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Death toll rises to four in Nyagak River tragedy as search continues

The death toll in the Nyagak River taxi accident in Zombo District has risen to four after three more bodies were retrieved,...

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Couple remanded over alleged sacrifice of 5-year-old girl in Luuka

A witch doctor and his wife have been remanded by Iganga Grade One Magistrate over the alleged kidnapping and ritual killing of...

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World Braille Day 2026: UNAB pushes for inclusive learning, subsidized braille devices

Uganda National Association of the Blind marked World Braille Day 2026 by calling on government to subsidize assistive devices and expand access...

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Police probe mysterious death of 53 cattle in Greater Bushenyi

Police in Greater Bushenyi are investigating the mysterious death of 53 cattle amid allegations that suspects administered hot water at night before...

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Suspects arrested over robbery die in police custody, postmortem cites blood clots

Police in Gulu City have confirmed the death of two suspects arrested over the recent violent attacks on businesses along Cemetery Road,...

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Licensed devices to track music usage under new copyright system

URSB is reviewing a new Copyright Management System that will require licensed devices to track music usage in entertainment venues, radio and...

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2025 UCE performance signals academic comeback for Namasagali College

Namasagali Old Students Association has praised improved 2025 UCE results, citing strong gains in sciences and languages as momentum builds to revive...

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After street vendors, KCCA moots plan to evict boda bodas from Kampala

KCCA plans to ban passenger boda bodas from Kampala CBD under a new transport regulatory plan that will cap riders at 27,870,...

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URSB unveils 38th Technology & Innovation Support Centre at UVRI

URSB has launched the 38th Technology & Innovation Support Centre at Uganda Virus Research Institute, boosting access to patent services, IP training...

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ONC education monitoring reveals mixed fortunes for govt-aided schools

ONC Education monitoring visits reveal staffing shortages and poor PLE performance in Nebbi primary schools, while highlighting UPE-driven infrastructure improvements at Zibondo...

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One dead, another injured in URA anti-smuggling operation in Namutumba

One man succumbed to bullet injuries while another was left critically injured during a URA anti-smuggling operation in Namutumba. Police say investigations...

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ONC’s Namyalo calls for prison reform, seeks presidential mercy as Ramadan gift to Muslims

Hajjat Namyalo Wednesday delivered Ramadan relief to Muslim inmates at Kitalya Prison and pledged to petition President Museveni for possible clemency for...

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Uganda, South Africa near visa-free deal for ordinary passport holders

Ugandans with ordinary passports will soon travel to South Africa visa-free after talks between the two countries near conclusion, according to Uganda’s...

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Traditional healer chased out of village over witchcraft practices

Residents of Bukitimbo Cell in Kamuli District have chased out a man accused of witchcraft practices they claim caused illness and fear...

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Alebtong DHO remanded over Shs165m upgrade funds

Alebtong District Health Officer Dr Tony Odung has been remanded to Lira Government Prison over alleged mismanagement of Shs165.5 million meant for...

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UWA’s first-ever census puts Bwindi on map for chimpanzee tourism

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has confirmed 426 chimpanzees in its first-ever census, opening new opportunities for chimpanzee tourism alongside gorilla tracking and...

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Woman arrested over suspected child theft in Budaka

Police in Budaka District have arrested a woman suspected of child theft after recovering a three-month-old baby and a fake immunisation card....

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Apac Police accused of aiding suspects’ escape as security fears deepen

Residents of Apac District have accused police of aiding the escape of two suspected thieves, triggering tension, fears of mob justice, and...

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Uganda receives first batch of injectable HIV prevention drug

Uganda has received its first 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug supported by the Global Fund and PEPFAR,...

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Uganda Now Youth Group endorses Namuganza for Speaker of Parliament

The Uganda Now Youth Group has endorsed State Minister Persis Namuganza for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, calling on President Museveni and...

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ONC Ramadan drive reaches Kauga Prison inmates, Nakifuma muslims

Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has extended the ONC Ramadan food outreach to Kauga Prison in Mukono and Masjid Yusuf in Nakifuma, delivering essential...

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ACP Emitu takes charge as Kampala Metropolitan Police commander

ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has officially taken over as Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander from CP Richard Ecega, with AIGP Frank Mwesigwa urging...

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Mao declares bid for speaker of 12th parliament, vows to restore sanity in legislation

Norbert Mao has formally declared his candidacy for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament, challenging the NRM’s endorsement of Anita Among and promising...