Gulu bookshops and other stationary business owners in the Northern Ugandan city are decrying the low turn-up of customers even as the new school term draws closer. They have placed the blame on the influx of hawkers dealing in similar stationary products within the city. These operate with very little regulation from the city authorities. Call to crackdown Florence Kajula, ...
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Stolen cattle: In a display of unwavering commitment to protecting the livelihoods of the community, the joint efforts of the Ugandan Police and UPDF have resulted in a remarkable victory. The targeted livestock belonged to Otim Amadeo of Gotapwou village in Abim district and the armed raiders ambushed unsuspecting herdsmen during grazing, prompting a swift response from the joint security ...
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In a shocking turn of events the office of Resident District Commissioner in Kabale has confirmed that Vianey Besigomwe, the sub county chief for Mazimba has been arrested for allegedly embezzling shs25 million for sub county works. A Sub County Chief has been taken into custody on allegations of embezzling government funds. The arrest, which has sent shockwaves throughout the community, ...
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New Vision’s Managing Director Don Wanyama was put on the spot by social media activist, cartoonist and academician, Dr Jim Spire Ssentongo over Judge Julia Ssebutinde. It should be noted that Ssebutinde is a Ugandan judge and the first African woman to sit on the ICC panel’s high court (International Court of Justice, ICJ). She is currently getting a lot ...
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The UPDF has in its custody two Congolese armed rebels belonging to the Mai Mai Kabido, an armed group in neighboring DR Congo. Authorities arrested them after crossing to Uganda via Kanungu District on Wednesday evening. They identified the two rebels identified as Innocent Vitwale, 20, and Niyo Kibuga, 21. The army also found them with an AK-47 rifle. They ...
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