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World Food Day: Farmers call for increased funding to preserve water resources

Kampala, (UG): Ugandan small scale farmers have cried out to potential donors and agencies to help in conservation of the environment with...

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Education

Kyabazinga commends holistic education at Leura Nursing School as 290 graduate in different disciplines

Bugweri, (UG): The Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope Kadhumbula IV has commended nursing schools in the Busoga...

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News

Lumumba dismayed by increasing levels of disunity among Iganga leaders

Iganga, (UG): The Minister for General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba has shown dissatisfaction...

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Africa

Miss Rwanda pageant organiser handed 5-year jail term for rape

Kigali, Rwanda (AFP): The organiser of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant was Friday sentenced to five years in prison for rape and...

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News

2 pupils dead, several hospitalised in Mukono school food poisoning

Mukono, (UG): Police in Mukono District on Friday registered a case of suspected food poisoning which left two pupils dead and several...

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News

Six remanded over exam malpractice as UNEB readies for UCE kickoff

Kampala, (UG): The Buganda Road Court Thursday remanded six people including headteachers to Luzira prison over alleged examination malpractice. Among the six...

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News

Norway to close Kampala Embassy in 2024

Kampala, (UG): The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the European country will close operations at its Kampala Embassy in...

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World News

What is Hamas? What to know about its origins and leaders

In its bloody assault on Israel, Hamas was aiming to break a stalemate in Gaza, analysts say, but with its neighbour now...

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Big Story

Attorney General petitions court to block Zaake’s return as commissioner

Kampala, (UG): Mityana Municipality MP, Hon Francis Zaake’s return to parliament as Commissioner is facing yet another hurdle after the Attorney General...

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National

Museveni calls for more of natural science in Uganda’s education over witchcraft, superstition

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Museveni has appealed to the education managers in Uganda to be clear on their historical role of imparting...

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Health

Public urged to “Move Against Thrombosis” on 10-year anniversary of World Thrombosis Day

The Global campaign promotes understanding of blood clot prevention fundamentals and often overlooked signs, symptoms and risks Today, (October 13, 2023) is...

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News

Zaake survives lynching over video defaming Rakai MP Kinyamatama

Kampala, (UG): The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon Thomas Tayebwa was Thursday compelled to temporarily suspend the plenary until next week after...

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Big Story

SMOKED OUT! Energy Ministry Boss Byokunda netted for fleecing $50m from Serbian investor

Kampala, (UG): Highly placed information reaching this publication indicates that a senior officer at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development sitting...

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Crime

Man, 23, burns 50-year-old woman to ashes after raping, stealing from her

Omoro, (UG): The Territorial Police in Aswa West River Region have in custody a 23-year-old suspect identified as Opiyo Ivan Lanyet for...

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News

Teacher arrested over drinking alcohol during class hours

Pader, (UG): Police in Pader District are holding a secondary school teacher who was arrested on Wednesday on allegations of alcoholism when...

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Business

Buganda’s Buddu, Kyadondo CBS PEWOSA SACCOs invest in Airtel’s IPO

Kampala, (UG): Buganda Kingdom’s significant financial institutions; Buddu and Kyadondo CBS PEWOSA SACCO Ltd have announced investments in Airtel’s Initial Public Offering...

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Museveni woos foreign investors at Uganda-UAE Business Summit

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Museveni has urged foreign investors to invest in Uganda, saying that the East African country has a lot...

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Big Story

Muyenga land conflict: Tycoon’s caretaker cited in land grabbing saga

In the wake of the ongoing conflict regarding a posh access road in Muyega, the latest info obtained by this website indicates...

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News

Kyabazinga to grace graduation of over 290 nurses in Bugweri

Bugweri, (UG): The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Wilberforce Nadiope Kadhumbula Gabula IV is tomorrow (Friday) expected to grace the second...