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Judicial Commission of Inquiry tasked to deal with Apaa Land Dispute

KAMPALA, (UG): President Yoweri Museveni has said the new Judicial Commission of Inquiry is the best solution to deal with the Apaa...

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BIG SCANDAL: Ministers Nabbanja, Kasaijja exposed in Shs15bn NAADs Heist

EXCLUSIVE LEAK: A deeply strategised corruption scandal at the National Agricultural Advisory Services in which Shillings 15bn in taxpayers money was lost...

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International Youth Day: Streamline green skilling and employment for YPWDs

By Timothy Egwelu Every year on August 12, young persons with disability in Uganda join the rest of the world to commemorate...

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World News

Biden calls China ‘ticking time bomb’ over economic woes

US President Joe Biden said Thursday that China’s mounting economic problems make the country a “ticking time bomb.” “China is a ticking...

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Finance

World Bank action could affect Uganda borrowing elsewhere – Experts

KAMPALA, (UG): There is concern that the suspension by the World Bank of new loans to Uganda could influence other development finance...

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Africa

South Africa’s Zuma quickly released after reporting to Prison

Pretoria (AFP) – South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma reported back to prison on Friday only to be swiftly released, in the...

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News

Equator Seeds excels with Ugandan-made crop varieties in Jinja

By Ojok James Onono JINJA, (UG): Majority of farmers attending the 29th National Agriculture Trade Show in Jinja have expressed concern about...

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LIST: Projects likely to be affected by World Bank’s decision to halt loans to Uganda

Following the decision by the World Bank to suspend loan requests to Uganda over the country’s adoption of the Anti-LGBTQi law, a...

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Parliament summons city lawyer over shs39b tea farmers’ compensation

KAMPALA, (UG): The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has summoned Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi, a partner with Pathways Advocates...

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City Tycoons Sudhir, Kirumira and Ham shower Juliana with money at wedding function

Popular Ugandan business moguls; Dr Sudhir Ruparelia (Ruparelia Group), Hamis Kiggundu (Ham Entreprises) and Godfrey Kirumira Singer were filmed showering singer Juliana...

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UBTEB Releases April/May 2023 Results with over 80% success rate

KAMPALA, (UG): The Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board (UBTEB) on Thursday released examination results from the April/May 2023 End of Programme...

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National

Museveni rescinds ban on state adverts after meeting broadcasters

KAMPALA, UGANDA: President Museveni has rescinded an earlier directive he gave restricting government advertising to state-owned media houses. The development comes after...

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Besigye’s tormentor, SP Arinaitwe charged, remanded to Luzira for ‘raping maid at gunpoint’

KAMPALA, (UG): Detective Superintendent of Police -D/SP Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana who rose to fame in 2011 for tormenting opposition candidate Dr Kizza...

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Museveni to World Bank: ‘Ugandans will develop with or without loans’

KAMPALA, (UG): President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday accused World Bank of using money to try to “coerce” the government over its controversial...

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Business

Lato Nadolac: Pearl Dairy launches new product targeting infants

KAMPALA, (UG): Pearl Dairy, the manufacturer of Lato milk has launched Lato Nadolac, their latest product specifically targeting infants, the company announced...

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Former Ankole Diocese Bishop, Rev George Tibesigwa dead

MBARARA, (UG): Emeritus Bishop Rt. Rev. Dr George William Tibesigwa who served as the fourth Bishop of Ankole Diocese in western Uganda...

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National

BUSABALA: Pupil, 9, drowns after going to swim on Lake Victoria

WAKISO, (UG): Police have confirmed that a nine-year-old pupil of Busabala Primary School in Wakiso district drowned in Lake Victoria where he...

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Gulu University exhibits Agro-process innovations at Jinja trade show

JINJA, (UG): Gulu University Faculty of Agriculture and Environment is participating at the 29th National Agriculture trade show happening at Jinja Agricultural...

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IGP Ochola transfers 135 police commanders in latest reshuffles

KAMPALA, (UG): The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Martin Okoth Ochola has shaken the police again yet again with over 135 top...

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Education

UBTEB to release April-May 2023 results tomorrow

KAMPALA, (UG): The Uganda Business and Technical Examination Board (UBTEB) will tomorrow (Thursday, August 10) release results for the April-May 2023 examinations....

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Corporate Affairs

Second edition of Uganda Housing Symposium slated for 5th October

KAMPALA, (UG): The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) together with Habitat for Humanity Uganda (HFHU) have launched the second...