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Nebbi councillors close CAO office, demand her transfer over leadership dispute

Nebbi District councillors have ordered the closure of Chief Administrative Officer Dorothy Ajwang’s office, accusing her of incompetence and failure to approve...

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Kiryandongo farmers to benefit from Shs5.87Bn Climate Project

Kiryandongo is set to receive a Shs5.87bn FAO-funded agro-processing project that will introduce solar-powered dehydration hubs to reduce post-harvest losses and boost...

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‘Unite for Development’ – Greater Nebbi elders tell newly elected leaders

The Greater Nebbi Elders Council has urged newly elected leaders in Nebbi, Zombo and Pakwach to unite and prioritise infrastructure, industry and...

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Kadaga roots for girls, urges govt to boost teachers’ welfare

Rebecca Kadaga has urged government to prioritise teachers’ accommodation and learner safety while donating 20 double-decker beds to Kamuli Girls Boarding Primary...

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Zombo riders lose 25 motorcycles in three-month theft wave

Boda boda riders in Zombo District have lost 25 motorcycles in three months amid a surge in thefts, reflecting a wider national...

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Iganga traders protest eviction as municipality clears roadside kiosks

Iganga Municipal Council has intensified removal of street vendors and kiosks, directing traders to designated markets as vendors demand clear relocation alternatives.

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Decentralization relieves congestion at Gulu Hospital mortuary

Gulu Regional Referral Hospital says decentralizing unclaimed bodies to Kitgum, Anaka and Awach facilities has eased mortuary congestion and improved service delivery.

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UPDF deserter arrested over murder in Yumbe land dispute

Police in Yumbe District have arrested a UPDF deserter over the murder of a 58-year-old farmer in a suspected land dispute in...

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Parliament urged to fast-track forensic bill

The Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory (DGAL) has urged Parliament to fast-track the Forensic and Scientific Analytical Service Bill, 2025, saying it...

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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...