Richard Otto, Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security, Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has assured Parliament that the security situation in Uganda is very, very stable.
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The silent struggles: How deaf children are left behind in Uganda’s classrooms
In Uganda, many deaf children are born to hearing parents but unfortunately, most of these parents do not know Ugandan sign language.
Posted inCrime
Murder by assault of Onyot Zakayo, 26, at a bar in Dokolo
One suspect, Okai Solomon, 18, has been arrested and is currently in custody to assist police with inquiries.
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Wingu Africa launches Wingu Cloud Exchange in Ethiopia
Wingu is East Africa’s first specialist carrier-neutral data centre operator and cloud solutions provider, with strategic locations in Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Tanzania.
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MPs on health committee question Lira and Hoima hospitals’ readiness for AFCON 2027
Kole North MP Dr. Acuti warned that failure to act could undermine healthcare delivery and compromise Uganda’s readiness to host AFCON matches.
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Kitgum municipal council commissions shs167m OPD project at Pager health centre
The mayor of Kitgum municipality, Richard Okwera, praised the procurement and technical teams for successfully securing a contractor.
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Lamwo councillors demand over shs40m in unpaid allowances as financial strain bites district
“At the moment, the district is exploring alternative options, including the possible sale of some assets, to raise funds and clear the outstanding allowances,” CAO Chuna Moses Kapolon explained.
Posted inEducation
TESI to host 6th edition of career guidance fair at Lira job centre
The event will run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and is open to Senior 3, Senior 4, Senior 5, Senior 6 students, and vacists seeking clarity about their next steps.
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East Africa adopts landmark AI declaration to transform open research systems
For East African countries, the declaration represents both an opportunity and a challenge
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Four teachers arrested, headteacher on the run over alleged extortion in Kiryandongo
Rev Edward Kiirya, the District Education Officer, stated that investigations into extortion claims at all government schools are ongoing.
Posted inBanking
Wazalendo SACCO reports assets reaching sh1.4 trillion.
Figures released on Fools Day but were never to fool members and the public during the SACCO’s 20th Annual General Meeting held at Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja, showed that total assets increased to shs1.4 trillion from shs1.1 trillion over the same period.
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Hoima court remands two health officers over drug theft
On Thursday last week, the Albertine region police PRO Julius Allan Hakiza confirmed the arrest of five people in connection with the theft of drugs at Kapapi Health Centre III.