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1.3KMuseveni urges scientists on HIV/AIDs vaccine, commissions Bone Marrow Transplant Centre
Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has challenged local scientists to fast-track the development of the HIV/AIDS vaccine. “It’s good that you...
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1.1K27-year-old mother arrested for burning her two daughters over stealing bean sauce
Nakasongola, (UG): The Territorial Police in Nakasongola are holding a 27-year-old woman arrested for allegedly burning her two daughters who she accused...
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2.2KUgandan professor Susan Kiguli receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Italy
Venice, Italy: Ugandan poet, writer and academic, Professor Susan Kiguli has been honoured with a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the internationally...
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2.7KTOP STORY: Inside Museveni’s order to reinstate Geraldine Ssali as Trade Ministry PS
Kampala, (UG): In a letter dated October 26, 2023, Uganda’s President, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni directed the Ministry of Finance to immediately...
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2.0KEducation Ministry to save shs4.5bn with construction of new headquarters
Kampala, (UG): The Ministry of Education and Sports has commenced construction of its own headquarters. This initiative is anticipated to result in...
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1.1KRugby World Cup: South Africa, New Zealand meet in Grand finale
Date/Time: Saturday, October 28, 10:00 pm (EAT): Teams: New Zealand v South AfricaGround: Stade de France The two three-time world champions and...
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1.1KGovt not ready with action taken report on NSSF probe
Kampala, (UG): The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon. Betty Amongi, has said that the action taken report on the...
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1.2KJanet commissions MTN refurbished dormitory at Salama School for the Blind
Kampala, (UG): MTN Uganda, in collaboration with the government, on Tuesday commissioned a state-of-the-art dormitory at the Salama School for the Blind...
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961Buhweju policeman shoots civilian dead
Buhweju, (UG): The Police in Buhweju District, Western Uganda are on a serious hunt for one of their officers who allegedly shot...
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1.6KBusinesswoman, refugee arrested over illegal possession of firearms in Koboko
Koboko, (UG): The Police in Koboko District have arrested two people including a South Sudan Refugee on charges related to the illegal...
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1.1KLocals decry high power costs as woman gets electrocuted in Kamuli
Kamuli, (UG): Residents of Itukulu-Busabo village, Bupadhengo parish, Nawanyago sub-county in Kamuli district have cried out to concerned authorities over high costs...
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1.9KWest Nile police boss freed of aggravated defilement allegations
Arua, (UG): The Inspector of Police (IP) Thomas Otim who also heads the Professional Standards Unit in the West Nile Region has...
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2.0KJinja Pastor convicted of forgery, fined Shs2m
Jinja, (UG): The High Court in Jinja has convicted Pastor Daniel Muwanga of Rock Base Church in Jinja City Southern Division on...
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1.4KCourt halts removal of Charles Musekuura as UNBS Chairperson
Kampala, (UG): The High Court in Kampala has ordered a temporary injunction halting the suspension of Mr Charles Musekuura as chairperson of...
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914Ex-Minister Kyemba honoured with road renamed after him in Jinja City
Jinja, (UG): Jinja City authorities have unanimously passed a resolution to rename one of the roads in the City after former minister...
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1.2KZombo: Security engaged in ‘hide and seek’ as activists stage demonstration over poor roads
Zombo, (UG): The security forces in Zombo district were on Wednesday, October 25, on their hoves as the twilight broke through for...
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1.1KNIRA fails to enrol over 17 million people due to lack of funds
Kampala, (UG): The National Information Registration Authority (NIRA) has failed to commence mass enrolment of 17.2 million persons due to funding gaps...
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2.2KLawyer Patrick Kiconco told to refund shs39b NAADS money in six months or face jail
Kampala, (UG): The Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has given embattled city lawyer Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi an...
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2.2KOld Kampala SS headteacher arrested over exam malpractice
Police in Kampala are holding Mr Williams Suuna, the head teacher of Old Kampala Secondary School following his Tuesday arrest over alleged...
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1.1KUganda on track to produce oil by 2025 – Min Nankabirwa
Kampala, (UG): The government of Uganda is on track to ensure that the first drop of oil is produced by the end...
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2.7KGovt okays creation of Food and Agricultural Authority
Kampala, (UG): Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish a Food and Agricultural Authority (FAA) that will be mandated with food-related matters,...
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3.0KWhy North Korea is closing its embassy in Uganda
North Korea announced Tuesday it is closing its embassy in Uganda ending a half-century diplomatic presence in one of its longest-standing African...
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1.1KMuseveni promises to fund youth-led innovations
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that he is going to fund youth-led innovations in Uganda. “I will have a meeting with...
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1.3KPDM progress in Karamoja at 15%, MPs worried
Kampala, (UG): Members of Parliament on the Public Service and Local Government Committee have expressed concern with the level of implementation of...