Uganda Partially Closes School After Sex Abuse Claims
Ugandan authorities have closed the boarding section of a primary school in the central Mubende region after seven schoolboys reported to have been sexually abused …
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Thunderbolt Crashes Radio Mast: Kills One, Injures Others
A local musician in Lango has succumbed to injuries he sustained on Saturday night after a thunderbolt crashed the mast of Lango Broadcasting Service (LBS) radio …
Over 200 Police Personnel Trained on Oil and Gas Protection
The Police management has passed out 270 Crisis Response Team (CRT) Police personnel after undergoing training on Oil and Gas protection. The group that was …
The Voice Africa to Premiere March 26th Showcasing African Talent, Entertainment and excitement
Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services with a presence in 14 countries across Africa, announces today that the highly anticipated …
Robbery: Japanese National Testifies Against Sipapa
A Japanese national Waada Atsushi has testified against aggravated robbery suspect Charles Olimu alias Sipapa. In addition to the charges of robbery of up to …
Hannah Karema Crowned Miss Uganda 2023-2024
Nakaseke district’s Hannah Karema Tumukunde has been Crowned as the winner of Miss Uganda 2023-2024. The crowning show took place on Saturday 18 March 2023 …
#4040Night Returns with African Theme for the first Edition of 2023
“If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try spending the night with a mosquito.” –African Proverb. Forget the mosquito. Spend the night …
Burna Boy To Co-Headline 2023 UEFA Champions League Final
It feels like the Champions League keeps getting bigger and bigger with each passing year. The final, in particular, is a massive event and each year UEFA …
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Kiplimo Wins New York City Half Marathon
Uganda long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo on Sunday won the New York City Half Marathon in the United States. The reigning World Cross Country Gold Medalist, …
World Athletics Certifies Teryet High Altitude Stadium
Teryet High Altitude Stadium in Kapchorwa has been certified as an official Olympics, World Championships, and World record qualification venue by World Athletics, the sport’s …
Burna Boy To Co-Headline 2023 UEFA Champions League Final
It feels like the Champions League keeps getting bigger and bigger with each passing year. The final, in particular, is a massive event and each year UEFA …
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Hope for Milk Industry as Museveni, Ministers Head to Algeria
President Yoweri Museveni and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune are due to witness the signing of several deals in Algiers, where he is on a …
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Parliament Tables Anti-Gay Bill with New Tough Penalties
Uganda’s parliament is set to consider a bill that criminalises anyone identifying as LGBTQ+, and threatens them with 10 years in jail. The bill also …
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Kenya Suspends Milk Imports
Uganda’s rising trend in milk exports is likely to suffer a new dent after Kenya suspended imports of powdered milk, in what some think is …
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Jobs and Pay for Women, Barely Improved in 20 Years – Report
Women’s access to jobs, their employment conditions and a persistent pay gap, have barely improved worldwide in nearly two decades, in a new blow for …
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JUST IN: Justice Kenneth Kakuru Dead
Constitutional Court Judge, Kenneth Kakuru is dead. According to reliable sources, Justice Kakuru breathed his last at Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya’s, capital Nairobi after …
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Will Uganda Reap from Heavy Investment in Science Subjects?
The number of learners opting for science subjects and mathematics at the advanced level of education is gradually increasing, 20 years after the government started …
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2022 UACE Results: Over 67,000 Candidates Qualify to Join University
At least 67,815 candidates who sat the 2022 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Examinations-UACE have qualified to join the university this year. Speaking on Friday at …
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Septic Tank Murder: Court Again Denies Accused Bail
High Court in Kampala has declined to release on bail senior accountant, Francis Onabe who is battling charges of murdering his wife and dumping her body …
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Panic As Contractors Suspend Works at Hoima Airport
Business operators near the Hoima International Airport are in fear following the suspension of the construction works at the airport. The contractors for the construction …
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Lawyer Male Mabirizi Released After Serving 18 Months Jail Term
Lawyer Male Mabirizi has been released from Luzira Upper prison after serving an 18 months jail term handed to him for contempt of court. The …
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Uganda to Host 10th EAC Petroleum Conference
Uganda has yet another opportunity to showcase and market its petroleum potential as it hosts the 10th East African Petroleum Conference and Exhibition (EAPCE’23). The …
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Schools Eject Their Own Learners Who Didn’t Meet Cut Off Points at O’Level
A number of traditional schools have thrown out their own students who didn’t meet the cut off score at the ongoing selection of learners joining …
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Museveni Rejects Endorsement for 2026 Sole Candidature
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday declined to sign an endorsement for his 2026 candidature. The President said that there is time for everything, noting …
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Will New Mineral Law Deliver Benefits to Ugandans?
The plan by the government to establish a national mining company to join the competitive mining sector is generating debate. Some players in the sector …
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Polls Open for Serere County By-Election
The Serere County by-election polls kicked off this morning with most of the polling stations opening for voters around 7:30 am. The Electoral Commission dispatched polling …
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Ministry Hatches Plan for Learners Who Might Miss, Fail 2023 UCE Exams
The Ministry of Education and Sports is developing a plan to support students who may miss or fail the 2023 Uganda Certificate Of Education – …
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Event Organisers Want “Gwanga Mujje” Concert Halted Over Unpaid Losses
Mulla Entertainment wants the Inspector General of Police, Martin Okoth Ochola to block the forthcoming “Gwanga Mujje Concert” by Joseph Mayanja alias Jose Chameleone until …
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Church of Uganda, Global South Anglicans Denounce Canterbury
Church of Uganda and the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) have finally denounced Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury as the head of …
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Construction Of Hoima International Airport Halted Over Lack Of Funds
The completion of Hoima International Airport hangs in balance after the contractor halted the construction works citing lack of funding from the government. Uganda …
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How Uganda Can Cope Without Borrowing
The government of Uganda has proposed a raft of measures aimed at improving public expenditure next year, but also to reduce reliance on external support, …
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Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana No-Show for High Court Terrorism Trial
Members of parliament Mohamed Ssegirinya and Allan Ssewanyana did not appear before the International Crimes Division of the High Court as expected on monday morning. …
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Mpuuga Condemns Indiscipline among NUP Supporters
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba has condemned the indiscipline of some opposition political supporters. Mpuuga admits that some opposition activists including …
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NSSF Relations Manager Sentenced to 16 years Over Embezzlement
The National Social Security Fund – NSSF Relations Manager Joseph Sooka has been convicted of embezzling 152.7 million Shillings from the Fund Suspense Account. Sooka …
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High Court Blocks UJA Elections
The Civil Division of the High Court has issued an interim injunction, halting the Uganda Journalists Association – UJA elections slated for February 25. The …
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Man With Torture Wounds on His Chest Stirs Anger in Uganda
Rights activists and others are urging Ugandan authorities to restrain security agents accused of torture after a man who had been missing resurfaced with wounds …
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MP Ssewanyana’s Health Condition Worries Family
Makindye West member of parliament Allan Ssewanyana’s family is concerned about his health condition, a day after his release from incarceration. Ssewanyana, together with Kawempe …
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Nakintu’s Suspected Kidney Harvesters Out on Bail
Five people accused of illegally harvesting a kidney from Judith Nakintu, a former immigrant worker are out on bail. The five appeared Tuesday before Lady …
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High Court Overturns Order Freezing UMSC Activities
High Court Judge Esta Mbayo has overturned orders issued by the Mengo Chief Magistrate Patrick Ngereza Talisuna freezing the activities of the Uganda Muslim Supreme …
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Masaka Court Grants UGX40M Cash Bail to Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana
Allan Ssewanyana, the Makindye West, and his Kawempe North counterpart, Muhammad Ssegirinya have finally secured bail. Masaka High Court Resident Judge, Lawrence Tweyanze granted the two …
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Makerere Graduation: Parents, Graduands Decry Inconvenience
A section of parents and graduands attending the 73rd Makerere University graduation ceremonies are protesting the inconveniences and restrictions caused by the organizers. Notably, the …
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The Many Forces in the Battle for NSSF
When will the controversies over the National Social Security Fund-NSSF end? Who will be the next NSSF Managing Director? What is difficult in appointing the …
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NSSF Probe Committee Hands Byarugaba’s Phone to CID for Forensics
Parliament’s select committee investigating operations of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has handed over the phones of two Fund officials to the Criminal Investigations …
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UNEB Records Decline in Examination Malpractice at UCE
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has recorded a marked decrease in examination malpractice during the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams. This was revealed …
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2022 UCE Exams Results Show Decline In Overall Failures
The rate of failure in the 2022 Uganda Certificate of Education – UCE have reduced, according to results released by the Uganda National Examination Board- …
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UNEB Releases 2022 UCE Results Showing Improvement in Chemistry and Physics
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has today released the 2022 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results showing a significant improvement in performance better than …
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Banks, Court Blame Customers for Negligence as Fraud Cases Rise
Rose Ahebwa has been moving up and down trying to recover Shillings 47 million that mysteriously vanished from her newly opened account in Equity Bank …
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Lawyer Anthony Wameli Dead
The head of the legal team of the National Unity Platform-NUP party Anthony Wameli is dead. According to a tweet by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the …
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Mpuuga Criticizes Chief Justice Over Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya Trial
The opposition takes an exception to a recent commitment by Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo of ensuring an expeditious trial of the Makindye West Member of …
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Uganda Ends UN Human Rights Office Mandate
The Government of Uganda has terminated the operations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Uganda. OHCHR, a …
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Ibrahim Sekagya Becomes New York Red Bulls II Head Coach
New York Red Bulls II has named Ibrahim Sekagya as its head coach for their inaugural season in MLS Next Pro, the club announced today. …
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Kainerugaba Street Sign Post in Kapchorwa Removed, to be Replaced
A street signpost named after Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba in Kapchorwa, eastern Uganda has been vandalized by angry residents. The direction signage was allegedly removed in …
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Minister’s Driver Who Damaged Student’s Suitcase Ordered to Report to Police
A minister’s driver accused of damaging beyond repair a student’s suitcase at Buddo secondary school has been ordered to report the police tomorrow. The directive …
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Busoga College Mwiri Seeks UGX 5B for Refurbishment
Busoga College Mwiri is hunting Shillings 5 billion for the total refurbishment of the school premises, the head teacher, Arthur Mbalule has revealed. Mwiri is the oldest …
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Chief Justice: MPs Ssewanyana and Segirinya Trial to Start Soon
Chief Justice Alphonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo has put the state on notice saying he will not entertain what he called dilly-dallying when the trial of the …
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Attorney General “Confused” About Trial of Civilians in Military Courts
The Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka has said that court rulings on whether the military courts should try civilians plunged his chambers into confusion. Kiwanuka, in …
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UNOC Finally Gets License To Explore In Buliisa
The government has signed a Production-Sharing Agreement (PSA) with Uganda National Oil Company for the Kasuruban block in Albertine Graben’s Buliisa district. The signing of …
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Finance Minister Disagreed with Amongi’s UGX 6bn Request
The Minister of Finance, Matia Kasaija has said that he disagreed with the Minister of Gender, Betty Amongi for the request of Six Billion Shillings. …
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Gov’t Acquires Land for Oil Pipeline Labour Camp
Government has acquired a 47-acre piece of land in Kasambya village in Katikara sub-county, Kakumiro district where one of the four labour camps will be …
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Content Creators Call for Better Internet Policies to Enhance Their Earnings
Creative Ugandans seek to earn more from their creative content, on realization that social media can be a way to prosperity and not just social …
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S.1 Entrants to Submit Learner Identification Numbers Before Admission
Both public and private secondary school headteachers have to ensure that all senior one entrants provide their Learner Identification Number (LIN) before they are admitted, …
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Allegations Against Me are Just a Witch Hunt Without Evidence – Byarugaba
The former Managing Director of the National Social Security Fund -NSSF Richard Byarugaba says that corruption allegations leveled against him have no evidence and just …
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NSSF Probe: Select Committee Grills Board Over Funding of Private Union Activities
The select committee investigating the affairs of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has questioned the board about the Shillings 1 billion request made by one …
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Luweero Catholic Diocese Moves to Regulate Fees and School Operations
The Kasana-Luweero Catholic Diocese has set up an Education Inspectorate Authority charged with overseeing and monitoring operations of the schools it runs. The Authority is also charged with regulating school fees and other requirements that the church founded schools charge. …
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Parliament Approves UGX 50 Trillion Draft Budget
Parliament has passed the Budget Framework Paper of 49.98 trillion Shillings for the next financial year 2023/2024. This is in line with the Public Finance …
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Gov’t has Admitted to Holding Five Abductees -LOP Mpuuga
Government has reportedly named five people in its custody, out of a list of 25 missing Ugandans that was tabled by Leader of Opposition- LOP …
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Esther Nakajiggo’s Family Awarded US$10M by a US Court for Wrongful Death
The family of Esther Nakajiggo, 25 has won an award of over US$ 10.5 million from the US government for wrongful death. Federal US Judge, …
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Parents Tipped On Choosing Polytechnics Over Secondary Schools for P7 Leavers
Several parents are working up their phones as they struggle to secure placements for their children in secondary schools following the release of Primary Leaving Examination …
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Mabirizi Petitions Court to Halt Ssewanyana, Ssegirinya Trial
Jailed city lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi has petitioned Masaka High Court to halt the criminal trial of Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya and his …
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Man Awarded Shs 10 Million Over Breach of Marriage Promise Speaks Out
Richard Tumwiine, who won a civil suit against his ex-lover for breach of marriage promise, says that he ran to the court to avoid taking law …
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Grief as Ssegirinya’s Kawempe North Health Center Closes Completely
Voters in Kawempe North constituency in Kampala are disheartened by the total closure of Kawempe North Health Center, which was established by their jailed area Member …
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UNEB Releases 2022 PLE Results Showing Better Performance
The Uganda National Examinations Board has released the 2022 Primary Leaving Examinations – PLE results showing an improvement in performance overall compared to the last …
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MAK Student Shares how He Beat the Odds to Attain a University Degree
Kato Laban, 29 will be part of thousands of students who are due to graduate at the 73rd graduation ceremony of Makerere University in February. …
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Between Drilling and Production, Another Two Year’s-Wait for First Oil Drop
The commencement of oil drilling in Uganda’s Albertine Graben on Tuesday was a major step towards the country’s oil production stage. For ordinary Ugandans, drilling could …
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Speaker Names Select Committee to Investigate NSSF
The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has named a seven-member select committee chaired by Mbarara South member of parliament, Mwine Mpaka to investigate the affairs of …
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Rwanda Shoots at DRC Military Plane
The Rwandan government has confirmed that it shot a warplane belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC for violating its air space. On Tuesday, a …
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Parliament Orders Expedited Probe on Homosexuality in Schools
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has directed the Committee on Education Committee to expeditiously investigate allegations of homosexuality in schools across the country. Tayebwa issued the …
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Museveni Commissions CNOOC’s Drilling Rig, Vows to Develop Uganda’s Oil
President Yoweri Museveni commissioned the first of the oil drilling rigs in the Albertine’s Kingfisher area operated by Uganda’s oil Joint Venture partner CNOOC. The …
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MOES, Lubaga Still in Discussion Over SMACK Head Teacher
The Ministry of Education and Sports and the Catholic Church are yet to agree on a suitable candidate for the position of Headteacher at St. Mary’s …
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PLE Results to Be Released On Friday- Minister
The long-awaited 2022 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be out on Friday this week, the Ministry of Education and Sports has confirmed. Last week, Daniel …
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High Court Orders Specialised Treatment For Ssewanyana
Masaka High Court has ordered prison authorities to provide specialised treatment to the Makindye West Member of Parliament Allan Ssewanyana to enable him to recover …
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Uganda to Start Drilling First Oil at Kingfisher Oil Fields
Uganda will commission on Tuesday the first of its four planned oil drilling rigs and start drilling the first production well, Petroleum Authority of Uganda …
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ICC Prosecution to Add More Charges Against Joseph Kony
The Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) says it will add additional charges against the elusive Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel …
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Parliament Censures Lands Minister Namuganza
Members of Parliament on Monday overwhelmingly voted to censure Persis Princes Namuganza, the State Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development. A total of 356 legislators …
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Police Still Investigating Motive of Arsenal Fans Arrested in Jinja Procession
A team of detectives has been dispatched to expedite enquiries into the motive of Arsenal fans, who were earlier on in the day, arrested over …
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60 Refugees Committed Suicide in Uganda-UNHCR Report
At least 60 refugees committed suicide in refugee settlements across Uganda last year, this is according to a report by UN Refugee Agency UNHCR. According …
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EACOP Financing On Track-UNOC
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project could secure the needed financing ahead of planned construction later in the year. Uganda National Oil Company …
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CAA Staff Arrested for Alleged Exortion
A staff of the Civil Aviation Authority-CAA has been arrested and suspended on allegations of extortion. On Thursday, social media was awash with allegations from …
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Final Investment Decision on Uganda Refinery Due by June
The Final Investment Decision for Uganda’s Oil and Gas refinery project is set for June, this is according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral …
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Auditor General Highlights Flaws in PDM Program
Auditor General John Muwanga has highlighted several challenges of the Parish Development Model (PDM). They range from incomplete baseline data, implementing entities not provided with …
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Gov’t Approves License Application to Construct East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline
Cabinet has approved the application by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Company Limited for a license for the construction of the 296 km long East Africa …
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Pastor Remanded for Allegedly Raping Latvian Tourist
Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s court was a scene of drama on Wednesday afternoon as lawyers and relatives of Pastor Joseph Collins Twahirwa 28 alias Daddy Collins …
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MPs Want UBC to Merger with New Vision to Reduce on Accumulated Debts
A section of Members of the Budget Committee in Parliament has suggested that Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is wound up or be merged with the …
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Gov’t Bans Issuance of Permits for Charcoal Production, Trade in Gulu
The Ministry of Water and Environment has banned the issuance of all documents facilitating the commercial production, trade, and movement of charcoal and other forest …
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CHAN 2022: Uganda Cranes to Handle Senegal Clash as a Final- Micho
Uganda Cranes will approach their game against Senegal at the ongoing TotalEnergies African Nations Championship-CHAN as the final, Head Coach Milutin Micho Sredojević has revealed. The …
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New Speke Courts Hotel Building Collapses
A two-floor building still under construction at the Jinja city-based Speke courts hotel collapsed on Monday night. Eyewitnesses say that the building collapsed at around 7:00 …
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NCHE Considers Bridging Programme for Arts Students to Pursue Science Courses
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) is considering a bridging programme that will enable learners who offer arts subject combinations at A-Level to pursue …
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Freedom City: Who is to Blame for the Tragedy?
It is 16 days ever since the tragic New Year’s celebrations at Freedom City in Wakiso. However, there have been counter-accusations on who is to …
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Court Rules That Only Parents And Children Are Part of A Family
The High Court in Kampala has ruled that only parents and children are part of a family and therefore, only them can constitute a case …
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KCCA Loses UGX 62Bn in Kampala Infrastructure Project
A total of 62.3 billion Shillings was lost in foreign exchange for funding allocated to Kampala Capital City Authority -KCCA for the second phase of …
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Somalia’s Bid to Join EAC Gains Momentum
The bid by Somalia to join the East African Community (EAC) has gained momentum with the Secretariat’s planned verification mission to the country. In …
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State House Seeks Additional UGX 95b For Vehicles, Security Equipment
State House has requested an additional budget allocation of 95.5 billion Shillings to procure vehicles for the President and Vice President, security equipment, and others. …
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EACOP Construction Starts After June, Delayed by PAP Grievances
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) company hopes to start construction works in the second quarter of this year when the compensation and resettlement …
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Malaria, Ebola Co-infection Confused Us, Medics say as Gov’t Announces End of Outbreak
Experts at the forefront of the fight to halt the transmission of Ebola have said that the country would have lost fewer people if only …
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After Three Years Delay, UNEB to Start Receiving Continuous Assessment Scores
The Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB has finalized mechanisms that will be used by schools to transmit students’ school-based assessments under the new lower secondary curriculum. …
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Uganda Cranes to Play CHAN Without Two Crucial Players
Two key players have been ruled out of the final Uganda Cranes squad as the team prepares for the forthcoming African Nations Championship-CHAN. They are defensive midfielder Siraje …
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Key Takeways From Prince Harry’s Memoir “Spare”
Britain’s Prince Harry has launched a series of incendiary accusations against members of his family in his new memoir, which reveals a number of private …
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UGX 2.8 Trillion to Be Lost in Tax Exemptions – URA
The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA has said that 2.88 trillion Shillings in form of tax exemptions will be lost in the current financial year 2022/2023. John …
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President Kagame Threatens to Evict Congolese Refugees
Rwandan President Paul Kagame threatened to evict thousands of Congolese refugees living in Rwanda if the international community continues to blame his country for the …
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USD 80 Million Spent on Tackling Latest Ebola Outbreak in Uganda
As Uganda awaits to be officially declared Ebola-free, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says close to 80 million US Dollars has been spent to halt …
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Honorary Doctorates are not Academic Qualifications– NHCE
The National Council for Higher Education- NHCE has shade light on honorary doctorates following pressure from several holders for the council to recognize their awards …
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Section 25 of Computer Misuse Act Null and Void -Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court has declared section 25 of the Computer Misuse Act of 2011 null and void. A panel of five justices of the constitution …
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Security Arrests Minors in ADF Ranks
Ten suspects, including two minors aged 12 and 14, have been arrested during the ongoing crackdown on suspected Allied Democratic Forces –ADF terror cells across …
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Gunmen Pickup Three Children of NUP Coordinator
Unidentified gunmen have picked up three children of Musisi Kibugujju, the Southern Jinja City division National Unity Platform-NUP coordinator. According to Musisi, the plain-clothed gunmen forced their …
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CNN Names Uganda among the Best destinations to Visit in 2023
Uganda is arguably the best place to travel to for that memorable experience and this can be witnessed by CNN’s latest report – naming it …
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Oil and Gas; A Delicate Balance As Uganda’s Refinery Gets into Motion
The Albertine Graben Refinery Project in Hoima will be one of the big oil and gas infrastructure projects to look out for in 2023 in …
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Pele: Brazil football legend dies aged 82
Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82. He is credited with scoring a world record 1,281 …
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Police Issue Strict Guidelines to Fireworks Venues
Police have issued strict guidelines ahead of New Year ‘s Day celebrations on December, 31 across the country. Only 1,597 venues have been cleared to …
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How Police Arrested Scrap Dealer Linked to Vandalized Electricity Conductor
Kiira Region Police have confirmed the arrest of Edward Katongole, a Kampala-based scrap dealer accused of participating in the illegal sale of vandalized electricity equipment. Katongole was …
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62% Ugandans Aged Fifteen and Above Are Fully Vaccinated for COVID -19 – Survey
Sixty-two percent of Ugandans aged fifteen and above had received two shots of the COVID-19 vaccine or more by the end of August, a survey …
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Why is Police Still Holding Besigye’s Car Despite Court Order?
It is more than half a year now, and Police are still holding onto Dr. Kiiza Besigye’s vehicle which was impounded in June during protests …
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Kibukuta Swamp Accident Claims Five, Injures Five Others
Five people were killed this morning in an accident at Kibukuta Swamp along the Kampala-Masaka highway. The accident involved a Toyota Hiace minibus registration number …
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Trucker Who Knocked CDF Tests Positive For Alcohol-Police
The truck driver who rammed into the official vehicle of the Chief of Defence Forces –CDF Gen. Wilson Mbadi on Thursday night has tested positive for …
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2022 ‘Game Changer’ Year For Uganda’s Oil and Gas Sector
Following the Final Investment Decision, the commencement of field development, and the arrival of the rigs, there is hope that Tilenga and Kingfisher Developments in …
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Court Again Rules That Military Courts Have No Power To Try Civilians
The Constitutional Court has for the second time in less than two years ruled that military courts have no power to try civilians. In a majority …
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UNRA Predicts More Collapse of Lwera Road Stretch
Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA is predicting collapses of several road sections of the Kampala-Masaka highway in Lwera until the entire stretch is reconstructed. For the past five years, …
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December Road Carnage: 160 Killed, 573 Injured in 12 Days
The usual horrifying trend of road deaths and injuries in December continued with 163 people having died and 573 nursing injuries sustained in motor vehicle …
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MP Okabe Killed by Speeding Driver- Police
The Police Traffic and Road Safety Directorate has blamed the accident that claimed the life of Serere County, Patrick Okabe, and his wife, Christine Okabe …
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Updated: Serere County MP Killed in Motor Accident
Bishop Patrick Okabe, the Serere County member of parliament has died in a motor accident. According to information obtained by URN, Bishop Okabe was involved …
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Doctors Vote Their President Samuel Oledo out of Office for Misconduct
Members of the Uganda Medical Association -UMA have voted to suspend their president Dr Samuel Oledo for four years and have voted to replace him …
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Besigye Hints At Retiring from Politics
Former Forum for Democratic Change-FDC President Col Dr. Kizza Besigye has hinted at retiring from opposition politics in four years’ time. Speaking at a memorial …
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Police Rescue 35 Children Studying Islam in Illegal ‘School’
Luwero police have rescued 35 learners who were attending Islamic studies at an illegal school in Nanywa village in Nyimbwa sub-county. The children were transferred to Luwero …
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UPDF Kills a Dozen ADFs, Captures 8, Sends Reinforcements to Front
The Uganda Peoples Defense Forces -UPDF has so far put out of action over ten Allied Democratic Forces –ADF rebels in a fire exchange in …
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Museveni Orders Reinstatement of Roadblocks for Christmas Security
President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Inspector General of Police – IGP Martin Ochola, to reinstate all roadblocks and checkpoints that had been removed barely …
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FUFA Considers Withdrawing from CHAN
The Federation of Uganda Football Association- FUFA is considering withdrawing from the 2023 African Nations Championship-CHAN citing the lack of funds to facilitate the team. Uganda …
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Maid Arrested For Attempting to Sell off Employer’s Daughter
Agnes Namugabo, a house help is in trouble for allegedly stealing and attempting to sell off the three-year-old daughter of her boss at Shillings 3 …
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Human Rights Defenders Want Government To Expedite Protection Bill
Human rights defenders under their umbrella the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda – NCHRDUG have asked the government to expedite the bill that …
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Mak Deputy Vice Chancellor Call for Cooperation as Guild President Takes Oath
Prof. Henry Alinaitwe, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Finance and Administration at Makerere University, has urged the newly sworn-in Guild leaders to work with …
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East Africa Undertakes Another Costly Venture to Pacify DRC
East Africa is ready for another costly venture, pacifying the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC, where the billions of dollars spent by the …
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Mpuuga Rejects Calls to Submit Fresh Lists of Missing Persons
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba has rejected calls by the Deputy Inspector General of Police-DIGP, Major General Geoffrey Kastigazi Tumusiime …
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Muslim Parliamentary Caucus Demand Unconditional Release of Sheikh Mwanje
The Muslim Parliamentary Caucus has demanded the unconditional release of Sheikh Yahya Mwanje, the Deputy Head of the Jamatil Salafiya Dawatil Tablique. Led by Asuman Basalirwa, …
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Prisons Fail to Produce MPs Segirinya, Ssewanyana in Court
The Uganda Prisons Service has failed to present Members of Parliament; Muhammad Segirinya and Allan Ssewanyana as had been ordered by Court to enable them …
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Oledo Used Medical Students, not Doctors to Praise Museveni- Medical Association says
The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has distanced itself from the action by the Association President Dr Samuel Oledo who, together with a group of others, …
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Museveni Explains Why Roads Are Closed When He Is Moving
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said the reason his security closes roads when he is moving is the existential threat still posed by the rebels …
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Police Investigating Subaru Driver who Rammed Into Lord Mayor’s Home
The Police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances under which a Subaru Driver rammed through the gate into the home of the City Lord …
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Museveni Resurrects COVID-19 Restrictions
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday evening resurrected COVID-19 restrictions ordering that those who have not been vaccinated to stay away from public gatherings. In …
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EAC Marks 23 Years of Revival, Challenges Persist
The East African Community-EAC marked the 23rd anniversary of its revival, when three countries Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania embarked on rebuilding the collapsed bloc. This was …
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Energy Ministry Given Seven Days to Explain Nationwide Power Outage
Members of Parliament have demanded from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development a comprehensive statement on persistent power outages currently being experienced nationwide. Rising …
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Rules Committee Recommends Namuganza Censure
The Rules, Privileges and Discipline Committee has found the Minister of State for Housing, Persis Namuganza of contempt of the House and gross misbehavior and recommended her …
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Alionzi Lawrence Wins Makerere University Guild Polls
Alionzi Lawrence Dangote is the new Makerere University Guild President. According to the poll results announced by Edrine Nsobanyi, the Makerere University Electoral Commission Chairperson on …
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Kyagulanyi Praises MP Zaake For His Protest In Parliament
The President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine has praised the Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament Francis Zaake for …
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Former Presidential Candidate Kabuleta Remanded
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has remanded former Presidential Candidate Joseph Kabuleta to Luzira Prison on charges of promoting sectarianism. Kabuleta, of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue …
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Monitor Loses Bid to Stay Hearing of Museveni Defamation Suit
The High Court has dismissed an application by Monitor Publications Limited to halt the hearing of a defamation suit filed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni …
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We Have Sheikh Mwanje in CMI Cells -Brig Kulayigye
Defence and Army Spokesman, Brig Gen Felix Kulayigye has confirmed that Sheikh Yahaya Mwanje, was arrested by the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence and he is …
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Woman Found Dead in River After Selling House to Minister Babalanda
Verida Kajungu Degeya formerly a resident of Lubaga Division in Kampala was in September found dead in River Mpanga in Fort Portal City. This happened …
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Plenary Suspended As MP Zaake Defies Deputy Speaker’s Directive
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa suspended the plenary for more than 30 minutes on Tuesday after Mityana Municipality MP Francis Zaake defied his …
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CID Slaps Sectarianism Charges against Kabuleta
The Criminal Investigations Directorate-CID has slapped charges of sectarianism against Joseph Kabuleta, former presidential candidate, and President of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue-NEED political party. …
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Women Complain of Higher Sexual Desire When Using IUD -Study
Researchers at Makerere University have urged the Ministry of Health (MOH) to invest in creating more awareness about natural contraceptive options after a high number …
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Former Presidential Candidate Joseph Kabuleta Arrested
Unknown security operatives have picked former presidential candidate and the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue-NEED Party president, Joseph Kabuleta. The plain-clothed men reportedly grabbed Kabuleta from his party offices …
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President Museveni Woos Vietnamese To Invest In Uganda
President Museveni attended and addressed the first ever Uganda-Vietnam business summit and trade exhibition at the International Convention Centre, Hanoi, Vietnam, under the theme “Unlocking …
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Ebola: Museveni Outlines Progress, Extends Lockdown
President Museveni has acknowledged the progress achieved in the fight against the Ebola Virus Disease but extended the lockdown in Mubende and Kassanda districts by …
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UPDF Officer Shoots Motorcyclist Dead at Kawanda Secondary School
The Police in Kawempe is investigating circumstances under which a man was shot dead at Kawanda Secondary School in Wakiso District on Friday. Luke Owoyesigyire, …
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Malende Out of ICU in Agha Khan Hospital
Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende is out of the Intensive Care Unit-ICU at the Agha Khan Hospital where she was rushed Tuesday evening …
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Vine Air Flight Academy Aircraft Crashes a Few Meters from Runaway
A small aircraft being operated by a student from the Jinja city-based Vine Air Flight Academy veered off the runway at Kimaka airstrip runway on …
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Gov’t Loses UGX 342 Million Daily to Unpaid Project contractors – UNRA
The Executive Director of Uganda National Roads Authority- UNRA, Allen Kagina has told MPs that the Authority pays 342 million Shillings in interest daily to …
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UNEB Uncovers New Examination Malpractice at St. Francis Secondary School
Uganda National Examinations Board-UNEB has uncovered examination malpractice at St Francis Secondary School Kawempe in Kampala in the ongoing Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education examinations. …
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Owiny Dolo Reassures Judicial Officers of Defense as Nabbanja Questions Magistrate Over Jailed Widow
Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny Dolo has asked the Mwanga Grade One Magistrate, Amon Mugezi in Mengo to explain what transpired when they met with Prime Minister …
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Stress in Buganda Reaches Conflict/ Refugee Levels, after 2020 Violence -Experts
Psychiatrists have raised concern over a high number of people presenting with symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after they conducted random screening in selected …
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Lawyer Protests Adjournment of Police Housing Case to 2023
City lawyer Steven Kalali has expressed dissatisfaction with the adjournment of his case, in which he sued the government over the sorry police housing facilities. …
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Malende Rushed to ICU Following Surgery in Nairobi
The Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Shamim Malende has been rushed to the Intensive Care Unit after undergoing abdominal surgery at the Agha Khan Hospital …
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Ronaldo wanted to be centre-stage but now has to head for the exit door
The saddest aspect of Cristiano Ronaldo’s interview with Piers Morgan was that so much of it was so accurate. He correctly identified that Manchester United …
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Dr. Byabasaija Orders Prison Warders, Wardress Not to Use Phones on Duty
In the wake of increasing attacks on security personnel, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons, Dr. Johnson Byabasaija, has ordered warders and wardresses not to …
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Economics Students Of Bukalasi SS Fail to Turn up for UACE
Three senior six candidates of Bukalasi Secondary School in Bududa district failed to show up on Monday for their Economics paper on day one of the …
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President Museveni Praises Late Ssemogerere
Though the two remained on different paths about the direction of politics of the country, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed sorrow and lauded late …
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Uganda Witnesses First Beatification Fete
There was pomp and excitement as the catholic faithful gathered on Sunday in Kalongo town council, in Agago district to witness the rite of the …
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Over 70 Percent of Working Ugandans Lack Social Protection-UBOS
More than half of working Ugandans have no access to social protection as fall back when they retire or stop working. This is according to …
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All Set for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar
The long-awaited FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 will finally kick off on Sunday. This year, and for the first time ever, the 22nd edition of …
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Police Fires Teargas At NUP Supporters As They Remember November 2020 Victims
The Police on Friday fired teargas to disperse supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP political party who had gathered at their party headquarters to remember …
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Museveni Meets UN Security Over Fighting in DR Congo
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is optimistic that with the coming together of East Africa, the current instability in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo …
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Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere Dead
Dr. Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere, the Democratic Party‘s former President has died aged 90. A close family member has confirmed to URN that Dr. Ssemogerere who …
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Museveni Reiterates His Directives Regarding Management of City Markets
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has for the second time in less than a month issued directives to guide the management of government owned City markets. …
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Missed PLE Exams: UNEB to Set Special Mathematics Paper for 27 Kakumiro Candidates
The Uganda National Examinations Board- UNEB is to set another mathematics paper for Primary seven candidates of St.Christine Primary school in Kakumiro. Twenty-seven candidates of …
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Medical Interns Divided on Calling off Strike
Medical interns under two factions, the Federation of Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI) and Uganda Medical Interns United are still divided on calling off a sit-down …
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Don’t Use Your Powers to ‘Kill’ Debate on Gen. Muhoozi – Former MPs Tell Among
Former lawmakers have cautioned the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among against using her powers to suffocate debate aimed at reprimanding the first son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba …
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Labour Export: MPs Report Denial of Visas to Saudi Arabia
Members of Parliament’s Gender Committee have reported that they were denied visas to Saudi Arabia, where they sought to benchmark on externalization of labour and …
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Donald Trump says he’ll run for president again in 2024
Former US President Donald Trump has launched his third bid for the White House, declaring: “America’s comeback starts right now.” At his Florida estate, he …
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Eddy Kenzo Secures A Grammy Nomination
Eddy Kenzo – who a few days ago had a successful concert has been nominated in the 2023 Grammy Awards. The 2015 BET award winner …
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UN Warns of More Hardships For the Poor As Global Population Hits 8 Billion
The global population has reached 8 billion yesterday 15 November 2022 according to projections by UN Population Fund (UNFPA). India is projected to surpass China …
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UNATU Recommends Extension of Primary School Cycle to Eight Years
The Uganda National Teachers Union-UNATU has recommended an extension of the primary school cycle by one year and cutting the time spent in the lower …
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A Spouse’s Share of Matrimonial Property Depends on their Contribution – Court
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has ruled that marriage does not give a spouse an automatic half share of the matrimonial property after divorce. …
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Ebola Outbreak: Museveni Imposes New Restriction
President Yoweri Museveni has banned trucks carrying timber logs from entering or leaving Mubende and Kassanda districts the epiceter of the Ebola outbreak. In a …
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Global Population Hits 8 Billion
The world’s population reached 8 billion people on Tuesday, representing a “milestone in human development” before birth rates start to slow, according to a projection …
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Ntoroko Marine Attack: Police Boat Recovered, Two Officers Still Missing
The boat that was being used by four Marine police officers who were attacked by unknown militia men on Lake Albert in Ntoroko district last week …
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Catholic Church Tells Education Ministry to Back Off Its Land
The Catholic church has told the Ministry of Education and Sports to stop asking for land titles for schools established on their land across the …
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Boda Boda Now Kill 16 People Every Three Days
Traffic police records from January to September this year have shown 1,422 people have been killed in Boda boda crashes. Of these, 1021 were Boda …
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Boda Rider on Trial For Damaging Museveni’s Portrait
Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court has set November 30th, 2022 to start trying Robert Mugabi, a Boda boda Rider accused of damaging the portrait of the president. …
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Sex for Marks: Kabale Lecturer Sacked
Dr. Nafiu Lukman Abiodun, the Head Department of Economics and Statistics in the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences at Kabale University has been sacked after being …
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Landslides Displace Families In Mbale
Twelve families in Busano and Bungoko sub-counties in Mbale district are homeless following landslides that destroyed their homes, crops, and animals. Jonathan Wandeka Wambwa, the LC …
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Hippos Wins CECAFA Zonal Tourney After Crushing South Sudan
Uganda U20 Men’s Football National Team, the Hippos are the Champions of the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers for the Total Energies 2023 U20 Africa Cup of …
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Nadduli’s Family Members Released
The ten family members of former Minister Without Portfolio, Abdul Nadduli have regained their freedom following their release by the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence. They are Sulaiman …
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She Cranes Spent Just a Night Training for that Viral Dance
Joan Nampungu, the assistant Captain of the National Netball team She Cranes, has revealed that it took her teammates just one rehearsal at night’s to …
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Nadduli’s Family Members Arrested Over Missing Busiika Police Gun
Fresh information shows that the family members of the former Minister, Abdul Nadduli who were feared kidnapped this morning were picked up by police and the army …
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Three Members of Nadduli’s Family Reportedly Kidnapped
Three members of the family of Former Minister Al-Haji Abdul Nadduli have allegedly been kidnapped in Nakaseke district. Morton Kasobya, a friend of the affected members …
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Gov’t Confirms Early Closure Of Schools, Exams Scheduled for Next Week
The third term will close earlier as one of the means to prevent the likely spread of Ebola in schools, the Ministry of Education and …
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Delays in Distribution to Affect Start of PLE
Delays in the distribution of papers could affect the start of the Primary Leaving Examinations- PLE. In areas that URN reporters have so far visited …
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Ebola Outbreak; Cabinet Considers Early Closure of Schools
The government is highly considering early closure of schools as one of the ways to prevent the likely spreading of Ebola Virus Disease into learning …
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Kenya Airways Considers Sacking Striking Pilots
Kenya Airways is considering sacking the 400 striking pilots as most of the aircraft remain grounded and flights suspended. The pilots at one of Africa’s …
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Court Orders Electoral Commission to Produce Certified Voter’s Registers for Kampala Central Elections
High Court has directed the Electoral Commission to provide certified copies of voter registers used at three polling stations at Summit View in Kololo during …
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Aceng Backtracks on Early Closure of Schools
The Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has backtracked on her earlier proposal of cutting the school term short as one of the means …
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Davido’s son Ifeanyi Reported Dead After Drowning
Nigerian music star, Davido and his wife, Chioma Rowland lost their son Ifeanyi on monday. According to several reports, the three-year-old drowned at is father’s …
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Court Orders Police to Release Dr Kizza Besigye’s Vehicle
The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has ordered the Uganda Police Force to release a vehicle belonging to opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, which was impounded …
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Former CEO Uganda Airlines Acquitted of Disobedience Charges
The Buganda Road Magistrates Court has acquitted the former Chief Executive Officer of Uganda Airlines Cornwell Muleya on charges of disobedience of lawful orders by …
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Soon after completing the Twitter acquisition, Elon musk has started changing its fundamental operations. In less than 24 hours after $44 billion Twitter deal, he …
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Elon Musk takes control of Twitter and immediately ousts top executives
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal …
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Somalia Ready to Join East African Community- President Says
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has asked the East African Community to fast-track his country’s admission into the …
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Kanye West reportedly no longer a billionaire as companies cut ties
In the span of two weeks, Kanye West has lost his talent representation, connections to major fashion houses and other lucrative relationships over recent anti-Black and antisemitic …
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Kawaala Health Center III Registers Five Suspected Ebola Cases
Kawaala Health Center III in Lubaga Division has registered five suspected Ebola cases. The suspects comprise three women, one man, and a child below three years of …
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Police Officers Guarding AIGP Akullo During Weekend Attack Arrested
Two police officers have been taken into custody three days after unknown men successfully entered and ransacked the house Assistant Inspector General of Police -Grace …
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Burnt School was Warned on Terror Attacks Ahead of Princess Anne’s Visit -Headteacher
The Headteacher of Salama School of Blind, Francis Kinubi has disclosed that the school received warnings over possible terror attacks ahead of the expected visit …
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75,000 Ugandans in UAE Were Trafficked – Immigration
The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control – DCIC has revealed that 75,000 out of over 100,000 Ugandans living in the United Arab Emirates – …
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My Son’s Arrest Worsened His Health–Nadduli
Abdul Nadduli, the former Luwero District Chairman has blamed the death of his son on torture by security agencies. Jakana Sulaiman, 37, died at around …
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Assistant Inspector General of Police Survives Attack
Even before the assassination of Assistant Inspector General of Police –AIGP Andrew Felix Kaweesi gets solved, another police officer of an equal rank has escaped …
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Rishi Sunak To Become UK’s Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak will become British prime minister on Monday after other candidates quit the race to lead the Conservative Party, leaving him with the task …
