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Five student athletes dead in highway crash

Five student athletes dead in highway crash

A dark cloud has settled over the Ugandan sports community following a horrific road accident on Tuesday that claimed the lives of five students from Iki-Iki Senior Secondary School.The tragedy occurred along the Mbale–Tirinya Highway at Jami, located within the Kamonkoli Town Council, a

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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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Reckless Overtaking Suspected in Luweero Highway Crash That Killed Three

Reckless Overtaking Suspected in Luweero Highway Crash That Killed Three

A late-night collision between a taxi and a lorry along the Kampala–Gulu Highway in Luweero District has left three passengers dead and eight others injured, with police pointing to dangerous overtaking as a possible cause.Police in Luweero District are investigating a fatal road crash t

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Mulago Hospital Grapples with “Fake Doctors” Preying on the Vulnerable As Extortion ‘Business’ Persists

Mulago Hospital Grapples with “Fake Doctors” Preying on the Vulnerable As Extortion ‘Business’ Persists

Penina Atieno, the woman allegedly impersonating medics at Mulago (Mulago ICT Photo). Penina Atieno, the woman allegedly impersonating medics at Mulago (Mulago ICT Photo).Mulago National Referral Hospital is struggling to dismantle a predatory web of extortionists who have infiltrat

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Top 10 military hospitals in Uganda and how to access their services

Top 10 military hospitals in Uganda and how to access their services

These facilities vary in size and capability, ranging from small barracks hospitals to large referral centres equipped with specialised services. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) is gradually becoming a major player in Uganda’s health system. The national army maintains a numb

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Photos: Kabaka Mutebi inspects burnt Katwe market

Photos: Kabaka Mutebi inspects burnt Katwe market

The Kabaka toured the affected area, inspecting the extent of the damage and offering sympathy to traders who lost their merchandise in the blaze.Buganda King, His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II on Tuesday visited traders at Katwe Market following a devastating fire that destroyed proper

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Prison warder arrested after colleague dies in herbal ritual to recover stolen motorcycle

Prison warder arrested after colleague dies in herbal ritual to recover stolen motorcycle

Adjumani, Uganda: Police in Adjumani District have arrested a prison warder in connection with the death of a colleague following a controversial herbal treatment administered by a witch doctor at Openzinzi Prison.The suspect, Prison Warder L/CPL Kibedi Yese, is being held to assist police

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"Emergency alert": Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

"Emergency alert": Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

Tokyo [Japan], March 14 : Tensions flared in East Asia on Saturday as the Japanese government issued an urgent warning following military activity from Pyongyang.The Prime Minister's Office of Japan, in a post on X, alerted the public to the developing situation, stating: "[Emergency alert

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Kitgum Medic Under Investigation for Performing Surgeries in Unlicensed Facility

Kitgum Medic Under Investigation for Performing Surgeries in Unlicensed Facility

Dr Okwera at Kitgum Central Police Station after arrest, URA PhotoPeter Luzinda | KITGUM, Uganda — Police in Kitgum District are investigating a medical practitioner accused of conducting surgical operations in an unlicensed facility at his residence.The doctor, identified as Paul

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Over 1,000 traders affected as Iganga authorities crack down on illegal kiosks

Over 1,000 traders affected as Iganga authorities crack down on illegal kiosks

Iganga Municipality has demolished roadside kiosks and illegal structures affecting over 1,000 traders in a major enforcement operation aimed at decongesting the town and restoring urban order.Traders look on as they count losses after the demolition of roadside kiosks during an operation

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