Opposition party, Democratic Party (DP), has blamed the numerous road accidents in the country on poor infrastructure and corruption. This comes after a report released by the traffic police showed the statistics on road accidents. According to the report, up to 35 people died and 114 people were injured from 28 crashes in just three days. Faridah Nampiima, the traffic ...
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Also known as the Albertine Graben Refinery Project, Uganda’s oil refinery will begin operations this year. If completed, the refinery will be one of the biggest oil and gas infrastructure projects to happen in Uganda and Africa. This is major because it will have a maximum capacity of 60,000 barrels produced per day. The US-based AGEC said it is willing ...
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Commercial premises have received stern warnings from the police about a new ripple of crime. Apparently, thieves are now targeting fire extinguishers, especially in these busy commercial areas. Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson says they received information on this issue. He said the Entebbe police are actively investigating two incidents in which two fire extinguishers were abandoned by criminals. This ...
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The families of the Freedom City Stampede will each be given Shs5 million. This is according to a directive issued by President Museveni as communicated by his vice, Jessica Alupo. Apparently, the president revealed that these funds will help the families with burial arrangements. “I am here to commiserate with members who lost dear ones and extend support of shs5 ...
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New years celebrations went bad very quickly after a stampede at Freedom City left 9 people dead. These were killed during a crowd surge at midnight as they went out to see fireworks. The incident has in turn left families in tears as they narrated the tragedy at the famous mall. A one Prosy Namulindwa, mother of Daniella Kibuuka and ...
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