UNEB Extends Registration Deadline Top story
1 Jun 2023, 12:13 Comments 571 Views Education UpdatesThe original deadline for registration was May 31, 2023, but UNEB has now extended the registration period until June 7, 2023.
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FAO, DDA Collaborate to Boost Uganda's Milk Exports Top story
1 Jun 2023, 12:37 Comments 491 Views Mbarara, Uganda Business and finance UpdatesMarco V. Sánchez, the Deputy Director of Agrifood Economics at FAO, highlights the importance of boosting dairy exports and the transformation of the dairy sector through the Dairy Policy Action Plan.
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Catholic Church Urges Gov't to Curb Gun Violence Top story
3 Jun 2023, 15:12 Comments 483 Views Kampala, Uganda Religion Crime Security UpdatesSpeaking during the commemoration of Martyrs Day at the Namugongo shrines, the bishop specifically addressed the issue of gun violence and urged the government to implement stricter measures regarding firearm possession, both within the security forces and among private individuals.
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30 Expectant Mothers, Anaemic Pilgrims Rushed to Hospitals Top story
3 Jun 2023, 10:00 Comments 445 Views Kampala, Uganda Religion Health UpdatesTayebwa emphasized the gravity of the patients' conditions, stating that they were immediately taken to hospitals such as Naguru, Mulago, and Norvik. He further explained that the Red Cross has responded to over 300 medical emergencies in total.
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Woman Hospitalised After Alleged Assault in Anti-Charcoal Burning Campaign Led by Otto Top story
3 Jun 2023, 11:09 Comments 443 Views Luweero, Uganda Crime UpdatesAccording to Nalukwago, the attack took place on May 26th in Lugulugu village, Lacekoto sub-county, Agago district. She alleges that Odonga Otto and his group accused her of recruiting more people into the charcoal trade.
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Beware of Erratic Rains-UNMA
1 Jun 2023, 15:09 Comments 489 Views Kampala, Uganda Environment Business and finance Agriculture UpdatesUNMA Chief Executive, Festus Luboyera says in their forecast, that western and central parts of Uganda will experience very low rains until mid June, when there will be and increase to moderate rains up to August.
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70 Arrested At Namugongo Stealing from Pilgrims Top story
3 Jun 2023, 10:56 Comments 436 Views Kampala, Uganda Crime Security UpdatesPatrick Onyango, the spokesperson for the Kampala Metropolitan Police, disclosed that some of the arrested individuals deliberately caused disturbances with the intention of diverting attention and stealing from the pilgrims.
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Kiprotich Finishes Second at World Mountain Championships Top story
8 Jun 2023, 08:21 Comments 397 Views Innsbruck, Austria Sport Profiles ReportThe reigning 2023 National Mountain Running Champion, finished the 10km race in 41:51 seconds in the race that was won by Kenya’s Patrick Kipngeno who crossed the finishing line in 40:16 seconds.
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Food Safety Day: Civil Society Calls Out Govt Top story
5 Jun 2023, 08:51 Comments 438 Views Kampala, Uganda Health Business and finance UpdatesFood Rights Alliance Chief Executive, Agnes Kirabo says that unfortunately, both the general public and the relevant authorities have not bothered to question the bad practices regarding food handling. She also questioned where the food that is rejected by the export markets is put because it is supposed to be destroyed by the government.
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Military Police Close Namugongo Roads Before Traffic Plan Top story
1 Jun 2023, 08:55 Comments 420 Views Kampala, Uganda Court Crime UpdatesThe Kireka-Namugongo road was designated as one-way, Kyaliwajjala-Naalya was for vehicles leaving Namugongo, and Kyaliwajjala-Namugongo was reserved for foot pilgrims and emergency vehicles.
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Opposition, Activists Call for Constitutional, Electoral Reforms
3 Jun 2023, 12:13 Comments 395 Views Politics Parliament Court ReportJoe Onyango-Oloka, a Professor of Law at Makerere University, emphasized that Ugandans must confront the legacy of military rule in the country to make constitutional reforms meaningful and beneficial for all those seeking change.
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Museveni Confirms Deaths of 54 Soldiers in Al-Shabaab Attack in Somalia Top story
4 Jun 2023, 10:54 Comments 442 Views Security UpdatesAlthough the tweet lacked specific details regarding casualties, prisoners of war, or missing soldiers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), President Museveni did mention that the high number of casualties could be attributed to the actions of Majors Oluka and Obbo.
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Chaos At Supreme Court as Kiggundu Demands to Be Heard in UGX 120B DTB Case Top story
8 Jun 2023, 11:43 Comments 411 Views Kampala, Uganda Business and finance Court UpdatesKiggundu's lawyers, led by Fred Muwema, argued in the application that DTB had introduced new grounds during the appeal process, and they sought judgment on the admission that DTB operated without a required license, resulting in the fraudulent withdrawal of funds from their client’s bank accounts.
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Deputy DISO Arrested for Assaulting Journalist
1 Jun 2023, 13:43 Comments 403 Views Buvuma, Uganda Security Human rights Crime EditorialAccording to Nsubuga, the DISO found him seated on the verandah of the RDC, awaiting an interview, and questioned about his presence. Initially perceiving it as a joke, Nsubuga was taken aback when Ssimbwa suddenly grabbed him by the neck.
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Activists Push for Contraceptives Among Teenagers Top story
6 Jun 2023, 19:21 Comments 379 Views Kampala, Uganda Health UpdatesThe suggestion to allow teenagers, especially school-going ones to access and use contraceptives remains controversial not only in Uganda but in some African countries.
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IGAD to Member States: Digitize Data Information Systems
3 Jun 2023, 14:19 Comments 344 Views Health Politics UpdatesSpeaking at the third technical workshop of the Learning Network on Nutrition (LENNS) held at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Dr. Fatuma Adan, the Head of IGAD Mission, highlighted the concern regarding the lack of relevant infrastructure, such as electricity, in member states.
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Bishop Wamika Urges Catholics to Embrace, Express Their Faith Fearlessly Top story
3 Jun 2023, 12:55 Comments 356 Views Religion UpdatesUnder the theme "Lord, Increase Our Faith," Bishop Wamika expressed concern that many Catholics today are fearful of displaying their faith, despite its crucial role in overcoming challenges and attaining salvation.
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Security Raids Sheikh Kamoga's Home Over Terrorism Top story
3 Jun 2023, 07:34 Comments 341 Views Kampala, Uganda Security Crime UpdatesThe raid took place on Friday afternoon hours while Kamoga was attending a burial. According to Siraje Kifampa, the spokesperson of Nakasero Mosque, two individuals were injured during the raid.
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Reimagining Urban Planning: A Solution for the Street Vending Conundrum, says Mak Don
1 Jun 2023, 09:06 Comments 341 Views Kampala, Uganda Business and finance Politics FeatureAccording to Dr. Andrew Gilbert Were, an Urban Planner and lecturer at Makerere University, the city authority should adopt a different approach towards street vending instead of persisting in its attempts to eradicate it.
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Uganda National Team Sets Off for World Mountain Championships with High Hopes
4 Jun 2023, 12:02 Comments 349 Views Sport Human rights UpdatesBenjamin Njia, the Vice President of Technical at the Uganda Athletics Federation, expressed confidence in the team's progress during their month-long training.
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