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577Two children who went missing for a week found dead in Amuru wildfire zone
Two missing four-year-old boys have been found dead in a wildfire-scorched area in Amuru District. Police have launched investigations into the circumstances...
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517CDF Muhoozi appoints Gen Kajuba new armoured division commander
CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba has appointed Brig. Gen. Jackson Pande Kajuba as new UPDF Armoured Division commander following the death of Maj. Gen....
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895Over 800 pupils fail to report for term one in Amuria, parents arrested
Amuria District Wednesday arrested parents after 800 pupils failed to report for Term One. RDC Eseru Paul links absenteeism to market days...
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832Health Insurance Bill must be priority, Kadaga tells incoming MPs
Former Speaker Rt HOn Rebecca Kadaga has 12th Parliament MPs to prioritize National Health Insurance legislation, citing rising medical costs and preventable...
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702Former UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze to be buried Sunday in Mbarara
Slain UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze will be buried on February 15 in Kashari, Mbarara, following funeral services in Mukono and Mbarara.
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540Amuru schools record 97% absenteeism as term begins
Amuru RDC says at least 97% of pupils failed to report to school during inspections this week, sparking concerns over absenteeism and...
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900Grade III teachers given four-year ultimatum to attain degrees
Zombo education officials have urged Grade III teachers to upgrade to bachelor’s degrees as Uganda’s National Teacher Policy transition deadline approaches.
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534Value addition holds key to unlocking agroecological trade in East Africa
Stakeholders in the East African Community are urging value addition to unlock agroecological trade amid rising non-tariff barriers and regulatory hurdles.
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624Headteachers warned against chasing pupils over fees, school requirements
Kaliro District government-aided school headteachers have been warned against sending students home over school requirements, citing free education policy.
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535Zombo residents protest health hazards from Paidha dumpsite
Residents in Zombo have raised alarm over severe health and environmental risks caused by the poorly managed Paidha Town Council dumping site...
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562Jinja ISO chief arrested for burning relative’s car over election dispute
Police in Jinja have arrested a Kakira Town Council GISO over alleged arson of his brother’s wife’s vehicle, in a case linked...
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570UEDCL counting loses as bush fires destroy electricity poles in Acholi
UEDCL has lost at least 47 electricity structures to bush fires in Acholi sub-region, worsening outages and prompting a crackdown on bush...
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408Academic fraternity mourns former All Saints University VC, Prof Andrew Cula
Former All Saints University Lango Vice Chancellor Prof Andrew Anthony Cula was found dead at his residence in Lira City, on Wednesday...
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489Low pupil turnout reported in Pallisa as first term begins
Pallisa District recorded low pupil turnout as schools reopened for Term One, with officials blaming parental delays and traditional first-week attitudes.
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884Mystery surrounds cold murder of UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze
UCU Dean of Students Pamela Tumwebaze who was killed in a night attack at her home in Mukono, has left unanswered questions...
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4.0KUNEB to release 2025 UCE results on Friday
The 2025 UCE results will be released on Friday, February 13, 2026, at State House Nakasero, as over 432,000 candidates await their...
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946Police recover stolen car, arrest key suspect in Lungujja hotel murder case
Police have recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a key suspect in the double murder and robbery at Dave Hotel in Lungujja,...
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603LIST: Nine Independent seek cooperation With NRM in 12th parliament
Nine independent-leaning MPs have expressed interest in cooperating with the NRM, strengthening the ruling party’s position ahead of the 12th Parliament.
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1.2KUPDF armoured division commander, Maj Gen Sande Karachi dies
Maj Gen Deus Sande Karachi, Commander of the UPDF Armoured Division in Masaka, has died, barely a week after the death of...
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593Court grants bail to Masaka priest Ssekabira in Shs500m laundering case
Masaka High Court has granted bail to Catholic priest Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira after two months on remand over alleged Shs500 million money...
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598How four-day campaign propelled journalist Jawok to Pakwach LC III victory
West Nile Television journalist Alfred Jawok has won the Pakwach Sub-County chairperson seat after a tightly focused four-day campaign that swept all...
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626Iganga parents urged to utilise UPE, USE as schools reopen
Iganga ONC coordinator Buyinza Abdulrahim has urged parents to utilise government free education programmes as schools reopen for Term One 2026, warning...
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527Police arrest 95 suspects in Kira anti-crime crackdown
Joint security operations in Kira Municipality and Kira Road policing areas have resulted in the arrest of 95 suspects as police intensify...
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573UCC bans media from disputing election results on air
UCC has warned broadcasters against using radio and TV platforms to dispute declared election results, saying only courts can handle election disputes...