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NUP Endorses Nalukoola as Flag Bearer for Kawempe North MP Position
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Prof. Nuwagaba Appointed New Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda
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Dr. Michael Atingi-Ego Named Bank of Uganda Governor
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UNEB to Release 2024 UCE Results Tomorrow
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National
Panic as Ebola Outbreak Is Confirmed in Kampala
The Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala after a nurse at Mulago National Referral Hospital died from the virus on January 29, 2025. This marks Uganda's eighth Ebola outbreak.
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National
Attorney General given ultimatum to amend public finance law
While addressing the House on Thursday, 30 January 2025, while considering the 2025/2026 budget framework paper, the Deputy Speaker cited need to restructure Section 13(4) of the PFMA before the next budget (2026/2027).
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National
EC using 2014 census data for update of voter register
The Electoral Commission is using the 2014 National Census data to update the national voters’ register ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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National
MPs raise concerns on prisoners' conditions despite infrastructure improvements
The Committee on Human Rights has raised serious concerns about the detention conditions of Opposition Leader, Dr Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obed Lutale Kamulegeya.
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Additional US$600M for Kampala projects approved
Parliament has approved government’s additional request to borrow and also receive a grant of all totaling to over US$600 million to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme.
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National
House committee to visit Luzira prisons over Dr Kizza Besigye
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has tasked the Committee on Human Rights to investigate the detention conditions of Dr Kizza Besigye.
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National
Shs5 billion needed to kick-start Organ Transplant Council
Nabbanja was responding to a written question raised by Koboko Municipality Member of Parliament, Hon. Charles Ayume, during Prime Minister’s Time on Thursday, 23 January 2025.
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National
Parliament approves loans for infrastructure development
Parliament has approved government requests to borrow US$15.22 million and US$73.15 million from the African Development Bank Group for the construction of Laropi-Moyo-Afoji Road and the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi Road.
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National
Soroti University to start Aviation Science courses
Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University.
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National
Makerere University to Graduate 13,658 Students at 75th Ceremony
The 75th Graduation Ceremony of Makerere University will be held at the Freedom Square from Monday 13th to Friday 17th January 2025 following the schedule below:
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National
23 Tons of Cocoa Stolen in Luwero
Mr. Bisaso reportedly hired 42-year-old Katongole Jackson, a local loader from Kalongo Miti, to help unload the massive quantity of cocoa.
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National
President Museveni Advises Isingiro Farmers to Use Irrigation to Increase Productivity
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has tasked the people of Isingiro to embrace irrigation in order to increase productivity.
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