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Cabinet approves Shs 1 trillion to revamp Uganda Air Cargo Corporation
December 5, 2023 by URN
Cabinet has approved $266 million (about Shs 984.2 billion) to revamp the now dormant Uganda Air Cargo Corporation (UACC) Limited, another...
Katanga murder: court extends criminal summons against wife, daughter …
December 4, 2023 by URN
Nakawa Chief Magistrate's court has extended the criminal summons against Molly Katanga and her daughter Martha Nkwanzi to January 8...
Tanzania floods, landslide death toll jumps to 47
December 4, 2023 by VOA
The number of people killed by floods and landslides in northern Tanzania has jumped to 47, with another 85 people...
Govt ordered to deploy King Ceasor University students on medical inte…
December 4, 2023 by URN
The High court in Kampala has ordered the Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council to forward a list of King...
6 killed, 11 injured in Apaa land conflicts
At least six people have been confirmed dead and 11 others severely injured in separate attacks over land wrangles in Apaa township in Adjumani district.
Uganda Airlines to stop making losses in 2027 - Bamuturaki
Uganda Airlines will no longer need government financial support from 2027 onwards after breaking even, Jenifer Bamuturaki the chief executive officer of the Uganda National Airlines Company has said.
Pardoned Rwenzururu kingdom royal guards awarded amnesty certificates
203 former Rwenzururu kingdom royal guards are set to receive their amnesty certificates on December 12 as the official acknowledgment that they have been pardoned by the government for any atrocities committed.
South African company to start making HIV protection vaginal rings
A South African company will make vaginal rings that protect against HIV, which Aids experts say should eventually make them cheaper and more readily available.
Museveni now cancels 1989 Nakasongola land offer to Makerere University
President Yoweri Museveni has canceled the land offer to Makerere University in Nakasongola district following protests from the occupants.
Manpower audit reveals 2000 'ghost' police officers
A recent manpower audit ordered by the Inspector General of Police, Martins Ochola, has once again revealed that over 2000 police officers have deserted the force but somehow continue earning a salary.
Uganda Netball Federation president Sarah Kityo granted bail
The Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) president Sarah Kityo Babirye has been granted bail after spending a night in Luzira prison.
Site engineer, two builders die inside new septic tank in Komamboga
Three people including the site engineer tragedically lost their lives inside a new septic tank at a construction site in Komamboga Central Zone in Kawempe Division, Kampala.
Police saving Shs 700m annually through making own uniforms
Uganda Police Force (UPF) has been able to save at least Shs 740 million annually after it started making its own uniforms.
Kenya starts privatization drive, offers stakes in 11 companies
Kenya will start its privatization drive by offering stakes in 11 companies including the state oil pipeline, the Finance ministry said this week.
Court permits businessman Kyabahwa to sell off Gadaffi Mosque to recover Shs 19bn
The Court of Appeal has sanctioned businessman Justus Kyabahwa to proceed with the sale of properties belonging to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) so as to recover Shs 18.9 billion.
Uganda Netball Federation president Kityo remanded over Shs 186m false accounting
Embattled president of the Uganda Netball Federation (UNF) Sarah Babirye Kityo has been remanded to Luzira prison by the Anti-Corruption court on charges of false accounting of Shs 186 million.
Museveni asks China to allow more finished products from Uganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to the government of China to open their market more for finished goods from countries like Uganda.
Father defiles nine-year-old twin daughters "to acquire wealth"
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 spiral in HIV/Aids prevalence.
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 Democratic Change (FDC) to call off the ongoing boycott of plenary sittings in parliament.
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 human rights violations in the country.
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 dance between ethics and survival, where choices made in the shadows echo through the corridors of time.
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 of some of the USA trustees to sell through subleasing part of their 120-piece of land in Kaazi commonly known as Kaazi National Scouts Camping and TrainingCentre.
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 the over 1,400-kilometer pipeline stretching from Kabaale in Hoima to the port of Tanga in Tanzania.
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 tracks the real-time location of all vehicles in the country.
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 that while six out of 10 Ugandans consider access to water a serious issue, the extent of the problem varies significantly across regions, with rural and poorer households disproportionately affected.
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 care after conceiving in the past four months, according to a district report.
Kaweesi murder case pushed to 2024 over lawyer’s sickness
The case involving seven individuals accused of terrorism and the murder of former Police spokesperson Andrew Felix Kaweesi has been adjourned by the International crimes division of the High court in Kampala.
Top entities partner on utilization of plastic waste
Plastic waste will be put to good use as an alternative fuel in cement production thanks to a new partnership between Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) and Hima Cement Limited.
A writer’s silent revenge on colonial hegemonic narrative
He may not be well known in Uganda, but Tanzanian national Prof Abdulrazak Gurnah is a big name representing East Africa in the annals of the Nobel Prize award.
Local engineers trained on lifting heavy oil equipment
A total of 15 engineers – many of whom work in Uganda’s oil and gas industry – recently completed a one-month training in international standards of lifting equipment as the drive to beef up local capacity among Ugandans ramps up.
Minister Kitutu loses bid to block Karamoja iron sheets trial
The Anti-Corruption court has rejected minister for Karamoja Affairs Mary Gorreti Kitutu's plea challenging her trial in the iron sheets scandal on grounds of alleged torture.
UPDF soldier sentenced to 65 years in prison for killing 3 in Kotido
The 3rd Division Army court in Kotido district has sentenced a Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) soldier to 65 years in prison for murder.
South Africa, Colombia fighting pharmaceuticals over access to TB, HIV drugs
South Africa, Colombia and other countries that lost out in the global race for coronavirus vaccines are taking a more combative approach toward drugmakers and pushing back on policies that deny cheap treatment to millions of people with tuberculosis and HIV.
Hajji Kiyimba, son charged over inciting violence against Mufti Mubajje
City businessman Abdul Kiyimba and his son Hamuza Kiyimba have been charged with incitement to violence by the Law Development Centre court.
Could parliament be wrong on the national tribunal bill?
Parliament recently introduced a National Tribunal Bill with an intention of giving effect to the government policy for Rationalization of Government Agencies and Public Expenditure (RAPEX).
Academic forgery: remanded ex-Uganda Railway Corporation boss applies for bail
Stanley Ssendegeya, the former managing director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) will return to Buganda Road Magistrate's court today for his bail application hearing.
Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew as gunmen attack military installations
Sierra Leone's president declared a nationwide curfew Sunday after gunmen attacked the military's main and largest barracks in the West African nation's capital and then overran detention centers, including a major prison.
EAC: South Sudan $36m debt written off as Somalia joins regional bloc
The East African Community (EAC) has written South Sudan's $36 million annual membership debt owed to the regional bloc. President Salva Kiir Mayardit attributed the failure to pay to the implementation of the peace process back home.
Arua engineer released after refunding Shs 28m embezzled roads money
Arua city engineer Charles Omona has been released on police bond after refunding over Shs 28 million that he'd embezzled.
Former ICT minister Nyombi Thembo appointed new UCC boss
Former ICT minister George William Nyombi Thembo has been appointed as the new executive director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).
E.African court validates Kenya's defense in Ugandan poultry, maize ban case
The East African Court of Justice (EACJ) has validated the defence by the government of Kenya in a case in which lawyer Male Mabirizi is challenging a ban on maize and poultry products from Uganda.
NMS to start delivering vaccines to last-mile health centres
National Medical Stores (NMS) will henceforth start delivering vaccines to the lowest health facilities across the country following the launch of the Vaccine Last-Mile Delivery program by minister of Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng.
High court halts all forgery charges against businessman Kamoga
The High court in Kampala has issued an injunction halting all charges against businessman Mohamed Kamoga of Kamoga Property Consultants.
UPDF soldiers shoot dead 40 cows, injure 50 others in Amudat
Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers from the 51st Infantry, Battalion 407 have admitted to shooting dead over 40 cows and injuring 50 others in Amudat district, northern Uganda.