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LIRA: LC1 chairpersons threaten to resign after missing out on Gov’t Bicycles

A total of 600 bicycles were sent by the Ministry of Local Government to Lira District recently to aid the local council...

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Businessman Sudhir Ruparelia scoops award for best tourism promotoer in Uganda

Dr Sudhir, the Chairman of Speke Group of Hotels was recognized as the ‘The top Tourism Player and Supporter’ during the World...

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Big Story

UAE blacklists Ugandans, Nigerians from Dubai, reasons revealed

The move has also seen Nigerians as another group of people facing the blacklist as the middle east country moves to streamline...

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Jobs & Careers

Uganda Airlines advertises 16 jobs of ‘sacked’ bosses after COSASE Probe

The development comes barely a month after the agency was 'bitterly exposed' by the Public Accounts Committee on Statutory Authorities and State...

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Govt to release Sh30billion for coffee and tea seedlings

The minister however clarified that the demand for seedlings stands at Shs93 billion, and that the release to be made in this...

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News

‘Anyone found bribing MPs will be disqualified, Among warns EALA candidates

The speaker also urged all legislators to strictly adhere to the guidance given by the Ministry of Health in the bid to...

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Crime

WATCH: Police release CCTV footage of horrible boda-boda accidents in Kampala

The video which has attracted both positive and negative criticism on social media shows numerous accidents that have happened in Kampala and...

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National

EBOLA: Health officials break silence on suspected cases in Kampala

Officials explained that one of the suspected patients from Kansanga died last Friday and the sample was taken to Uganda Virus Research...

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Just In

Museveni to address the nation on Ebola as deaths hit 23

Museveni's address comes when Ebola has hit a spike in infection cases and deaths, with figures by Tuesday morning putting deaths (both...

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Big Story

New Vision Senior Editor fired for allegedly ‘harassing’ male interns

Reports suggest that his sacking was fueled by videos and pictures of him taken a few days ago as he partied away...

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Corporate Affairs

ENTEBBE: Ismaili CIVIC Community plants trees in campaign to curb carbon emissions

Mr Azhar Jaffer the Chairman Ismaili CIVIC Community in Uganda said tree planting activities are part of celebrations to mark their second...

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Court

TikToker who celebrated Gen Tumwine’s death remanded further

While appearing before Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court on Monday, September 26, the 27-year-old through her lawyer Shamin Malende appealed to be given...

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East Africa

Kenya bans all movies with LGBTQ+ content

According to KFCB Acting CEO Christopher Wambua, same-sex films and movies are prohibited in the Kenyan Constitution hence the board will continue...

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National

UPDATE: Ebola deaths rise to 21 as infections reach 34

According to a press statement issued by the ministry spokesperson, Mr Emmanuel Ainebyoona, the country registered three new infections cases and two...

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Crime

MANAFWA: District councillor murdered in cold blood

According to The Elgon region Police Spokesperson, Mr Rogers Taitika, the deceased who reportedly left his home to attend a funeral was...

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News

NRM Bazzukulu tipped on value addition at Kike Tropical Fruits Factory

Ms. Kembabazi also urged the proprietor Mr Mugabe to involve in govt programmes such as the PDM by offering trainings to the...

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Breaking

JUST IN: UPDF Helicopter Crashes in Fort Portal

Reports at the scene suggest that the helicopter reportedly crashed into a mud and wattle house at Saaka at 10a.m, just half...

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Health

The burden of sickle cell disease

Unfortunately, children with SCD can’t even tolerate games/co-curricular activities, extreme weather conditions and are highly susceptible to all sorts of infections, hence...

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Health

Pregnancy while breastfeeding: Is this possible if one’s menses haven’t returned?

It is still possible for a nursing mother to become pregnant during this time, but her chances are low if her physiological...

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News

Iganga journalists commend outgoing DPC, pledge to embrace his successor

The incoming DPC Iganga, Byaruhanga Patrick appreciated the people of Iganga for organizing a farewell party for his predecessor and commended the...

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Uganda records 3 new Ebola deaths as cases spike to 11

According to Mr Emmanuel Ainebyoona, all new cases and deaths happened in Mubende where the first case was reported on Tuesday.

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Crime

Maracha CAO arrested over sh1.9b Kololo SS funds

Mr. Walakira was arrested Friday morning by Inspectorate of Government (IG) officials after failing to implement the earlier directive issued to him...