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1.8KFarmaajo suspends PM Roble on accusations of grabbing land
Somalia’s President Mohamed Farmaajo on Monday suspended his Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble from his position, raising stakes in their worsening working...
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1.5KUCC asks broadcasters for airtime to mobilize for Covid-19 vaccination
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Uganda Communications Commission-UCC has asked radio and television stations to avail airtime to government officials to mobilize people for...
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1.4KChurch of Uganda launches ‘Boys to Men’ mentorship to bridge gender disparity
KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Church of Uganda has launched a five-year strategic plan, prioritizing “Boys to Men” mentorship programme to help boys grow...
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1.2KExplosive ordnance wrapped as Christmas gift injures five in Kampala
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Five family members are reported to have sustained injuries following a suspected explosive attack in Kampala on Christmas Day. According...
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1.1KExpectant Mother killed in Sembabule accident on Christmas
SEMBABULE, UGANDA: Residents of Bulakati-Nyangi in Sembabule were on Christmas engulfed in tears after a speeding truck rammed into a happy crowd...
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1.8KOmukama Gafabusa decries increased rate of child pregnancy in Bunyoro Kitara Region
BUNYORO, UGANDA: Dr. Solomon Gafabusa Iguru, the Omukama of Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom has expressed concern over the increased rate of early childhood...
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1.0KHoima Referral Hospital Support Staff decry delayed salary payment
HOIMA, UGANDA: Over 50 workers at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital stormed the office of the Hospital Director demanding an explanation for their...
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1.3KDistrict Councilors protest unexplained reduction of allowances
LAMWO, UGANDA: Lamwo district councilors are protesting the unexplained reduction of their sitting allowances and emoluments. The matter took center stage during...
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2.2KHawkers, Street Vendors banned from Kampala starting next year
KAMPALA, UGANDA: All vendors and street hawkers will not be allowed in Kampala City starting next year (2022), Government has announced. While...
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3.7KPastor Bugingo, Susan Makula slapped with 3 charges, summoned by Court
KAMPALA, UGANDA: Pastor Aloysius Bugingo and his new wife Susan Makula have been charged with three counts for allegedly contracting marriage by...
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Police impound four Tata lorries carrying stolen sugar cane in Masindi
MASINDI, UGANDA: Police in Masindi District has arrested four Tata lories for allegedly carrying stolen sugar cane belonging to Kinyara Sugar Limited....
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1.5KKenya Bars Unvaccinated From Public Places Despite Court Order
NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced it will enforce a rule requiring people to be vaccinated against COIVD-19 to access...
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1.3KJinja Couple arrested for locking 9-year-old son in pigsty
JINJA, UGANDA: Police in Jinja are holding a couple for locking up their nine-year-old son in a pigsty. The suspects are Peter...
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1.5KHoima Central Market traders demonstrate against street vending in the city
HOIMA, UGANDA: Several vendors from Hoima Central Market are demonstrating against the presence of street vendors outside the market. The traders say...
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1.1KShock in Lamwo as bees sting man to death, injure several others
LAMWO, UGANDA: Residents of Lapulingi village in Lamwo district were on Wednesday left in shock after a swarm of bees stung a...
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1.5KMpondwe livestock market reopened in Kasese
KASESE, UGANDA: The livestock market in Mpondwe-Lhubiriha town council in Kasese district has been reopened two years since its closure. In March...
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1.5KBunyoro Kitara Bishop calls for peace and unity during Christmas celebrations
BUNYORO, UGANDA; Bishop Samuel Kahuma the Bunyoro Kitara Diocese Bishop has challenged Ugandans to be peaceful and United during Christmas celebrations. The...
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1.2KHoima District Roads committee to hire machines for rehabilitation of roads
HOIMA, UGANDA: The Hoima District Roads committee has agreed to hire road construction machines to rehabilitate roads which are currently in a...
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1.1KHoima residents decry increased torture from security personnel enforcing Covid 19 measures
HOIMA, UGANDA; Hon. Jennifer Kacha Namuyangu, the state Minister for Bunyoro Affairs has directed the Hoima city security committee to investigate security...
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1.5KADJUMANI: Awindri Market Officials face Court action over flogging women vendors
ADJUMANI, UGANDA: Aggrieved women vendors in Awindiri Vendor’s Market, Adjumani are seeking justice after a Kangaroo court in the market convicted and...
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1.6KKenyan Gov’t Lifts Ban on Ugandan Poultry Products after Nairobi Talks
NAIROBI, KENYA: The Government of Kenya has agreed to lift the ban on Ugandan goods allowing traders to resume exportation of poultry...
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1.3KThree arrested for marrying off 15-year-old girl
AGAGO, UGANDA: Police in Agago is holding three people for their alleged involvement in forcing an underage girl into marriage. The suspects...
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2.1KHoima City Environment Officer arrested over misuse of public funds
HOIMA, UGANDA: The state Minister for Bunyoro affairs Jennifer Namuyangu Kacha has directed the arrest of the Hoima City environment Officer Ronald...
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1.5KGov’t tables UGX 43 Trillion National Budget Framework
KAMPALA, UGANDA; The government has tabled before parliament the national budget framework paper totaling 43 trillion Shillings for the coming financial year...