Author: Ngaruya Tom
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Security fastened as Kisoro by-election voting materials arrive
KISORO Voting materials have arrived in Kisoro ahead of Thursday’s District Woman MP by-election. The seat became vacant following the death in September of Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi, who also served as the state minister for Defense and Veteran Affairs. Daniel Nayebare, Kisoro district returning officer, confirmed that the materials arrived in the district around 2:00…
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Archbishop Wokorach confirms 53 students at Pader school
PADER Archbishop Raphael P’mony Wokorach confirmed 53 students into the Catholic faith during a moving ceremony at Archbishop Flynn Secondary School in Pader, Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The event aimed to inspire young believers and encourage them to embrace Christian values in their everyday lives. Among the confirmed, 10 students were from Ogom Seed School, 2…
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Kworo high school students detained over attempted strike
PADER Eight students from Kworo High School in Pader district were detained at Pader Central Police Station on Monday, 11 November 2024, following an attempted strike. The unrest reportedly erupted after school authorities confiscated mobile phones from students. The identities of the detained students were not disclosed by press time. Headteacher Atim Beatrice confirmed the…
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DPP slaps more charges against suspected quack doctor
PALLISA The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has brought additional charges against Francis Taulula, a suspected quack doctor from Pallisa district in northern Uganda. Taulula who resides in the Industrial Area, Pallisa town, is accused of forging academic documents, including a bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery. He appeared before Buganda Road Court chief magistrate…
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Mourinho fined and banned for condemning match officials in Turkey
Jose Mourinho has received a one-match ban and fine of about £15,000 for his actions and comments at the end of Fenerbahce’s dramatic win over Trabzonspor. The former Chelsea and Manchester United manager sprinted on to the pitch and attempted a knee slide after Sofyan Amrabat’s stoppage-time goal earned his Fenerbahce team a 3-2 victory in an…
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Pakistan railway bomb blast kills at least 24
Police say at least 24 people have been killed after a bomb exploded at a railway station in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. Dozens of others were injured in the blast, which happened as a popular morning train was about to leave Quetta station in southwestern Pakistan for Peshawar. A militant group, the Balochistan Liberation Army, said…
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Airtel Uganda ends Vroomula Amajja Campaign, Over 6,000 customers rewarded
Airtel Mobile Commerce Uganda Limited (AMCUL) has finalized its three-month nationwide rewards campaign dubbed Vroomula Amajja, an initiative designed to reward Airtel Money customers and agents while promoting the shift towards a cashless economy and promote financial inclusion. Throughout the campaign, customers were awarded prizes on a daily, weekly and monthly bases, including cash prizes,…
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Protecting Precious Cargo: Uganda’s Safe Zones Shielding School Children from Road Crashes
The introduction of safe school zones has sparked a transformative wave in road safety, significantly reducing road crashes and ensuring the safety of school-going children and pedestrians. This proactive initiative has addressed the pressing road safety issue and set a precedent for sustainable urban planning and community engagement. In the bustling streets of Kampala, where…
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Uganda and Somalia Strengthen Diplomatic Ties and Commit to Enhanced Security Cooperation
The Republic of Uganda and the Federal Government of Somalia have today pledged to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance joint security initiatives between the two nations. This commitment was made during a meeting led by Uganda’s Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Marksons Oboth, and Somalia’s Minister of Defence, His Excellency Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur,…
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Rwandan man arrested over phone theft in Mombasa
A Rwandan man police believe to be the receiver of stolen mobile phones around Kisauni, Mombasa was arrested on Wednesday. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said they arrested Ndaziziye Augustin Umurundi at his residence after intelligence reports. “A thorough search of the premises uncovered a trove of ten mobile phones and a…