All posts tagged "News"

JUST IN: Tycoon Sudhir’s son Rajiv Ruparelia survives assassination attempt by Police, saved by his dogs

Rajiv Suparelia,the son to tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia this morning survived an assassination attempt by police guards attached to Bank of Uganda. The...

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Health

Health Ministry Seeks Additional UGX 20.5Bn to Mitigate Blood Shortage During Covid-19 Lockdown

The Ministry of Health has tabled before parliament a request of Shillings 20.5 billion meant to finance different strategies and critical areas...

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Education

Schools will only open if given green light by health ministry – JC Muyingo

The Ministry of Education and Sports will not re-open schools until their counterparts in the health sector guarantee the safety of learners.

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Crime

Police Release Eight suspects of Emmanuel Tegu Murder

Eight residents of Makerere University who were arrested in connection with the death of Emmanuel Tegu, who was a student at the...

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BREAKING! Military Raids ISO’s city safe houses, operatives & detainees arrested

A combined force of Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) and other forces have on Friday morning reportedly sealed off city safe houses...

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Africa

Shocking Details Emerge over Trade Minister’s Resignation

He was the deputy minister of trade and industry and his resignation was confirmed by the president.

Official: UMEME Unveils Peter Kaujju as New Spokesperson

Umeme, Uganda’s electricity distribution company has unveiled Peter Kaujju as their Head of Communication. On Tuesday July 7th, 2020, Kaujju was officially...

Crime

LDU officer sentenced to life imprisonment for murder

On Monday, Pt Opoka (Middle), told the army court martial sitting at Amati Primary School in Kamdini Sub-county that he was responsible...

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Daniel Muhumuza Replaces Peter Kaujju as KCCA Spokesperson

Nuwabine will assume the role of the interim Head of Public and Corporate Affairs and also double as the Spokesperson for KCCA...

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COVID-19

BREAKING! Brazil’s President Bolsonaro tests positive for Covid-19

Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down the risks posed by the virus, calling it "a little flu" and saying that he would...

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Crime

Makerere Law Society Issues Statement on Death of Tegu

In a statement issued by the law society on Monday July 6, 2020, Students say the acts of brutality leading to his...

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News Headlines

Disgruntled Boda-boda riders drag Gov’t to court for stopping to carry passengers

A group of boda boda riders has dragged government to court for stopping them from carrying passengers as one of the measures...

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10 suspects arrested over Makerere student murder – Police Says

Police says they have so far arrested 10 suspects in connection with the murder of Makerere University third year student last week....

BREAKING! Uganda in Coronavirus scare as more truck drivers test positive

The number of Coronavirus cases in Uganda keeps increasing daily with after the Ministry of Health confirmed 14 new cases out of...

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Africa

Madagascar reinstate full lockdown as Covid-19 cases shoot-up despite claims it had cure

Madagascar has placed its capital Antananarivo under a full lockdown following a new spike in covid-19 infections, the presidency announced on Sunday.

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Minister Jane Ruth Aceng Declares to stand for Woman MP Lira District

Health Minister, Dr Jane Ruth Aceng, is set to take a re-run in the electoral race for the Lira Woman parliamentary seat...

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COVID-19

Another batch of 131 Ugandans stranded in India return home

A total of 131 Ugandan nationals and legal residents who had been stranded in India have safely returned home.

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Education

OPINION: Why Schools should reopen amid COVID-19

The Coronavirus disease (C0vid-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO) earlier this year January following its outbreak in...

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Entertainment

Ragga Dee disses Chameleone as they set to battle for Lord Mayor seat

When asked why he decided to compete with Chameleone instead of backing him up, he replied that Chameleone has to do that...

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SHOCKING! Tamale Mirundi survives nasty accident – Family

Motor-mouthed Senior Presidential Advisor on Media and Mr. Joseph Tamale Mirundi has survived a Friday night accident at Zaana, a Kampala suburb,...

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Dr. Mugasa Appointed New Executive Director at NITA-U

The Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Hon. Judith Nabakooba has appointed a new Executive Director for the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda....