All posts tagged "National News"

Philanthropists launch campaign to clean up drainage systems in Mbarara City

Mbarara, (UG): A team of philanthropists in Mbarara City under their umbrella Philanthropy and Volunteerism in Education and Entrepreneurship (PAVE) have launched...

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Over 100 arrested in pre-Christmas sweep in Kampala

Kampala, (UG): More than 100 suspected criminals have been arrested in an intelligence-led operation within the Kampala Central Business District, this publication...

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Over 30m condoms to be distributed for Christmas, New Year Eve celebrations

Kampala, (UG): Government through the Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has announced that more than 30 million condoms are set to be distributed...

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Five detainees escape death in Mutungo Police fire

Kampala, (UG): At least five detainees narrowly escaped death in a fire outbreak that left several case files burnt down to ashes...

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Man shows up with snake at immigration offices, says it’s his brother

Kampala, (UG): The Immigration office in Kampala witnessed dramatic scenes after a man, casually dressed showed up at the ministry’s security gate...

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UMSC secures court order restraining ‘Mufti’ Ssemambo

The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has obtained a court order halting the enforcement of previous directives issued by Justice Faridah Shamilah...

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How Notorious Kifeesi leader Sobi died in fierce land dispute in Gomba

Gomba, (UG): The Territorial Police in Gomba District are investigating circumstances under which Sobi, a notorious criminal and city robber was killed...

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Man kills wife for accepting shs2,000 from suspected lover to buy saucepans

Namutumba, (UG): The Territorial Police in Namutumba District is actively hunting for a 30-year-old man accused of killing his wife for allegedly...

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Zombo Youth Summit to empower thousands of youths with development skills

Zombo, (UG): The sizeable population of young people from across the different lower administrative units of Zombo and the neighbouring districts of...

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UMSC boss assures Muslims: “No one will sell our property”

Luuka, (UG): The chairman of Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) Al-hajj Prof Dr Muhamadi Lubega Kisambira has assured the Muslim community in...

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Namutumba leaders worried over rising number of teenage pregnancies

Namutumba, (UG): Leaders in Eastern Uganda’s Namutumba District have decried the rising number of teenage pregnancies in the area, attributing it to...

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Balaalo Eviction: Non-compliant Balaalo move cattle to neighbouring districts

Gulu, (UG): Several non-compliant cattle owners in northern Uganda are relocating their animals to neighbouring districts to evade eviction. The eviction is...

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Kiryandongo leaders urged to tap into natural resources to fight poverty

Kiryandongo, (UG): Kiryandongo District authorities have been urged to work on their attitudes towards wealth creation and service delivery while executing their...

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China donates SUV cars for NAM, G-77 Summits

Kampala, (UG): The Republic of China has pledged to support Uganda as the East African country gears up to host the 19th...

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Obongi CAO ordered to return unspent funds for DRDIP community projects

The Director of Development Response to Displacement Impact Project (DRDIP) in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Dr Robert Limlim has...

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Capital Chicken Scam: Police warns public against similar Ponzi schemes

Kampala, (UG): Police on Monday provided an update on the investigations into the Capital Chicken scam that left Ugandans counting losses when...

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‘Get certified or exit business’ – UNBS tells Nsenene dealers

Kampala, (UG): Uganda’s Standards Regulatory Body, UNBS (Uganda National Bureau of Standards) has told dealers of edible insects such as grasshoppers (Nsenene),...

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City House Fire: One dead, property worth millions burnt to ashes in Monday fire incident

Kampala, (UG): At least one person has been confirmed dead and merchandise worth millions of shillings destroyed to ashes in a fire...

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Ardent soccer fan killed in motor accident after football match in Zombo

Zombo, (UG): The community at Aringu Village, Dwonga Ward – Paidha Town Council in Zombo District is mourning the untimely demise of one...

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UBOS to launch 2024 national census tomorrow

Kampala, (UG): The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) will tomorrow, Tuesday, December 12, officially launch the National Housing and Population Census 2024...

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Museveni criticizes religious fundraising for fueling corruption

Kampala, (UG): President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned religious leaders against conducting fundraising events, saying they partly contribute to the promotion of...

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Boda Boda Riders urged to prioritize registration for business success

Kiryandongo, (UG): Boda Boda riders in Kigumba Town Council, Kiryandongo District have been strongly encouraged to take motorcycle registration seriously if they...

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