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Women trapped in web spun by moneylenders

Uganda, May 12 -- When Juliet Chemutai's business was on the verge of collapsing, she turned her national identification (ID) card in to get a loan of Shs125,000 from a moneylender. "They told me tha... Read More


Lecturer killed in Mbale as thugs terrorise city

Uganda, May 7 -- Residents of Mbale City have been thrown into panic following reports that panga-wielding thugs have hit the area. The local leaders and residents said several people, especially in ... Read More


Namisindwa locals accuse UWA of forceful eviction despite court order

Uganda, May 2 -- Residents of three villages in Bunamulunyi Parish, Mukoto Sub-county in Namisindwa District have accused the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) of forceful eviction and destruction of th... Read More


Traffic paralysed as Chepsukunya Bridge submerged

Uganda, May 1 -- Flash floods resulting from ongoing torrential rains pounding different parts of Uganda have submerged Chepsukunya Bridge, paralysing traffic on the Muyembe-Nakapiripirit Road. Road ... Read More


Student shot dead by robbers in Soroti

Uganda, April 27 -- A student at Soroti Pharmaceutical College was Friday night shot dead by unidentified gunmen riding a motorcycle. The acting East Kyoga regional Police spokesperson, ASP Edison Ob... Read More


Residents ask Museveni to fulfill roadwork pledges

Uganda, April 19 -- Leaders and residents in Butaleja have urged President Museveni to fulfill pledges he made to the district to repair some of the roads in poor condition. According to leaders in t... Read More


Ex-Bugisu cultural leader Wamimbi dies

Uganda, April 13 -- The former Bugisu cultural leader, Wilson Wamimbi Weasa is dead, the Inzu Ya Masaba, the cultural institution of the Bamasaaba announced Saturday. Wamimbi who also served as Ugand... Read More


Pupils, teachers share pit-latrine at Mbale City school

Uganda, April 11 -- Parents and local leaders in Mbale City have decried the poor sanitary conditions at Busajjabwankuba Primary School where both the teachers and pupils share a pit-latrine. The par... Read More


Residents in new sub-county cry foul over service delivery

Uganda, April 11 -- Although government is mandated to ensure social services to its citizens through the various administrative units, this has not been the case for Kwoti Sub-county in Kapchorwa Dis... Read More


Mbale City to conduct fresh interviews for teachers

Uganda, April 4 -- Mbale City is set to conduct fresh interviews for teachers following a directive by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) to have the recruitment exercise repeated. The IGG las... Read More