All posts tagged "National News"

West Nile police boss freed of aggravated defilement allegations

Arua, (UG): The Inspector of Police (IP) Thomas Otim who also heads the Professional Standards Unit in the West Nile Region has...

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NIRA fails to enrol over 17 million people due to lack of funds

Kampala, (UG): The National Information Registration Authority (NIRA) has failed to commence mass enrolment of 17.2 million persons due to funding gaps...

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Lawyer Patrick Kiconco told to refund shs39b NAADS money in six months or face jail

Kampala, (UG): The Parliament’s Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has given embattled city lawyer Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi an...

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Museveni promises to fund youth-led innovations

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has revealed that he is going to fund youth-led innovations in Uganda. “I will have a meeting with...

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PDM progress in Karamoja at 15%, MPs worried

Kampala, (UG): Members of Parliament on the Public Service and Local Government Committee have expressed concern with the level of implementation of...

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Police recover fuel tank stolen in Iganga with 34 tonnes of kerosene

Kampala, (UG): Police on Tuesday said the semi-trailer tanker which was destined for Kampala and intercepted by thugs along the Iganga Highway...

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Crime

KASESE: Two suspects detained over trafficking in persons

Kasese, (UG): The Territorial Police in Rwenzori East and Kasese District are holding two suspects in custody on charges related to the...

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Uganda to roll out injectable HIV drug in Jan 2024

Kampala, (UG): The Uganda Aids Commission (UAC)has revealed that Uganda will in a period of less than three months join three other...

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Rehabilitation works kickoff on 16km Iganga road

Iganga, (UG): The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Works has responded to the request by the people of Iganga in...

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Zombo district boss distances self from planned demonstration on road network crisis

Zombo, (UG): Zombo District LC 5 Chairperson, Mr James Oyullu has vehemently distanced himself from any arrangements pertaining to the peaceful demonstration...

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Arsenal fan collapses, dies while celebrating equaliser against Chelsea

Terego, (UG): Residents of Omugo sub county in Terego district were on Saturday left in shock after an Arsenal fan collapsed and...

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Nile Breweries injects Shs450m in Kyabazinga Royal Wedding

Jinja, (UG): Nile Breweries Limited has boosted the preparations for the Kyabazinga Royal Wedding with a mega contribution of Shs450 million as...

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Education

Mulago nurses, midwives seek clearance for degree courses

Officials at the Mulago School of Nursing and Midwifery have complained that the facility that opened in 1955 is stuck with diploma...

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Zombo activists to stage peaceful demonstration over poor road network

Zombo, (UG): Security experts in Zombo District have tasked organisers of the planned peaceful demonstrations on the deplorable status of roads in...

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Uganda Airlines launches direct flights to Lagos

Kampala, (UG): Uganda Airlines has opened a direct route to Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city, with flights scheduled thrice a week. The launch...

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Rwenzururu king urges subjects to uphold cultural norms and values

Kasese, (UG): King Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma has urged Rwenzururu subjects to execute cultural morals and practices to portray a good image...

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BUSHENYI: ADF Rebels threaten attack on four schools if they don’t close within 14 days

Bushenyi District in Western Uganda has been put on a high security alert after leaflets suspected to be from the Allied Democratic...

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AMURIA: Teachers decry corruption in getting gov’t jobs

Amuria, (UG): Teachers in Amuria District, eastern Uganda have cried out to the concerned authorities over the increasing level of corruption tendencies...

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MASINDI: Truck accident claims six on the spot, two hospitalized

Masindi, (UG): At least six people have been confirmed dead and two others injured following a Wednesday evening accident that occured in Murchison Falls...

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Parliament concerned over non-registration of betting machines

Kampala, (UG): The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has cautioned the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB)...

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UCE 2023: Two Headteachers, Chief Invigilator arrested over exam malpractice

At least two headteachers, one teacher and exam official have been arrested for involving in various cases of examination malpractice in the...

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