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Murder: Police Exonerates LDUs For Killing Makerere Veterinary Student

Uganda Police has dismissed some section of public allegations that Local Defence Unit (LDU) operatives last Sunday clobbered a Makerere University student and inflicted wounds that later led to his untimely demise. Emmanuel Tegu, who was a third year Veterinary student at

July 6, 2020

Entertainment·News

Merriment! Sanyu FM’s Hot Mic Unveils Top 50 Finalists

Sanyu FM Hot Mic Search has today unveiled its top 50 semi finalists who will proceed to the next stage, top 20. Roger Mugisha the station Programs Director says they received over 1300 entries which have now been reduced to top 50.

July 5, 2020

Health·News

It’s Not a Snake, but Beware of Its Venomous Bite

By The Newyork Times If a worm and a snake had a slimy, scandalous love child, it might look something like a caecilian: a legless creature that’s actually neither worm nor snake, but a soil-dwelling amphibian found in tropics across the globe. Content

July 5, 2020

Education·News

We Can’t Ban What We Are Promoting, Embrace E-learning – Education Minister Clarifies On Re-opening Schools

The Minister of Education and Sports Ms. Janet Kataha Museveni has dismissed circulating misconceptions in Media that the Ministry prohibited E-learning. The Minister made remarks on Friday evening, where she said it’s absolutely NOT true. “We can’t ban what we are Promoting

July 4, 2020

News·Tech

NITA-U: Min.Nabakooba Appoints Dr.Hatwib Mugasa New Executive Director

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. P Nabakooba has appointed Dr. Hatwib Mugasa as the new Executive Director of the National Information Technology Authority Uganda (NITA-U) following the conclusion of Mr. James Saaka 10-year tenure as the ED of the

July 4, 2020

Business·News

Another Top Dfcu Bank Director Resigns!

DFCU Limited has announced resignation of Michael Turner as a director in the company with immediate effect. “The Board has commenced the process of nominating another person to be considered for appointment to fill the casual vacancy created by the resignation of

July 3, 2020

Health·News

Min. Health Upgrades Mukono Health Centre IV To Hospital Status

The Ministry of Health is currently upgrading Mukono Health Centre IV, such that it can be elevated to the status of handling COVID-19 and other specialised cases. The move comes after officials from the Ministry of Health observed that since it is

July 3, 2020

News·Politics

Uganda Votes: Govt Sets Tough Rules For Political Party Activities Ahead Of Primaries Due To Covid-19

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Prof Ephraim Kamuntu has tabled regulations that will restrict political party activities and propose unique methods for election of party officials in light of the Covid19 pandemic. The Political Parties and Organisations (Conduct of Meetings

July 3, 2020

Entertainment·News

UCC Suspends Urban TV’s Scoop & Scoop Show

Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has suspended a programme airing on Urban TV after several viewers complained about its content that was deemed offensive and scandalous. Although the Commission has since learnt from social media that the programme Scoop on Scoop is currently off air,

July 2, 2020

Business·News·Security

Pictorial: Lt.Gen Mugira Inspects UPDF’s Modern Armoured Welfare Training School

The Managing Director National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) Lt Gen James Mugira has inspected progress of the ongoing infrastructure development works at AWATS Kalama Training School implemented by National Enterprise Corporation(NEC) The works that began on 13th March 2020 will be complete by

July 2, 2020

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