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1.4KKiryandongo farmers to benefit from World Bank’s climate smart forestry project
Kiryandongo, Uganda: Kiryandongo District is positioning itself as a model for sustainable forestry and environmental conservation through the Investing in Forests and...
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1.0KTwo Killed in separate road crashes on Iganga–Mbale highway
Kibuku, Uganda: Police in North Bukedi Region are investigating two separate fatal accidents that occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025, claiming two...
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1.6KTraffic paralyzed as Namadope bridge collapse cuts off Luuka–Iganga route
Luuka, Uganda: Transport along the Iganga–Luuka–Kamuli road has been severely disrupted after Namadope Bridge in Luuka District collapsed following heavy rainfall, forcing...
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1.2KTragedy in Nebbi as lightning kills one, injures pupil during heavy storm
Nebbi, Uganda: A teenage girl died on the spot and another was left nursing injuries after lightning struck Jupuryek Village in Jupangira...
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1.0KAlur Chiefs end centuries-old rift with sacred “Thumu Caak” reconciliation rite
Zombo, Uganda: Hundreds of jubilant Alur subjects on Friday, October 24, 2025, gathered along the sacred banks of Leda Stream in Owenjo...
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853Centenary Bank inspires Janet School pupils to walk in faith, excellence ahead of PLE
Kamuli, Uganda: Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidates at Janet Boarding School Buwaiswa in Kamuli District have been urged to walk with confidence,...
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1.1KOtuke district leaders demand action after two-week Baraza exposes cracks in learning commitment
Otuke, Uganda: Education stakeholders in Otuke District have warned that the future of learning in the area is at risk unless teachers,...
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1.4KGogonyo deserves own district, not merger with Agule – says ex-Pallisa LC5 boss Taligola
Pallisa, Uganda: Former Pallisa District LC5 Chairperson Issa Bantalib Taligola, commonly known as Ocuuma Ejogorot, has vowed that Gogonyo County will never...
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1.2KMother, 22, drowns while washing clothes in Zombo stream
Zombo, Uganda: A sombre mood engulfed Padea Town Council in Zombo District over the weekend following the tragic drowning of 22-year-old Scovia...
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1.8KMuseveni’s 2026 manifesto targets industrial powerhouse transformation for Uganda
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s 2026–2031 manifesto places industrialization at the core of Uganda’s next economic leap, outlining an ambitious plan...
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1.2KKasolo, Gen Rwashande rally Buganda behind Museveni ahead of 2026 Polls
Ssembabule, Uganda: The National Resistance Movement Vice Chairman for Central Buganda, Hon. Min. Kyeyune Haruna Kasolo and Lwemiyaga Constituency NRM flag bearer...
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1.2KKamuli youth step in to support p.7 girls with sanitary pads ahead of PLE
Kamuli, Uganda: A group of youth in Kamuli District under their umbrella organization Bridge of Smiles has donated sanitary pads to Primary...
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1.6KMinister Gume, Brenda Namukuta lead tight parliamentary races in Kaliro
Kaliro, Uganda: At least 15 candidates were duly nominated last week to contest for various parliamentary seats in Kaliro District, as the...
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1.5KMuseveni receives military equipment worth $53m from Russia, hails deepening defence ties
Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has praised the Russian Federation for its consistent support to Uganda and Africa, describing Moscow as...
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1.9KOne killed, another injured in Luuka night robbery incident
Luuka, Uganda: The Territorial Police in Busoga North Region are investigating a brutal robbery incident in Luuka District that left one man...
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1.7KKing’s College Budo raises nearly UGX 1 Billion for new chapel project
Wakiso, Uganda: A total of UGX 888.9 million has been raised toward the construction of a new students’ chapel at King’s College,...
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1.5KUganda, Algeria strengthen ties as VP Alupo flags off Shs50b Katakwi Hospital expansion works
Katakwi, Uganda: The Vice President of Uganda, H.E. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Rose Alupo Epel, has flagged off the Shs50 billion expansion and...
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2.2KLIST: Incumbents dominate Iganga nominations as 34 vie for 2026 parliamentary seats
Iganga, Uganda: At least 34 candidates have been duly nominated to contest for Parliamentary seats in Iganga District, marking one of the...
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5.3KSinger Olisha M dies while giving birth
Kampala, Uganda: Uganda’s entertainment industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of fast-rising singer Olisha M – real name Olivia...
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1.4KEU diplomats push Uganda to end FGM, say culture can change for the better
Kampala, Uganda: European Heads of Missions in Uganda have renewed calls for an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing the practice...
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1.4KSugarcane farmers push for fair revenue sharing, industry overhaul after Tanzania vist
The farmers are pushing for a new formula in which sugar proceeds are shared in line with international best practices, with 58.75...
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1.5KAPAC: Nine cleared to contest parliamentary seats in 2026 elections
Apac, Uganda: The Electoral Commission has cleared nine candidates to contest for various Parliamentary seats in Apac District, setting the stage for...
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1.3KTwo arrested as police bust vehicle parts theft ring in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda: Police in Kampala have arrested two notorious suspects in connection with a surge in theft of motor vehicle parts following...
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1.8KBobi Wine defies police disruptions, draws massive crowd in Kiryandongo
Kiryandongo, Uganda: The Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, defied multiple attempts to block...