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06 May '26
The collapse of a four-storey building in Mbale city that killed one person and injured several others has exposed deep cracks in construction oversight, with engineers, leaders, and residents raising concerns over widespread non-compliance with building standards.Across Mbale’s suburbs,
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06 May '26
Mbale city residents are smiling after authorities repaired traffic lights along Pallisa road and security lights along Republic Street and Naboa among others, which had been dysfunctional for about five years.In the 2023/24 financial year, Mbale city allocated 8.5 million shillings from l
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06 May '26
Arua City has always been a place of movement. By daybreak—around 6am—its streets pulse with the high tempo of trade: vendors calling out prices, boda-bodas weaving through traffic, children darting between homes and schools, and street vendors oscillating in all directions to make ends meet.
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04 May '26
Key suspect James Eligu following his arrest on May 3, 2026 at Kagwara Landing Site, Serere District.Army officers attached to Lake Kyoga in Serere District have arrested two suspects accused of impersonating soldiers and soliciting money from fishermen.The UPDF sector commander in
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03 May '26
Refugee-hosting communities have raised concerns, warning that the newly proposed Protection Sovereignty Bill could frustrate humanitarian responses to the needs of refugees.Leaders in the area say Uganda's larger sections rely on external support, especially in matters related to the welf
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03 May '26
The National Drug Authority, a body that regulates the manufacturing and management of drugs in the country has directed its department of compliance to end the vending of drugs in buses plying long routes within the country.This follows concerns from travelers in public means of transport
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03 May '26
Among them, the 11th Parliament’s Speaker, Annet Anita Among, some lawmakers say, stands out as Uganda’s second female Speaker.“She has led with remarkable strength, resilience, and a deep commitment to unity,” one MP says.Over 300 Members of Parliament from across the count
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03 May '26
First, government offers 4,000 scholarships for students joining the public universities of Makerere, Kyambogo, Mountains of the Moon, Kabale, Mbarara, Gulu, Muni, Soroti, and Lira.The government sponsorship is divided into several categories. The National Merit Scheme (Direct Entry Admiss
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02 May '26
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ms Ruth Nankabirwa, has named Ms Stella-Marie Biwaga as interim Board chairperson for Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL), replacing Ms Lydia Ochieng-Obbo, whose contract was terminated.In the Saturday statement, Ms Nankab
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30 Apr '26
A deadly crash along the Mbarara–Bushenyi–Ishaka road has reignited pressure from drivers and officials to restore automated traffic enforcement, as Uganda continues to record rising road deaths linked to speeding and weak policing.Eight people were killed early Saturday in a crash alo