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River Mubuku: New suspension bridge replaces risky makeshift crossings

River Mubuku: New suspension bridge replaces risky makeshift crossings

Residents of Bikone and Nyakabuha in Ibanda--Kyanya Town Council, Kasese District, can now breathe a sigh of relief following the completion of a suspended pedestrian cable bridge on River Mubuku. The new bridge comes after years of locals relying on makeshift and dilapidated bridges con

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Policeman detained for defiling primary six girl 

Policeman detained for defiling primary six girl 

A policeman in the Eastern district of Kamuli has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old primary six pupil in Kisozi Village, Buzaaya County. The victim’s names have been withheld because she is a minor; however, police have named the alleged suspect as No 16927 Station

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Amus: Inside decade journey to shake Kitende dominance

Amus: Inside decade journey to shake Kitende dominance

Amus College School has relentlessly pursued greatness for the national and East African football titles for a decade. After years of trials, heartbreaks, and near-misses this year, they finally clinched the coveted Federation of East Africa Secondary School Sports Association (Feasssa) titl

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Lukwago dares IGG to release full Kiteezi report

Lukwago dares IGG to release full Kiteezi report

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has asked the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to make public the findings of the Kiteezi garbage heap disaster, which led to the sacking of top executives of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). President Museveni on September 24 fired KCCA Execu

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The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

The IGG Report that led to firing of KCCA's Kisaka, Luyimbazi, Okello

A summary report of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya shows that Ms Dorothy Kisaka, the sacked executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), was fired by President Museveni for mainly four reasons. According to the summary report that this publicatio

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Clearing Agents Convicted Over Fake Government Vehicle Registration

Clearing Agents Convicted Over Fake Government Vehicle Registration

Two employees of Easthood Logistics Limited have been convicted of making a false declaration to the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) after pleading guilty to charges involving the fraudulent registration of a motor vehicle. Jibril Jimmy Waibale, a director at Easthood Logistics Limited, and Halimah L

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Former Miss Tourism Teso Set to Represent Uganda in Nigeria

Former Miss Tourism Teso Set to Represent Uganda in Nigeria

Alison Mary Akello, the former Miss Tourism Teso, departed Uganda on Saturday, heading to Lagos, Nigeria, where she will represent the country at the Miss Tourism Africa – International (MTA) competition. Akello, who handed over her crown in August to the newly crowned Miss Tourism Teso, Betty Aca

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Driver Accused of Smuggling Prohibited Cigarettes Released on Bail

Driver Accused of Smuggling Prohibited Cigarettes Released on Bail

A driver facing serious charges related to the possession of prohibited goods has been granted bail. On September 25, 2024, Hussein Isabirye was released by the Anti Corruption Court in Nakasero, under the authority of Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro. The court set Isabirye’s bail at sh4 million, with

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30 decomposing bodies found in boat off Senegal

30 decomposing bodies found in boat off Senegal

At least 30 decomposing bodies were found in a boat drifting around 70 km (38 nautical miles) off the coast of Senegal's capital Dakar, the military said on Monday. The navy was informed of the boat's presence on Sunday evening and a patrol boat was immediately deployed to the area, the

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US to donate 1 million mpox vaccine doses to halt outbreak in Africa

US to donate 1 million mpox vaccine doses to halt outbreak in Africa

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday the donation of 1 million mpox vaccine doses and at least $500 million to African countries to support their response to the outbreak. Biden made the announcement at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, and called on other countri

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