All posts tagged "National News"
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1.1KCurrent AffairsAttorney General defends gov’t decision on coffee deal
Henry Byansi and Micheal Aboneka petitioned the High Court in April 2022 challenging the agreement signed by Ramathan Ggoobi
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1.1KNationalBishop bans alcohol at church functions
The Bishop has also banned the serving of meals or water to mourners before liturgy and burials saying it contradicts the principle...
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1.9KBusinessMuseveni calls for implementation of barter trade with Cuba
Museveni made the remarks while meeting with a Cuban delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodriguez.
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1.1KCurrent AffairsGovernment to protect Sacco savers’ deposits
The SACCO Savings Protection Fund is aimed at mainly compensating the savers once a SACCO goes bankrupt or fails to pay its...
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1.4KCurrent AffairsMakerere suspends 4 NUP chapter members over demonstration
In his June 27th suspension letter, Makerere University Vice-Chancellor, Professor Barnabas Nawangwe accuses the students of engaging in acts of demonstration when...
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1.5KBusinessBALUNYWA: Increasing govt regulations hindering growth of small businesses
While speaking to SME owners at Onomo Hotel during a forum commemorating World Medium, Small and Micro Enterprises (MSMEs) day, which is...
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1.1KCurrent AffairsKatikkiro Mayiga cautions gov’t on teachers’ strike
While addressing the Buganda Lukiiko on Monday, Mayiga said that Arts teachers are equally important to the nation as those of Sciences
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914Current AffairsNUP faults EC for suspending women council elections
According to NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi, the suspension of the women council and committee elections may be a well-orchestrated plan by the...
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960ExclusiveNamugongo Boda-boda rider kills self over Shs 255,000 loan
Alex Nuwagaba's lifeless body was found outside his rental house in Namugongo by his neighbours today.
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870ExclusiveBuganda Kingdom approves UGX 157.8Bn budget
The budget was approved following its presentation by the Kingdom Minister of Finance, Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa.
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839CrimeAssailants kill elderly man in Kagadi
Joroles Kadoma died instantly after being hit on the head with a blunt object at around 11:30 pm.
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1.1KExclusiveUPDF 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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1.5KCourtRwanda’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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1.9KCurrent 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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1.0KCrime12 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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1.1KCrimeKakumiro inmate dies while escaping from police custody
The incident happened on Saturday afternoon, according to information obtained by URN.
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843ExclusiveKaramojong 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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1.3KNationalTourism 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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1.4KCurrent 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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2.6KCurrent 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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1.1KCurrent 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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1.8KNationalMuseveni 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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982Current 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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1.6KAfricaAfrica 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...