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1.6KFULL LIST: 78 Ministers take oath as Museveni unveils new cabinet, five miss swearing-in
A total of 78 ministers and ministers of state took the oath of office and are expected to immediately begin implementing the...
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777Iganga inject Shs110m in road upgrade to boost farming and trade in Kidago
The road project, which commenced on June 5, 2026, is being implemented under the district's road maintenance programme financed through the Central...
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618Two nabbed as police intensify war on electricity vandalism
The arrests followed an intelligence-led operation targeting a group allegedly responsible for a series of incidents involving the cutting and theft of...
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547Becky’s Child Foundation champions menstrual hygiene, supports vulnerable learners in Kamuli
The initiative forms part of Becky’s Child Foundation’s broader efforts to improve educational opportunities, promote menstrual health awareness, and support vulnerable children...
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649ZOMBO: PDM agent arrested for diverting Shs7m funds to settle bank loan
The disputed funds were part of PDM money disbursed to beneficiaries through the Wendi digital wallet platform, which is used by government...
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543Gongodyo Killing: Bugisu leaders demand public trial of suspects to deter mob justice
According to police, up to eight suspects have since been arrested and are assisting with investigations into the incident that has shocked...
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768ONC monitoring highlights PDM success as Kaliro widow turns Shs1m loan into thriving livestock venture
When Ms Galyanga Proscovia received Shs1 million under the Parish Development Model, she chose to invest in piggery farming. Today, she owns...
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529Musana Community trains Iganga managers on resilience, emotional wellbeing
Held under the theme “Personal Growth and Resilience, Emotional Wellbeing Strategies, Self-Discovery and Personal Values Mapping,” the program focused on equipping leaders...
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1.2KHow mob justice claimed the life of Rugby Cranes Star Sydney Gongodyo
Gongodyo, 27, a Rugby Cranes international and Stanbic Black Pirates player, died on Friday, June 5 after sustaining severe injuries in a...
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617UWA rallies stakeholders ahead of UWEC–Mbale Centre launch
UWA Executive Director, Dr James Musinguzi, said the centre will not only provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and conservation education but will...
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718Man dies after night fight in Pallisa, husband and wife arrested
Preliminary investigations indicate that at around 10:00pm, while Outa and his wife were asleep in a room, they were allegedly confronted by...
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1.1KBugisu leaders want species at Mbale Wildlife Centre named after Umukuka
The proposal was tabled by the spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution, Steven Masiga, during a stakeholder sensitisation meeting held on Thursday...
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1.1KLIST: Real Estate, Railways among 38 Bills Museveni wants passed in 2026/27 FY
Among the headline proposals is the Building Substances Bill, 2025, aimed at regulating construction materials and standards within the building sector.
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923Police arrest 24 suspects in Tororo anti-crime operation
During the operation, officers recovered quantities of suspected marijuana, two birds believed to be connected to criminal activities, gambling materials and an...
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876BOU sets cash, cheque withdrawal limits for individuals and businesses
Under the new regulations, which will take effect on January 1, 2027, individual account holders will be allowed to withdraw a maximum...
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905Muganga Vetting: ULS says citizenship debate must be guided by law, not identity
The ULS President stressed that his position was not directed against dual citizens generally, noting that many dual citizens continue to make...
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586Police dismantle notorious ‘Eggaali’ robbery gang terrorising Mukono residents
Mukono, Uganda: Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) East has dismantled a notorious robbery gang known as “Eggaali” that has been terrorising residents of...
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608New Virgin Mary Grotto opens as faithful mark unusual Martyrs Day in Kamuli
The grotto was officially handed over during Martyrs Day activities organized under the Jinja Catholic Diocese as Catholics across the country marked...
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678Over 500 villages at risk as landslide cracks widen in Namisindwa
The cracks, which became more pronounced after heavy rains on Wednesday, have already caused widespread destruction, with several homes developing large structural...
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840Barber, 20, arrested for stabbing friend dead at funeral
The incident occurred at around 10:00pm on May 29, 2026, in Kirise Cell, Bulegeni Town Council, where the deceased had gone to...
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726“Live above suspicion”, Kamuli PDM officials told as district moves to crack down on corruption
Kamuli Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rose Birungi specifically cautioned against allegations of extortion involving some parish chiefs, Community Development Officers and members...
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Police hunt suspects behind brutal machete attack in Budaka
The victim, identified as Maiso Supulemu Peter sustained severe machete wounds to the head and face during the attack and is currently...
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723Gov’t begins disbursing UGX 80bn cattle restocking funds
The Office of the Prime Minister expects to complete the first phase of disbursements to all 16,000 targeted households by June 30,...
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594Political campaigns are over, time for economic mobilisation – Nekesa urges party structures
As part of the new directive, Nekesa instructed NRM parish chairpersons to compile comprehensive reports on the implementation and performance of the...