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445Three held over cross-border cattle theft, drugs abuse in Arua
According to West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson SSP Josephine Angucia, the cattle owner, Titia Martin, discovered the theft and, together with other...
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513“A country without reserves is not sovereign” – BoU warns on Sovereignty Bill risks
Appearing before Parliament Committee on Monday, BoU Governor Atingi-Ego cautioned that the Bill risks triggering economic shocks by restricting financial inflows, including...
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403Police probe aggravated sodomy of 4-year-old boy in Pallisa
The victim, first reported as missing at around 2:00pm, was subsequently found unconscious in an unfinished house a short distance from home,...
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47662 Nigerian nationals arrested in Uganda over illegal stay, visa abuse
The group had initially entered Uganda on August 12, 2025, as part of a larger contingent of 107 individuals. While 43 reportedly...
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580Poverty, lack of manpower blamed for teenage pregnancies in Kamuli
Figures in Kamuli estimates indicate that more than 1,000 teenage girls in the district become pregnant annually, a trend that officials warn...
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564ONC’s Namyalo rallies Ugandans for Museveni’s swearing-in, hints at new term priorities
Namyalo said the new Kisanja will focus on strengthening implementation of key government programmes, particularly the Parish Development Model, which remains central...
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932Three arrested as police foil attempted robbery at Kampala gas station
According to the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report 2025, cases of aggravated robbery remain among the most persistent violent crimes, with over...
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Mob kills man found pushing wheelbarrow in Arua City
According to Josephine Angucia, the West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, the deceased was allegedly found pushing a wheelbarrow with unspecified items when...
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690UPDF tightens grip on illegal fishing as new Lake reforms take effect
The reforms come amid longstanding concerns over declining fish stocks in Uganda’s lakes, largely attributed to illegal fishing practices, weak enforcement, and...
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803Museveni SPA, Amina Mukalazi ‘under fire’ over unpaid transport providers for ‘Yoga Yoga Mzee’ event
Several operators allege they committed vehicles, fuel, and time to transport supporters to the high-profile gathering but have yet to receive payment,...
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595No Internship, No Degree: Gov’t insists on mandatory internship before medical graduation
Government says the reforms are also a response to structural challenges in medical training, including a sharp rise in training institutions.
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212Over 300 residents join Eko FM’s clean-up drive in Kotido
The early morning campaign drew participation from traders, boda boda riders, youth volunteers, municipal leaders, and humanitarian groups, who jointly cleaned key...
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1.0KSupreme Court orders errant Kasasa family members to pay costs to Muteesa II family in Mutungo land dispute
The duo, represented by Kiiza & Co Advocates alongside former Attorney General Mwesigwa Rukutana, had petitioned the court seeking an injunction to...
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821Bishop Lubaale cautions civil servants on integrity, work ethics
Bishop Lubaale described public service as a calling rather than a privilege, cautioning that leaders are ultimately accountable to God through the...
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658Uganda tightens grip on trafficking as stakeholders push reforms to safeguard migrant workers
Among the key concerns raised was the absence of a Labour Migration Protection Fund, which stakeholders said is critical for financing inspections...
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514100 regain sight as Lira Hospital team delivers life-changing surgeries in Aduku
The eye camp, held from April 20 to 24, saw specialist teams restore vision to patients suffering from cataracts and other eye...
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498Zombo PLU Supporters push for West Nile to host next Muhoozi Birthday Run
The Zombo event was flagged off by Resident District Commissioner Festus Ayikobua at Paidha Health Centre III Junction, with participants moving through...
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983Tycoon Sudhir injects UGX 100m into Gen Muhoozi ‘Run for Hope’ charity drive
Funds raised through kit sales and donations are expected to be channelled into these causes. However, beyond its charitable framing, the event...
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812South Sudanese refugee teen hacked to death in Adjumani
Police investigators believe the attack may have been an act of revenge following an earlier incident in January 2026 in which a...
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910Wildlife Authority intervenes after hippos invade villages in Luuka
The intervention follows repeated complaints from communities in Kisege village, Naigobya A in Bukoma Sub-county, and Nabitama village in Bulongo Sub-county, where...
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786Over 300 homeless as violent storm wreaks havoc in Kamuli
The late evening storm struck Busambu in Bikonko village and surrounding zones, flattening houses, uprooting trees, and washing away household property, leaving...
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700Patients face disruption as works begin n Lira Hospital road
Patients and visitors have been advised to use entry points through the Satellite Laboratory gate along Ngetta Road, the Eye Department gate,...
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905Police probe man found dead in lodge room in Rubaare
According to the lodge manager, Niwamanya Bruce, the deceased had checked into the premises at around 10:00 am, purchased two bottles of...
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507Patriotism training boosts student discipline in Kamuli schools
Kamuli, Uganda: Patriotism training is increasingly reshaping discipline, resilience, and civic responsibility among students in Kamuli District, with school leaders reporting noticeable...