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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:58:18
Dust, Corruption Allegations Have Nyamityoboora in a Chokehold
[Nile Post] Allegations of corruption related to the purchase of marrum for the road works does not help the residents along the road who are enduring choking dust that can spread diseases
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:58:18
Museveni Offers Mubende Community a Free Health Camp Ahead of Liberation Day Celebrations
[Nile Post] The initiative aims to provide free medical services to residents while addressing the increasing prevalence of eye conditions in the region.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:58:19
Govt Ordered to Reinstate Titles, Pay Shs1bn in Damages to Nakawa-Naguru Satellite City Project Developers
[Nile Post] A court ruling has forced the Ugandan government to reinstate land titles for the Nakawa-Naguru Satellite City and pay Shs1 billion in damages for breaching a settlement agreement.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:59:55
Police Budget Faces Significant Cuts Amid High Demands for Crime Prevention, Investigation
[Nile Post] The average cost of investigating serious crimes is estimated at Shs16 million per case, with the Police handling over 4,000 capital cases each year.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:59:55
How Uganda Airlines Reduced Losses By 26% in a Year
[Nile Post] Revived in 2019 to enhance connectivity and boost tourism, Uganda Airlines faced turbulence from the start but is now showing signs of recovery, with optimism replacing initial skepticism.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:59:55
MPs Demand Swift Payment of Terminal Benefits for Former UNRA and URA Staff
[Nile Post] Members of Parliament have criticized the Ministry of Works and Transport for its mishandling of the transition process for former employees of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and Uganda Road Fund (URF).
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:59:55
Police Arrest 80 Suspects in Kampala CBD Operation
[Nile Post] According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, the operation, which began at around 8am, focused on individuals who congregate in these black spots to consume narcotics before engaging in criminal activities.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 05:59:56
Mpuuga Accuses Electoral Commission of Rigging Ahead of 2026 Elections
[Nile Post] Mr Mpuuga highlighted the existence of two voter registers -- biometric and hardcopy -- as a key concern, describing it as a loophole ripe for manipulation.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:29:12
MP Tebandeke Pleads With Govt to Restore Power After Vandalism
[Nile Post] The Member of Parliament for Bbale County Charles Tebandeke has urged the government to intervene and restore electricity in five villages in Kitiimbwa Sub-county, Kayunga district, after a massive vandalism incident.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:41:22
Museveni Tasks Busoga Journalists to Lead Restoration of Sanity in Fishing Sector
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called upon journalists in the Busoga sub-region to take an active role in addressing the challenges facing fishing communities and restoring order on Lake Victoria.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:41:22
Teachers in Luweero Attribute Decrease in Boys Registering for PLE to Poor Parenting
[Nile Post] Teachers in Luwero District have expressed concern over the declining number of boys registering for the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), attributing the trend to poor parenting, neglect, and societal challenges.
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@sqoop Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:37:06
King Saha’s music show to go on as scheduled- police
Police have rescinded their earlier order cancelling a highly-publicized music show of singer Bobi known by his stage name as King Saha. In a Friday morning statement, police spokesperson, Mr Kituuma Rusoke said the show will go on this evening as planned at Cricket Oval Lugogo, Kampala but the pavilion was out of bounds. […] The post King Saha’s music show to go on as scheduled- police first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Jan 2025 06:01:10
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa denies allegations of an affair with Sheila Gashumba, vows legal action against Canadian-based blogger
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has dismissed allegations of an extramarital affair with socialite Sheila Gashumba, saying that he has never met her. The claims surfaced in a viral video circulated by Canadian-based blogger Senga Acid, who alleged that Tayebwa was involved in a relationship with Gashumba. The video, which has drawn attention on […] The post Deputy Speaker Tayebwa denies allegations of an affair with Sheila Gashumba, vows legal action against Canadian-based blogger first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Jan 2025 04:56:52
Museveni Orders Probe Into Malongo Forest Land Grabbing Scandal
[Nile Post] The directive follows reports that politicians and other influential individuals fraudulently obtained titles on land originally intended for evicted community members.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:30:26
Kabanda Calls for Manual System in Voter Register Update Amid Challenges
[Nile Post] The Secretary General of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), David Kabanda, has urged the Electoral Commission (EC) to consider using a manual system for the ongoing voter register update exercise.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:30:31
Ibanda District Leaders Pledge to End PDM Extortion, Restore Transparency
[Nile Post] We are tired of being exploited. How can we improve our livelihoods when we are asked for money we cannot afford?" lamented one resident, highlighting the frustration among community members
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:30:42
Banyarwanda Citizenship Claimants Umubano Reject Proposed Executive Order
[Nile Post] The Ugandan-Banyarwanda Cultural Development Association, known by their acronym as Umubano, has rejected a proposed executive order by President Museveni on citizenship rights, labelling it discriminatory and unconstitutional.
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