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Richard Baabo Kamugisha appointed new EC Secretary

Kamugisha's appointment comes as the Commission continues preparations for upcoming electoral activities and institutional reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s electoral management...

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MPs raise alarm over delays in PDM monitoring system

The PDM system, developed by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in collaboration with other government agencies, is intended to track...

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Victoria University to deploy over 100 medical students for Rajiv Memorial Eye Camp in Bukedea

Victoria University will deploy over 100 health sciences students to support the Rajiv Ruparelia Memorial Eye Camp in Bukedea, the Vice Chancellor...

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Joshua Okello launches nationwide radio tour to drump up support for Speaker Among

Soroti-based Lawyer Joshua Okello has launched a nationwide radio tour to rally grassroots support for Speaker of Parliament Anita Among across Uganda.

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Police urge churches to partner in crime prevention and poverty fight

Uganda Police have urged churches in Busoga to partner with security agencies in fighting crime and promoting development through government programmes.

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Uganda awaits historic hatching of first captive Shoebill egg at UWEC

Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is anticipating a historic conservation breakthrough as it awaits the hatching of the first Shoebill egg ever laid...

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Man kills neighbour for kicking his dog in stomach

Police in Namisindwa have launched a manhunt for Joseph Musawale accused of killing neighbour Gerald Nyungu following a dispute over a dog.

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Kole assault suspect dies after falling ill in police custody

Police in Kole District are investigating the sudden death of assault suspect who died after being rushed to Lira Regional Referral Hospital.

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Agule Institute records 98% pass rate in National Nursing Exams

Agule Institute of Health Sciences and Management has recorded a 98 percent pass rate in the latest national examinations for nursing, midwifery...

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UMSC Boss urges Muslims to honour pledges during Ramadan

UMSC Chairperson, Prof Dr Muhamadi Lubega Kisambira has called on Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan to fulfil pledges and...

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Hajjat Namyalo backs revival of Quran contests for Makerere Muslim students

Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) Head, SPA/PA Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has pledged to support the revival of Quran competitions at...

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Gov’t commissions Shs600m Fistula Ward at Lira Hospital

Government has commissioned Northern Uganda’s first specialized urogynecology and fistula care ward at Lira Regional Referral Hospital to improve maternal health services.

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Obongi girl, 13, raped and strangled; mob kills suspect

Police in Obongi District are investigating the rape and murder of a 13-year-old pupil in Palorinya Sub-county, an incident that later triggered...

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LIST: Police clears 190+ security firms, 12 gun dealers to operate in 2026

Uganda Police has released the official list of licensed private security companies and gun dealers authorised to operate in 2026. Authorities say...

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BoU urges Ugandans to embrace saving culture, financial discipline

Bank of Uganda Governor Michael Atingi-Ego has urged Ugandans to embrace saving, financial discipline and investment during a town hall engagement in...

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Namyalo hosts Muslim leaders, NRM Chairpersons for Iftar Dinner at ONC

ONC Manager Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo today hosted Muslim leaders and NRM district chairpersons for an Iftar dinner in Kyambogo as part of...

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Pakwach vendors raise alarm over garbage crisis at Panyimur Market

Traders at Panyimur Food Market in Pakwach District are demanding urgent action over piles of rotting cabbage waste and garbage threatening public...

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Acholi HIV focal persons raise alarm over funding shortfalls

HIV focal persons in Acholi sub-region warn that funding gaps are crippling prevention and sensitisation programmes despite government allocating 0.1% of district...

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Civil Society raises alarm over Uganda’s debt surge as figures hit over UGX115 trillion

Civil society organisations have raised alarm over Uganda’s growing public debt and widening gaps in health sector funding, warning that the latest...

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Pallisa civil servants ordered to dress smart while on duty

Pallisa Chief Administrative Officer Alex Felix Majeme has directed civil servants across the district to dress smartly while on duty to promote...

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Lira City to relocate street vendors to five markets

Lira City authorities plan to relocate street vendors from the central business district to five designated markets in a bid to reduce...