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Museveni sworn-in for seventh terms, extending his rule to 45 years

President Museveni taking oaths-(PPU) Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, 81, has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. Heavy security, including armoured tanks,…

Teso leaders decry lack of road equipment, staffing gaps

The report released last month highlighted significant wide disparities in service delivery across the districts of Teso and Karamoja sub-regions, which has triggered concerns among a section of leaders. By Delux Emmy Alomu Serere-district-leaders-led-by-State-Minister-for-Fisheries-Hellen-Adoa-L-during-the-launch-of-Odapakol-Olumot-Atese-road-rehabilitation-works-Photo-by-Alexander-Okori A section of district leaders in the Teso…

25-year-old man electrocuted while pruning a tree in Matanya Town Council

By Alexander Mackey Okori Body of Teko still hanging up on the tree (Internet Photo) Police in Napak district have arrested an electrician to assist with the investigations into the death of a 25-year-old man, who was electrocuted in Matany town council…

Government affirms commitment to increase support for youth skills development

Government has reaffirmed commitment to increase support for youth skills development as a way of addressing unemployment and reducing the number of young Ugandans seeking jobs abroad. As articulated in the NRM Manifesto, Government will focus mainly on the following priorities in…

Kotido Municipality feels the pinch of low revenue collection

By Bondry Kilenga Local leaders in Kotido Municipality have expressed deep concern over a significant slump in local revenue collection, a trend they warn could paralyze service delivery and the implementation of planned activities. The concern was sounded by the Kotido Municipality…

Woman electrocuted in Kaabong while plucking desert date leaves

By Alexander Mackey Okori Police in Kaabong District are investigating an incident in which a 28-year- old woman was electrocuted on Friday, while plucking leaves of a desert date tree, locally known as “Ekorete” or “Ecomai”, a vital delicacy and food source…

Teso province fan succumbs to injuries from roof collapse

Late John Raymond Elotu By Prosper Gibolo Teso sports’ fraternity is mourning the demise of John Raymond Elotu, aged 30, one of the fans who were wounded after the roof of a classroom block with asbestos, which they had climbed on to watch the…

Katakwi DHO Dr. Omeke killed in Soroti-Moroto Highway crash, two others hospitalised

By Emmy Delux Alomu Wreckage of a vehicle that killed Dr. Simon Icumar Omeke Late Dr. Simon Icumar Omeke-Katakwi DHO Katakwi District Health Officer (DHO) Simon Icumar Omeke died on Tuesday evening in a crash that occurred at Ogoloi village in Akaikai…

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