All posts tagged "News"

Kiryandongo sets new targets to boost local revenue collection

Kiryandongo, Uganda: Kiryandongo District Revenue Task Force has embarked on developing new strategies to boost local revenue collection for the 2025/2026 financial...

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Kamuli school gets multimillion girls’ dormitory from US donor Jibing

Kamuli, Uganda: An American philanthropist, Mr John Jibing, through a local NGO (Kamuli People Integral Development Association (KAPIDA)), has donated a multimillion-shilling...

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Crime

Police arrest 47 suspects, impound motorcycles in fresh anti-crime sweep

Kampala, Uganda: The Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) has arrested at least 47 suspects and impounded several motorcycles in a series of intelligence-led...

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Parents Urged to Take Active Role in Candidates’ Blessing Ceremonies

Gomba, Uganda: Parents with children sitting for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) have been urged to actively participate in school blessing and...

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2026 Polls: Adjumani EC, police harmonize campaigns to prevent election clashes

Adjumani, Uganda: The Adjumani District Electoral Commission has unveiled its official campaign roadmap for the 2026 General Election, calling on all candidates...

Iganga leaders fault campaign posters blocking road signs for increased carnage

Iganga, Uganda: Politicians in Iganga District have expressed growing concern over the increasing number of road accidents, blaming part of the problem...

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Two Killed in separate road crashes on Iganga–Mbale highway

Kibuku, Uganda: Police in North Bukedi Region are investigating two separate fatal accidents that occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025, claiming two...

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Alur Chiefs end centuries-old rift with sacred “Thumu Caak” reconciliation rite

Zombo, Uganda: Hundreds of jubilant Alur subjects on Friday, October 24, 2025, gathered along the sacred banks of Leda Stream in Owenjo...

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Centenary Bank inspires Janet School pupils to walk in faith, excellence ahead of PLE

Kamuli, Uganda: Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) candidates at Janet Boarding School Buwaiswa in Kamuli District have been urged to walk with confidence,...

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Otuke district leaders demand action after two-week Baraza exposes cracks in learning commitment

Otuke, Uganda: Education stakeholders in Otuke District have warned that the future of learning in the area is at risk unless teachers,...

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Mother, 22, drowns while washing clothes in Zombo stream

Zombo, Uganda: A sombre mood engulfed Padea Town Council in Zombo District over the weekend following the tragic drowning of 22-year-old Scovia...

EU diplomats push Uganda to end FGM, say culture can change for the better

Kampala, Uganda: European Heads of Missions in Uganda have renewed calls for an end to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), describing the practice...

Sugarcane farmers push for fair revenue sharing, industry overhaul after Tanzania vist

The farmers are pushing for a new formula in which sugar proceeds are shared in line with international best practices, with 58.75...

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Breaking

Several feared dead in horrific multi-vehicle crash on Kampala-Gulu highway

Kiryandongo, Uganda: A tragic multi-vehicle accident involving four vehicles occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Asili Farm...

Business

Apac traders protest slaughterhouse zoning, accuse council of wasteful spending

Apac, Uganda: A proposal by Apac Municipal Council to zone slaughter areas within the municipality has sparked outrage among members of the...

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Babalanda urges RDCs to build strong ties with communities for better service delivery

Buyende, Uganda: The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has urged Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) to cultivate strong working relationships...

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VP Alupo’s free health camp draws thousands in Katakwi

By Emmanuel Okol Katakwi, Uganda: The Vice President, H.E. Jessica Alupo, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, launched a three-day free medical camp...

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Thousands storm Bugweri rally as Speaker Among declares Museveni still people’s choice

Bugweri, Uganda: The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Annet Anita Among, Saturday rallied thousands of residents in Idudi Town Council, Bugweri District,...

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Dhizaala leads Kamuli locals to rebuild roads under ‘Bulungi bwansi’ campaign

Kamuli, Uganda: The Kamuli LCV NRM flag bearer, Kaloli Dhizaala, has revived the traditional Bulungi bwansi community road maintenance drive, challenging residents...

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Pallisa NRM leaders clash over venue for Museveni’s campaign rally

Pallisa, Uganda: A sharp rift has emerged within the NRM leadership in Pallisa District over the choice of venue to host President...

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Features

UNAB urges Government to fast-track implementation of Marrakesh Treaty

Kira Municipality, Wakiso: The Uganda National Association of the Blind (UNAB) has renewed its call on government to fast-track the full implementation...

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Crime

Mob Kills Suspected Cattle Thief in Yumbe

Yumbe, Uganda: Police in Yumbe are investigating an incident of mob justice that left one suspected cattle thief dead and another critically...