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Three Dead, Several Injured in Owino Vendors’ Truck Crash

Three Dead, Several Injured in Owino Vendors’ Truck Crash

At least three people have been confirmed dead and several others injured after a truck transporting vendors from a monthly market in Palabek Abera Sub-county, Lamwo District, crashed in Kitgum District.The victims were returning from the monthly market at Agwata in Palabek Abera when the

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Government Moves to Restore Basement Shops as Recovery Efforts Begin After Disaster

Government Moves to Restore Basement Shops as Recovery Efforts Begin After Disaster

Minister Aber (left) said authorities are prioritising the restoration of business premisesGovernment has shifted focus to traders operating in basement shops affected by the recent disaster, with officials promising immediate interventions to restore business activity while reviewing long

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Museveni Clarifies Sovereignty Bill: ‘It is About Policy, Not Private Money’

Museveni Clarifies Sovereignty Bill: ‘It is About Policy, Not Private Money’

Independence means the right to make our own mistakes if necessary and learn from themPresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has moved to de-escalate growing public anxiety over the proposed Sovereignty Bill, dismissing claims that the legislation aims to stifle foreign investment or block finan

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Security guard arrested over girlfriend's murder

Security guard arrested over girlfriend's murder

Police in Gulu City are holding a security guard accused of smashing his girlfriend’s head with a gun butt on Wednesday night in domestic brawl.The suspect, identified as Albert Okonye, a security guard attached to 7 Guidance Security Ltd, reportedly pounced on his girlfriend, Barbara Fa

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Breaking: Christopher Okello found guilty as judge rejects mental health defence

Breaking: Christopher Okello found guilty as judge rejects mental health defence

The High Court has convicted Christopher Okello of four counts of murder, dismissing his mental health defence and setting the stage for sentencing.The High Court in Kampala has found Christopher Okello guilty of murdering four children, rejecting his defence that he was mentally unwell at

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Uganda beats UK, Canada in future nuclear power ranking

Uganda beats UK, Canada in future nuclear power ranking

Uganda is among the world’s top future nuclear power players as it pushes to become East Africa’s leading producer of stable electricity.Uganda ranks ninth globally with 18GW of prospective nuclear power capacity.China leads the world, followed by the United States, France, Russ

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Uganda beats UK, Canada in future nuclear power ranking

Uganda beats UK, Canada in future nuclear power ranking

Uganda is among the world’s top future nuclear power players as it pushes to become East Africa’s leading producer of stable electricity.Uganda ranks ninth globally with 18GW of prospective nuclear power capacity.China leads the world, followed by the United States, France, Russ

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Government Enforces 15% Cap on Project Cost Variations, Warns Accounting Officers of Personal Liability

Government Enforces 15% Cap on Project Cost Variations, Warns Accounting Officers of Personal Liability

A new Treasury directive limits cost variations on public projects to 15 percent from feasibility to procurement stage, tightening controls on design changes and placing personal accountability on Accounting Officers for breaches.The Government of Uganda has issued a directive aimed at cur

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Government Enforces 15% Cap on Project Cost Variations, Warns Accounting Officers of Personal Liability

Government Enforces 15% Cap on Project Cost Variations, Warns Accounting Officers of Personal Liability

A new Treasury directive limits cost variations on public projects to 15 percent from feasibility to procurement stage, tightening controls on design changes and placing personal accountability on Accounting Officers for breaches.The Government of Uganda has issued a directive aimed at cur

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Okello’s Fate Hangs in Balance as Court Sets Ruling Date

Okello’s Fate Hangs in Balance as Court Sets Ruling Date

The High Court has adjourned proceedings in the murder case against Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba school children killings, with a ruling expected on Thursday.Presiding Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha deferred the matter after the conclusion of submissions, leaving

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