Recently, the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) ordered teachers in government institutions never to enter classrooms until the government addresses the issues of salary disparities.
Posted inCrime
Dokolo businesswomen intercepted over shoe theft in Soroti
The two suspects, identified as Holiver Nakago, 32, and her friend, only identified as Vicky, had been stealing from Jesus Care Enterprise located at Dubai market, Liverpool road.
Posted inDokolo
Lightning kills 18-year-old girl in Kaberamaido
Willy Otima, the LC1 chairperson of Awimon village, said lightning with heavy rain struck around 8 pm and killed Jenifer Ayugi, 18.
Posted inBusiness
China’s exporter adapts to new economic realities as Canton fair highlights shift
As emerging markets continue to rise, the fair is poised to play an even greater role in advancing trade cooperation and fostering mutual benefit in an evolving global economy.
Posted inAmolatar
Centenary Bank donates 10 garbage bins to Amolatar district
The District Environment Officer, Molly Ayo, welcomed the waste bins, noting that it follows a request made to the bank to support waste management efforts, especially in urban areas.
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Local governments urged: “Accelerate 2026/27 budgets”
Addressing these concerns, MoFPED’s Assistant Commissioner for Budget Policy and Evaluation, Joseph Oloo Majanga, noted that the consultations were designed to capture local perspectives before the finalisation of the 2026/27 budget.
Posted inEastern
Jinja police dismiss the AC theft story
On Tuesday, September 16, false and misleading information began to circulate on social media alleging that the AC unit at the station had been stolen.
Posted inNews
NRM CEC’s trust in Dr. Tanga Odoi begins to dwindle
The sidelining of Dr. Tanga Odoi marks a rare public rebuke of the long-serving NRM Electoral Commission boss, whose role has been questioned in several internal contests.
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Dokolo LC1 chairperson dies in a Monday road crash
Bosco Elweru was a community person who was actively involved in various development initiatives.
Posted inRefugees
Nine in ten girls are forced into early marriage in Palabek Refugee Settlement
Locaun James, the Refugee Welfare Committee II of Zone 5, B, said poverty is the main driver, noting that families dependent on dwindling humanitarian aid often see marriage as a way to reduce the burden of feeding and educating daughters.
Posted inEducation
UNATU orders teachers to boycott classes over salaries
UNATU has advised parents and guardians not to send their children to school until the government takes concrete steps to resolve the salary disparities.
Posted inNews
Bank of Uganda empowers PDM, CDO leaders in Kaberamido district
The five-day training, which ended on Friday at Kaberamido Hotel, was closed by James Bukulu, the Deputy Director of the National Payment System, who represented the Governor, Bank of Uganda.