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1.0KLydia Wanyoto declares official bid for Speaker of Parliament
Mbale, Uganda: The newly-elected Mbale City Woman Member of Parliament, Lydia Wanyoto, popularly known as “Big Sister,” has officially declared her bid...
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901Uganda’s Digital Health Evolution: Promise Amid Hurdles.
Uganda’s healthcare future is going digital. From telemedicine to electronic health records, the country is embracing innovation—but major infrastructure, funding and data...
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1.3K‘Justice in Hiding’ – Exiled ULS President warns of shrinking legal space in anniversary missile
Exiled Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde has marked one year in forced exile with a powerful statement accusing state institutions of...
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628Shs350m NICU equipment boosts Lira Hospital’s newborn care capacity
Lira Regional Referral Hospital has received Shs350m worth of NICU equipment from Pathfinder International with UK Government support, boosting care for premature...
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876‘Punished Before Trial’ – CSOs, Lawyers slam NGO Bureau over suspensions
Civil society leaders and lawyers have accused the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations of “punishing organisations before trial” following the suspension of...
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1.1KNAMUTUMBA: Ass RDC blocks classroom project after Shs30m spent on foundation alone
Namutumba ARDC Musana Richard has halted the launch of a classroom project at Bubutya Primary School after Shs30m was reportedly spent on...
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669Uganda strengthens cybersecurity defence, readiness as ‘BEERA KU GUARD’ campaign ends
NITA-U and the Personal Data Protection Office have concluded the nationwide “BEERA KU GUARD” campaign with a high-level conference in Kampala, shifting...
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774IOM, Partners form committee to strengthen Uganda–DRC border cooperation
IOM and regional leaders have launched a Standing Cross Border Committee to strengthen Uganda–DRC cooperation, prevent conflict and promote stability in West...
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836Buyende woman MP-elect endorses Among for Speakership
Buyende Woman MP-elect Sarah Namulondo has endorsed Anita Among for Speaker of the 12th Parliament, pledging loyalty to the NRM as the...
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428Over 7,000 to benefit from AVSI Foundation’s Shs45b refugee initiative
AVSI has launched an €11 million project to improve water access and promote self-reliance among 7,000 refugee households in Kiryandongo and Yumbe...
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503Bududa eats big in Umukuka’s new cabinet
The Bugisu Cultural Institution has unveiled Bududa District appointees in its new cabinet under Umukuka Jude Mike Mudoma. Steven Masiga retains the...
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799Alur leaders take charge in Uganda–DRC peace talks
The Alur Kingdom has launched a cultural peace initiative to address cross-border tensions between Uganda and DRC Alur communities, following a high-level...
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701FDC downplays Nsibambi’s exit to NRM, says move was predictable
FDC President Patrick Amuriat says the party is not weakened by former Chief Whip Yusuf Nsibambi’s defection to NRM following undisclosed meetings...
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775Two remanded over alleged land forgery in Kiryadongo
Two suspects have been remanded by Kiryadongo Chief Magistrate’s Court over alleged forgery and illegal sale of 100 acres belonging to the...
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2.0KUCU Dean Murder: Suspect recounts how mission he entered Tumwebaze’s bedroom, strangled her
The suspect, Hussein Dak Taewaiko says when he jumped over the wall fence, he encountered the family dog, which did not bark...
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556Paidha Town Council allocates UGX 113m for new market lock-up shops
Paidha Town Council has allocated UGX 113 million from local revenue to construct eight new lock-up shops at Paidha Central Market, boosting...
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575Lawyer Mabirizi further remanded as state seeks time to verify bail sureties
City lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi has been further remanded to Luzira Prison after prosecution requested more time to verify sureties in his...
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495Christians urged to be Ambassadors of Christ as Lent begins
Christians in Kamuli have been urged to embrace prayer, fasting and almsgiving as Lent begins, while Muslim leaders call for charity and...
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459Man, 48, found hanging dead as suicide cases spark concern in Zombo
A 48-year-old man, Denis Oyergiu, was found dead on Wednesday in a suspected suicide in Padea Town Council, Zombo District — the...
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603NRM’s Keddi wins Butebo LC5 chairperson seat in repeat poll
Former Public Service Accountant Samuel Keddi has been declared winner of the Butebo LC5 Chairperson elections after defeating incumbent James Okurut in...
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588Umukuka offers amnesty to sacked officials, warns rival factions
The Umukuka of Bugisu has offered amnesty to former officials and rival factions, calling for unity and warning against illegal fundraising activities.
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808Iganga NUP boss says ‘no grudges’ after election defeat
Iganga NUP Chairperson Grace Ndizaawa says he has forgiven political rivals after losing Iganga Central Division chairperson race, and reiterates a call...
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1.1KKampala police boss Ecega sacked as IGP moves to tackle capital crime
Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander Richard Ecega has been sacked amid rising violent crime as over 200 suspects are arrested in city operations.
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811Court halts vote recount in Youth MP polls, upholds Kanyesigye’s victory
Hoima Chief Magistrate George Kunihira has dismissed the National Female Youth MP vote recount after finding ballot box tampering, upholding Mercy Kanyesigye’s...