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1.0KShs20,000 ride turns into nightmare as passengers stab boda rider, flee with motorcycle
According to a police incident report, the suspects had hired Osire’s Bajaj motorcycle, registration number UFE 026M, after agreeing to pay a...
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698Govt considers ban on public doctors working in private hospitals
The proposal is part of a wider review of Uganda’s health infrastructure and human resource management, with authorities seeking to ensure that...
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652Four dead as vehicle overturns after hitting pedestrians in Kassanda
The fatal crash occurred at about 9:00pm at Kigoloba Village, involving a black Toyota Noah registration number UBQ 511T, which was travelling...
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635Uganda starts local production of HIV self-test kits at Mukono plant
Zakayo Industries Limited commissioned its in-vitro diagnostic manufacturing plant in Ntenjeru, Mukono District, on Thursday, marking the start of local assembly and...
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989Bukedi Kingdom plans coffee cooperatives after Gen Saleh farm tour in Nakaseke
Bukedi Kingdom is planning demonstration coffee gardens and a farmers' cooperative after a 40-member delegation benchmarked at Gen Salim Saleh’s Kirema Heritage...
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1.7KDeputy IGG joins stakeholders to review governance, security programme performance
The review, held Friday, October 30, at Imperial Royale Hotel and organised by the Office of the President, also featured the launch...
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2.2KMuseveni restores Namyalo’s security detail, directs probe into withdrawal
Museveni has reinstated the Police Presidential Guard officers attached to ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo and ordered an investigation into their withdrawal.
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707Ex-Arua District chairperson arrested over Shs6.5m motorcycle deal
Okuonzi was arrested alongside his son and two brokers whom he had allegedly instructed to sell the district motorcycle for Shs6.5 million.
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606Uganda signs visa waiver deal for diplomatic passport holders
The agreement was signed in Moscow by Uganda's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister...
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660Digital number plates work, says Presidency as questions over project persist
Hajj Yunus Kakande says Uganda's digital number plate system is operational as government prepares talks with MPs and its Russian technology provider...
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658Church of Uganda elects new bishops for Mbale, North West Ankole
The elections took place on Friday, October 30, 2026, during a sitting of the House of Bishops at Syamalede Archdeaconry headquarters in...
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601Mbarara Hospital limits caretakers, tightens patient visiting hours in new regulations
Hospital spokesperson Halson Kagure confirmed the measures, saying uncontrolled numbers of caretakers and visitors were contributing to overcrowding in wards already constrained...
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826DStv unveils four new packages, cuts cost for EPL, Champions League matches
The biggest change for football enthusiasts is the introduction of the UGX 100,000 Sports package, which is designed to provide comprehensive coverage...
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812Govt threatens action against schools running unauthorised boarding sections
Education Minister Peter Ogwang has warned schools against operating unauthorised boarding sections, saying facilities must meet safety, supervision, hygiene and learner welfare...
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704Two arrested after missing two-year-old found dead in Gayaza
Two suspects have been arrested after the body of a missing two-year-old girl was recovered from a maize plantation in Kyetume, Gayaza,...
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677193 Police Officers complete Basic Intelligence Course in Masindi
The Uganda Police Force has graduated 193 officers from a two-month Basic Intelligence Course at Kabalye, where a new Shs50 million admission...
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757Oyam District typist arrested over Shs17.6m recruitment bribery
The charge sheet alleges that Ejang solicited Shs17.6 million from six individuals between April and June 2025, promising to help them secure...
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609Church of Uganda Marks 141 Years Since Bishop Hannington’s Martyrdom in Busia
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu urged Christians to emulate the faith and courage of the martyrs as the Church of Uganda commemorated 141...
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527Uganda Pushes for Climate Finance and Green Investment at Global Summit
Minister Cissy Mulondo has highlighted the need for accessible climate finance, technology and stronger partnerships at Global Green Growth Week 2026 in...
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590Court Abates Busiro South Election Petition After Matovu’s Death
In a notice dated Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the court formally confirmed that Election Petition No. 001 of 2026 had abated following...
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741Kamuli Girls Demand Stronger Action Against Defilement, Child Marriage
The call was led by Mary Bakhie Babirye, 17, a Senior Five student at Busoga High School, who took over as executive...
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588ERA Assures Ugandans of Better Power Supply Within Six Months After ONC Talks
ERA says electricity supply should improve within six months as UEDCL replaces transformers, upgrades substations and works to clear pending customer connections.
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560Kamuli, Ipas, partner to fast-track Child Protection Ordinance after years of delays
Kamuli District is seeking to advance its Child Protection Ordinance after years of delays, with Ipas Africa Alliance supporting efforts to strengthen...
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478Uganda, Russia Discuss Stronger Diplomatic Ties at Moscow Summit
State Minister Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo has held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Georgy Borisenko on strengthening Uganda–Russia relations during the...