All posts tagged "National News"
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5.6KNationalKamuli NGO rescues 13-year-old from forced marriage, helps her return to school
The intervention by Echoes of Children Voices Uganda (ECOVU) comes amid growing concern over child marriage and school dropout rates in parts...
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2.3KBig StoryMuseveni appoints PLU’s Juma Witonze Kisekka State Minister for Internal Affairs
A diplomat and politician, Witonze currently serves as the Chief Coordinator of the Patriotic League of Uganda in Greater Mpigi and has...
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3.2KNewsSPA Namyalo to Voters: Reject Thieves, Land Grabbers in Tomorrow’s LC1 Elections
Addressing journalists on Monday, Hajjat Namyalo described the office of the LC1 chairperson as one of the most important leadership positions at...
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3.3KNationalGulu cuts licence costs as Millennium Tiles launches Northern Uganda showroom
The new showroom, established through a partnership with Bruce Nazil Investment, becomes Millennium Tiles' first outlet in Northern Uganda following the successful...
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1.0KBig StoryUganda fronts veteran diplomat Olara Otunnu for UN Secretary-General race
Government says Otunnu's extensive experience within the United Nations system, national government, academia and international peacebuilding makes him well positioned to lead...
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5.6KNewsMP Nabulo hails Machika’s community impact, calls on leaders focused on people’s needs
Congratulating Owere on his election victory, Hon Nabulo commended the people of West Budama North East for entrusting leadership to a person...
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7.7KNationalZombo: Police orders temporary shutdown of business, traffic for nationwide clean-up drive
According to DPC Mutegeki, all residents, traders, motorists, institutions and community leaders are expected to fully comply with the directive and actively...
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10.5KNewsLC1 Polls: Uganda declares July 28 public holiday for voting village chairpersons
The LC I elections will determine leaders responsible for grassroots governance, community mobilization, dispute resolution and coordination of government programmes at the...
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3.1KFeaturesAmbassador Walusimbi urges diaspora returnees to unite for national development
The Diaspora Returnees pledged to use the knowledge, professional skills and global exposure acquired while living abroad to support Uganda's development agenda,...
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7.2KNationalFAWE launches initiative to tackle school dropouts, teen pregnancies in Busoga
FAWE Uganda officials said the project seeks to ensure that more girls and vulnerable children enroll in school, remain in class and...
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6.9KNationalHow court mediation ended four-year Inzu Ya Masaba leadership row, retained Mike Mudoma as Umukuka
Mudoma, who will now serve as Umukuka wa Bamasaba under the restored Inzu Ya Masaba institution until July 2028, called on the...
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474NationalExperts call for faster licensing, financing for artisanal miners
Stakeholders urged government to accelerate licensing procedures, improve access to affordable financing for artisanal miners and strengthen community engagement in mining projects.
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456NationalMusasizi tasks URBRA on pension scheme rollout as assets hit Shs36tn
The Minister said the retirement benefits sector, whose assets have grown to approximately Shs36 trillion, should increasingly partner with government to finance...
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7.7KNationalEquity Bank gives Busoga High School new bus under asset financing
School administrators said the vehicle is expected to immediately improve day scholar enrolment while enhancing co-curricular activities once restrictions on school trips...
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4.0KFeaturesFrom Shs300 Savings to 1,500 Chickens: How Pallisa farmers are turning poultry into pathway out of poverty
The Hatch for Wealth project, founded by social worker and Crane Financial Services Director Emmanuel Oboi, is promoting poultry farming as a...
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12.7KOP-EDWhat if we exercised greater caution while driving?
What if we all exercised caution? Then the next headline would not be about another 10 people being buried. It would be...
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1.6KBig StoryAyebare, Musherure set for cabinet swearing, Echodu, Muganga still wait on
Multiple government sources say President Museveni has already directed Head of Public Service Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye to identify a suitable date when...
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6.4KCampus LinkMakerere introduces digital transcripts, expands online learning
The new e-transcript and e-certificate system is part of broader reforms that also include expanded online learning and the rollout of Competency-Based...
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4.4KNewsNamisindwa district sends off govt-sponsored university students
Namisindwa, Uganda: The Namisindwa District Executive has officially flagged off students who secured government sponsorship for university education, with district leaders urging...
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1.6KBig StoryHow fake intelligence ‘fixer’ gained access to Museveni’s inner circle, usurped powers in security
In the investigation published by The Independent, Stephen Nuwagaba is portrayed as presenting himself as a UPDF brigadier general, a Senior Presidential...
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4.8KNationalKamuli NRM leaders clash over grassroots funds for LC1 elections
The chairpersons raised concerns over a circular from the NRM Secretariat directing them to collect funds on behalf of women leaders, a...
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1.2KBig StoryArmy court denies bail to ex-CMI boss Birungi, frees two officers in treachery case
The former intelligence chief, who previously headed military intelligence before his arrest in August 2025, was jointly charged with several Uganda People's...
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1.3KBig StoryCourt awards Shs5m to former Sir Apollo Kaggwa pupil for illegal caning
The case was brought by her mother, Lila Babirye, who accused the school of caning the pupil in September 2011, causing injuries...
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5.0KNationalMP Katusiime pushes for jobs, better roads as Kiryandongo Sugar expands workforce
The legislator said the proposed infrastructure would improve access to social services, lower transport costs and strengthen industrial productivity while creating a...