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Otafiire distances self from Russian firm behind digital number plates

The Minister for Internal Affairs, Maj. Gen, (Rtd) Kahinda Otafiire, has revealed that he is unaware of the company, Joint Stock Company...

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PM Nabbanja calls for policies on e-Waste in tertiary institutions

By Ojok James Onono Kampala, (UG): The Prime Minister of Uganda, Rt. Hon Robinah Nabbanja has challenged the higher institutions of learning...

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MP Wokorach embarks on building churches to restore hope in Aswa communities

Gulu, (UG): The Member of Parliament for Aswa County in Gulu District, Hon Wokorach Simon Peter has embarked on building churches in...

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Parliament to pass bill criminalizing use of narcotic drugs

Kampala, (UG): The Parliament of Uganda is today expected to pass the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Bill, 2023. Deputy Speaker...

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FULL LIST: Museveni signs nine bills into law

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has signed nine (9) bills into law, including the National Sports Act, 2023. According to a...

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Masaka priest on the spot for blackmailing Bukoto MP Richard Sebamala

Masaka, (UG): Masaka Diocese Catholic priest Fr Gerald Lwanga is in host soup over unscrupulous accusations against Bukoto Central member of Parliament...

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Man murders wife, kills self over sh2m capital

Ssembabule, (UG): The Police in Ssembabule District are investigating a double tragic incident involving the murder and suicide of a couple over...

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Man commits suicide after failing to get rich at 23 years

Kampala, (UG): The Police in Nakawa Division are investigating the death of a 23-year-old male adult, identified as Bagumya Francis, who also...

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Congolese National arrested after hand grenade explodes in Kampala

Kampala, (UG): The Criminal Investigations Directorate in coordination with the police at Old Kampala division are holding a Congolese National over a...

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Nakaseke fisheries boss, bodyguard arrested over murder

Jinja, (UG): The police in Jinja District have arrested and detained one Edmond Mpaata, the Nakaseke District fisheries officer, and his private...

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Court sets hearing date in Byarugaba case against Amongi

Kampala (UG):- The High Court in Kampala has set September 27 for hearing the case in which former NSSF Managing Director Dr....

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Red Cross Society receives sh2.1bn for water and sanitation activities in Obongi

Obongi, (UG): The Uganda Redcross Society and the German Redcross have received two billion one hundred and sixty million shillings for implementing...

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Four detained over murder of 65-year-old man in Lira

Lira, (UG): The Police at Lira Central Police Station have arrested four suspects in connection to the murder of 65-year-old Ogwang Alfred,...

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2,000 killed in road carnage over the last six months

KAMPALA, (UG): A police report by the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate indicates that road accidents across the country have killed 2042...

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Four arrested over suspected homosexuality in Buikwe

BUIKWE, (UG): Police in Buikwe District are detaining four people arrested on Saturday night over suspected gay and lesbian sex activities at...

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FDC moves National Delegates Conference to October

KAMPALA, (UG): The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has moved the National Delegates Conference to October, a month earlier than when...

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UK Court orders Bitature to pay back USD35m loan to SA’s Vantage Capital

LONDON, (UK): The International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration sitting in London has ruled in the long-running fight between Ugandan businessman...

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UWEC plans four new zoos to promote eco-tourism, wildlife research

ENTEBBE, UG: Uganda will soon have four new Wildlife Education Centres thanks to an initiative by the National Forestry Authority (NFA) and...

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How Cheptegei won third successive gold in 10,000m World Champs

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY: Uganda’s long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei on Sunday delivered a devastating last lap to win a third successive gold in the...

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20 survive drowning in boat collision on Lake Victoria

UGANDA: 20 passengers sailing on Lake Victoria survived drowning on Saturday after two boats collided at a place called Lineila between Buvuma...

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TRIDI shifts blame to Ministry of Science & Technology over losses in Sericulture project

The Tropical Institute of Development Innovations (TRIDI), one of the most practical Agriculture institutions in Uganda has blamed the Ministry of Science,...