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Makerere disconnects water, power supply to Kitumba’s home
August 20, 2019 by URN
Makerere University has cut off power and water supply to the residence of Eng Frank Kitumba, the former director Directorate for ICT Support (DICTS), a few days after the Industrial court stayed...
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A Tanzanian regional governor is calling for a nationwide public database listing married men as a means of…
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Gulu alarmed by rising number of male sex workers
The mayor of Gulu municipality George Labeja has raised a red flag over the rise of commercial male…
Parent seeks Shs 1bn school compensation over son's death
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Church releases CCTV footage of offertory theft
The chaplaincy of St Augustine at Makerere University has released video footage showing the theft of offertory and…
Museveni triggers massive changes at UBC Radio in Moroto
Numerous positive changes have befallen Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) Radio in Moroto after one of the workers openly…
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At least 18 bodies have been recovered from the fuel tanker accident scene in Rubirizi district. A team of…
Police identifies 11 victims of Namutumba bus accident
Police have identified some of the people killed in an accident resulting from a head-on collision between a…
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Several people are feared dead following a fire involving a fuel tanker destined for Kasese district. The tanker reportedly overturned…
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