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Security deployed to guard Masaka forest reserves
MASAKA– Uganda People’s Defence Forces [UPDF] officers and Environmental Police have been deployed to protect three forest reserves of Manwa, Jubiya, and Mujuzi in Bukakata Subcounty and Namirembe Forest Reserve in Kyanamukaka Subcounty…
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Partners launch over Shs 69mln Climate Innovation Challenge for schools
KAMPALA– Standard Chartered Bank Uganda in partnership with Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda [ECOTRUST] on Tuesday launched a US$ 18,565 [Shs 69,450,000] Climate Change Innovation Challenge for schools at an event that…
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500 heads of cattle in Lyantonde die due to fake drugs
LYANTONDE– Lyantonde district has lost about 500 heads of cattle after being vaccinated with fake veterinary medicines supplied by the local drug outlets. According to Lyantonde District Veterinary Officer, Ronald Bameka, many…
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Man with Covid-19 symptoms dies at Masaka hospital
MASAKA– Masaka Regional Referral Hospital health workers are living with fear after a 27-year-old man with suspected Covid-19 symptoms died on Sunday, shortly after he was admitted to the hospital’s emergency unit.…
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Tayebwa roots for technical scrutiny of laws
KAMPALA – Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa is worried that the laws that the House passes have little or even no impact on the community, while others have gross negative effects…
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KALANGALA: Local fishermen accuse Tanzanians of invading Ugandan territory
KALANGALA – Fishing activities in some small islands of Lake Victoria in Kalangala district face disruptions, with the Ugandan fishermen accusing Tanzanians of attacking them and stealing their fishing equipment, as well…
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Police bosses warned on opening unplanned stations
MASAKA – District Police Commanders [ DPCs ] in the greater Masaka region have been warned against creating police stations and outposts without following the right procedures. The warning was sounded by…
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Police arrest 26 over death of Wazalendo Sacco boss
KAMPALA– Police have confirmed the arrest of at least 26 suspects on allegations of killing a senior UPDF officer from a guest house in Kampala. According to police, Major Joseph Mukuraine, also…
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Central Uganda fishing groups form union
KAMPALA—Fisheries & Aquaculture stakeholders in Central Uganda have set up a cooperative union in a bid to save over US$171 million [ about Shs 615.6bln ] in potential business in aquaculture, fisheries,…
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KCCA opens court to receive property rate cases
KAMPALA – Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Council has approved a new Valuation Court. The court will be responsible for receiving complaints from the landlords aggrieved by the property tax valuations. Samuel…
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