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Two dead as fresh floods hit Bundibugyo

The heavy downpour that started at around 6pm on Friday, September 2, 2022, lasted over 12 hours and left many people’s houses...

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Eskom Uganda injects shs6.84bn in replacing Nalubaale generator transformers

Ms Gangi explained that the generator transformers were first installed in 1954 and to avoid future breakdown of any of them, it...

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Corporate Affairs

Kasyate joins KCCA as new Spokesperson

He replaces Ms. Juliet Bukirwa Muwanguzi who has been the acting spokesperson of the institution since Peter Kaujju's resigned to join UMEME...

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Gen. Museveni commissions 297 Cadet Officers at Kabamba

Gen. Museveni congratulated the graduating officers and urged them to focus on economic empowerment as well their families.

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Parliament Passes Bills Against Money Laundering, Terror Financing

The Bills introduce new clauses that make some activities in transactions illegal, and also provide for penalties in form of imprisonment or...

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Business

I&M Bank mentors tomorrow’s business leaders in Mbarara University study tour

I&M Bank Uganda has held a study tour for Mbarara University students as it ramps up the education and skills development component...

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East Africa

Kenya Supreme Court sets date for final verdict in Odinga’s election petition

Chief Justice Martha Koome said the court would give its verdict on the disputed presidential election after the judges of the court have deliberated...

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Uganda and Rwanda resume talks to revive bilateral ties

A delegation of Ugandan officials led by the Foreign Affairs Minister Odongo Jeje Abubakhar held talks with their Rwandan counterparts on Thursday...

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National Water hailed for efficient use of €150 million loan

The committee, chaired by Hon. John Bosco Ikojo, toured the plant on Thursday, 01 September 2022 to ascertain first-hand, the performance of...

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World News

BBC pays £1.4 million to charity over controversial Diana interview

A record 22.8 million people watched the "Panorama" interview, in which Diana detailed infidelity in her marriage with heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles.

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Ugandans to pay Sh200,000 for replacement of National IDs

Ugandans will have to pay Shs 200,000 for replacement of lost national Identification Cards (IDs) or making any changes, contrary to the...

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Court

Hoima Pastor remanded for caning followers in viral video

In the video, a man who appears to be Pr Denis Kintu is seen holding a lash is heard summoning a number...

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Big Story

Cannabis Makes Capsules, Car Parts, Pain Killers plastics – New Study

In Uganda, Sudhir through Premier Hemp wants to spearhead this business and help the country make money from the trade of marijuana.

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Featured

BIG STORY: Shaken DFCU Bank Registers 51% Decline In Half Year Profits

KAMPALA, UGANDA: DFCU Bank Limited has recorded a 51 per cent drop in profitability for the first six months this year, according...

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KCCA extends deadline for boda boda registration

In February, the State Minister for Kampala Kabuye Kyofatogabye issued guidelines to streamline operations of boda bodas in Kampala and the metropolitan...

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MPs want education ministry to halt school fees increment

The MPs have also voiced strong concern on the increase of school fees in government aided and private schools, especially during a...

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National

Kitgum top districts ranking for PDM funds misappropriation

Last week, 15 staff of Kitgum district were arrested over alleged misappropriation of Parish Development Model funds.

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Court

Defense lawyers protest delayed trial of jailed MPs

Ssegirinya’s mother Ms. Justine Nakajumba also reechoed her appeal to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to pardon her son arguing that he is...

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Crime

Kadodi dancers murder colleague over girlfriend

The suspects currently on the run are wanted for killing Ronald Wakimala, a resident of South cell Kikholo in Bududa town council.

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Education

FULL LIST: Here are top artistes lined up for Victoria University’s Grad Festival

The VU Grad Fest is happening next month on Friday, 3rd September at Speke Resort Muyonyo, Kampala with a list of East...

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Business

Uganda Security Exchange admits Chipper Cash as new stockbroker

As a trading participant, Chipper’s core mandate is to enable existing and potential investors to execute transactions in relation to shares and...

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Entertainment

Angella Katatumba partners with Masters Music in new album titled “Masterpiece”

"Masterpiece" is an Album containing 15 Tracks written, mixed and Mastered at Masters Studios with the wonderful team of Producers, Vocal directors,...