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Police arrest Burundian Nationals for illegal entry into Uganda
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Three wanted for murder of 89 year old man in Amolatar
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Authorities investigate Bar Brawl that left three soldiers injured in Gulu
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Kampala Archdiocese to hold prayers for late Benedict XVI
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Teargas, Live bullets rock Kampala as security agencies block opposition leaders’ procession
Police fired teargas and live bullets to block opposition politicians and activists from holding end-of-year prayers and a procession through the Kampala city center.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Museveni Advises Residents of Kiruhura and Kazo to Prioritize Increasing Their Household Incomes Rather Than Dwelling on Inadequate Road Infrastructure
The President and First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni on Wednesday met with farmers and leaders of the two districts at Nswerenkye Primary School in Kiruhura. One of the matters raised by the leaders was poor roads that are hindering the transportation of goods.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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Couple arrested for killing own son, burying him in shallow grave
A man and his wife spent the night in the coolers at Kamuli central police station for allegedly causing the death of their six-year-old son. The suspects are Godfrey Musenero and his wife, Viola Namwebya, both residents of Bususwa village, in Nabuwigulu sub-county.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Kinoni accident blamed on reckless driving, at least 9 dead
Reckless driving has been cited as the cause of an accident in which 9 people were killed along the Masaka-Mbarara highway on Wednesday evening.
Story by Mukama Evart
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ICT Minister dismisses reports Deputy PM Moses Ali Is Dead
Reports circulated on social media claiming that the Moyo East County MP had passed away under unclear circumstances on Tuesday night.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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Ntoroko RDC clarifies on ADF fire exchange on Tuesday
According to the Ntoroko Resident District Commissioner (RDC), the rebels were part of a group that had previously crossed into the district but managed to escape.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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High Court temporarily halts UMA decision to dismiss Dr. Samuel Oledo as President
UMA voted for Joloba as President and suspended Oledo for four years on grounds that he violated articles three and seven of the UMA constitution.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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Sembabule District leaders create new administrative units despite ban by Minister Magyezi
Sembabule District leaders have ignored the directive from the Local Government Minister, barring creation of new administrative units in the area.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Court dismisses Male Mabirizi application against Norbert Mao
Court has declined to issue criminal summons against the Democratic Party President who also doubles as the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Norbert Mao.
Story by Mukama Evart
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41 Moroto Prison Escapees recaptured
A joint security team of personnel from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces -UPDF and the police’s Anti-Stock Theft Unit -ASTU have recaptured 41 of the inmates who had escaped from Moroto Prison.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Police, Prison Commanders cautioned against granting officers leave during Christmas Festivities
Police and Prison personnel have been cautioned against rewarding themselves Christmas holiday leave. The warning was sounded by the Inspector General of Police, Martin Ochola, and Commissioner General of Prisons, Dr Johnson Byabashaija.
Story by Mukama Evart
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Serere MP Okabe and Wife Perish in Nasty Accident on Mbale - Tirinyi ROAD
The incident involving a Toyota V8 Land Cruiser and an Isuzu Truck happened at Naboa Town Council along Mbale - Tirinyi Road around 7:00 am.
Story by Businge Brian Franco
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