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2.7KELOCID: Ugandan pharmacist develops herbal drug for ulcer treatment
Formulated by Dr Lutoti Stephen, a lecturer of Pharmacy at Makerere University and a two-time Ministry of Health Heroes in Health Pharmacist...
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978Alur Kingdom secures 50 health sciences bursaries for youth in Nebbi
Nebbi, Uganda: The Alur Kingdom has secured 50 half-bursary slots for its subjects to pursue professional health training at the Nebbi School...
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954“I Am Not on TikTok” – Namyalo warns against impersonators using her name to scam Ugandans
Hajjat Namyalo's warning follows the emergence of multiple fake accounts bearing her name and image, some of which have attracted thousands of...
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1.6KKayanja fails to appear as UCC probes broadcast distortion claims on Channel 44
Kayanja, who had initially petitioned UCC, accusing Top Media Group and Kingdom Media of airing defamatory content against him, was instead represented...
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1.8KUganda confirms measles outbreak, 12 deaths recorded in 2026
Between January and April 2026, at least 20 districts—including Bulambuli, Kassanda, Amolatar, Kibaale, Nwoya, Gulu, and Adjumani—have confirmed outbreaks, with 12 measles-related...
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1.1KShock as councillor blocks bridge project after election loss, says voters “deserve to suffer”
Alex Molokoye stunned the council when he openly rejected the planned construction of a standard bridge at Khabutanyi, arguing that since he...
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1.3KSecurity guard arrested after beating lover to death in Gulu
According to Aswa Regional Police Spokesperson David Ongom Mudong, the incident happened at around 11:00 pm when the victim visited the suspect...
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1.2KEbyendiisa Expo opens in Kampala with focus on nutrition, healthy living
Organised by GAIN Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and other partners,...
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966Kamuli municipal council to reclaim lock-ups after lease expiry
The directive is expected to significantly affect traders and small business operators currently occupying the lock-ups, although the council is yet to...
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1.8KWoman shot near Speaker Among’s residence in Kampala
The incident is reported to have occurred on Thursday, April 30, at around midday when the yet-to-be-identified woman was shot at while...
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1.5K‘That is not the Bill I initiated’ – Museveni breaks silence on Sovereignty Bill
Mr Museveni dismissed widespread concerns surrounding the Bill, describing them as “noise” and insisting that the version being debated publicly is not...
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4.4KOkello sentenced to death for murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Daycare
Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha found Okello guilty of murdering the four children on April 2, 2026, dismissing his...
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1.5KTragedy as URA vehicle knocks woman dead at Tororo Service Centre
The vehicle involved, a black Subaru Forester registration number UA 754DC, was being driven by Janervive Inapat, a 50-year-old URA official residing...
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1.5KInside Uganda’s strict rules on SIM card transfer, accessing money for the dead
Many Ugandans struggle to access mobile money or bank accounts left behind by deceased relatives, even when listed as next of kin.
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1.7KNYANGE: Ugandans invent music tracking device as Copyright Law takes effect
The device, dubbed Nyange, is part of a broader copyright management system aimed at improving the collection and distribution of royalties to...
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912Education eats big as Namisindwa passes Shs47.9bn Budget for 2026/27
The education sector received Shs19.9 billion, followed by public administration with Shs12 billion and health with Shs9 billion. Other sectors, including roads...
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1.1KBoda boda rider lynched over suspected bag snatching in Arua
The deceased was suspected of snatching a woman’s bag containing mobile phones and other valuables before attempting to flee.
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1.1KWorld Vision donates over 15,000 reusable pads to schools in Nebbi
The donation, delivered under the Protect Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) Project with funding from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, targets learners...
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Five arrested over cattle theft in Arua
Police say the arrests come amid growing concern over increased cases of cattle theft in the West Nile region, with incidents reported...
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861Kamuli marks World Water Day with push for improved hygiene and sanitation
The district-wide celebrations, held on April 28, 2026, at Butende Primary School, were organised under the theme “Accelerating Safely Managed Sanitation for...
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4.3KEXPOSED: URA under scrutiny as claims of internal network behind billions of tax fraud emerge
At the centre of the controversy is Bashir Luwaga, a clearing agent and his sister Sharifah Luwaga, both of whom are accused...
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889Gunmen shoot Boda Boda Rider dead in Terego
The victim, Yamindu Bill, a resident of Ora Village in Olua Parish, Katrini Sub-county, was shot dead near Katrini Secondary School on...
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810Dozens feared missing after canoe carrying 40 passengers capsizes in Kagadi
Police say those believed to have died in the boat accident are mainly charcoal burners and farmers who had crossed to Kikuube...
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1.3KGov’t orders resumption of trade order enforcement
Local Govt Minister, Raphael Magyezi instructed Chief Administrative Officers, Town Clerks, and city authorities to restore order in urban areas by relocating...