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Uganda Parliament Passes Law to Expand Magistrates’ Jurisdiction

Uganda Parliament Passes Law to Expand Magistrates’ Jurisdiction

Committee chairperson, Hon. Baka MugabiKAMPALA – A new law aimed at increasing the financial jurisdiction of magistrates, enhancing sentencing powers and streamlining court procedures awaits presidential assent, a move lawmakers say will reduce case backlog at the High Court and improve

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PFF Demands end to prolonged road closures during Museveni movements

PFF Demands end to prolonged road closures during Museveni movements

PFF deputy president for the Buganda region, Dr Lulume Bayiga, said Ugandans should not accept the continued closure of major roads in Kampala during the movements of President Yoweri Museveni as normal.The opposition People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) has criticised the continued closure

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Northern Bypass Attacks: Police arrest 78 in Rubigi hideout

Northern Bypass Attacks: Police arrest 78 in Rubigi hideout

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Heavy traffic caused by road maintenance on the Namungoona–Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass has created opportunities for thugs to target motorists, leading to the detention of at least 78 suspects at Natete Police Station. The Ministry of Works and Transpor

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Kawempe Hospital Downgrade Could Set Back Uganda’s Healthcare, Director Warns

Kawempe Hospital Downgrade Could Set Back Uganda’s Healthcare, Director Warns

Kampala, Uganda | The Executive Director of Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Dr. Emmanuel Byaruhanga Kayogoza, has raised concerns that any move to downgrade Kawempe Hospital to a district facility would undermine years of progress in Uganda’s healthcare system.Dr. Kayogoza made the r

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Heavy container trucks, fuel tankers must get off Ugandan roads - Museveni declares in Kenya

Heavy container trucks, fuel tankers must get off Ugandan roads - Museveni declares in Kenya

Museveni explained that Uganda’s roads currently carry passengers, light cargo, heavy goods and petroleum products at the same time, creating congestion and inefficiency.President Yoweri Museveni has said Uganda is moving toward a shift in its transport system, where heavy cargo and fuel

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Government Secures Japanese Funding for Kampala Flyover Phase II

Government Secures Japanese Funding for Kampala Flyover Phase II

KAMPALA — The Government of Japan has confirmed funding for the second phase of the Kampala Flyover project, a major infrastructure development expected to ease traffic congestion and reduce flooding along Jinja Road.The Minister of Works and Transport, Katumba Wamala, announced the deve

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Floods Cut Off Kyambogo Section of Jinja Highway

Floods Cut Off Kyambogo Section of Jinja Highway

The ill-fated taxi which got trapped in the floods on WednesdayKAMPALA — Traffic along Jinja Highway was on Thursday disrupted after flooding cut off a section near Kyambogo following heavy rainfall.Uganda Police traffic spokesperson Michael Kananura said motorists should use alte

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Kireka 14Bn Market Project Cleared As IGG Brings Stakeholders Together

Kireka 14Bn Market Project Cleared As IGG Brings Stakeholders Together

Deputy IGG Anna Muhairwe greets an old man after the Kireka market redevelopment-related meeting at Kira Municipal Council headquarters. Deputy IGG Ann Muhairwe arrives to tour the Kireka market. Having existed since the early 1970s, Kireka main market is one of Uganda’s oldest ye

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Where Are The Roads?” MPs Clash With Works Ministry Over Stalled Projects

Where Are The Roads?” MPs Clash With Works Ministry Over Stalled Projects

Members of Parliament have sharply questioned officials from Ministry of Works and Transport over long-delayed road projects and expensive framework contracts, some of which have remained incomplete for more than a decade despite billions of shillings spent.The officials appeared before th

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Lira City to relocate street vendors to five markets

Lira City to relocate street vendors to five markets

Lira City, Uganda: Authorities in Lira City have announced plans to relocate street vendors operating within the central business district to five designated markets in an effort to reduce congestion, restore order and improve the trading environment.City leaders say the decision follows g

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