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771Govt orders car dealers to vacate walkways, road reserves in Kampala
State Minister for Transport, Mr Musa Ecweru has ordered car dealers to vacate road reserves and pedestrian walkways along Nakawa, Banda, Kireka...
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478Alur Kingdom Royals trained to lead fight against gender-based violence
Alur Kingdom and other Northern Uganda cultural leaders have undergone training in Gulu to champion gender equity, prevent gender-based violence and promote...
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945Museveni urged to intervene as Shs10m bribery claims rock Speakership race
The NRM Revolutionary Network youths have urged President Museveni to address concerns over the 12th Parliament Speakership race, alleging Shs10m inducements and...
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617Five killed, two injured as sugarcane truck overturns in Mayuge
Five people, including a family of four, have died after a sugarcane truck lost control and overturned onto motorcycles at Girigiri village...
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849King’s College Budo unveils 38-classroom e-learning block
King’s College Budo has commissioned a 38-classroom e-learning block aimed at boosting digital education and expanding academic capacity. The ceremony was presided...
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1.3KUganda evacuates embassy staff, urges citizens to exit as Iran crisis escalates
Uganda has evacuated non-essential embassy staff from Tehran and urged all its citizens in Iran to leave “through any possible means” as...
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1.1KMan beats wife to death, attempts suicide with ARV overdose
Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 62-year-old man accused of beating his wife to death before attempting suicide with an ARV...
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14.9KUNEB breaks silence on 2025 UACE Results release
UNEB has dismissed fake reports about the 2025 UACE results, urging candidates and parents to rely only on official UNEB communication channels.
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671Man stabs wife to death over phone dispute
Police in Lira are hunting for a man accused of fatally stabbing his wife during a dispute over a mobile phone. Investigations...
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719Fraudsters target desperate job seekers in RDC appointment scheme
The Office of the President has warned Ugandans against fraudsters soliciting money to secure RDC, DRDC and ARDC appointments, saying such claims...
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668State opposes Mabirizi bail over repeated disrespect for court
State Prosecutors have asked Buganda Road Court to deny bail to lawyer Male Mabirizi, citing identity concerns, unreliable sureties and risk of...
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725Iganga traders protest eviction as municipality clears roadside kiosks
Iganga Municipal Council has intensified removal of street vendors and kiosks, directing traders to designated markets as vendors demand clear relocation alternatives.
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446Decentralization relieves congestion at Gulu Hospital mortuary
Gulu Regional Referral Hospital says decentralizing unclaimed bodies to Kitgum, Anaka and Awach facilities has eased mortuary congestion and improved service delivery.
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655TikToker Obonyo granted bail in electoral commentary case
Lira TikToker Patrick Obonyo has been granted bail after two weeks on remand over alleged electoral remarks, as his lawyers pursue an...
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649Midnight fire razes teachers’ quarters at Gulu school
A midnight fire has destroyed teachers’ quarters at Regent Nursery and Primary School in Gulu, leaving the head teacher and another staff...
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770US Exchange Alumni seek to boost Uganda-America trade ties
USEA Uganda met U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Sarah Troutman in Kampala to explore stronger U.S.–Uganda trade partnerships, innovation collaboration and alumni-driven business...
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713UPDF deserter arrested over murder in Yumbe land dispute
Police in Yumbe District have arrested a UPDF deserter over the murder of a 58-year-old farmer in a suspected land dispute in...
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1.1KMityana LCV Vice, service commission bosses, arrested over abuse of office
Four senior Mityana District officials, including the LCV Vice Chairperson, have been arrested over alleged abuse of office and nepotism in district...
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990New River Katerere trail bridge to boost PDM, rural connectivity in Kakumiro
Minister Fred Byamukama has commissioned the 63m Kyenyonga–Kikaada Hybrid Trail Bridge in Kakumiro, linking the project to Parish Development Model wealth creation...
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896Museveni to launch Uganda’s first Islamic insurer; Tamini General Insurance Co Ltd
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to officiate at the mega launch of Tamini General Insurance Company Uganda Ltd, the...
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621West Nile plots lucrative tourism growth strategy to create youth jobs
West Nile stakeholders have convened in Pakwach for a strategic tourism workshop to profile untapped sites, boost youth employment and strengthen the...
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882Iganga residents decry rising cattle theft targeting grazing areas
Residents of Namungalwe Town Council in Iganga District have raised concern over rising livestock theft, as leaders call for strict enforcement of...
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711Lira’s Shs9.6b Blood Bank nears completion
Lira’s Shs 9.6 billion Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital is 98% complete and set to process 48,000 units annually,...
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635Man, 57, killed in suspected domestic assault in Luuka
Police in Luuka District are hunting for a man accused of fatally assaulting his 57-year-old father following a suspected land and sugarcane...