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515EC 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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587URSB 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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680Over 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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631Two 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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1.7KWorld’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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557Parents 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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684Seven 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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359Alur 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,...
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582Teacher, 46, arrested over alleged defilement of P7 pupil in Kamuli
According to preliminary findings, the alleged incident occurred after the pupil was reportedly sent to take food to the teacher. It is...
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559Lira businessman arrested over motorcycle theft, found with 100 logbooks
“We recovered 12 motorcycles, over 100 suspected forged logbooks, and assorted spare parts believed to be linked to stolen motorcycles,” an officer...
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336Three arrested in Iganga over fake dollar scam
The case stems from a March 6, 2026, incident in which Akampulira Dismas, a 26-year-old businessman from Kigoowa Zone in Nakawa Division,...
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459UEDCL names Rwakakooko acting MD as Mwesigwa starts forced leave
Rwakakooko, who has over 20 years of experience in electricity distribution and utility management, previously served within UEDCL’s senior management.
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806Kamuli district passes UGX 78.1bn budget for 2026/27 FY
The budget, passed during the district council’s final sitting of the term, marks an increase from UGX 71 billion in the previous...
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1.1KAsian national, 54, found dead in Yumbe lodge
According to North West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SP Collins Asea, the incident occurred at Ruvanna Inn Bar and Lodges, where the...
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833Peter Mulira: A Life of Law, Legacy and Intellectual Rigor
Mulira was a key figure within the Buganda Kingdom, where he served under Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II. He played a critical...
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986Woman stabs husband’s lover to death after catching them in bed
The suspect, identified as Alice, allegedly attacked the deceased, Andrubaku Grace, after finding her in a compromising situation with her husband inside...
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782Two arrested over armed robbery at Luuka church
Preliminary investigations indicate that at around 1:30am, an armed suspect gained entry into the church premises by posing as a person seeking...
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916Bukedi targets 80 million coffee seedlings in Kibaalo campaign to boost household incomes
Rauben Keimusya, Assistant Commissioner for Coffee Production at the Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries, described the initiative as a critical...
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296Nebbi Municipal Council approves UGX 9.1Bn budget for 2026/27
Sector allocations show education taking the largest share at 35.5 percent, followed by engineering at 20.9 percent, administration at 14.5 percent, while...
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1.5KELOCID: Ugandan pharmacist develops herbal drug for ulcer treatment
Formulated by Dr Lutoti Stephen, a lecturer of Pharmacy at Makerere University and a two-time Ministry of Health Heroes in Health Pharmacist...
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478Alur Kingdom secures 50 health sciences bursaries for youth in Nebbi
Nebbi, Uganda: The Alur Kingdom has secured 50 half-bursary slots for its subjects to pursue professional health training at the Nebbi School...
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467“I Am Not on TikTok” – Namyalo warns against impersonators using her name to scam Ugandans
Hajjat Namyalo's warning follows the emergence of multiple fake accounts bearing her name and image, some of which have attracted thousands of...
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593Kayanja fails to appear as UCC probes broadcast distortion claims on Channel 44
Kayanja, who had initially petitioned UCC, accusing Top Media Group and Kingdom Media of airing defamatory content against him, was instead represented...
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777Uganda confirms measles outbreak, 12 deaths recorded in 2026
Between January and April 2026, at least 20 districts—including Bulambuli, Kassanda, Amolatar, Kibaale, Nwoya, Gulu, and Adjumani—have confirmed outbreaks, with 12 measles-related...