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West Nile Connected To The National Electricity Grid

Residents in the West Nile region are excited following the connection of their districts to the national grid. This long-awaited moment happened on Friday as President Museveni commissioned a newly constructed transmission line. The line, which runs from Kole-Gulu-Nebbi-Arua, connects the West Nile sub-region to the national power grid. Its point of entry into the

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Museveni Advises Nebbi to Focus on Ideology, Not Biology in Politics

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has advised the people of Nebbi district against playing politics of biology. The President gave his advice while speaking at the Thanksgiving Ceremony for State Minister for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals) in Nebbi. The event was organized to celebrate the youthful MPs’ rise within the corridors of power. “Politics is

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ICT Ministry Says They Purchased Two Vehicles, Not One at 965m

The Ministry of Information Communications Technology (ICT) and National Guidance has denied reports of purchasing a vehicle for 965 million shillings. Over the weekend, reports emerged that the Permanent Secretary Amina had authorized nearly a billion shillings for a Land Cruiser LC300 VX. This payment was allegedly made to a city car bond for the

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Nabbanja Orders Crackdown on Gov’t Schools Charging Fees

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has threatened arrests for headteachers of Universal Primary and Secondary Education schools that charge students school fees. Nabbanja expressed her disappointment during an anti-poverty campaign in Lyantonde district. “Mr. Chairman, there are these committees that arbitrarily increase fees. They have money and assume everyone else does. These committee members share this

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Details Emerge on Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa’s Helicopter Crash

Finer details have emerged regarding the helicopter crash involving Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. On Saturday, Tayebwa attended President Museveni’s commissioning of the newly constructed Kole-Gulu-Nebbi-Arua 132kv power line, which connects the West Nile sub-region to the national grid. Following the commissioning, Tayebwa rushed to Bushenyi for the giveaway ceremony (Kuhingira) of Edith Ainomugisha and Albert

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Who is Natasha Nyonyozi the newly crowned Miss Uganda 2024/25? Education, age, net worth

In an electrifying and glamorous event held at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, Natasha Nyonyozi was crowned Miss Uganda 2024/25 on Saturday, August 3! Succeeding Hannah Karema Tumukunde, who wore the crown in 2023, Natasha’s victory marks a triumphant new chapter in the pageant’s prestigious history. The Contest The grand finale was a dazzling showcase

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Burora: Museveni Must Choose Between Corruption and Progress

Former Rubaga Deputy Resident City Commissioner Herbert Anderson Burora has asked President Museveni to clearly make his stand on corruption. The embattled politician made the call while addressing the media following his month-long stay at Luzira Prison. Burora had been remanded on a charge of hate speech and spreading malicious information against the Speaker of

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Gen. Muhoozi Warns PLU Youths Against March to Parliament

Chief of Defence Forces General Kainerugaba Muhoozi has warned youths belonging to the Patriotic League Uganda (PLU) against marching to Parliament. Muhoozi made the declaration as the chairperson of the PLU, a civic organization that he leads. The organization had been vocal on issues of national service, corruption, and the frugal expenditure of public resources

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Cheptegei Bows Out of 10,000m with Olympic Gold Medal

Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei has bowed out of the 10,000m track with an Olympic gold medal. The World Record holder won the only missing honor in his stellar career on the track on Friday night in Paris. Cheptegei, who leads Uganda’s contingent at the Olympics, had to dig deep to secure gold. Arguably his

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Health Ministry Blames Budget Shortages and Personnel Gaps for Irregular Deployment of Medical Interns

The Ministry of Health has blamed its meager budget and a shortage of specialized personnel for the irregular deployment of medical interns. Over the last week, a number of medical interns have taken to the streets calling for deployment. This is after a significant percentage were left out when the ministry sent deployment letters at

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