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Father defiles nine-year-old twin daughters "to acquire wealth"
November 30, 2023 by URN
A 40-year-old man has been arrested in Kamuli district for allegedly defiling his nine-year-old twin daughters as part of a ritual aimed at acquiring quick wealth.
1000 per week new infections pose big threat to end HIV in Uganda by 2030
Ugandans should not let their guard down just yet even as the country continues to register a downward…
Opposition in disarray as FDC, DP call off parliament boycott
The opposition has been thrown into disarray following a decision by the Democratic Party (DP) and Forum for…
Boycott puts speaker Among in a tight spot
For nearly two months, opposition members of parliament have skipped plenary sittings, protesting what they describe as widespread…
Endurance: A Sure Shot to Victory bares Katumba Wamala’s ethical tightrope walk in life's turbulence
In the riveting tale of General Katumba Wamala’s life, Endurance: A Sure Shot to Victory unveils the intricate…
Scouts top organ disowns Kaazi sale as govt moves to undo mess
The National Scouts Council (NSC), the top organ of the Uganda Scouts Association (USA), has disowned the decision…
Oil pipeline: AI to detect leakages in real-time
The developers of the East African crude oil pipeline are set to use artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor…
New vehicle tracking raises alarm over privacy violations
Human Rights Watch has expressed serious concerns regarding Uganda’s new “Intelligent Transport Monitoring System,” a surveillance system that…
Access to clean water in Uganda: A tale of stark disparities
In Uganda, the struggle for clean water is a tale of contrasts. A recent study by Twaweza reveals…
Luweero registers 11 teenage pregnancies each day - Report
In a concerning development, at least 1,432 teenagers in Luweero district have reported to health centers for antenatal…
Business
Makuutu licence to be issued soon
A mining license for the Makuutu Heavy Rare Earth Project in Busoga, Eastern Uganda will be issued soon, more than a year since the first application was made...
Orom graphite project gets $5 million…
The Development Finance Corporation from the United…
Jubilee App moves to fight lifestyle…
Last week, Jubilee Insurance unveiled the Maisha…
Kaboyo appointed BAT-Uganda non-executive member
BAT-Uganda has appointed international financial markets and…
Underwriters decry low uptake of comprehensive…
Records from the Insurance Regulatory Authority indicate…
Lifestyle
Congratulations, Kyabazinga, on getting the Inhebantu!
A beautiful bride with the smarts; loyal subjects firmly behind their king; a nation watching on TV with bated breath; a brewing scandal effectively snuffed out; perfect weather;...
AmCham gathers diplomatic crème for thanksgiving
It was an African fashion affair with a touch of black during this year’s American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) Uganda thanksgiving dinner at Sheraton hotel Kampala; an evening...
