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1.1KOver 47 rescued from online fake jobs scheme in Nsangi
The company responsible for recruiting the victims is Dream Visionaries, operating under Alliance in Motion Global. Efforts to arrest the company’s director...
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1.1KWhy WIPO Chief’s visit is a big win for Uganda’s fast-growing innovation economy
Dr Tang’s visit comes at a time when Uganda is accelerating reforms in intellectual property (IP) management, strengthening support systems for creators,...
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935Shock in Zombo as nearly 70% of pupils drop out of Gov’t school
Zombo, Uganda: A shocking learner retention crisis has rocked Padea Ulyeko Government-Aided Primary School in Abanga Sub-county, where more than 750 pupils,...
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1.1KMuseveni appoints Brig Gen Tukachungurwa to head restructured Army Court
Brig Gen Tukachungurwa replaces Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe, who was appointed in May 2024 and served one term. Kampala, Uganda: President...
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932Joy as Shs627m solar water system ends borehole queues in Kibuku
Kibuku, Uganda: Hundreds of residents in Nandere Sub-county on Tuesday celebrated the commissioning of a Shs627 million solar-powered piped water scheme that...
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1.0KOne dead, three arrested after arson attack in Adjumani
Adjumani, Uganda: A violent arson attack in Leaguru Village, Pakele Sub-county, left one person dead and three suspects in custody following a...
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738WIPO Chief Daren Tang in Uganda for high-level talks on Intellectual Property
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda will this week host one of its most significant intellectual property (IP) engagements in recent years as the Director...
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662New clergy warned against lawlessness as Lango Diocese ordains 29 priests, deacons
Lira City, Uganda: Lango Diocese on Sunday ordained 29 new clergy in a grand service at Boroboro Cathedral, but the celebration came...
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774Gov’t allocates Shs108b for Soroti Fruit Factory expansion
Soroti City, Uganda: Government has allocated USD30 million (about Shs108 billion) for the expansion and full modernization of Soroti Fruit Processing Factory,...
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654Zombo, Alur Kingdom partner to boost facility births, cut maternal deaths
Zombo, Uganda: The Zombo District Health Office, working in partnership with the Alur Kingdom, has launched a community sensitisation and dialogue campaign...
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879Zombo registers 89% ART adherence but HIV burden persists among youth
Zombo, Uganda: Zombo District has hailed 8,916 people living with HIV (PLHIV) currently enrolled in care for achieving an ART adherence rate...
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972Museveni orders PDM chiefs to halt land requirement in getting funds
Rwampara, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed Parish Development Model (PDM) officials across the country to stop denying youth access to...
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774EC dustbins Ivan Bwowe’s petition, says Nakawa West nominations valid
Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has thrown out a petition filed by lawyer and parliamentary aspirant Ivan Bwowe seeking to nullify the...
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865Relief as Gulu–Kamdini–Karuma highway reopens after month-long closure
Kamdini, Uganda: The partial reopening of the Gulu–Kamdini–Karuma highway has brought relief to businesses and transporters following a month-long closure caused by...
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540Parents urged to safeguard children during festive holiday
Pallisa, Uganda: Pallisa County MP aspirant Julius Okurut Arecho has cautioned parents to closely monitor their children during the long 2025 holiday,...
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489Uganda–Qatar Embassy hosts successful diaspora convention in Doha
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Doha successfully hosted the 2025 Uganda–Qatar Diaspora Convention, bringing together hundreds of...
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1.1KPolice hunt lover after woman found dead at church
Patricia, according to preliminary police information, is believed to have been killed elsewhere before her body was moved to the church grounds....
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911Zombo Skilling Centre graduates urged to focus on income generation, not early marriages
Paidha, Uganda: More than 40 young people from across Zombo District have completed vocational training at the newly established Life Concern (LICO)...
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933Museveni’s push for East African integration winning hearts, says Buyinza Adam
Kampala, Uganda: As Uganda heads toward the pivotal 2026 general election, Public Opinions Team Leader Buyinza Adam Luzindana says many Ugandans are...
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952Gov’t, parents urged to prioritise nursery education for stronger learning foundation
Kumi, Uganda: Kumi District Education Officer (DEO) Sarah Adong has challenged government, parents, and communities to prioritise nursery education, saying early childhood...
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826UMSC boss decries exam malpractice, says vice producing ‘half-baked’ learners
Kamuli, Uganda: Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Chairperson Prof Dr Muhamadi Lubega has decried the rising cases of examination malpractice in schools,...
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766Zombo gets UGX 2.6Bn health centre to improve rural healthcare
Zombo, Uganda: The Government of Uganda has commissioned the newly built Amwonyu Health Centre III in Aka Sub-county, a UGX 2.651 billion...
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803Busoga Diocese in final preparations to install Bishop-elect Dr Grace Lubaale
President Museveni is expected to grace the function as Chief Guest, while the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Most Rev Dr...
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853Ecweru honoured with visionary award for outstanding service in works ministry
Ecweru earned the accolade under the Personality Category for his exemplary leadership, selfless service, and lasting contributions to Uganda’s Works and Transport...