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9.8KURSB Boss Kainobwisho bags Public Sector Trendsetter Award for driving digital reforms
Over the past five years of Kainobwisho's reign, URSB has rolled out a series of digital reforms simplifying company registration, improving access...
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8.8KGen Museveni promotes 301 UPDF officers, confirms 172 in new ranks
Among the senior-most officers elevated are Ag. Maj. Gen. Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, who has been confirmed as Major General, while five Brigadiers...
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11.0KTwo killed after disputed LC1 election turns violent in Jinja
According to Kiira Region Police Spokesperson SP James Mubi, tensions began before voting had concluded after Kakande allegedly boycotted the election, leaving...
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10.9KGovt to establish second Industrial Hub in Bukedi as leaders call for local jobs
Kibuku, Uganda: Government has confirmed plans to establish a second Presidential Industrial Hub in Tororo District to serve the southern part of...
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10.7KElected LC1 Leaders will shape Communities for the next five years, says Hajjat Namyalo
The nationwide exercise, organised by the Electoral Commission, saw voters in 71,214 villages across Uganda elect LC1 chairpersons using the open lining-up...
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11.5KBabalanda cracks down on defiant RDCs, RCCs defying transfers
Babalanda reminded RDCs that while President Museveni remains the appointing authority, her Ministry is constitutionally mandated to supervise RDCs, RCCs, Deputy RDCs...
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11.9KUganda declares end to Ebola outbreak after 42 days without new infection
Uganda has officially declared an end to the 2026 Ebola outbreak after completing the mandatory 42-day surveillance period without recording a new...
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10.8KTwo Kenyans arrested over violent motorcycle robbery in Busia
The suspects have been identified as Otieno Brian, 21, a casual worker from Matayos Village, Busia County, Kenya, and Otieno Kennedy, 20,...
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8.3KUganda seeks AU backing for Muzigo-Morrison’s ICC Judge Bid
Muzigo-Morrison brings more than 30 years of distinguished experience in international criminal law, with expertise spanning International Criminal Court procedures, state cooperation,...
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7.3KIGG 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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15.1KKukundakwe 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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8.1KSecurity 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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6.2KPaidha 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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6.3KPolice 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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5.9KMinister 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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5.8KKamuli 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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2.2KKamuli 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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32.8KMogo 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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3.6KSPA 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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3.9KGulu 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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6.2KMP 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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26.2KBuyende 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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8.1KZombo: 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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11.4KLC1 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...