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LASPNET appeals to gov’t over harsh bail terms given to political activists

In their statement, the LASPNET Board of Directors led by Arthur Nsereko from the Public Interest Law, note that they have witnessed...

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Court

Rubirizi HR officer pleads guilty after seeing crowd of prosecution witnesses

Tusiime who had prepared to defend herself during a special court session on Tuesday at Rubirizi Magistrate's court immediately wilted

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Gulu district leaders call for stringent measures against PDM defaulters

PDM was launched in February and aims at helping locals from the parish level to increase their household incomes.

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National

Museveni reiterates government commitment towards coffee deal

Museveni admitted that he knew that Ms. Pinetti had no experience in the coffee industry, but that he was convinced that she...

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IUIU calls for support to set up medical hub

The medical hub according to Alzamel is intended for student training but also to boost health care in the country with up-to-date...

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Crime

Man collapses dead while working out at city gym

A report filed at the Central police station indicated that the deceased had been visiting the gym for days and that he...

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FULL SPEECH: Museveni’s State of the Nation Address 2022

President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 held this year's State of the Nation Address, in a broadcast that was live...

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Grief as Senior Four student commits suicide inside school dormitory

Josephine Namuli 17, allegedly hang herself to death using a rope that was found on her bed on the morning at around...

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Crime

Protests: Besigye vows to start from where he stopped

Besigye made the statement shortly after being released from Luzira prison by Buganda Road Magistrate's court.

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Encroachers take over Koboko airfield after years of neglect

Despite its historical significance, human activities like bricklaying, cultivation, livestock grazing, and settlements threaten the existence of the airfield.

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Luzira Head ‘loaned’ to British Museum?

Kizaalwa says that any time Uganda wants back its 1,000-year-old artefact, the government just needs to revise the agreements that loaned it...

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Fashion

Mining investors flee Karamoja as insecurity intensifies

The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) has admitted to killing at least 385 warriors in Karamoja since the beginning of their operations...

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Deputy Speaker calls for post legislative scrutiny.

Tayebwa who was opening a three month training for policy analysts from the offices of the Leader of Government Business and Leader...

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UNBS, MAAIF partner to tackle aflatoxins in food stuffs

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards, UNBS, has allied with the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries-MAAIF, along with civil society...

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MPs criticise discriminatory issuance of fishing licences

Members of Parliament from the fishing communities have criticised the discriminatory issuance of artisanal licences to fishermen.

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Crime

Police arrest man who lured lady to a date and stole her iPhone, sh100k

Kyamukaaga a graduate of Makerere University Business School [MUBS] has also been accused by other girls of fraud, being a conman, and...

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Africa

Gupta brothers accused of defrauding South Africa arrested in Dubai

The Guptas are accused of paying bribes in exchange for massive and lucrative state contracts and influence over ministerial appointments during Zuma's...