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Stop clamoring for positions in big schools- Govt official tells head teachers

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Police barking up the wrong tree inside FDC

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Uneasy progress for women’s health

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Renee Bach should get us angrier at the weaknesses of our systems

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Social media trauma and the rise of insomnia among the youth

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PICTURES: Phina Mugerwa introduces zungu hubby

By Stuart Yiga Singer Phinah Mugerwa Masannyalaze introduced her zungu fiancé, Roger Fish, to her parents in Kawaala, a city suburb, on September 14,…

Cindy vs Sheebah: “No curtain raisers,” Battle rules revealed for the showdown

The highly anticipated musical battle between Sheebah Karungi and Cindy Sanyu is happening today at Kololo Independence Grounds, sponsored by Victoria University. Fans are gearing up for a night of musical prowess as the two divas go head-to-head. In a break from tradition, there won’t be any curtain raisers for this event. Instead, the focus […]

City leaders urged to enforce development plan

The National Physical Planning Board (NFPD) has launched the first-ever development plan for Arua City with a call to the City leadership to work together towards the implementation, compliance, and enforcement of the city’s Plan. The Board Chairperson,  Amanda Ngabirano while speaking to different stakeholders in Arua City said working together will ensure effective land usage. She adds that a well-organised urban setting will be a big opportunity that will in the long run also generate revenue for orderly and real growth. She also wants leaders to speak out about the physical development plan an initiative that she believes will make people responsible. This is the second physical development plan to be launched in a space of one day, with […]

NRM’s Uthuman wins Hoima LCV by-election

By Alex Ashaba The National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate, Mr Uthuman Mugisha Mubaraka, has emerged victorious in the September 14 Hoima district LCV by-election. The results were officially announced on Thursday night by Hoima District Returning Officer, Ms Merab Kasande, at Dwoli Primary School tally center, in the presence of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Simon Byabakama. Mr Uthuman, the son of the late Kadiri Kirungi, the former district chairperson who tragically lost his life in a road accident on March 17th along the Kampala-Hoima road, secured his victory by garnering a total of 18,353 votes. Read more

5 Arua district officials arrested over Shs 99m double gratuity payments

Five Arua district officials have been arrested on charges of causing financial loss to the government worth over Shs 99 million through irregular gratuity payments.

Israel Echoku, Arua district principal human resource officer, Natal Opima, a senior accounts assistant, and three retired headteachers, Jackson Abidrabo, Mike Mulander Oliver, and Samuel Acidri Darlington were apprehended on Wednesday afternoon by officials from the Inspectorate of Government (IG).

In a statement released on the official X account (formerly Twitter), the IG said the suspects acted contrary to Section 20 (1) of the Anti-Corruption Act, 2009, and caused financial loss to the government.

The individuals to whom double gratuity was irregularly paid were retired head teachers who are currently pensioners. Alfred Okuonzi, the Arua LC 5 chairperson said the alleged irregularities occurred before he assumed office between July 2019 and June 2020.

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Familiar faces shine at Victoria University’s 7th graduation ceremony

Victoria University held its 7th graduation ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds on Thursday. The event was a joyous occasion, honoring the accomplishments of 458 graduates who have successfully earned their degrees. Several familiar faces from various fields were conferred with degrees, adding a touch of celebrity flair to the ceremony. One of the most prominent […]

Moroccan village adjusts to life in tents after devastating quake

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Micho sacked

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UNRA Releases FY 2021/22 Performance Report

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FUFA sacks Micho again

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Cranes coach Micho ‘ends’ employment contract – FUFA

The head coach of Uganda Cranes Mr. Milutin “Micho” Sredojevic has agreed to mutually end the existing employment contract with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), according to an offcial statement published on the Federation’s website on Thursday. The Federation has appreciated Micho’s efforts and commitment while serving as the head coach of Uganda’s national football team. “Mr. Milutin Sredojevic agreed to mutually end the existing employment contract between the two parties. FUFA appreciates all efforts and commitment by Mr. Milutin during his period as head coach of Uganda Cranes. It is our game, It is our country,” FUFA said in a Thursday statement that has since been shared on the Cranes social media channels. His alleged termination of […]

Breaking: Uganda Cranes Coach Micho Sacked Again

Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin Sredojevic “Micho” has been relived of his national team coaching duties, it’s confirmed. FUFA announced Micho sacking this Thursday evening via a brief official statement posted on the federation’s website. “Today, Thursday 14th September 2023, FUFA and Mr. Milutin Sredojevic agreed to mutually end the existing employment contract between the …

Kibuku leaders on the spot over misuse of funds

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Why police blocked Birigwa meeting

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