All posts tagged "National News"
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286NationalUPDF treats over 47,000 in 12-day medical camp in Kigezi
Kigezi, Uganda: The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) concluded a 12-day medical outreach across the Kigezi sub-region, treating more than 47,000 residents...
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281NationalGBV, teenage pregnancy cast shadow over Katakwi’s 16 days of activism
Katakwi, Uganda: Katakwi District has marked the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) amid alarming statistics showing rising cases of...
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737NationalUS envoy says new Uganda-US health pact marks ‘positive change’ for Ugandans
Kampala, Uganda: The United States Ambassador to Uganda, Mr William Popp, has praised a planned multi-year bilateral agreement on health financing between...
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496NationalZombo schools get Shs280m boost for infrastructure upgrades
Zombo, Uganda: At least seven primary schools in Zombo District have received a combined Shs280 million to support infrastructure improvement and strengthen...
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485NationalBuyende parents urged to unite efforts against HIV/AIDS, early marriages
Buyende District, Uganda: The Federation of African Women Educationalists (FAWE) Uganda has called on parents and community leaders to stand together in...
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516NewsKatakwi leaders alarmed after six girls get pregnant in one school
Katakwi, Uganda: The administration of Mangoro Comprehensive Secondary School has confirmed that six female students became pregnant during the third term, raising...
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605NationalKaramoja communities told to build local seed banks as extension gaps exposed
Kotido, Uganda: Communities in Karamoja have been urged to take greater ownership of their food production systems by investing in local seed...
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776Big StoryMuseveni appoints Brig Gen Tukachungurwa to head restructured Army Court
Brig Gen Tukachungurwa replaces Brig Gen Robert Freeman Mugabe, who was appointed in May 2024 and served one term. Kampala, Uganda: President...
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756CrimeOne dead, three arrested after arson attack in Adjumani
Adjumani, Uganda: A violent arson attack in Leaguru Village, Pakele Sub-county, left one person dead and three suspects in custody following a...
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423NationalNew clergy warned against lawlessness as Lango Diocese ordains 29 priests, deacons
Lira City, Uganda: Lango Diocese on Sunday ordained 29 new clergy in a grand service at Boroboro Cathedral, but the celebration came...
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599NationalRelief as Gulu–Kamdini–Karuma highway reopens after month-long closure
Kamdini, Uganda: The partial reopening of the Gulu–Kamdini–Karuma highway has brought relief to businesses and transporters following a month-long closure caused by...
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686CrimeDNA confirms body found in Kyampisi Swamp is missing Naalya SS student
Kampala, Uganda: Kampala Metropolitan Police have confirmed that the decomposed body recovered from Musaale Swamp in Kyampisi Subcounty belongs to Aneza Merisa,...
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559NationalMuseveni concludes Busoga campaign trail, next stop Kigezi
Jinja City, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni wrapped up his Busoga sub-region campaign trail on Friday with a firm message on peace,...
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568NewsMuseveni flags off Busoga’s first chilli export to China
Kamuli, Uganda: President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has flagged off Uganda’s first consignment of Busoga-grown chilli pepper to China, marking a landmark milestone...
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547NationalBRAC unveils livelihood cost-sharing approach to empower Kiryandongo women
Kiryandongo, Uganda: BRAC Uganda has unveiled a groundbreaking cost-sharing model under the Accelerating Impact for Young Women (AIM) program, introducing a new...
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461NewsNandala blasts NRM for “destroying Uganda’s economy,” vows to revive collapsed industries in Lango
Apac, Uganda: The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential flag bearer, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, has launched his fiercest attack yet on...
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124Campus LinkEx-BBC Journalist Kasujja hails Victoria University for leading Africa’s AI education revolution
Kampala, Uganda: Veteran Ugandan journalist Alan Kasujja has urged African education institutions to urgently integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their academic systems,...
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722NewsMuseveni unveils new road projects for Namutumba, recalls region’s role in liberation
Namutumba, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has praised Busoga’s long-standing contribution to Uganda’s liberation struggle and unveiled a list of key road projects...
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696NationalMuseveni’s condolence gesture sparks outrage among long-suffering elephant victims in Nwoya
Nwoya, Uganda: President Museveni’s offer of Shs10 million to families of two women recently killed by elephants in Nwoya District has drawn...
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888NationalKisoro health boss Stephen Nsabiyumva dead
Kisoro, Uganda: The Kisoro District Health Officer (DHO), Dr Stephen Nsabiyumva, has died after battling severe kidney and liver complications for nearly...
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808NationalBusoga outgrowers laud Museveni for new National Sugar Council, demand better security
Jinja, Uganda: Sugarcane outgrowers in Busoga Sub-region have applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for creating a National Sugar Council to regulate sugarcane...
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421NationalGIZ extends financial support to Getom schools in Katakwi
The financial boost from GIZ is expected to ease operational pressures on the beneficiary schools and support efforts to improve learning conditions...
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646NationalMuseveni cautions NRM independents against dividing party support, outlines Bukedi devt agenda
By Emmanuel Okol Mbale, Uganda: President Museveni has cautioned independent-leaning NRM candidates in Bukedi and across the country against destabilising the party...
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544NewsKatakwi politicians urged to embrace peaceful campaigns in forthcoming election
By Emmanuel Okol Katakwi, Uganda: Catholic priest Fr. Patrick Achedu has called on political leaders in Katakwi, Teso and across Uganda to...