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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Posted inHealth
Adjumani records just 2 maternal mortalities in 9 months
Uthman Bagonza, the project manager at Right to Play, said as far as the Share Project is concerned, there is more focus on ensuring that the adolescent girls and boys have access to services like education and health.
Posted inEducation
Kaberamido district approves University Quota beneficiaries
The approval of six students was made on Friday during the main council meeting chaired by council speaker James Eisu.The beneficiaries will pursue different academic disciplines at Makerere and Kyambogo Universities under government sponsorship