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PDM Changing Lives: ONC spotlights Eceru’s journey from alcohol to owning 50 goats through PDM

This story, uncovered during ongoing field monitoring by the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), reflects the broader vision of President Museveni's...

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Enterprise Uganda targets export growth through Nebbi SMEs training

The initiative targets Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and seeks to equip business operators with the skills, knowledge and standards required...

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Fahad Lubega: Questions mount over death of DTB customer as police, bank narratives differ

The controversy began over the weekend when reports emerged online alleging that a man had been beaten by a mob at a...

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Police break silence on woman in viral video narrating how Kampala thugs operate

The video, which has resurfaced on various social media platforms including X, shows a woman narrating how she and a gang allegedly...

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Menstrual health initiative helps bring hope to hundreds of learners in Iganga

Good Heart Uganda has stepped in to support vulnerable girls in Iganga with menstrual health supplies and life-changing hygiene education, helping them...

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Namisindwa leaders reject over 70 substandard school desks

The 72 desks were rejected during a joint monitoring exercise of government-funded projects led by Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Elijah Madoi and...

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Kiryandongo communities urge faster electric fencing to curb elephant invasions

During a field assessment, Area MP Jacob Karubanga found a clear difference between fenced and unfenced sections, with residents now demanding urgent...

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Four arrested for State House impersonation in Tororo land dispute

According to police investigations, the four allegedly visited the home of Benedicto Kiwanuka and his late wife, Nyaketcho, claiming to be lawyers...

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VP Alupo pledges zero tolerance for corruption as cabinet retreat opens in Kyankwanzi

Addressing ministers and permanent secretaries on Monday, Alupo said the newly constituted Cabinet is determined to deliver on government priorities and justify...

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Museveni mourns former Kibuku MP Rainer Kafire

Vice President Alupo, who attended as the chief mourner on behalf of Museveni, said the late Kafire played a significant role in...

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Muhoozi drops Kabanda as Secretary General in major PLU CEC reshuffle

The shake-up comes at a particularly sensitive moment for Kabanda, who recently deactivated his X account amid reports that he had considered...

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Uganda targets 45.5 million animals in largest-ever FMD vaccination campaign

Minister of State for Animal Industry Bright Rwamirama said the campaign is intended to build herd immunity, reduce disease outbreaks and strengthen...

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Gov’t clears archiving of Bugisu oral traditions and medieval literature

Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga welcomed the initiative, describing it as a significant step towards preserving the region's rich oral history...

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Acholi Leaders propose roads, public facilities named after fallen peace icon Oryema Lacambel

Political leaders in Acholi have called on the government to honour and support the family of the late Johny Baptist Oryema Lacambel,...

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How Shs1m PDM grant helped Rukiga farmer turn coffee farm into Shs1.7m profits

After receiving Shs1 million under PDM in 2023, Twine supplemented the funds with his personal savings and invested in farm inputs and...

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THRIVE Uganda unveils 20 community hubs to empower Bugisu youth

Speaking at the launch, THRIVE Uganda Country Director Caleb Wakhungu said the programme seeks to strengthen community-led development by enabling citizens, particularly...

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PLU’s Kabanda pays tribute to late Rajiv, reveals his contribution to 45th Muhoozi birthday fete

Kampala City, Uganda: Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Secretary General and Kasambya County Member of Parliament David Kabanda has revealed that the...

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Umukuka targets gender violence, dropouts in second term school tour

The initiative, dubbed "Umukuka's Message to Schools," will see cultural leaders engage learners, teachers and school administrators across Bugisu on the importance...

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End of an Era: Kasaija hands over Finance Ministry to Musasizi after 15 years

Kasaija, 82, leaves the Treasury after serving as Finance Minister since March 2015, having previously served as State Minister for Finance (Planning)...

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Two arrested over Shs45m robbery in Nsambya viral video

The suspects, Kamoga Yudah alias "Sparta" and Kayabula Arnold, were arrested on Friday as detectives intensified investigations into the May 6 robbery...

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New cabinet heads to Kyankwanzi for 9-day leadership retreat

The retreat, scheduled to run from June 14 to June 23, comes less than a week after ministers and ministers of state...

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APRA, Node Group to offer free PR training to over 10,000 African communicators

Under the partnership, APRA and Node Group aim to train 10,000 communication professionals over the next five years, with an initial target...