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Tension Rises in Kisoro and Rubanda Over Planned Iron Ore Mining Land Acquisition

Tension Rises in Kisoro and Rubanda Over Planned Iron Ore Mining Land Acquisition

Tension is mounting in Kisoro and Rubanda districts following concerns over the planned acquisition of land for iron ore mining, with Bukimbiri Member of Parliament Hon. Eddie Kwizera calling for clarity and respect for affected communities.In a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to th

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10 Killed in Manafwa, Buyende Motorcycle Crashes as Police Intensify Road Safety Crackdown

10 Killed in Manafwa, Buyende Motorcycle Crashes as Police Intensify Road Safety Crackdown

At least 10 people have died in two separate motorcycle crashes in eastern Uganda, with traffic police linking the fatalities to overloading, speeding, and reckless riding as enforcement operations intensify nationwide.At least 10 people have been killed in two separate motorcycle crashes

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Authorities downplay Apac school panga attack, cite student indiscipline

Authorities downplay Apac school panga attack, cite student indiscipline

Security officials in Apac district have dismissed reports of a coordinated panga attack on students of Apac Seed Secondary School, instead attributing the Easter Sunday incident to student indiscipline.At least seven students sustained serious injuries, including cuts to the neck, back, h

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Three Arrested as Police Intercept Truck Carrying Suspected Stolen Meat in Mityana

Three Arrested as Police Intercept Truck Carrying Suspected Stolen Meat in Mityana

Police in Mubende District have arrested three suspects after intercepting a truck transporting meat believed to be from stolen cattle in an early morning intelligence-led operation aimed at curbing livestock theft in the region.According to the Wamala Region Police Spokesperson, Lameck Ki

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Museveni issues fresh directives as NRM retreat concludes Day Six

Museveni issues fresh directives as NRM retreat concludes Day Six

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a new set of directives aimed at strengthening coordination, boosting agricultural production, and improving accountability in government programmes, as the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders’ retreat concluded its sixth day at the National Le

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IGP announces youth recruitment drive for Election security

IGP announces youth recruitment drive for Election security

The South Sudan National Police Service (SSNPS) has announced plans to recruit young citizens and deploy specialized units to ensure security throughout the upcoming electoral process.Inspector General of Police (IGP) Gen. Said Chawul Lom told Eye Radio in an interview on Friday, April 10,

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Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Ntenjeru–Bule Road Upgrade Phase II Set to Boost Connectivity and Local Economy

Residents of Mpata and Ntenjeru sub-counties in Mukono District have welcomed the launch of Phase II of the Ntenjeru–Bule road upgrade, expressing optimism about improved transport, economic growth, and better access to essential services.For years, communities along the stretch have str

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Science Teachers Protest Chaotic Transfers

Science Teachers Protest Chaotic Transfers

Science teachers under their national union have raised alarm over disorganised transfers, citing poor facilitation, abrupt deployments, and staff shortages as key challenges affecting both teacher welfare and learning outcomes.Science teachers under the Uganda Professional Science Teacher

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Food prices rise in Nebbi after vendor evictions

Food prices rise in Nebbi after vendor evictions

Food prices in Nebbi town have risen following the eviction of street vendors by municipal authorities.The vendors had been operating in kiosks and makeshift structures within the town. The move has left many vendors struggling to make ends meet, while consumers, particularly low-income ea

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Mbidde Rules Out Mao’s Speakership Bid, Cites NRM Tradition and Cooperation Deal Limits

Mbidde Rules Out Mao’s Speakership Bid, Cites NRM Tradition and Cooperation Deal Limits

Democratic Party vice president Fred Mukasa Mbidde has cast doubt on Norbert Mao’s bid for Speaker, arguing that existing NRM traditions and the 2022 cooperation agreement with President Museveni offer no pathway for his endorsement, amid escalating political tensions around the race.Dem

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