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7.3KMan, 22, arrested over fraud in fake Yasin Ssentongo TikTok accounts
Investigators believe the accounts were being used to impersonate the Hajji Yasin Foundation and solicit money from members of the public under...
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6.9KAcholi leaders demand quality as Shs6.2bn Seed School Projects kick off in Gulu, Pader
The two schools are being constructed under the Uganda Secondary Education Expansion Project (USEEP), funded by the World Bank through the Ministry...
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6.5KLaw Soceity demands Kivumbi’s release after re-arrest on Friday
The Uganda Law Society also announced plans to stage a peaceful petition at the Judiciary Headquarters on Friday, July 17, calling on...
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6.5KSecurity guard, 19, arrested after shooting boda boda rider dead over Supermarket parking
Police recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting, identified as a Legacy Sports Reno NV 12 CA/MAGNUM (3")...
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7.3KUEDCL installs bird guards to curb frequent outages in Gayaza, surrounding areas
UEDCL says the installation of bird guards will create an additional insulation barrier around conductors, preventing accidental contact by birds, vegetation and...
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7.5KUganda, Japan sign contract for construction of new Karuma Bridge
The new Karuma Bridge is expected to improve road safety, reduce travel time and support economic growth by ensuring uninterrupted movement of...
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7.3KUganda Railways to install automated barrier systems after Mukono crash
While awaiting completion of the procurement and installation process, URC said it will immediately increase the deployment of personnel at railway crossings.
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5.8K“ECCMIS Used to Ratify Repression” – ULS slams judiciary over denial of bail to Besigye, Lutale
ULS President Ssemakadde condemned the July 8 ruling by High Court Judge Baguma, saying it illustrated the risks of relying on a...
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4.7KGen Tumukunde calls for court mediation to resolve cultural leadership dispute
Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga welcomed the minister's guidance, saying it reaffirmed that legal opinions issued by the Attorney General do...
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4.7KONC Boss Namyalo donates Shs15 million to Ngo Clan Cultural Heritage Fundraiser
Namyalo's donation comprised Shs10 million contributed on behalf of her mother, who belongs to the Ngo Clan, and an additional Shs5 million...
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4.8KPallisa MP Achola urges residents to protect newly rehabilitated Olok road
Hon Achola warned against ploughing too close to the road and blocking drainage channels, saying such practices accelerate erosion and shorten the...
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4.3KKasolo meets repatriated Ugandans in Kyankwanzi, pledges government support
During the visit, the minister assured the returnees of government's commitment to helping them successfully reintegrate through programmes that promote self-employment, skills...
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4.0KPoor oversight hindering service delivery in Buyende, leaders say
Officials resolved to strengthen field supervision, enhance quarterly monitoring visits and improve coordination between political leaders and technical staff to ensure government...
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7.6KOne dead, several injured as train slams into school bus in Mukono
According to KMP spokesperson SP Rachael Kawala, the school bus was carrying students on an educational excursion when it was struck by...
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3.5KTororo sub-county chief killed in head-on crash on Tororo–Mbale road
The deceased, identified as Obol Emmanuel, 55, was riding a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle when it collided head-on with an Isuzu Forward...
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4.1KKibanda South MP Karubanga named on ICT, subsidiary legislation committees in Parliament
Karubanga will serve on the Standing Committee on Subsidiary Legislation and the Sectoral Committee on Information, Communication Technology (ICT) and National Guidance,...
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4.2KKaramoja leaders push for equal access to govt programmes for PWDs
Leaders from disability unions in Amudat, Nabilatuk, Moroto, Kaabong and Karenga raised concerns over inadequate funding, poor dissemination of information, limited involvement...
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4.6KIganga CBF arrested over alleged theft of farmers’ fertiliser
RDC Ssewandigi said each bag of fertiliser is valued at approximately Shs160,000, placing the estimated value of the recovered consignment at about...
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3.6KMP Jovia Katusiime pushes for UPDF detachment in Bweyale over rising insecurity
Hon Jovia Katusiime argues that establishing a permanent UPDF detachment would strengthen security operations, improve coordination among security agencies, and help deter...
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4.7KZOMBO: Muslims urged to emulate legacy of Sheikh AbdulHamid Rijji
The late Sheikh AbdulHamid Kaggwa Abdu Rijji is remembered as one of the founding figures of the Zombo Muslim District. He also...
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4.7KKiryandongo receives new vehicle to boost climate-smart agriculture programme
Chief Administrative Officer Anselm Kyaligonza also welcomed the acquisition, and hailed the government for creating an enabling environment that continues to attract...
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2.2KUganda, India explore deeper cooperation in consular services
Uganda and India have maintained close diplomatic relations for decades, with cooperation spanning trade, investment, healthcare, education, agriculture, defence and capacity building.
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923Voters urged to verify details in registers ahead of LC1, LC2 elections
Police say the ongoing verification exercise is critical to ensuring a peaceful electoral process and preventing confusion on voting day.
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3.6KBuyende receives vehicles, irrigation equipment to boost agricultural extension services
The newly acquired vehicles and equipment will enable extension workers to reach farmers in remote sub-counties more efficiently with training, technical guidance...