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679Iran–Israel conflict dominates Eid message in Kamuli
As Muslims marked Eid in Kamuli, leaders shifted focus beyond celebration to global concern—urging prayers for peace in the Iran–Israel conflict while...
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511Gov’t injects Shs97m to upgrade maternity services in Nebbi
A Shs96.7 million government-funded upgrade at Oweko Health Centre II in Nebbi is set to transform maternity care for eight parishes, reducing...
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551Relief for Kole farmers as 20,000 receive free maize seeds
After seasons of failed harvests and widespread use of fake seeds, over 20,000 farmers in Kole South have received certified maize seeds...
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470Iganga Muslim leaders call for Iran ceasefire in Eid Ul-Fitr message
Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Iganga took a powerful turn as Muslim leaders called for a ceasefire in the Iran conflict—warning of its...
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1.7KLate Speaker Oulanyah’s father, Mzee Nathan Okori, dies at 97
Late Jacob Oulanyah's father, Mzee Nathan Okori passed away at St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu District, bringing to a close a...
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679NDA partners with Alur Kingdom to fight drug abuse among youth
Uganda recorded over 2,200 drug-related cases in 2024. Now, NDA is teaming up with Alur Kingdom to tackle the growing crisis through...
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566URSB expands Innovation Network with new support centre at Ombaci College
Students of St. Joseph’s College Ombaci are now at the centre of Uganda’s innovation drive after URSB launched a new Technology and...
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922“No judge can order kneeling,” says Ssemakadde after judge orders lawyer to kneel in court
The ULS President directly criticised the conduct of Justice Mohammed Umar, arguing that compelling a lawyer to kneel undermines not just individual...
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764Gulu vendors protest evictions as city enforces off-the street order
The enforcement followed the expiry of a two-week ultimatum issued by city authorities, which lapsed on March 15, as part of efforts...
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2.1KGov’t says it has no funds to hold LC1, LC2 elections
Government has postponed LC1 and LC2 elections citing lack of funds, leaving aspirants uncertain about the new timeline.
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847Soroti High Court transfers Rajiv death case to Kampala over jurisidiction error
In a directive issued on March 18, 2026, Resident Judge Boniface Wamala confirmed that Miscellaneous Cause No. 0011 of 2025 was instituted...
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941Death toll rises to six in Lake Victoria boat tragedy in Mayuge
Six people, including a toddler, are confirmed to have died in a Lake Victoria boat accident in Mayuge, with police blaming overloading...
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718Outgoing LC3 chairpersons push for Shs1m payout, right to retain Motorcycles
The leaders made the appeal during a meeting in Lira City, arguing that the current facilitation of about Shs300,000 monthly is too...
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679Two suspected thugs arrested with panga, knife in night patrol operation
According to KMP Deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the suspects identified as Omirambe Nizara (18) and Ochom Daniel (23), were arrested near Nyumbani...
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855NRM supporters lock Oyam office over 2026 election money
NRM Mobilisers say they were used during elections and abandoned afterward — now the anger is spilling into the open as internal...
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457FIDA to offer free legal services at Zombo Women’s day event
From GBV cases to property rights, residents will access justice services at no cost in a major community outreach led by FIDA-Uganda.
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538Namyalo’s ONC Ramadan initiative leaves lasting mark on Muslims, forgotten communities
During the initiative, thousands of inmates, students, and Muslim faithful received food, empowerment support, and hope in a campaign that reached the...
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529Kiryandongo PDM SACCO boss held over fraud
The suspect, Nangoti Peter, chairperson of Panyadoli PDM SACCO, is alleged to have obtained UGX 2,878,400 from 15 individuals under false pretences.
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397Pastoralist Women Charter: Speaker Among calls for inclusion of women in Rangelands
Ms Among emphasized that pastoralist women play critical roles in animal care, food production, household resilience, and peacebuilding, yet remain largely invisible...
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450Pallisa leaders urged to embrace unity for development
MP-elect Catherine Achola has urged unity beyond politics in Pallisa during the burial of Rev. Okiror, calling for collective development efforts.
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741Three dead, several missing after boat capsizes on Lake Victoria
The three yet-to-be identified people include one female adult and two children. Four people were rescued and more missing people are being...
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564Zombo girls, mothers trained in sanitary pad making to curb period poverty
Over 100 girls and mothers in Zombo trained in sanitary pad and soap making to fight period poverty and improve school retention.
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700Man who killed mother over land dispute lynched by mob in Iganga
A man accused of killing his mother in Iganga has been lynched by an angry mob, with police now investigating both incidents.
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473Kamuli Khadi urges peace, harmony as Ramadan, Lent converge
Kamuli Khadi Sheikh Ismail Kazibwe has called for peace and interfaith harmony during Ramadan and Lent, urging prayers for global stability.