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Court Sentences Two to Death, Seven to Life Over Susan Magara Murder

The kidnappers held her captive for nearly three weeks, demanding up to $1 million before accepting about $200,000 (approximately UGX 700 million). During her captivity, they cut off two of her fingers and sent them alongside a video of her pleading for help to pressure her family into paying the ransom.

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

National News

Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

National News

Fatal Accident Blocks Kampala-Jinja Highway Near Seeta, Traffic Diverted

A fatal accident involving four vehicles, a bus, two trucks and a concrete mixer, has blocked the Kampala-Jinja Highway...

Sports

Uganda Cranes Announce 36-Player Provisional Squad for CHAN 2024

The Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Joseph Put has announced a provisional squad of 36 players ahead of the...

Security

MODVA Registers 90% Achievements in Implementing 2021 NRM Manifesto

According to the ministry officials, by the end of the manifesto period, the MODVA will have delivered on 95% overall of its commitments, stating that the unmet commitments will be handled as follows: referral hospitals will be completed within this FY, unpaid pension backlog cases will have been paid by the end of the manifesto period, and housing accommodations for soldiers will have been partially addressed.

Sports

President Museveni Pens Down Congratulatory Message to Uganda Cranes

President Museveni’s congratulatory message comes after Uganda’s win against Congo, a game that was played at Alphonse Massamba-Debat Stadium in Brazzaville and ended 1-0 in favor of the Cranes.

Sports

Deputy Speaker Tayebwa Highlights Uganda’s Journey from Setback to...

As Uganda is set to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Kenya and Tanzania and the African Nations Championship (CHAN) games come 2025, Tayebwa emphasized the importance of continued development in sports infrastructure.

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Uganda to host the FIBA Nations League at Lugogo...

Uganda is set to host the International Basket Federation (FIBA) 3x3 Nations League at the Lugogo Hockey Grounds in Kampala from August 4th to 11th, 2024.

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