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860Uganda’s evoy to Kigali, Amb. Santa Laker Kinyera is dead
Uganda’s envoy to Kigali, Ambassador Santa Laker Kinyera, has passed away at Mulago Hospital, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
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734Museveni today launches Uganda’s first Islamic insurer, Tamini General Insurance
President Museveni is set to launch Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic insurance firm, introducing Shariah-compliant Takaful services to deepen financial inclusion...
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690Police launch ‘mutataliza’ road safety campaign to curb rising fatal crashes in Luuka
Security in Luuka District has launched the ‘Mutataliza’ operation targeting boda boda riders and sugarcane truck drivers as road crashes and fatalities...
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612‘Silent Thief of Sight’: Gulu clinicians raise alarm on glaucoma
Eye specialists at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital have warned that preventable blindness is rising in Northern Uganda, urging routine eye screenings to...
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765Kadaga roots for girls, urges govt to boost teachers’ welfare
Rebecca Kadaga has urged government to prioritise teachers’ accommodation and learner safety while donating 20 double-decker beds to Kamuli Girls Boarding Primary...
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734Farmers embrace modern cassava production model to boost value addition in Busoga
Greater Kamuli Agribusiness Farmers’ Cooperative in Buyende is modernising cassava production and value addition, backed by Netherlands Ambassador Frederieke Quispel to strengthen...
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540Police call for calm after mob lynches driver for knocking traffic officer in Mbale
Police in Mbale have cautioned road users after a taxi driver was lynched by an angry mob for allegedly knocking traffic officer...
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79143 Ugandan students rescued from Iran amid escalating conflict
UPDF has evacuated 43 Ugandan students from Tehran to Turkey amid escalating conflict in Iran following reported U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, with...
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504Over 1000 suspects arrested in week-long crime sweep nationwide
Police arrested 1,185 suspects between February 23 and 28, 2026, during intensified nationwide anti-crime operations targeting robberies, phone snatching and narcotics abuse.
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640Govt orders car dealers to vacate walkways, road reserves in Kampala
State Minister for Transport, Mr Musa Ecweru has ordered car dealers to vacate road reserves and pedestrian walkways along Nakawa, Banda, Kireka...
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353Alur Kingdom Royals trained to lead fight against gender-based violence
Alur Kingdom and other Northern Uganda cultural leaders have undergone training in Gulu to champion gender equity, prevent gender-based violence and promote...
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832Museveni urged to intervene as Shs10m bribery claims rock Speakership race
The NRM Revolutionary Network youths have urged President Museveni to address concerns over the 12th Parliament Speakership race, alleging Shs10m inducements and...
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497Five killed, two injured as sugarcane truck overturns in Mayuge
Five people, including a family of four, have died after a sugarcane truck lost control and overturned onto motorcycles at Girigiri village...
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709King’s College Budo unveils 38-classroom e-learning block
King’s College Budo has commissioned a 38-classroom e-learning block aimed at boosting digital education and expanding academic capacity. The ceremony was presided...
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1.1KUganda evacuates embassy staff, urges citizens to exit as Iran crisis escalates
Uganda has evacuated non-essential embassy staff from Tehran and urged all its citizens in Iran to leave “through any possible means” as...
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919Man beats wife to death, attempts suicide with ARV overdose
Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 62-year-old man accused of beating his wife to death before attempting suicide with an ARV...
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14.6KUNEB breaks silence on 2025 UACE Results release
UNEB has dismissed fake reports about the 2025 UACE results, urging candidates and parents to rely only on official UNEB communication channels.
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569Man stabs wife to death over phone dispute
Police in Lira are hunting for a man accused of fatally stabbing his wife during a dispute over a mobile phone. Investigations...
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603Fraudsters target desperate job seekers in RDC appointment scheme
The Office of the President has warned Ugandans against fraudsters soliciting money to secure RDC, DRDC and ARDC appointments, saying such claims...
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561State opposes Mabirizi bail over repeated disrespect for court
State Prosecutors have asked Buganda Road Court to deny bail to lawyer Male Mabirizi, citing identity concerns, unreliable sureties and risk of...
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609Iganga traders protest eviction as municipality clears roadside kiosks
Iganga Municipal Council has intensified removal of street vendors and kiosks, directing traders to designated markets as vendors demand clear relocation alternatives.
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351Decentralization relieves congestion at Gulu Hospital mortuary
Gulu Regional Referral Hospital says decentralizing unclaimed bodies to Kitgum, Anaka and Awach facilities has eased mortuary congestion and improved service delivery.
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525TikToker Obonyo granted bail in electoral commentary case
Lira TikToker Patrick Obonyo has been granted bail after two weeks on remand over alleged electoral remarks, as his lawyers pursue an...
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522Midnight fire razes teachers’ quarters at Gulu school
A midnight fire has destroyed teachers’ quarters at Regent Nursery and Primary School in Gulu, leaving the head teacher and another staff...