All posts tagged "Latest-News"
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640EducationVictoria University among nine varsities cleared for Pharmacy Training as PSU expands capacity
The latest approval nearly doubles the number of accredited institutions compared to previous years, from about four universities in 2024 to now...
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546NationalHajjat Namyalo urges focus on girl education as Ibun Baz Girls hold 2nd Graduation in Iganga
At the function, the newly elected Iganga District LC5 Chairperson, Muhando Shabiru Isabirye of the opposition NUP, commended Hajjat Namyalo for her...
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668CourtAbodo directs Gulu high court to adopt ADR amid rising land disputes in Acholi
Land disputes remain one of the most persistent sources of conflict in Acholi. A 2016 study by Margarete Lagadya found that 32.1%...
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566BusinessUganda’s economy to grow 7.5%, ranks among Africa’s top 5 performers
The figures place Uganda firmly among the continent’s fastest-growing economies, nearly doubling the regional growth rate and reinforcing its upward economic trajectory.
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571NewsSMEs urge tax cuts on mobile money, smartphones to unlock digital economy
The federation says cheaper smartphones would accelerate digital adoption, enabling more Ugandans to access online services and participate in the formal economy.
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549CrimeGuard stabbed in Iganga robbery dies as police recover stolen gun
A sniffer dog tracked the suspects’ trail up to a nearby railway station, while police recovered exhibits of forensic importance, including knives...
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715NewsTwo dead on spot as car, motorcycle collide in Budaka
The Mercedes Benz (registration number UBE 954L, silver) was travelling in the opposite direction when the driver allegedly attempted a careless overtaking...
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942NationalIsingiro tops 2025 district rankings as Kira, Nansana shine climp high
Closely following Isingiro is Kiruhura District with a score of 97.10, while Nansana Municipal Council secured third place with 94.50, marking a...
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1.8KBig StoryFULL LIST: Police released updated contacts for over 1000 sub-county stations
The newly released list covers over 1,200 police stations and posts across multiple regions including Albertine North and South, Aswa West, Bukedi...
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476CrimePolice grill CPS officer filmed assaulting civilian in viral video
KMP Spokesperson, SP Kawala Rachael said although the victim and the officer have since reconciled, the behaviour displayed by the officer remains...
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356BusinessURSB bags appreciation award at UCC suppliers conference
The Bureau plays a central role in facilitating company registration, intellectual property protection, and legal documentation, critical components in Uganda’s drive to...
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753Big StoryWhy Museveni took NRM MPs to shooting range in Kyankwanzi
Museveni cautioned legislators against engaging in bribery and vote-buying, describing the practice as harmful to democratic integrity and long-term national development.
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596Crime24 students arrested after police officer injured in Koboko school fight
During the operation to quell down the fight between students, officer Thembo Cosmas sustained an eye injury after being struck by a...
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651CrimePolice recover AK-47 rifle at Tausi Bus Terminal in Kampala
Police say the suspect approached a conductor who was loading passengers onto a bus destined for Mbarara and requested that his luggage...
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601NationalUCC blocks over 500 websites for distributing pornography
UCC however acknowledged that a major limitation in enforcement remains to be users who can still bypass restrictions using Virtual Private Networks...
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646CrimeMother in shock as thief steals bag carrying remains of her five-month-old baby
According to Ms Jjumba, financial constraints forced her to improvise transport arrangements for the baby’s body, as she could not afford proper...
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524Campus LinkHigh Court Judge Okalany to deliver landmark lecture on war crimes at Victoria University
The landmark public discourse comes at a time when global attention continues to focus on accountability for war crimes, genocide, and crimes...
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424NationalNew Ssezibwa Arch Bridge to boost trade, connectivity in Kayunga
The Ssezibwa Arch Bridge is the first of its kind in Uganda and is designed with a lifespan of up to 120...
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361CrimeThree arrested over church break-in, stolen items recovered
According to Police Spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma, unknown assailants broke into Kavumba SDA Church in Wakiso Town Council on the night of April...
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628NationalFresh Kamuli road crash kills three as death toll hits 12 in three days
Authorities say the pattern highlights growing concerns over road safety, particularly involving heavy commercial vehicles and reckless riding on narrow district roads.
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546NationalMuseveni targets wetlands with new fish farming strategy
“These wetlands we have cannot be effectively utilised using the Parish Development Model funds alone. The Shs1 million is not enough—it requires...
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1.1KBig StorySuspect Okello pleads not guilty of killing four toddlers at Ggaba Daycare
Before entering his plea, Okello briefly requested to consult with his state-appointed lawyers. Following the consultation, the court proceeded to read out...
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466FeaturedSudhir leads Nepalese community in blood donation drive as Ugandans Mark Kabaka’s 71st Birthday
The Nepalese diaspora, including investors and residents in Uganda, coordinated the exercise as part of their broader humanitarian outreach, reinforcing ties between...
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927Big StoryInside Museveni meeting with Iran envoy Majid Saffar at Kyankwanzi
The talks come amid renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries, with Iran actively expanding its footprint in East Africa through partnerships...