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Updated: 17 Jan, 08:5208:52

• Inactive NGOs in Karamoja Face Closure

  17 Jan 2019, 07:45 117 Views

  Lochap is concerned that while the district has registered about 80 NGOs, only a few are visible on the ground. He notes that a number of NGOs duplicate services, concentrate on unsustainable activities yet there are serious issues affecting people.

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• Makerere University: Issues New Poll Regulations

  17 Jan 2019, 07:27 173 Views

  Previously each of the nine halls of residence in Makerere University would host one rally before the main rally involving all candidates at Makerere ceremonial grounds -The Freedom Square.

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• Broken Bridge Kills South Sudanese National

  17 Jan 2019, 06:55 162 Views

  Olworo plunged into the broken bridge at 2am on Wednesday while riding a bicycle to visit his relatives at the Paludaa refugees settlement camp. It is unclear where he was coming from at such odd hours of the night.

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• Attorney General Tasked to Justify Need for Age Limit Removal

  16 Jan 2019, 20:26 296 Views

  Attorney General William Byaruhanga told the court that Ugandan citizens were dully consulted on the amendments, some of which are now under contention. Byaruhanga said that public views were represented by Members of Parliament, who were dully facilitated to consult and later reported that their constituents had endorsed the proposals.

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• Police Extends Operation Against Quack Traditional Healers

  16 Jan 2019, 20:10 263 Views

  Lameck Kigozi, the greater Masaka regional Police spokesperson, says that operation will extend to districts outside Lwengo.

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• Lawyer Asks Court to Proceed on Bunyoro Reparations Suit

  16 Jan 2019, 19:28 289 Views

  BUKITAREPA dragged government to court in 2016 for alleged failure to address the injustices inflicted upon the Banyoro by the colonial administration.

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• Government Needs UGX 16 Billion to Fight Kariba Weed

  16 Jan 2019, 19:28 297 Views

  Agriculture Minister Vincent Ssempijja says the weed has reached alarming levels, affecting fishing activities, the quality and quantity of water from the water bodies, hydro power generation, tourism and water transport, among others.

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• Gov't to Negotiate With Former Nakawa-Naguru Tenants

  16 Jan 2019, 18:54 260 Views

  Baryomunsi said the tenants should not turn to confrontational tactics in a bid to push government to address their concerns. The former tenants on Monday issued a two weeks ultimatum, demanding a compensation plan from government or else they re-occupy the land.

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• South Sudan Authorities Ask Nationals to Return Home

  16 Jan 2019, 18:37 236 Views

  Charles Okumu, the Ayaci County Commissioner in Torit State, says over 1000 refugees have voluntarily returned since the beginning of September, 2018.

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• Police Recovers Body Parts of Crocodile Attack Victim

  16 Jan 2019, 18:12 206 Views

  Nanduro was eight months pregnant when she was attacked by the crocodile while fetching water from the shores of Lake Victoria. Alfred Olila, the Officer in Charge of Dolwe police station, says they have managed to recover some parts following a week long search.

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• Kadaga Summons Otafiire over Delays in Electoral Reforms

  16 Jan 2019, 18:09 279 Views

  Kadaga noted that she had previously reminded the government to bring the necessary electoral legislation so that the institution handles them in time to avoid a stampede. She expressed disappointment to Otafiire who she said has continued to the remain silent on the matter despite the publication of the 2021 general elections road map by the Electoral Commission.

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• Makerere University Gets 30 More Professors

  16 Jan 2019, 18:09 264 Views

  According to the Makerere University Strategic Plan Review Report of 2017, enhancing the research capacity of staff has been one of the fundamental strategies in ensuring a research - led university. The quality and volume of research output in the university is dependent of staff with PhDs. This also determines the capacity for supervision and graduate enrollment.

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• Moroto Battling Numerous Livestock Diseases

  16 Jan 2019, 17:32 209 Views

  Dr. Moses Okino, the Moroto District Veterinary Officer, says they have written to the Commissioner, Animal Health in the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries for guidance and intervention.

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• PSU Orders Release Two Soroti Suspects

  16 Jan 2019, 17:24 217 Views

  According to source, PSU called Maxwell Ogwal Onep, the East Kyoga Region Police Commander questioning why the duo was being held for this long without any clear charge brought against them.

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• Kadaga Tasks IGP on Vigilance After Attack in Kenya

  16 Jan 2019, 17:14 257 Views

  The attack was claimed by Al-Shabab, an Islamist extremist group with ties to Al Qaeda, which has carried out many attacks across the East African region in recent years. The same group claimed responsibility for the July 2010 bombings in Uganda, and a series of attacks that have ripped through Kenya over the years.

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• Residents Protest Delayed Compensation in Katosi Water Works Project

  16 Jan 2019, 17:12 154 Views

  On Wednesday, more than 200 residents who were affected by the construction of the plant staged a demonstration. Some of the residents argue that they waited for more than three years for compensation in vain.

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• Over 20,000 Kampala Land Titles Await Digitalisation

  16 Jan 2019, 17:00 189 Views

  The un-digitalised land titles, Kitaka says represents 21.83 of titles held by Kampala land lords. He made the disclosure during a meeting with team from Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development led by State Minister for Housing, Chris Baryomunsi at City Hall.

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• Constitutional Review Team Needs UGX 13 Billion to Start Work

  16 Jan 2019, 16:32 228 Views

  Kahinda Otafiire, the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Commission while appearing before the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee on Wednesday said that the commission is ready to start work, but are waiting for the Ministry of Finance to release the funds.

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• Court Awards UGX 287 Million to Kenyans Charged for 2010 Kampala Bombing

  16 Jan 2019, 16:27 208 Views

  The decision by Justice David Majanja was based on a petition filed on June 9, 2011, while the petitioners who include Mohamed Adan Abdow, Mohamed Hamid Suleiman and Yahya Suleiman Mbuthia were still being held in Luzira Prison, Kampala.

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• 40 Hospitalized After Taking Suspected Poisoned Brew

  16 Jan 2019, 16:25 236 Views

  Dr. Baseka says they have taken the samples of the patients to Bwera Hospital and the Central Public Health laboratory for examination. He points to a possibility of either poor brew fermentation or expiry of the flour.

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