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Uganda’s UGX60 Billion Anti-tick Vaccine Production Facility Nears Completion

The construction of a sh60-billion anti-tick vaccine production facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation – NARO. In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine

December 14, 2023

Crime

UPDF Kills Two ADF Rebels, Captures Commander in Kibale Forest

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have announced the lethal shooting of two suspected rebels linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and apprehended their commander within the Kibale Forest National Park in Kamwenge district. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, UPDF spokesperson, verified the incident during

December 14, 2023

Crime

Ugandan Street Kid Turned Notorious Murderer Gets 134 Jail Sentence

The High Court in Kampala has sentenced former street kid Musa Musasizi to a 134-year jail term for the murder of five women in Nakulabye and Kasubi suburbs of Kampala City within one month in 2021. His victims included his girlfriend, Mackline

December 14, 2023

Crime

UPDF Soldiers Captured on Video Torturing Suspect, Face Court Martial

Three Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers will be tried publicly for the alleged torture of a suspected motorcycle thief. Since Tuesday, a video has been circulating on social media showing the suspect, identified as Nelson Omon, a resident of Lagot Village,

December 14, 2023

Politics

Change Is Unstoppable & Neither Police, Museveni, nor Mao Can Halt Uganda’s Political Transition – Kabuleta

Embracing an era of profound change, Joseph Kabuleta, the leader of the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has boldly declared the arrival of Uganda’s political transition. In a resounding proclamation, the former Presidential Candidate asserted that neither Police, President Yoweri Museveni, nor

December 14, 2023

Sports

Why 1XBet Is The Best Sports Betting Site in Africa

1xBet is the flagship of the betting industry and continues to conquer new frontiers. Over 16 years on the market, the global bookmaker has gained the authority and respect of millions of customers and partners. Every month, the 1xBet gaming platform is

December 13, 2023

Business

Great: Startimes Uganda,Centenary Bank Renew Strategic Partnership For Financial Inclusion & Sustainable Solutions

Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda and StarTimes Uganda,a pioneer in pay TV, digital television set and solar solutions, are thrilled to announce the renewal of their strategic partnership following a highly successful year of collaboration. The partnership announcement

December 11, 2023

Education

MTN Uganda Empowers 1,400 Learners with Special Needs

MTN Foundation’s Digital Access for Inclusion program has opened the doors of technology to nearly 1,400 learners with disabilities across five schools in Uganda this year, marking a significant investment of Shs800 million. The impact of the program reverberates across different regions,

December 11, 2023

National News

Judiciary Issues Clarification on Principal Judge Zeija’s Directive to Justice Stephen Mubiru

In light of the ongoing controversy surrounding a directive from Principal Judge Flavian Zeija concerning Hon. Justice Stephen Mubiru’s work in the Commercial High Court, the Judiciary has taken prompt action to clarify the context and intentions behind the communication. Amidst growing

December 11, 2023

National News

US Government Announces More Sanctions for Errant Ugandan Officials

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced sanctions against current and former Ugandan officials who committed human rights abuses against opposition leaders and other groups including homosexuals. “After Uganda’s flawed 2021 presidential elections, I announced a visa restriction policy

December 11, 2023