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Makerere University’s Dag Hammarskjold Hall: Forced Relocation Amidst Renovations
The abrupt nature of this relocation notice has sparked considerable concern among the affected students. Many students, who requested anonymity to speak freely, expressed their distress over the limited timeframe provided for vacating the premises.
Read More »Bar Owners in Jinja City Accuse Police Officers of Extortion in Anti-Shisha Operation
The operation, aimed at curbing the use of shisha, resulted in the apprehension of patrons from prominent bars such as De'fantasy Lounge, Cafe 49, and Burbon. According to the bar owners, these suspects were coerced into paying bribes ranging from 200,000 to 500,000 Shillings to secure their release.
Read More »Police Issue Stern Warning Against Uncontrolled Demonstrations in Kampala
The call for demonstrations has been proliferating across various social media channels, with unidentified organizers disseminating placards that encourage the public to convene on all major streets of Kampala.
Read More »Katanga Lawyer Not Registered – Defence
Mugabe testified that two days before Katanga's death, Katanga sought him out to draft his final will. Unfortunately, this meeting never occurred. On the scheduled day, November 2, 2023, Mugabe waited for Katanga in his office until noon, only to be informed of Katanga's untimely death.
Read More »Thomas Tayebwa Cautions RDCs Against Unlawful Land Evictions in Bunyoro Sub-Region
He urged Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) in the Bunyoro sub-region to desist from presiding over unlawful land evictions. Tayebwa’s address highlighted the critical need to adhere to presidential directives and ensure the protection of residents' rights against illegal land grabbing.
Read More »Stakeholders Criticize Religious Leaders for Sabotaging Campaigns to Reduce Teenage Pregnancies in Uganda
Dr. Gilbert Mateeka, the Kabale District Health Officer, presented alarming statistics during the dialogue. The national teenage pregnancy rate has stagnated between 23% and 24% over the past three to four years.
Read More »The Chairperson of Equal Opportunity Commission, Advocates for Enhanced Quality of Life in Uganda
Hon. Safia Nalule Jjuuko emphasized the importance of raising awareness on gender and equity planning and budgeting as a developmental concept and approach. "I urge you, the local government district planners, to raise awareness on gender and equity planning and budgeting as a development concept and approach development planning," she…
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