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Education, Sports Budget Cuts will Affect AFCON Preparations-Warns Minister Ogwang

By Admin State Minister for Education and Sports (Sports) Peter Ogwang appearing before the House Committee on Education (Parliament Portal) The Ministry of Education and Sports has warned that sharp budget reductions for the 2026/2027 financial year threaten key commitments in education…

Kotido District Gears Up for Mass Livestock Vaccination to Combat Highly Contagious Diseases

By Moses Lokeris Kotido District Veterinary Department is set to roll out a mass animal vaccination campaign to vaccinate livestock against highly contagious and fatal diseases. Among the diseases are; Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP), and Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia…

Parliament Approves Shs30 Billion for Construction of Karamoja Peace and Technology University

AGENCIES Parliament has approved the allocation of Shs30 billion to the Ministry of Education and Sports Uganda for the establishment of Karamoja Peace and Technology University, fulfilling a pledge made by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. The approval followed the presentation of a…

President Ruto Unveils Plan to Reopen Key Border Crossings with Somalia after 15 Years

Courtesy Photo ( BBC) Kenya’s border with Somalia will re-open in April almost 15 years after it shut because of attacks by Islamist militant group al-Shabab, President William Ruto has announced. Based in Somalia, the group has masterminded a series of deadly…

Woman Arrested Over Murder

By Admin Police in Nakapiripirit are holding a woman believed to be in her thirties on allegation of murdering an elderly woman. The Mt. Moroto Regional Police Spokesperson Mike Longole has identified the suspect as Nangiro Alice, a resident of Lomorinyangae village,…

NERFA Boss Urges Clubs to Strengthen their Squads

By Prosper Gibolo North East Regional League clubs have been urged to take advantage of the ongoing transfer window to strengthen their squads ahead of the league’s return. The transfer window opened on the first of this month and will close on…

At least 21 Dead after Boat Sinks on Sudan’s River Nile

SOURCE: BBC The boat was travelling between the villages of Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai, carrying nearly 30 passengers, including women, elderly people and children, the Sudan Doctors Network said. “Rescue teams are continuing with their work since there could be more…

Polls Close in First Election Since Gen Z Protests Ousted Bangladesh Leader

BBC Votes are being counted in Bangladesh after its first election since student-led protests ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024. More than 2,000 candidates are vying for 350 seats in parliament, though none from the banned Awami League of Hasina, who…

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