All posts tagged "National News"
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917CrimeMBALE: Councilor Walujo arrested for grabbing 52 acres of govt land
The suspect also reportedly grabbed the government-aided Umar and Yumbe Primary School in Mbale City and further bribed education officials not to follow up on the case.
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795NationalKiryandongo leaders join efforts to save Ranch 11 from land grabbers
KIRYANDONGO, UGANDA: In a bid to solve the ensuing contention over Ranch 11, leaders from Kiryandongo district have agreed to jointly bring...
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682NationalMary Akol sworn-in as new Bukedea LC5 chairperson
Speaking shortly after she was sworn in, Akol promised to work with everyone including those she contested with for a better Bukedea.
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841NationalTORORO: Youth leaders demand accountability on missing youth funds
TORORO, UGANDA: A section of youth leaders in Tororo Municipality want an investigation into the delayed dispatching of youth livelihood program funds...
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661NationalBunyoro Kingdom tasks oil companies on plastic pollution
Phillip Katahoire, the Kingdom’s Minister for External Relations says that the disposal, waste management, and recycling system of plastic waste remains inefficient...
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1.4KNationalRev Kasana’s consecration as new Luweero Bishop suspended over adultery claims
The consecration ceremony was supposed to take place next month on July 16 and has now been halted indefinitely following the decision...
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1.8KBig StoryMuseveni minister supports proposal to scrap term limits, downsize parliament
Currently, Uganda has 32 cabinet ministers and 55 ministers of state, while the number of MPs stands at 529 MPs, which is...
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1.3KNationalLIRA: Four councillors arrested for locking district main gate over delayed allowances
The councilors in a heated exchange with police at the main gate, said they want their money/allowances paid clocking to about 12m...
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733NationalTwo dead, 5 injured as truck rams into houses in Kanungu
The accident happened at around 11:30 pm on Wednesday at Kanibaizo trading centre along the Rukungiri-Kihihi road.
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2.2KEducationUganda’s Makerere ranked 5th best University in Africa (FULL LIST inside)
The second highest-ranked university is the University of Johannesburg in South Africa and in third place is Muhimbili University of Health and...
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551NewsKatakwi district authorities decry lack of computers in education sector
This was raised during the presser supported by ActionAid International Uganda at Amoruongora primary school in palam Sub County in Katakwi district.
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1.1KNationalUganda suspends travel to Denmark over passport claims
Mr Mundeyi explained that the government had fulfilled all the standards required by International Civil Aviation and Organizations (ICAO), and Ugandan passports...
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776NationalDPP condemned over decision to clear govt officials in Karamoja Iron Sheets saga
According to the Executive Directive of Kick Corruption out of Uganda, Mr Kakuru Robert Byamugisha, the DPP’s decision is a direct indication...
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727NationalKATAKWI: NGOs shift focus to sensitize teenagers on sexual reproductive health
Florence Achan, a 16-year-old P.7 student of Ngariam primary school, challenged the government to a bid by her promises of providing sanitary...
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587NewsESAFF trains journalists to create awareness about value of agroecology
The 3-month training organised by the Eastern and Southern Small-scale Farmers Forum [ESAFF] attracted journalists from all regions of Uganda.
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532NationalOil and gas Sector supporting local producers- Kibaale RDC
RDC Angalia appealed to local farmers within the Region to step up and do the same so as to improve the standard...
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736NationalBugweri locals get boreholes to access safe and clean water
The Woman MP Hon Rachael Magoola urged the beneficiaries to make good care of the boreholes and avoid issues that may result...
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2.5KNewsUgandan man wants six children’s passports cancelled after DNA test reveals they’re not his
The man who works in Europe was forced to take all the six children for DNA testing after a quarrel he had...
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775NewsKISORO: NWSC embarks on tough measures to recover unpaid bills
This initiative coincides with UMEME, the national power supplier, issuing warnings to disconnect several water boosters due to outstanding electricity bills.
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536NationalGov’t to introduce policy on alternative dispute resolution
Alternative Dispute Resolution -ADR is a mechanism of settling conflicts amicably without necessarily going to courts of law.
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1.1KBig StoryKaramoja Iron Sheets: DPP closes 17 case files as govt ‘bigwigs walk free’
The investigations were led by the prosecution team under the guidance of the Criminal Investigation Directorate CID, State House Anti-Corruption Unit.
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748NewsLango Paramount Chief urges ministers on peace, unity among subjects
LIRA, UGANDA: Tekwaro Lango Paramount Chief Eng Dr Michael Odong Okune has urged all his cabinet ministers in their respective capacities to...
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467NationalKabale residents protest over unfulfilled govt promises on roads rehabilitation
Mr Bahati assured residents and leaders that the government has already secured 150 million dollars from the African Development Bank to upgrade...
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745NewsMuseveni urges Karachunas to embrace govt programs to transform Karamoja region
President Museveni reminded the Karimojongs how he managed to convince the Banyankore in the cattle Corridor to switch from nomadism to commercial...
