All posts tagged "National News"
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854NationalBugiri, Mbale communities alarmed by rising suicide cases among youth
Communities in Eastern Uganda are raising concern after recent suicide deaths involving a student in Bugiri and a 13-year-old pupil in Mbale,...
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856NationalKadaga roots for girls, urges govt to boost teachers’ welfare
Rebecca Kadaga has urged government to prioritise teachers’ accommodation and learner safety while donating 20 double-decker beds to Kamuli Girls Boarding Primary...
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625NewsPolice call for calm after mob lynches driver for knocking traffic officer in Mbale
Police in Mbale have cautioned road users after a taxi driver was lynched by an angry mob for allegedly knocking traffic officer...
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920National43 Ugandan students rescued from Iran amid escalating conflict
UPDF has evacuated 43 Ugandan students from Tehran to Turkey amid escalating conflict in Iran following reported U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, with...
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1.1KCrimeMan beats wife to death, attempts suicide with ARV overdose
Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 62-year-old man accused of beating his wife to death before attempting suicide with an ARV...
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685NewsIganga traders protest eviction as municipality clears roadside kiosks
Iganga Municipal Council has intensified removal of street vendors and kiosks, directing traders to designated markets as vendors demand clear relocation alternatives.
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613NewsMidnight fire razes teachers’ quarters at Gulu school
A midnight fire has destroyed teachers’ quarters at Regent Nursery and Primary School in Gulu, leaving the head teacher and another staff...
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886Current AffairsAlebtong DHO remanded over Shs165m upgrade funds
Alebtong District Health Officer Dr Tony Odung has been remanded to Lira Government Prison over alleged mismanagement of Shs165.5 million meant for...
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649NewsUWA’s first-ever census puts Bwindi on map for chimpanzee tourism
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has confirmed 426 chimpanzees in its first-ever census, opening new opportunities for chimpanzee tourism alongside gorilla tracking and...
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1.0KBig StoryCourt orders TASO to pay Shs190m to Man wrongly put on ARVs
The High Court has ordered TASO to pay Shs190 million in damages to John Wataka after finding the organisation negligently diagnosed him...
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674Latest NewsPolice, UWA arrest man with154kg of ivory tusks in Nwoya
Police and Uganda Wildlife Authority have seized 154kg of elephant ivory in Nwoya District and arrested a suspected trafficker. UWA says the...
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575NationalNamisindwa LCV-Elect Bwayo calls for post-election unity among leaders
Namisindwa LCV Chairperson-elect Bwayo Emma has urged newly elected leaders to use the Lenten and Ramadan fasting period for reconciliation and unity,...
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724Latest NewsIOM, Partners form committee to strengthen Uganda–DRC border cooperation
IOM and regional leaders have launched a Standing Cross Border Committee to strengthen Uganda–DRC cooperation, prevent conflict and promote stability in West...
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544NationalTayebwa courts Antigua for tourism, coffee market
Hon Thomas Tayebwa, has called for stronger bilateral relations between Uganda and Antigua and Barbuda, urging closer cooperation in tourism, trade and...
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506NationalHeavy hailstorm kills two children, destroys homes in Pallisa
Two children were killed after a fierce hailstorm devastated Kibale Town Council in Pallisa on Saturday, leaving homes destroyed and families in...
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579NewsNBS Journalist Kitone laid to rest as media fraternity demands safer roads
NBS TV journalist Julius Kitone was Monday laid to rest in Rakai after fatal Mbarara–Lyantonde road crash, as colleagues renew calls for...
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530NewsZombo HIV Forum boss who led 46,000 tests passes on
Zombo’s HIV Forum is mourning the passing of General Secretary Charles Orwinya, a respected expert client who championed HIV testing and treatment...
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832Crime32 arrested over drug use, phone snatching amid public outcry over street crime
Police have arrested 32 suspects in a night crackdown in Kyengera targeting drug abuse and street theft following growing public concern over...
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759NationalUganda, DR Congo sign peace pact to secure shared border
Uganda and DR Congo adopt key resolutions in Zombo District to strengthen border security, promote peaceful coexistence, formalise demarcation, and boost cross-border...
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1.0KNationalGrade III teachers given four-year ultimatum to attain degrees
Zombo education officials have urged Grade III teachers to upgrade to bachelor’s degrees as Uganda’s National Teacher Policy transition deadline approaches.
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594NewsZombo residents protest health hazards from Paidha dumpsite
Residents in Zombo have raised alarm over severe health and environmental risks caused by the poorly managed Paidha Town Council dumping site...
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556NationalLow pupil turnout reported in Pallisa as first term begins
Pallisa District recorded low pupil turnout as schools reopened for Term One, with officials blaming parental delays and traditional first-week attitudes.
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998NewsMystery surrounds cold murder of UCU Dean Pamela Tumwebaze
UCU Dean of Students Pamela Tumwebaze who was killed in a night attack at her home in Mukono, has left unanswered questions...
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733NewsLIST: Nine Independent seek cooperation With NRM in 12th parliament
Nine independent-leaning MPs have expressed interest in cooperating with the NRM, strengthening the ruling party’s position ahead of the 12th Parliament.