Category: National
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CAR President in Uganda for a Three-Day Official Visit
At the invitation of His Excellency Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, His Excellency Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic, has commenced a three-day official visit to Uganda. During this visit, President Touadéra will participate in the 62nd Independence Day Anniversary celebrations in Busia, Uganda. Upon his arrival on October 8, 2024, President Touadéra was warmly…
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Ugandans not convinced with the recently released 2024 population census report
On 10th May 2024, the National population and Housing census began a countrywide census. According to the results released last week at Kampala Serena Hotel by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, stated that Ugandans are Forty five million nine hundred five thousand four hundred seventeen (45,905,417) persons, of…
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UBOS Admits to Errors in Census Report
KAMPALA The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Executive Director and Census Commissioner Chris Mukiza has admitted that there were significant errors in the information on tribes, in the 2024 Census results he released last week but with no impact on the final statistics results. The report indicated that Acholi have reduced from 2.1 million to 1.9 million in the 10 years…
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Uganda ready for the 62nd Independence Day Anniversary in Busia
BUSIA Preparations for the national celebrations of Uganda’s 62nd independence anniversary are in high gear in Busia District, organizers have said. The event will be held on October 9 at Busiko Teachers’ Training College in Masafu Town Council Busia district- under the theme: “A recommitment to secure and fortify our destiny is anticipated to draw…
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Minister Akori Says Uganda’s Steady Economic Growth is steered by NRM Policies
In her address, she lauded the remarkable progress Uganda has made since gaining independence in 1962, attributing this success to the steadfast governance of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM). “We have come a long way since 1962. Under President Museveni’s leadership, Uganda has transformed into a beacon of stability in…
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Premier Nabbanja assures Teachers of Government’s Commitment to Enhance their Salaries
KAKUMIRO The Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has assured teachers across the country that the Government will enhance their salaries but in a phased manner. Nabbanja was this evening speaking during the celebrations to commemorate world Teachers’ day at Birembo war memorial primary school grounds in Kakumiro district. Nabbanja says that the government recognizes the role…
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Teachers warned Against Forgery as they Celebrated their Day in Nakaseke
NAKASEKE State Minister for Kampala, Joseph Kabuye Kyofatogabye, has issued a stern warning to teachers in Nakaseke District against forging academic documents to secure promotions. Speaking at the National Teachers’ Day celebrations held at Kiwoko Secondary School, the Minister urged teachers to embrace the government’s academic upgrading policy and obtain genuine qualifications to advance their…
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Trust God to take you higher – Archbishop Kazimba Mugalu calls on URA Team
As it is the norm of Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) team, to hold a thanksgiving service each year, even this year, it happened on Friday at URA headquarters in Nakawa Division, Kampala. The theme for this year’s thanksgiving was got from the Bible in the book of Isaiah 43:19 which says “See, I am doing…
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93 Year Old Woman Blame Local Leaders on Poor Dress Code
KITGUM A 93 year old woman in Oryang Central cell in Namokora town council in Kitgum district has blamed local leaders in the district for sleeping on the job as young girls dress inappropriately; something she says is contributing to moral decadency in the community. Mama Cecilia Arach Otoo was speaking during the community dialogue…
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Special Police Constable in Kagadi Arrested for alleged Defilement
KAGADI The police in Kagadi have arrested one of their own for alleged aggravated defilement. The officer arrested yesterday has been identified as Frank Tibaingana attached to Kitemba police post in Kicucura sub-county. He is accused of defiling a 14-year-old girl from the same village. According to information obtained from the Police, the suspect had…