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Minister denies conflict of interest in Terego and Madi-Okollo border dispute

Obiga Kania, who is the Terego East County Member of Parliament, told a sitting of the House on Tuesday, 15 February 2022,...

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Crime

Police Officer arrested for criminalizing adultery complaint

Enanga explained that adultery is not a criminal offence but rather a civil one according to police mandate. Therefore, criminalizing it was...

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Crime

35-year-old-woman hacked to death by husband in Kagadi

The incident occurred on Sunday evening at around 5pm after the couple developed some disagreements for unknown reason which forced Busobozi to...

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Big Story

Gun-wielding Balaalo want to steal your wealth – Kabuleta warns Acholi people

Mr Kabuleta also rallied the Acholi locals to advocate for change of government if they want to fully enjoy the natural resources...

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Court

UPDF Soldier jailed 40 years over murder

Prosecution alleges that on July 24, 2021, at around 09.00 pm, while on guard duties at Kanyamwirima barracks in Bundibugyo, Mwanika gunned...

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Bukedea RDC joins Iteso and Ugandans mourning Emorimor Papa Osuban

Papa Osuban, a cultural leader of Teso was pronounced dead on the 5th of February 2022 at Mulago National hospital Kampala.

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Crime

Locals retrieve body of man ‘killed and dumped’ in Bwaise trench

The person whose identity was still unknown by press time was discovered today morning at around 7:30 am by individuals working around...

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Football

Wasswa Bbosa ‘sacked’ as Express Fc Head Coach

The club further confirmed that Wasswa's assistant James Odoch will take over the coaching role as Express Fc interim manager until the...

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Big Story

US announces Ugx 17bn bounty fee for Warlord Kony arrest

“You can help bring him to justice and get paid up to $5 million (about Shs17 billion),” the US said in a...

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National

‘Mama Mabira’ eyes top UN environment job

Anywar, who is the Minister of State for Water and Environment lobbied Parliamentarians to support Uganda’s bid for the top position during...

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Court

Court of Appeal to start conferencing on elections cases today

Conferencing is where lawyers of both parties agree on issues to be determined by the appellate court before the case file is...

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Big Story

Nile Treasure Gate denies conspiracy over worker’s missing kidney

The family explained that while in Saudi Arabia, Nakintu underwent an ‘unexplained surgery’ procedure. She suffered a stroke that paralyzed her and...

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Crime

10-year-old girl dies after being defiled by stranger

According to Police, from February 10 when the incident occurred, the girl had been admitted at Ntwetwe health center IV where she...

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Lifestyle

Government is intentionally keeping you poor – Kabuleta tells Lango people

Addressing the people of Lango on Friday, the former presidential candidate said the sub region is one of the under developed areas...

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National

Gov’t embarks on registration of Boda Boda Riders in Kampala

Whereas the process of registration kicks off next month on March 1 2022, effective July, 1, 2022, all those who will not...

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Just In

Kakwenza’s Twitter Account Suspended for violating rules

Kakwenza’s suspension on Twitter follows his imposed exile on Thursday after a month under detention. He said he exited the country through...

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Education

Team University passes out 1830 students on its 9th graduation

KAMPALA, UGANDA: Team University on Friday passed out a total of 1830 graduates awarded with Master’s Degrees, Bachelor Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates...

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National

Museveni Appoints Pius Biribonwoha New Deputy Solicitor General

Biribonohwa replaces Justice Christopher Gashirabake, who was last year appointed by the President to the Court of Appeal.

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COVID-19

Pandemic’s ‘acute phase’ could end by midyear- WHO

The head of the World Health Organization said Friday the acute phase of the pandemic could end this year, if around 70...

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National

Minister orders arrest of 36 parish chiefs over forged academic papers

Of the 36 accused persons, 27 presented forged academic documents while seven presented academic documents from institutions that are not on the...

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Crime

Doctor arrested over alleged human trafficking

The suspect was arrest following the interception of two victims at the Entebbe International Airport, who were being trafficked using visitor’s visas...

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National

NDA bans ‘Stronger Weekend’ drink over adulterated use of Viagra

According to NDA, viagra, a drug for erectile dysfunction, is a highly restricted prescription-only medicine, which pauses a danger when adulterated under...