All posts tagged "National News"
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537ExclusiveUPDF recruitment in Jinja marred by forgery cases
The center attracted 4,000 youthful applicants from the districts of Jinja, Buvuma, Kayunga and Jinja city, who underwent both physical and medical...
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1.1KCourtRwanda’s closure of border with Uganda was illegal- East African Court
A panel of three judges of the East African Court of Justice comprising Monica Mugenyi from Uganda, Audace Ngiye from Burundi, and...
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1.3KCurrent AffairsShame as 56-year-old man defiles 4 year old girl, infects her with HIV
The minor, a pupil in 'baby class' at Katuum Asubira primary school is alleged to have been defiled by the suspect identified...
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719Crime12 suspects arrested over threats to burn schools in different districts
Police swung into action after receiving a complaint from Joseph Nkoyoyo, the head teacher of Oxford Nursery and Primary School in Nabweru...
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615CrimeKakumiro inmate dies while escaping from police custody
The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, according to information obtained by URN.
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542ExclusiveKaramojong clerics join campaign against sale of crude alcohol
On May 16th, 2022, police teamed up with other security agencies to enhance operations against the sale and consumption of crude alcohol
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790NationalTourism Ministry identifies 11 acres of land for Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre
The centre is in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, who led India’s non-violent independence movement against British rule.
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882Current AffairsStanbic Bank, Prudential unveil joint medical insurance cover
The prospective customers can choose between three MediProtect packages based on affordability with the least priced policy being Silver—accessible at Shs 600,000...
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1.4KCurrent AffairsHospitals urged to reserve 10 beds for critical Covid-19 patients as cases rise
The decision was made as new cases were averaging 120 per day creating fear that the country could see a new surge...
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758Current AffairsHoima herdsmen use district headquarters to graze animals
On a daily basis, several herdsmen flock to the district headquarters which seats on a 10-acre piece of land in Kasingo cell,...
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1.2KNationalMuseveni warns Kabale residents against smuggling goods into Rwanda
Museveni also urged the people to put into practice the objectives of Parish Development Model as the government has outlined to eradicate...
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645Current AffairsLandlord sues Bukomansimbi RDC, LC V chairperson over inciting his tenants
The duo is being accused by David Ssenfuka of illegally interfering in the administration of his estate and inciting his tenants against...
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1.2KAfricaAfrica facing shortage of health workers – report
The study which was published in the British Medical Journal this week surveyed the health workforce in 47 countries between January 2018...
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785Current AffairsMPs order Arua officials investigated for paying salary to 15 ghost staff
They are the chief administrative officer (CAO) Jude Mark Bukenya, principal human resource officer Israel Echoku, and former CAO, Donath Eswelu.
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810Exclusive6 police officers arrested over Bebe Cool, Capt Namara saga
Trouble started at City bar in Ntinda on Saturday evening last week when Namara allegedly scratched Bebe Cool’s car in the parking...
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773CrimeAssailants storm Kyakasengura prison, stab warder
Prison warder Jackson Musinguzi said they heard Otimong screaming for help and rushed to see what was happening only to find him...
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677CrimeTwo killed, 24 arrested on allegations of terror financing
Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson identified one of the deceased as Farouk Tomusange, alias Juma Oti, ringleader of a criminal gang that...
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1.4KExclusiveKaramojong farmers sell off farm equipment as scrap to buy food
Early this year, the Office of the Prime Minister distributed hand hoes and ox ploughs to families in the region to boost...
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1.0KExclusiveArmy fails to hit recruitment target in Lira as hundreds of applicants test positive for STDs
The two-day exercise was targeting 495 recruits from the districts of Amolatar, Alebtong, Otuke, Dokolo, and Lira. However, only 299 applicants passed...
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921Current AffairsNambooze given green light to seek treatment in the US
The breakthrough comes after the intervention of the Speaker of Parliament Annet Anita Among who directed the Medical Board to fast-track her...
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658ExclusiveBagisu Circumcision Ceremonies to Proceed Without Cultural Leader
This came after attempts to have a legitimate leader to succeed the late Bob Mushikori all hit a snag.
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970NationalNabbanja orders arrest of parish chief over excessive consumption of alcohol
Nabbanja tasked the implementors of the Parish Development Model to consider the less privileged within the population to benefit from the program,...
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736NationalNebbi Leaders Seek Regional Referral Status For District Hospital
According to the leaders, the hospital is overwhelmed by the increasing population, which comes from as far as DR Congo and neighbouring...
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542Current AffairsEC suspends women council elections over lack of funds
In February, the Electoral Commission issued a roadmap detailing the various activities to be conducted under the programme for elections of women...
