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6.9KIGG Naluzze intensifies probe into Busega–Mpigi Expressway as cost soars to Shs1.3 Trillion
The 23-kilometre Busega–Mpigi Expressway, together with its 20 kilometres of access roads, has come under scrutiny following allegations of financial impropriety involving...
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14.7KKukundakwe wins Uganda’s first Commonwealth medal, Nakaayi advances to Semis
Kukundakwe's historic silver has given Uganda its first podium finish of the Games and boosted hopes of adding more medals through athletics,...
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7.7KSecurity guard arrested after stray bullet injures pedestrian in Budaka
Bukedi North Police PRO, ASP Wilfred Kyempasa said the guard's SAR rifle accidentally discharged, striking Adams Kuchana, who was walking past the...
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6.0KPaidha vendors seek action over mentally ill persons disrupting business
Joan Afoyorwoth, a cabbage vendor, appealed for urgent intervention, saying some mentally unstable individuals frequently enter the market and forcibly take merchandise...
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5.9KPolice cut short MP Silwany’s Radio talk show in Bugiri over incitement
Hours after the incident, Silwany posted a message in a popular Bugiri political WhatsApp group alleging that the directive to stop the...
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5.7KMinister Tanna rallies Elgon to protect peace, pledges revival of tourism and cooperatives
Speaking during his thanksgiving ceremony held at Mbale Secondary School Grounds, Tanna reminded residents that political instability during the 1970s and early...
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5.6KKamuli NGO rescues 13-year-old from forced marriage, helps her return to school
The intervention by Echoes of Children Voices Uganda (ECOVU) comes amid growing concern over child marriage and school dropout rates in parts...
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2.0KKamuli leaders embrace National Cleaning Day, plan by-law to enforce monthly clean-ups
LC5 Boss Kaloli Dhizaala, who also serves as the district's Governor of the Bulungi Bwansi Initiative and Vision Bearer, welcomed the government's...
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32.4KMogo Pledges Fair motorcycle financing for Busoga Boda Boda riders
Addressing the meeting, Mogo Sales Officer Mutoigo Cornelius said the company is adopting a customer-centred financing model that prioritizes transparency, financial literacy...
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3.2KSPA Namyalo to Voters: Reject Thieves, Land Grabbers in Tomorrow’s LC1 Elections
Addressing journalists on Monday, Hajjat Namyalo described the office of the LC1 chairperson as one of the most important leadership positions at...
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3.4KGulu cuts licence costs as Millennium Tiles launches Northern Uganda showroom
The new showroom, established through a partnership with Bruce Nazil Investment, becomes Millennium Tiles' first outlet in Northern Uganda following the successful...
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5.8KMP Nabulo hails Machika’s community impact, calls on leaders focused on people’s needs
Congratulating Owere on his election victory, Hon Nabulo commended the people of West Budama North East for entrusting leadership to a person...
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25.9KBuyende selects district team for National Kids Soccer Festival
Buyende District education officials said participation in the National Kids Soccer Festival provides young learners with an opportunity to gain exposure, develop...
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7.7KZombo: Police orders temporary shutdown of business, traffic for nationwide clean-up drive
According to DPC Mutegeki, all residents, traders, motorists, institutions and community leaders are expected to fully comply with the directive and actively...
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10.9KLC1 Polls: Uganda declares July 28 public holiday for voting village chairpersons
The LC I elections will determine leaders responsible for grassroots governance, community mobilization, dispute resolution and coordination of government programmes at the...
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3.0KCentenary Bank donates Shs40m, solar irrigation to Karamoja farmers
Speaking on behalf of Centenary Bank, Director Hon. Tom Aliti reaffirmed the bank's commitment to supporting initiatives that improve household incomes and...
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3.2KAmbassador Walusimbi urges diaspora returnees to unite for national development
The Diaspora Returnees pledged to use the knowledge, professional skills and global exposure acquired while living abroad to support Uganda's development agenda,...
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3.4KSMEs urged to invest in branding, packaging for business growth
Speaking at the training, Nebbi District Commercial Officer Jenifer Akim said branding and packaging have become critical components of business success, adding...
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7.3KFAWE launches initiative to tackle school dropouts, teen pregnancies in Busoga
FAWE Uganda officials said the project seeks to ensure that more girls and vulnerable children enroll in school, remain in class and...
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7.2KPaidha clears roadside kiosks as nationwide trade order takes effect
Paidha, Uganda: Business owners in Paidha Town Council woke up on Monday to the full implementation of a government directive enforcing the...
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7.0KHow court mediation ended four-year Inzu Ya Masaba leadership row, retained Mike Mudoma as Umukuka
Mudoma, who will now serve as Umukuka wa Bamasaba under the restored Inzu Ya Masaba institution until July 2028, called on the...
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7.1KLuuka woman held over death of three-month baby recovered rom pit latrine
The suspect, identified as Mwogeza Teddy, is alleged to have administered an overdose of tablets to the infant before dumping the body...
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4.4KKatwe single mother begins new life after receiving home, business support from Hajjat Namyalo
On Thursday afternoon, Hajjat Namyalo returned to Katwe to check on the family's progress following the intervention and found Kyomugisha and her...
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10.8KUganda introduces mandatory National Cleaning Days to improve sanitation
During the three-hour cleaning exercise, unnecessary movement of people and vehicles will be restricted, while businesses will remain closed, except for providers...