National News Archives

Bobi Wine bodyguard detained for beating NRM’s Majambere at Nadduli burial

The police statement comes barely a day after hours after Bobi Wine on Tuesday said his bodyguard, Geoffrey Onzima had been abducted...

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Adjumani decries Resurgent Hepatitis B Infections amid Low Covid-19 Vaccination

The low uptake of Covid-19 vaccines and the resurgence of the Hepatitis B virus which is the leading cause of liver cirrhosis...

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NAKASEKE: 21 Headteachers in trouble for forging academic papers

The headteachers are accused of forging Grade 111 certificates, degrees from universities, and certificates of registration from the Ministry of Education and...

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Kapchorwa residents vandalise Muhoozi signpost in protest

The direction signage was allegedly removed in protest after it was allegedly erected without following proper procedures or consulting the Sebei community.

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Breaking

23 injured as Link bus overturns in Mubende

The accident occurred at around 2.00 am in the wee hours of Tuesday morning at a place called Gwanika en route to...

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Crime

Businessman collapses, dies in lodge during sex

The victim collapsed and died in the room. The girlfriend went and alerted the hotel management who immediately alerted the police at...

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BUGWERI: MP Magoola lobbies houses for underprivileged widows

Magoola who is serving her first term in parliament says she lobbied four houses from her friends in the United States of...

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Minister Rusoke declares controversial Kasese minority bill null and void

The proposed law is on an engagement between Human Rights Awareness Promotion Forum-HRAPF and Kasese municipal council early last year.

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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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Big Story

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.