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452Mbale College crowned champions of Eastern Region health games
The week-long competition brought together health training institutions from across eastern Uganda in athletics, woodball, basketball, badminton and other sporting disciplines ahead...
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349Umukuka receives top honour from Kenya’s Trans-Nzoia County
During the visit, the cultural institution held a series of meetings with county leaders aimed at strengthening cultural cooperation and preserving historical...
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249Joy as Oyam South residents get fully equipped ambulance
The ambulance delivery follows months of advocacy by Oyam South MP-elect Patrick Ogwang Obura, who petitioned the Ministry of Health on March...
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652ONC’s Namyalo assembles over 1,000 bodas to lead mega procession for Museveni swearing
The riders are expected to traverse different divisions of Kampala and surrounding areas mobilising residents and spreading information about the ceremony.
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478Three police officers arrested over secret burial of Congolese suspect who died in custody
The suspect officers include Corporal Wickliffe Musabimana, the officer in charge of Nyabwishenya Police Station, Police Constables Apeti Kizito and Moris Yebuze,...
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312Gulu graduates urged to shun corruption, uphold integrity
Former Makerere University lecturer Dr David Onen Otto warned that corruption continues to undermine national development and challenged graduates to offer value...
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2.9KWhat Ugandans should expect tonight at NRM’s drone show in Kampala skies
The aerial display, expected to light up sections of Kampala’s evening skyline, forms part of the NRM’s broader mobilization and entertainment activities...
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1.0KWhy Museveni always swears in on May 12
May 12 is viewed as one of the defining moments that exposed the military’s influence over Uganda’s politics and indirectly set the...
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546Mothers urged to prioritize parenting and family values
In her Mother’s Day message, the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation, Rebecca Alitwala Mubeezi, urged mothers not to abandon their parenting...
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629UWA takes over Bugoma Forest management, to upgrade it to National Park
On the very first day of the takeover, two suspects were arrested for allegedly cutting trees and burning charcoal inside the reserve,...
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578ONC’s Namyalo takes Museveni inauguration mobilization to Kalerwe Market
For hours, Hajjat Namyalo moved through different sections of the market participating in the cleaning exercise, greeting vendors and encouraging residents to...
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560Why Murchison Falls National Park is still Uganda’s wildlife crown jewel
As UWA intensifies conservation and tourism development efforts, officials say the iconic conservation area continues to offer one of Africa’s richest safari...
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662NRM mobilizers petition Museveni’s office over exclusion from swearing-In preparations
NRM mobilizers from Kampala’s five divisions have petitioned the ONC in Kyambogo over what they describe as exclusion from preparations for President...
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1.1KSecurity agencies bust suspected international drug network in Kampala
Investigators indicate that Mugisha has a prior international drug trafficking conviction dating back to 2010, when he was reportedly arrested at Jomo...
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1.1KKigulu Chiefdom unveils board to drive community empowerment
The newly inuagurated board will operate from a permanent office within the chiefdom and will focus on promoting the interests of Busoga...
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588KAMULI: Councillors warned against corruption, urged to serve with integrity
Kamuli, Uganda: Newly elected councillors in Kamuli District have been warned against corruption, misuse of office, and seeking personal favours from district...
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526EC sets new date for Kikuube by-election
According to EC Boss Byabakama, the adjustment followed feedback received during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Kikuube District Headquarters on April...
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601URSB begins rollout of new national entity register
According to Registrar General, Mercy Kainobwisho, the Non-Individual Register will serve as a single repository for all non-individual entities operating in Uganda,...
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691Over 200 goats given to Kamuli farmers to boost household income
Each selected beneficiary received three goats, two females and one male, under the programme aimed at strengthening livelihoods through small-scale livestock farming.
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641Two drown in Bugiri swamp after floods cut off road
Police say the two were travelling on a motorcycle, registration KMFS 904T, when rising floodwaters overwhelmed them on Saturday.
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1.8KWorld’s ‘oldest person’ dies in Uganda at 139, leaves 209 great-grandchildren
At 139, if independently verified, this would surpass the longest confirmed human lifespan held by Jeanne Louise Calment, recognised by Guinness World...
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560Parents cautioned on child safety as abuse cases spike during holidays
Police noted that many incidents arise when children are left unattended, exposing them to risks such as abuse, kidnapping, and accidents.
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690Seven killed in Nwoya crash as Nile Star Bus collides head-on with Trailer
Four passengers died instantly at the scene, while 16 others were rushed to Anak Hospital with injuries. Police later confirmed that three...
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363Alur Kingdom backs MEMPROW initiative to empower girls, fight violence
Implemented in partnership with Medica Mondiale, the initiative will run in West Nile districts of Arua and Zombo, as well as Kampala,...