...
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911Zambia opposition leader Hichilema wins landslide in presidential election
LUSAKA, Aug 15 (Reuters) – Opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema secured a stunning landslide victory over incumbent Edgar Lungu in Zambia’s presidential election,...
