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Shock after man found dead in borehole water trench in Nebbi

Police are investigating the suspected drowning of a man whose body was recovered from a borehole water trench in Nebbi Municipality, with...

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Paidha invests Shs38m to fix sanitation crisis in schools

Paidha Town Council has kicked off constructing new latrines at Oturgang Boys and Mvungu Lower Primary Schools to tackle sanitation challenges affecting...

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Man hangs himself after relatives demand Shs3m burial compensation

A 45-year-old man in Butebo has died by suicide after relatives allegedly demanded Shs3 million in burial compensation. Police have opened investigations.

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ZOMBO: Man found hanging on jackfruit tree, suicide suspected

Police in Zombo are investigating the circumstances under which a resident of Gira Village in Abanga Sub-county was found dead in what...

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How sniffer dog tracked stolen Matooke to suspect’s home in Isingiro

Police sniffer dog tracked stolen matooke to a suspect’s home in Isingiro, leading to the arrest of two men and recovery of...

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32 arrested over drug use, phone snatching amid public outcry over street crime

Police have arrested 32 suspects in a night crackdown in Kyengera targeting drug abuse and street theft following growing public concern over...

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Woman arrested for strangling co-wife to death on Valentine’s Day

Police in Adjumani have arrested a 35-year-old woman over the alleged strangulation of her co-wife during a polygamous household dispute as investigations...

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LIST: Inside Umukuka’s new cabinet, see who is in and out

The Umukuka of Bugisu has named a new cabinet packed with technocrats, former ministers and diaspora envoys to steer the Cultural Institution...

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Boda Boda rider killed in Nebbi–Arua highway crash

A boda boda rider died in a tragic crash involving a Friendship Bus Company bus at Thatha Trading Centre on the Nebbi–Arua...

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Namyalo leads Ramadhan Charity Run, donates Shs10m to vulnerable families

Chief Muzzukulu Hajjat Namyalo yesterday led the Ramadhan Charity Run in Nsambya and pledged Shs10m to support vulnerable families, calling for faith-driven...

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Musana leaders urged to uphold value-driven culture to deepen community impact

Musana Community Development Organization leaders have been urged to uphold a strong value-driven culture to sustain community transformation through education, health and...

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Police arrest six for stealing 105 cattle from Mao’s brother Kidega

Police have arrested six suspects over the theft of 105 cattle from Minister Norbert Mao's brother and former EALA Speaker Dan Kidega’s...

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Uganda, DR Congo sign peace pact to secure shared border

Uganda and DR Congo adopt key resolutions in Zombo District to strengthen border security, promote peaceful coexistence, formalise demarcation, and boost cross-border...

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Compassion International celebrates 20 years of uplifting vulnerable in Nebbi

Compassion International Uganda and partner churches celebrate 20 years of holistic child development in Greater Nebbi, supporting 3,931 children with education, health...

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Jinja police hunt three TikTokers over cyber bullying

Police in Jinja have opened investigations into three TikTokers accused of cyber bullying and offensive communication targeting media personalities Sham Love and...

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John Paul SS Chelekura tops Pallisa in 2025 UCE Results

John Paul SS Chelekura in Pallisa District has emerged the top-performing school in the 2025 UCE results, recording impressive distinctions and strengthening...

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NBS Journalist Julius Kitone killed in Kiruhura highway horror

Julius Kitone, an NBS Television journalist and Nile Post contributor, is among eight people killed in a fatal Kiruhura road crash along...

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Eight killed after drone car rams in Trailer in Kiruhura

Eight people have been confirmed dead and one critically injured after a Toyota Hiace collided head-on with a trailer in Kiruhura District...

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Kibuku fish trader killed in hit and run crash on Mbale-Tirinyi highway

A 63-year-old fishmonger has died in a hit-and-run crash at Kadama Trading Centre along the Tirinyi–Mbale Highway in Kibuku District. Police are...

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GUIDE: How to Check 2025 UCE Results on Your Phone

Here is how to check your 2025 UCE results via SMS on MTN and Airtel as UNEB releases record-breaking results under the...

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New curriculum makes UCE exams harder to cheat, says UNEB

Only 63 malpractice cases were recorded in UCE 2025, as UNEB credits the Competency-Based Curriculum for tightening exam integrity and limiting cheating...