National One person, 10 cows dead following Anthrax disease outbreak in Bududa District Residents in Bududa District are worried, following an outbreak of Anthrax disease which has already killed one person and 10 cows in Bumabara village, in Bunatsami sub-county. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1653053922
National Tororo residents petition Parliament over alleged harassment by Sylivia Owori Parliament has received a petition from the residents of Nyangore Zone in Nyangore Sub County in the eastern district Tororo over harassment, intimidation and attacks by Sylvia Owori, an employee of Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) claiming to act on behalf of the President. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1653046097
National Number of women dying in labour daily reduces Reports from the Ministry of Health have indicated a decline in the number of women who die every day while giving birth. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652963233
National Court releases last group of students who protested increase in prices of essential commodities The last group of students who were arrested for protesting against the increased prices of commodities in the country has received bail, granted by Buganda Road Magistrates Court. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652885521
National Annual Police Crime Report indicates rise in murder cases The Inspector General of Police Okoth Ochola has Wednesday launched the Uganda Police Force Annual Crime Report, indicating that an average of 11 lives were lost each day in 2021. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652884458
National Government withdraws two Tax Bills from Parliament The Bills are the Finance (Amendment Bill), 2022, and the Uganda Revenue Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2022 have been withdrawn from parliament Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652860160
National Minister Kabanda asks IGG Kamya to investigate corruption in City markets The Inspector General of Government-IGG Beti Olive Namisango Kamya has been tasked to investigate corruption in City markets. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652816992
National Lawyer Ssemakadde’s legal team demand to cross-examine State Attorney The Buganda Road Court Grade One Magistrate Marion Mangeni is set to determine whether or not State Prosecutor, Ivan Kyazze should take to the stand for cross-examination in the case of offensive communication against city lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652796965
National Police urged to fast-track investigation into shooting of Kamuli businessman Police and sister security agencies have been urged to expedite inquiries into the shooting of Shaban Batabaire Malore, a renowned former vehicle and coffee dealer in Busoga. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652694034
National Suspension against Link buses lifted after investigations come to an end A joint team comprising Ministry of Works officials, Police, and the Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA which was put together to probe the Link Bus accident that killed 22 people has ruled that the cause was human error. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652454517
National NUP Candidate in Omoro election says NRM’s choice of Ojok influenced him to stand The National Unity Platform flag bearer in Omoro County Parliamentary by-election Simon Toolit Akecha has revealed that he wouldn’t be in the race if Andrew Ojok Oulanyah hadn’t been fronted as the NRM flag bearer Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652444878
National Energy Minister directed to present report on delayed Implementation of REA Projects The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has been directed to explain why the government has not completed several electricity projects across the country. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1652443803