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Man, 57, killed in suspected domestic assault in Luuka

Police in Luuka District are hunting for a man accused of fatally assaulting his 57-year-old father following a suspected land and sugarcane...

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ONC education monitoring reveals mixed fortunes for govt-aided schools

ONC Education monitoring visits reveal staffing shortages and poor PLE performance in Nebbi primary schools, while highlighting UPE-driven infrastructure improvements at Zibondo...

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Apac Police accused of aiding suspects’ escape as security fears deepen

Residents of Apac District have accused police of aiding the escape of two suspected thieves, triggering tension, fears of mob justice, and...

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ONC Ramadan drive reaches Kauga Prison inmates, Nakifuma muslims

Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo has extended the ONC Ramadan food outreach to Kauga Prison in Mukono and Masjid Yusuf in Nakifuma, delivering essential...

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ACP Emitu takes charge as Kampala Metropolitan Police commander

ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu has officially taken over as Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander from CP Richard Ecega, with AIGP Frank Mwesigwa urging...

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Shock as nine-year-old pupil takes own life in Pallisa

Shock gripped Pallisa District after a nine-year-old Primary Two pupil allegedly committed suicide following the recent deaths of both parents, prompting calls...

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Resident fume as Shs80m Namisindwa bridges collapse just two weeks after repairs

Anger is rising in Namisindwa after two bridges repaired at a cost of UGX 80 million collapsed just two weeks after completion....

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Mustapher Ntale appointed URSB Deputy Registrar General

URSB has appointed Mustapher Ntale as Deputy Registrar General – Registries. The Cambridge-trained advocate rises from within the Bureau, bringing years of...

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Police K9 unit leads to arrest of three in Nansana shop robbery

Police in Nansana have arrested three suspects after K9 “Pepper” tracked a scent trail from a shop break-in to their residence, leading...

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NAMUTUMBA: Ass RDC blocks classroom project after Shs30m spent on foundation alone

Namutumba ARDC Musana Richard has halted the launch of a classroom project at Bubutya Primary School after Shs30m was reportedly spent on...

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ONC Boss Namyalo calls for reflection, unity as Muslims begin Ramadan

ONC Manager Hadijah Namyalo extends Ramadan wishes to Muslims, urging repentance, discipline, charity and prayers for national peace and prosperity.

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Heavy hailstorm kills two children, destroys homes in Pallisa

Two children were killed after a fierce hailstorm devastated Kibale Town Council in Pallisa on Saturday, leaving homes destroyed and families in...

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Muslims to start Ramadan tomorrow after Crescent Moon sighting

Ramadan 2026 begins on Wednesday, February 18 after crescent moon sighting, marking a month of fasting, prayer and reflection for Muslims worldwide.

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NBS Journalist Kitone laid to rest as media fraternity demands safer roads

NBS TV journalist Julius Kitone was Monday laid to rest in Rakai after fatal Mbarara–Lyantonde road crash, as colleagues renew calls for...

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Zombo HIV Forum boss who led 46,000 tests passes on

Zombo’s HIV Forum is mourning the passing of General Secretary Charles Orwinya, a respected expert client who championed HIV testing and treatment...

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32 arrested over drug use, phone snatching amid public outcry over street crime

Police have arrested 32 suspects in a night crackdown in Kyengera targeting drug abuse and street theft following growing public concern over...

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Iganga parents urged to utilise UPE, USE as schools reopen

Iganga ONC coordinator Buyinza Abdulrahim has urged parents to utilise government free education programmes as schools reopen for Term One 2026, warning...

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Police arrest 95 suspects in Kira anti-crime crackdown

Joint security operations in Kira Municipality and Kira Road policing areas have resulted in the arrest of 95 suspects as police intensify...

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‘The Calls Have Gone Silent’: Nyanjura reflects on life outside politics as Deputy Lord Mayor reign ends

Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura has reflected on political loss and fading influence following her defeat in the Mwenge parliamentary elections.

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Pallisa CAO orders schools to open on time, warns against wasting term days

Pallisa Chief Administrative Officer, Mr Majeme Alex has ordered all schools to open on February 10, 2026, warning against delays that waste...

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Bugisu cultural institution rejects Ssabaruli mediation offer in leadership dispute

Bugisu Cultural Institution has rejected a mediation offer by the Ssabaruli, insisting its leadership dispute is before court and warning against interference...