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Districts advised to integrate nodding syndrome care in existing programs

Recently, there has been a renewed call by leaders in the Acholi sub-region to the government, to remember the plight of families...

MPs urge gov’t to prioritize youth interests

Ahead of the National Youth Day celebrations in Gulu on Friday, 12 August 2022, Okot said there is need to fundamentally address...

EC blacklists presiding officers implicated in malpractices in Busongora South

The presiding officers were from four polling stations of Busunga, Hamukungu, Katunguru Primary School, and Quran primary school where irregularities were reported.

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Businessman appeals against dismissal of torture case

In his appeal filed on Thursday in the Court of Appeal in Kampala, Butto is appealing against the July 27th, 2022 decision...

Gov’t revokes mandatory organ testing for migrants workers

Otafiire’s directive triggered an uproar among labor exporters, saying that Victoria hospital is not among those accredited by the GCC.

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Elephants destroy 50 acres of crops in Agago district

The group of more than 10 elephants invaded the area last week and destroyed acres of crop gardens in the villages of...

Arua district struggling to recover UGX 12Bn Emyooga funds

Eighteen enterprises per constituency namely, taxi operators, fishermen, journalists, veterans, boda bodas, women entrepreneurs, welders, performing artists, and elected leaders were funded...

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Court Martial remands soldier over indecent relationship with boss’ wife

He was charged with conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline contrary to some provisions under the UPDF Act of 2005.

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Minister Lugoloobi calls for research on Local Content Bill

The Private Member’s Bill seeks to impose local content obligations on a person using public money or utilizing Uganda’s natural resources or...

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RCC orders arrest of CID officer for releasing defilement suspect

Lawrence Egole issued the order after Ajuga released Steven Ayine Mugisha, who was arrested on Friday from St. Katherine Girls Secondary School...

UPDF to deploy divisional human rights focal persons

According to Col. Deo Karikona, the human rights focal persons will be mandated with ensuring that the troops are sensitized about different...

Delayed relocation of flood victims irks Ntoroko officials

In October 2021, Prime Minister Robina Nabbanja visited Ntoroko district to ascertain the magnitude of damage caused by floods

Education

Mbarara University students protest over delayed allowances

Scovia Nakyazi, a student of Medical laboratory science and also the Finance Minister Guild council says they were supposed to receive their...

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Corporate Affairs

Telecom companies make gains amidst uncertainities

According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, the inflation rate rose for the eighth consecutive month at the end of July, going...

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Police crackdown car theft racket, recover 17 vehicles

The suspects have been identified as Nsubuga Hassan alias Mukwaya, and his colleague Alex Musisi alias Mark Butyampa from Mukono municipality.

Court quashes decision to interdict Uganda Land Commission secretary

Imaryo was interdicted by Nabakooba to pave way for investigations into allegations of mismanagement of funds under the Land Fund

Sironko parish chief killed in Mbale city

According to the source, Namboozo informed him that she would be back shortly after meeting the caller but never returned only to...

Health

Over 500 People Pitch Camp at LRRH for Free Eye Treatment

More than 500 people with different eye problems have turned up for free Eye checkups and cataract surgery at Lira Regional Referral...

Gulu city to set up weekly markets for evicted street vendors

The resolution was made during a security meeting held at the Gulu city yard following an outcry from the evicted vendors citing...

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News

Commonwealth: Winnie Nanyondo Qualifies for Women’s 1500m Final

The 2018 commonwealth bronze produced a great performance to win a highly competitive race that was decided in the last 50-meters of...

Arua district registers 1,000 defilement cases in six months

The most affected sub-counties are Arivu, Ajia, Vurra, and Logiri. Stephen Eguma, the Arua District Probation and Welfare Officer says that most...

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Bobi Wine calls for nationwide demonstrations to force Museveni out of power

Speaking to party supporters at the newly acquired headquarters at Makerere Kavule along Bombo road, Kyagulanyi said the 2021 general elections and...