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Construction of Shs1.9 billion diagnostic facility starts in Tororo

Construction of Shs1.9 billion diagnostic facility starts in Tororo

A sigh of relief is sweeping through Tororo district and Bukedi Sub-region after Joint Medical Stores (JMS) in partnership with Tororo Archdiocese commissioned the construction of the first diagnostic facility in the area. This facility is expected to strengthen diagnostic capacity across the ent

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Police arrest 24 suspects in Tororo anti-crime operation

Police arrest 24 suspects in Tororo anti-crime operation

During the operation, officers recovered quantities of suspected marijuana, two birds believed to be connected to criminal activities, gambling materials and an unspecified amount of cash suspected to have been obtained through illegal gambling.Some of the suspected criminals arrested duri

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Uganda Strengthens Efforts to Establish African Humanitarian Agency in Kampala

Uganda Strengthens Efforts to Establish African Humanitarian Agency in Kampala

The commitment was highlighted during the 1,350th session of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held in Addis Ababa, where member states convened to discuss the growing challenges of refugees, internally displaced persons, and humanitarian assistance on the continent.Addr

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UPDF Commends Retiring General Officers for Distinguished Service

UPDF Commends Retiring General Officers for Distinguished Service

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has commended General Officers due for retirement later this year for their distinguished, dedicated, and selfless service to the nation.The recognition was made during a documentation exercise involving 20 General Officers at the Ministry of Def

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Kanungu tea farmers dismiss claims of Shs14b payout extortion, defend 30% deduction

Kanungu tea farmers dismiss claims of Shs14b payout extortion, defend 30% deduction

Over 280 tea nursery bed operators in Kanungu District have denied allegations that they were defrauded by their lawyers and association leadership. The farmers clarify that a 30 percent deduction from their recent Shs14.9 billion government payout was a voluntary contribution, not an illegal ext

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Museveni to commission construction of Kidepo International Airport today

Museveni to commission construction of Kidepo International Airport today

President Yoweri Museveni is expected to travel to Karenga District today, June 5, to officially launch the construction of Kidepo International Airport in Karenga district.The project is hoped to transform tourism and connectivity in the Karamoja sub-region.The Ministry of Works an

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Uganda’s Largest Banks by Assets: Stanbic, Centenary Lead As Industry Assets Hit Shs61.6 Trillion

Uganda’s Largest Banks by Assets: Stanbic, Centenary Lead As Industry Assets Hit Shs61.6 Trillion

Uganda’s banking sector recorded strong growth in 2025, with total industry assets rising to Shs61.59 trillion from Shs53.12 trillion in 2024, according to an analysis of audited financial results by Business Focus.The results show that a handful of banks continue to dominate the industr

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Revolt Within the Force: Junior Officers Challenge Renewal of Top Police Directors Contracts Over Corruption and Mismanagement Claims

Revolt Within the Force: Junior Officers Challenge Renewal of Top Police Directors Contracts Over Corruption and Mismanagement Claims

section of junior police officers has appealed to President Yoweri Museveni to institute an independent inquiry into the conduct and performance of several senior police directors whose contracts recently expired, instead of automatically renewing their terms.The appeal comes as uncertaint

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UPDF launches mass recruitment: teachers, pilots, musicians encouraged to apply

UPDF launches mass recruitment: teachers, pilots, musicians encouraged to apply

The UPDF has launched a nationwide recruitment drive targeting ordinary recruits and a broad range of professionals, from pilots and doctors to teachers and musicians (see full list)The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has announced a nationwide recruitment exercise targeting both ord

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Fuel tankers must get off roads once oil pipeline is complete – Museveni

Fuel tankers must get off roads once oil pipeline is complete – Museveni

Kampala, Uganda: President Yoweri Museveni has renewed a push to move petroleum transportation off Uganda’s roads and into pipelines, a strategy that could dramatically reduce the number of fuel tankers on the country’s highways.While delivering his State of the Nation Address at Kolol

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