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752URSB expands Innovation Network with new support centre at Ombaci College
Students of St. Joseph’s College Ombaci are now at the centre of Uganda’s innovation drive after URSB launched a new Technology and...
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1.1K“No judge can order kneeling,” says Ssemakadde after judge orders lawyer to kneel in court
The ULS President directly criticised the conduct of Justice Mohammed Umar, arguing that compelling a lawyer to kneel undermines not just individual...
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887Gulu vendors protest evictions as city enforces off-the street order
The enforcement followed the expiry of a two-week ultimatum issued by city authorities, which lapsed on March 15, as part of efforts...
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2.3KGov’t says it has no funds to hold LC1, LC2 elections
Government has postponed LC1 and LC2 elections citing lack of funds, leaving aspirants uncertain about the new timeline.
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970Soroti High Court transfers Rajiv death case to Kampala over jurisidiction error
In a directive issued on March 18, 2026, Resident Judge Boniface Wamala confirmed that Miscellaneous Cause No. 0011 of 2025 was instituted...
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1.1KDeath toll rises to six in Lake Victoria boat tragedy in Mayuge
Six people, including a toddler, are confirmed to have died in a Lake Victoria boat accident in Mayuge, with police blaming overloading...
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845Outgoing LC3 chairpersons push for Shs1m payout, right to retain Motorcycles
The leaders made the appeal during a meeting in Lira City, arguing that the current facilitation of about Shs300,000 monthly is too...
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758Two suspected thugs arrested with panga, knife in night patrol operation
According to KMP Deputy spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire, the suspects identified as Omirambe Nizara (18) and Ochom Daniel (23), were arrested near Nyumbani...
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961NRM supporters lock Oyam office over 2026 election money
NRM Mobilisers say they were used during elections and abandoned afterward — now the anger is spilling into the open as internal...
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541FIDA to offer free legal services at Zombo Women’s day event
From GBV cases to property rights, residents will access justice services at no cost in a major community outreach led by FIDA-Uganda.
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617Namyalo’s ONC Ramadan initiative leaves lasting mark on Muslims, forgotten communities
During the initiative, thousands of inmates, students, and Muslim faithful received food, empowerment support, and hope in a campaign that reached the...
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627Kiryandongo PDM SACCO boss held over fraud
The suspect, Nangoti Peter, chairperson of Panyadoli PDM SACCO, is alleged to have obtained UGX 2,878,400 from 15 individuals under false pretences.
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479Pastoralist Women Charter: Speaker Among calls for inclusion of women in Rangelands
Ms Among emphasized that pastoralist women play critical roles in animal care, food production, household resilience, and peacebuilding, yet remain largely invisible...
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547Pallisa leaders urged to embrace unity for development
MP-elect Catherine Achola has urged unity beyond politics in Pallisa during the burial of Rev. Okiror, calling for collective development efforts.
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839Three dead, several missing after boat capsizes on Lake Victoria
The three yet-to-be identified people include one female adult and two children. Four people were rescued and more missing people are being...
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626Zombo girls, mothers trained in sanitary pad making to curb period poverty
Over 100 girls and mothers in Zombo trained in sanitary pad and soap making to fight period poverty and improve school retention.
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774Man who killed mother over land dispute lynched by mob in Iganga
A man accused of killing his mother in Iganga has been lynched by an angry mob, with police now investigating both incidents.
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564Kamuli Khadi urges peace, harmony as Ramadan, Lent converge
Kamuli Khadi Sheikh Ismail Kazibwe has called for peace and interfaith harmony during Ramadan and Lent, urging prayers for global stability.
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770Four arrested over bank client robberies in Nansana
ASP Owoyesigyire explained that the suspects are alleged to have been waylaying individuals returning from banking halls and robbing them of their...
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387Teso leaders rally for unity as Okwere, Among back Iteso Cultural Union agenda
Soroti, Uganda: The Bukedea County Member of Parliament-elect, Mr Okwere David Beecham, on Sunday represented Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among at...
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643Woman posing as medic abducts three-day-old baby from Kassanda Hospital
Police in Kassanda are hunting for a woman who posed as a medic and abducted a three-day-old baby from Kiganda Health Centre...
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594Namisindwa parish chiefs protest delayed Shs179m allowances
Parish Chiefs in Namisindwa are protesting the delayed payment of Shs179.3 million in allowances, warning of disruptions to service delivery.
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630Iganga Muslim leaders applaud Namyalo for recent ONC Ramadan support
Muslim leaders in Iganga have commended ONC boss Hadijah Namyalo for supporting Ramadan Sadaqah donations to vulnerable communities.
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581Truck driver flees after alleged fuel theft in Yumbe
The dramatic chase ended with a damaged vehicle and a missing suspect, raising fresh concerns over theft targeting construction resources in the...