All posts tagged "Latest-News"

Alur Kingdom Royals trained to lead fight against gender-based violence

Alur Kingdom and other Northern Uganda cultural leaders have undergone training in Gulu to champion gender equity, prevent gender-based violence and promote...

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Museveni urged to intervene as Shs10m bribery claims rock Speakership race

The NRM Revolutionary Network youths have urged President Museveni to address concerns over the 12th Parliament Speakership race, alleging Shs10m inducements and...

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Five killed, two injured as sugarcane truck overturns in Mayuge

Five people, including a family of four, have died after a sugarcane truck lost control and overturned onto motorcycles at Girigiri village...

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King’s College Budo unveils 38-classroom e-learning block

King’s College Budo has commissioned a 38-classroom e-learning block aimed at boosting digital education and expanding academic capacity. The ceremony was presided...

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UNEB breaks silence on 2025 UACE Results release

UNEB has dismissed fake reports about the 2025 UACE results, urging candidates and parents to rely only on official UNEB communication channels.

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Fraudsters target desperate job seekers in RDC appointment scheme

The Office of the President has warned Ugandans against fraudsters soliciting money to secure RDC, DRDC and ARDC appointments, saying such claims...

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Decentralization relieves congestion at Gulu Hospital mortuary

Gulu Regional Referral Hospital says decentralizing unclaimed bodies to Kitgum, Anaka and Awach facilities has eased mortuary congestion and improved service delivery.

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World News

Iran vows decisive response after U.S., Israeli airstrikes

Iran warns it will respond decisively to recent U.S. and Israeli attacks, calling the strikes a violation of its sovereignty and urging...

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From 40 Years to Freedom: How Ssebuufu walked free in Katusabe Murder Case after presidential pardon

Kampala Businessman Muhammad Ssebuufu released from Prison after President Museveni granted him a pardon in the 2015 murder of Betty Donah Katusabe,...

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Court

TikToker Obonyo granted bail in electoral commentary case

Lira TikToker Patrick Obonyo has been granted bail after two weeks on remand over alleged electoral remarks, as his lawyers pursue an...

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US Exchange Alumni seek to boost Uganda-America trade ties

USEA Uganda met U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Sarah Troutman in Kampala to explore stronger U.S.–Uganda trade partnerships, innovation collaboration and alumni-driven business...

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Crime

UPDF deserter arrested over murder in Yumbe land dispute

Police in Yumbe District have arrested a UPDF deserter over the murder of a 58-year-old farmer in a suspected land dispute in...

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New River Katerere trail bridge to boost PDM, rural connectivity in Kakumiro

Minister Fred Byamukama has commissioned the 63m Kyenyonga–Kikaada Hybrid Trail Bridge in Kakumiro, linking the project to Parish Development Model wealth creation...

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Museveni to launch Uganda’s first Islamic insurer; Tamini General Insurance Co Ltd

Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to officiate at the mega launch of Tamini General Insurance Company Uganda Ltd, the...

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West Nile plots lucrative tourism growth strategy to create youth jobs

West Nile stakeholders have convened in Pakwach for a strategic tourism workshop to profile untapped sites, boost youth employment and strengthen the...

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Lira’s Shs9.6b Blood Bank nears completion

Lira’s Shs 9.6 billion Regional Blood Bank at Lira Regional Referral Hospital is 98% complete and set to process 48,000 units annually,...

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Court

Couple remanded over alleged sacrifice of 5-year-old girl in Luuka

A witch doctor and his wife have been remanded by Iganga Grade One Magistrate over the alleged kidnapping and ritual killing of...

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Features

How Gilbert Kwizera’s Haven is keeping cancer patients in treatment through Charity Foundation

Gilbert Kevin Jimmy Kwizera’s Cancer Charity Foundation is helping Ugandan cancer patients remain in treatment by providing accommodation, meals and support near...

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Sports

Rwenzori Marathon secures World Athletics label, qualifies for Oceans Marathon

Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon has secured World Athletics Label Road Race status, becoming East Africa’s first recognised global road race and...

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After street vendors, KCCA moots plan to evict boda bodas from Kampala

KCCA plans to ban passenger boda bodas from Kampala CBD under a new transport regulatory plan that will cap riders at 27,870,...

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Finland commits UGX 1.7bn to Ongwen victims, challenges world to back reparations

Finland has committed €400,000 (UGX 1.7bn) to support ICC-ordered reparations for victims of former LRA commander Dominic Ongwen, becoming the first country...

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Over 28,300 ex-rebels pardoned since 1986 – Amnesty Commission

Uganda’s Amnesty Commission has pardoned over 28,340 former insurgents since 1986, including LRA and ADF fighters, while reintegrating thousands into communities across...

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