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Kasese Municipality Never Recognized Homosexuals as Minorities-Mayor

Early last year, the council was engaged by a Human Rights Awareness Promotion Forum-HRAPF, an NGO promoting human rights for key populations...

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ADJUMANI: Authorities suspend salaries of health workers over absenteeism

Dozens of health workers in Adjumani district have been struck off payrolls after it was discovered that they are Away from duty Without...

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MP Ssewanyana admitted at Mulago hospital in critical condition

The embattled Ssewanyana is battling lung-related complications and can neither walk or stand on his own

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Zoka Forest encroachers given seven days ultimatum to vacate

The illegal activities in Zoka Forest that include: logging, lumbering, charcoal burning and poaching among others have attracted people from Rwanda and...

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Africa

10 killed in bomb explosion at Kasindi church, ADF rebel attack suspected

The "terrorist act" occurred in a pentecostal church in the town of Kasindi in North Kivu, which lies on the border with...

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President Museveni departs for 3-day UAE visit

President Yoweri Museveni has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a three-day official visit where he will meet and hold...

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Namuganza commits self to stand with MPs standing with her

Namuganza is currently in dilemma after parliament of Uganda passed a motion to censure her on accusations of corruption in carrying out...

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16 injured in another accident as speeding bus overturns along Kampala-Gulu highway

According to Ms Nampiima, the injured victims were rushed to Nakasongola Health Centre IV, St Franciscan Health Centre IV and Kasana Hospital...

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UNRA announces traffic flow change due to works on Kampala flyover

In order to minimize traffic congestion, motorists from Kibuye roundabout are advised to access Lubiri Ring Road and Lubaga Road, while motorists...

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Uganda Airlines cleared to commence UK flights through Intermediate airport

The UK flights will commence after Entebbe International Airport goes through a security assessment exercise from the British Safety and Security Department.

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Crime

ADF suspect arrested with bomb assembling items in Iganga

The suspect whose identity was vividly concealed by police for security reasons is a prime suspect behind numerous attacks on police and...

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Two killed, one injured in Kumi explosion

The deceased have been identified as Dinah Acham, 2, and Josephine Ingolet, 5, while the injured is Emmanuel Epaja,7 years, all residents...

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Companies, individuals cautioned against lighting fireworks on new year’s eve

The police in Kiira Regional that covers Jinja district and Jinja city has reminded companies and individuals intending to launch fireworks as...

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Mayuge police praised for security on Christmas day

Under the command of the District Police Commander - DPC Bashir Siriba, the officers and men in uniform ensured the safety of...

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Crime

Errant driver arrested after hitting CDF Mbadi’s convoy

KAMPALA, UGANDA: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Friday said a lorry driver had been arrested and detained in Kampala after he...

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Pastor stoned to death by mob after he was found near murder scene

Pastor Julius Mugisa of God’s Power Revival Healing Church Kikoyo was attacked by a mob at Igogonya village on Friday on allegations...

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Transport paralysed as floods cut off road connecting Kalungu-Gomba districts

Currently, motorists from Kalungu connecting to Gomba use the Sembabule –Kisozi-Kifampa Road or Masaka-Kampala road and branch off from Kayambwe in Mpigi...