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Lwengo businessman shot dead by unknown gunmen on boda boda

LWENGO DISTRICT: In the wake of alarming homicide crimes in the country, other yet-to-be-identified gunmen riding on a boda boda have shot...

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Crime

17 shot dead in revenge cattle raids in Karamoja

At least 17 people have been killed in Napak and Nabilatuk districts over the last two weeks in retaliatory cattle raids. According...

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Big Story

Police say Gen Katumba’s bodyguard survived with no injuries

Police have said Gen Edward Katumba Wamala’s bodyguard, SGT Khalid Koboyoit, survived unhurt after gunmen Tuesday sprayed the former Works and Transport...

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Crime

Teacher arrested for defiling, eloping with 16-year-old pupil

CRIME | BUTALEJA: Police in Butaleja District in eastern Uganda are holding a 31-year-old teacher on allegations of eloping with his 16-year-old...

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COVID-19

Museveni to address the nation tomorrow on COVID-19 situation

President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni will tomorrow Saturday, May 29, address the nation about the second wave of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. According...

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Just In

DP appoints Peter Okot as its Chief whip in 11th parliament

The Democratic Party (DP) has appointed Tochi County Member of Parliament Peter Okot as its whip in the 11th parliament. Okot who...

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Medical interns call off strike as negotiations with govt start

Medical interns under their umbrella Federation for Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI) have decided to call off their nationwide sit-down strike after fruitful...

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Big Story

NUP to pick Leader of Opposition in parliament today

The leadership of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party is today meeting to select the Leader of Opposition (Lop) in the 11th...

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Education

Makerere University Students Appeal For Grace Period to Clear Tuition

The examination season at Makerere University has ushered in anxiety among students especially finalists who are finding it hard to clear tuition....

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Crime

Man arrested for defiling, impregnating three own daughters

Police in Nagalama, Mukono District are holding a man on allegations of repeatedly defiling and impregnating three of his daughters aged 13,...

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Court

Woman accused of faking pregnancy collapses dead in court

A 19-year-old woman accused of obtaining money through false pretense by faking a pregnancy died on Wednesday after collapsing in court. The...

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COVID-19

Kyambogo University suspends physical lectures as 8 test positive for COVID-19

The Vice Chancellor said that at least eight students and staff of Kyambogo tested positive

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Policeman dies after falling off speeding patrol truck

The Aswa River region police spokesperson, Mr David Ongom Mudong (pictured) confirmed the incident and said the scene was visited by traffic...

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National

Lira city butchers hike meat prices citing scarcity of animals

There is an abrupt increase in the prices of meat in Lira city. A kilogram of beef now costs between Shillings 14,000...

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News Headlines

Somber mood as Kadaga’s team packs her belongings from Parliament

There is uncertainty and confusion among some staff at parliament as the office of the former speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga is...

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Another Ugandan journalist dies in fatal accident

A drak cloud has yet again hit the media fraternity after another Journalist based in Kasese district passed on a month after...

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Breaking

Kira Road DPC Mathias Turyasingura Succumbs to Covid-19

The District Police Commander (DPC) of Kira Road Police Stattion, Sp. Mathias Turyasingura has succumbed to Covid-19, Police and relatives have confirmed....