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Kisaka summoned to explain Shs 1.1 trillion Kampala road works
February 3, 2023 by URN
The Kampala Capital City Authority council has summoned KCCA executive director Dorothy Kisaka to explain how the technical team allocated...
Buwenge speaker, VHT member electrocuted while erecting tent for farme…
February 3, 2023 by URN
Mustafa Bisike the speaker of Buwenge sub-county, Jinja district has been electrocuted alongside Busedde village health team committee member, Peter...
US recalls Artificial Tears eye drops after causing bacteria outbreak
February 3, 2023 by VOA
US health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak...
Uganda Railways Corporation, Finance fight over $301m loan cash
February 3, 2023 by URN
A bitter row has broken out between the ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Uganda Railways Corporation...
Mulago doctor goes missing
Police has asked members of the public to provide any information on the whereabouts of Winfred Nakanjako, a medical doctor at Mulago National Referral hospital who went missing from her home on Wednesday afternoon.
Before a crowd of 1 million, Pope Francis urges Congolese to forgive
Pope Francis today Wednesday urged Congo's people to forgive those who have harmed them as he presided over a Mass before an estimated 1 million people who flocked to his first main event in Africa dedicated to peace and reconciliation for a country wracked by decades of violence.
Rwenzururu kingdom demands apology from Kasese district over homosexuality law
The Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu kingdom has demanded a formal apology from Kasese municipal council over attempts to enact a by-law that allegedly promotes transgender and homosexuality.
Parliament approves Shs 50 trillion budget framework
Parliament has passed the Budget Framework Paper worth Shs 49.98 trillion for the next financial year 2023/2024.This is in line with the Public Finance Management Act, 2015 which sets February 1 as the deadline for the House to approve the framework.
MPs ruled by iron fist
Anita Among’s first 300 days, or 10 months, as speaker of parliament have been stalked by two things: controversy over outlandish decisions and edgy public fights with members of parliament.
Uneb: why UPE is failing
At its launch 25 years ago, universal primary education (UPE) was the most important sales pitch of the ruling NRM.
Museveni to launch mega effort against parasitism
(President Museveni’s speech on 37th NRM day at Kakumiro) Congratulations to all of you on this occasion of the 37th anniversary of the NRM victory in 1986.
Tumwiine on why he sued ex-lover, demanded Shs 9m refund after break-up
Richard Tumwiine, who won a civil suit against his ex-lover for breach of marriage promise, says that he ran to the courts to avoid taking the law into his own hands.
Report corruption acts and get handsome commission - IGG
The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has rallied the general public to always volunteer enough information to facilitate the successful prosecution of corrupt government officials.
DRC orders Rwanda to withdraw troops immediately
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ordered Rwandan troops deployed under the East African States (EAC) regional force in Goma, the provincial capital of North Kivu to vacate their country immediately.
US court awards Esther Nakajiggo's family Shs 40bn over her death
The family of Esther Nakajiggo, 25, has been awarded $10.5 million (about Shs 40 billion) by the court after a falling unsecured metal gate pierced through her car and severed her head, killed her instantly in 2020.
Kenyan MP reignites Uganda-Kenya trade war after attack on Ugandan milk
A Kenyan senior politician has again reignited a trade war between Uganda and Kenya trade war with fresh attacks on the government of William Ruto over Ugandan milk.
Jailed Mabirizi petitions Masaka court to halt Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana trial
Jailed city lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi has petitioned Masaka High court to halt the criminal trial of Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart, Allan Ssewanyana until the Constitutional court determines the petition challenging the legality of new charges preferred against them.
Court of Appeal okays trial of Kabarole lands officers for forgery
Embattled Kabarole district lands officers charged with forgery and uttering false documents must continue to face trial, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Gunmen kill 8 at birthday party in South Africa
Gunmen opened fire on a group of people celebrating a birthday at the weekend in a township in South Africa, killing eight and wounding three others, police said Monday.
Death at a funeral: 3 mourners killed at burial in Napak
Three mourners were killed in a scuffle that erupted on Sunday in Napak district during a funeral procession for the late Margrate Achan, 62, who died in a house fire.
British tourist collapses to death inside her room at Masindi hotel
A British national has collapsed to death inside her guest room at Masindi hotel. Katelia Khushid Banu, 68, died at around midnight on Monday.
Man found dead in Jinja guest house
Kiira region police is investigating circumstances under which Stanley Ssebulime, died in Friend's Guest House in Mafubira ward in Northern Division, Jinja city.
Power theft: Umeme disconnects Katikamu MP's home, school
Power distributor Umeme has raided and disconnected the home and medical school belonging to Katikamu North MP Denis Ssekabira for alleged power theft.
Myanmar Military Council sold $1.43bn worth of Rakhine natural gas to China in 2022
The Junta exported and sold US$1.43 billion worth of natural gas from Rakhine to China during 2022.
Journalist Serwanjja : investigative reporting has 'power to transform lives'
Ugandan journalist Solomon Serwanjja has seen first-hand how investigative reporting can bring change. His coverage of shady foreign adoptions led to legal reform.
Museveni regrets selling Uganda Commercial Bank, blames late Mutebile
President Yoweri Museveni has expressed regrets over the sale of Uganda Commercial Bank (UCB) but partly extended the blame on the late Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile.
Grief as 'Ssegirinya’s hospital' closes over funds
Locals have expressed dismay at the closure of Kawempe North hospital founded by jailed Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya.
Ex LRA commander Ogwen yet to choose country for his jail term
Former rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) commander, Dominic Ongwen is yet to notify the International Criminal Court (ICC) of his preferred country to start serving his 25-year jail sentence.
Sacked Senegal PM joins presidential race as President Sall stays mum about 3rd term
Senegal’s former prime minister Aminata Toure says she will keep fighting against a possible third term for her former boss, President Macky Sall, who remains silent on his intentions regarding the 2024 presidential election.
No school fees increment this term - Janet Museveni
All educational institutions have been barred from increasing school fees for the first term scheduled to begin on February 6 for senior two to senior six and February 20 for senior one learners.
Court orders Kanungu woman to refund Shs 9m after rejecting man's marriage proposal
Kanugu Magistrate's court has directed a woman to refund Shs 9.43 million she received from her ex-lover towards her education after turning down his marriage proposal.
Kamya lauds 'people power', to probe corruption at Entebbe airport
Extortion and bribery allegations against officials at Entebbe international airport are indicators of gross mismanagement at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), the inspector general of government (IGG) Beti Olive Kamya, has said.
Facebook reinstates ex-US president Trump's account after 2-year suspension
Facebook parent Meta is reinstating former President Donald Trump's personal account after a two-year suspension following the January 6, 2021, insurrection.
Speaker names select committee to investigate NSSF
Speaker of parliament, Anita Among has named a seven-member select committee chaired by Mbarara South MP, Mwine Mpaka to investigate alleged mismanagement at National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
9-year-old commits suicide in Kagadi after father's beating
A 9-year-old girl has committed suicide in Kagadi district after she was beaten by her father for allegedly torching the family kitchen.
Luwero paid Shs 348m to ineligible teachers
Seven secondary teachers in Luwero district are on the run after they were unearthed for forging minutes to access the government payroll.
Hundreds attend funeral for Zambian killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Hundreds of people attended a memorial service in Lusaka on Tuesday for a Zambian student who died fighting for Russia in Ukraine as Tanzania confirmed the death of another student who was also recruited in a Russian jail.
Police officers to face disciplinary court over speaker Tayebwa's home attack
Two of the eight police officers interrogated over last month's raid on the home of deputy speaker of parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, are to face the police disciplinary court.
Rwanda shoots DRC plane over violating airspace
Rwanda government has confirmed that it shot a warplane belonging to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for violating its airspace.