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5.0KIganga CBF arrested over alleged theft of farmers’ fertiliser
RDC Ssewandigi said each bag of fertiliser is valued at approximately Shs160,000, placing the estimated value of the recovered consignment at about...
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4.1KMP Jovia Katusiime pushes for UPDF detachment in Bweyale over rising insecurity
Hon Jovia Katusiime argues that establishing a permanent UPDF detachment would strengthen security operations, improve coordination among security agencies, and help deter...
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5.0KZOMBO: Muslims urged to emulate legacy of Sheikh AbdulHamid Rijji
The late Sheikh AbdulHamid Kaggwa Abdu Rijji is remembered as one of the founding figures of the Zombo Muslim District. He also...
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5.0KKiryandongo receives new vehicle to boost climate-smart agriculture programme
Chief Administrative Officer Anselm Kyaligonza also welcomed the acquisition, and hailed the government for creating an enabling environment that continues to attract...
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2.5KUganda, India explore deeper cooperation in consular services
Uganda and India have maintained close diplomatic relations for decades, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, healthcare, education, agriculture, defence and capacity building.
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1.3KVoters urged to verify details in registers ahead of LC1, LC2 elections
Police say the ongoing verification exercise is critical to ensuring a peaceful electoral process and preventing confusion on voting day.
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3.9KBuyende receives vehicles, irrigation equipment to boost agricultural extension services
The newly acquired vehicles and equipment will enable extension workers to reach farmers in remote sub-counties more efficiently with training, technical guidance...
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3.9KArmed thugs attack Kibuku businessman, flee with cash and land titles
According to preliminary police findings, a gang of six men riding motorcycles stormed the home, broke into the residence, assaulted Pande, and...
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4.4KCDF pledges full UPDF support to Uganda’s $500bn economy, warns against foreign agents
Addressing thousands of recruits during the pass-out ceremony at Kaweweta Military Training School on Thursday, Gen. Muhoozi said the military remains committed...
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1.7KKayanja Case: Key defence witness quizzed over age mismatch, phone links to Pastor’s critics
While testifying before court in July 2026, Reagan Ssentongo, the key witness in the case, stated that he is currently 21 years...
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1.6KReligious council backs Senfuka’s indigenous cancer medicine, urge scientific validation
The Religious council said a meeting with Ssenfuka gave them an opportunity to understand his medical research journey, the development of his...
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2.9KMoH distributes Shs2.1bn maternal care equipment to 31 health facilities
The consignment includes delivery beds, radiant warmers, patient monitors, baby cots, phototherapy machines, newborn resuscitation units, Kangaroo Mother Care chairs and other...
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1.9KURSB equips South Africa returnees with business skills to rebuild livelihoods
The URSB training focused on equipping returnees with practical knowledge on business registration, enterprise formalisation, brand protection and other key aspects of...
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4.1KKasolo delivers Museveni’s Shs30m condolences to families of South Africa victims
President Museveni has extended financial support to the families of three Ugandans who died in South Africa, with Acting Foreign Affairs Minister...
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2.9KGovt, Buganda unite to drive poverty alleviation through cultural structures
Hon Milly Babalanda conveyed greetings from President Museveni, reaffirming the President's commitment to working closely with all cultural institutions in advancing Uganda's...
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3.0KGov’t breaks ground for Shs9.7bn Kikorongo Equator Monument upgrade
The upgraded monument is expected to become one of western Uganda's premier tourism stopovers, strengthening the country's competitiveness as a destination for...
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2.8KKenyan pastoralists eye Karamoja pasture amid severe drought
Kotido District LCV Chairperson Paul Lotee Komol welcomed the Turkana pastoralists, saying Karamoja would continue demonstrating solidarity despite experiencing its own water...
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1.7KOwek Mpanga, BLB and Bibanja owners in fresh drive to combat fraudulent titles on Buganda land
Owek. Mpanga said Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II remains committed to protecting genuine bibanja holders from fraudsters who exploit legal loopholes to...
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4.8K14 Killed, 28 injured in horror bus crash along Kampala–Gulu highway
Preliminary police investigations indicate that the bus driver was allegedly speeding when he attempted to avoid hitting a pedestrian who was crossing...
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4.1KNGO Bureau launches fresh crackdown on illegally operating entities
Dr. Stephen Okello reaffirmed that the National NGO Bureau remains the only institution legally mandated to regulate NGOs in Uganda and warned...
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5.6KKamuli unveils new fisheries guidelines, landing site committees to combat illegal fishing
The newly inaugurated fisheries management committees will oversee implementation of the guidelines at their respective landing sites.
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5.5K3,000 dogs, cats targeted in free rabies vaccination drive in Jinja
The exercise will focus on communities and schools in sugarcane-growing areas where officials say dog bite incidents have remained persistently high.
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5.3KPallisa launches Farmer Field Day to promote modern agriculture technologies
The Farmer Field Day forms part of the district's broader strategy to improve agricultural productivity through practical learning, technology transfer and stronger...
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6.9KGovt moves to merge food, veterinary regulation under single Authority
The proposed Authority will regulate, among others, veterinary medicines, veterinary vaccines, veterinary medical devices, veterinary cosmetics, laboratory supplies and reagents, agricultural chemicals,...