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Shame as 56-year-old man defiles 4 year old girl, infects her with HIV

The minor, a pupil in 'baby class' at Katuum Asubira primary school is alleged to have been defiled by the suspect identified...

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12 suspects arrested over threats to burn schools in different districts

Police swung into action after receiving a complaint from Joseph Nkoyoyo, the head teacher of Oxford Nursery and Primary School in Nabweru...

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Kakumiro inmate dies while escaping from police custody

The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, according to information obtained by URN.

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Karamojong clerics join campaign against sale of crude alcohol

On May 16th, 2022, police teamed up with other security agencies to enhance operations against the sale and consumption of crude alcohol

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Stanbic Bank, Prudential unveil joint medical insurance cover

The prospective customers can choose between three MediProtect packages based on affordability with the least priced policy being Silver—accessible at Shs 600,000...

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Hospitals urged to reserve 10 beds for critical Covid-19 patients as cases rise

The decision was made as new cases were averaging 120 per day creating fear that the country could see a new surge...

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Hoima herdsmen use district headquarters to graze animals

On a daily basis, several herdsmen flock to the district headquarters which seats on a 10-acre piece of land in Kasingo cell,...

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Landlord sues Bukomansimbi RDC, LC V chairperson over inciting his tenants

The duo is being accused by David Ssenfuka of illegally interfering in the administration of his estate and inciting his tenants against...

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Africa

Africa facing shortage of health workers – report

The study which was published in the British Medical Journal this week surveyed the health workforce in 47 countries between January 2018...

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MPs order Arua officials investigated for paying salary to 15 ghost staff

They are the chief administrative officer (CAO) Jude Mark Bukenya, principal human resource officer Israel Echoku, and former CAO, Donath Eswelu.

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6 police officers arrested over Bebe Cool, Capt Namara saga

Trouble started at City bar in Ntinda on Saturday evening last week when Namara allegedly scratched Bebe Cool’s car in the parking...

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Assailants storm Kyakasengura prison, stab warder

Prison warder Jackson Musinguzi said they heard Otimong screaming for help and rushed to see what was happening only to find him...

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Two killed, 24 arrested on allegations of terror financing

Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson identified one of the deceased as Farouk Tomusange, alias Juma Oti, ringleader of a criminal gang that...

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Karamojong farmers sell off farm equipment as scrap to buy food

Early this year, the Office of the Prime Minister distributed hand hoes and ox ploughs to families in the region to boost...

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Army fails to hit recruitment target in Lira as hundreds of applicants test positive for STDs

The two-day exercise was targeting 495 recruits from the districts of Amolatar, Alebtong, Otuke, Dokolo, and Lira. However, only 299 applicants passed...

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Nambooze given green light to seek treatment in the US

The breakthrough comes after the intervention of the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among who directed the Medical Board to fast-track her...

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Bagisu Circumcision Ceremonies to Proceed Without Cultural Leader

This came after attempts to have a legitimate leader to succeed the late Bob Mushikori all hit a snag.

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EC suspends women council elections over lack of funds

In February, the Electoral Commission issued a roadmap detailing the various activities to be conducted under the programme for elections of women...

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Minister calls for concerted efforts to avert refugee, IDP crisis in Africa

Mulimba, noting Uganda currently hosts more than 1.58 million refugees, has called for strong international support for refugees and host communities in...

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