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Amb. Amoru holds talks with FIFA, CAF bosses

Uganda's High Commissioner to South Africa, Paul Amoru, has held talks with FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Dr. Patrice Motsepe, President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over football-related issues. The High Commission in Pretoria said in a statement the meeting took place on Saturday and ws attended by several FIFA officials and diplomats, along with renowned referee Pierluigi Collina. “Amoru expressed his deep appreciation for the opportunity to engage in discussions with Mr. Gianni Infantino and Dr. Patrice Motsepe on numerous important topics,” the statement said. “Key issues including sports infrastructure development, coach training, and support for underprivileged children in need of better sports facilities to nurture their talents were at the forefront of the conversation.” According to the statement, Amoru emphasised the importance of training opportunities for Ugandan coaches and sought assistance in developing at least ten […]

admin November 13, 2023

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Suzan Muhwezi Vs Govt: Who owns AGOA?

KAMPALA: Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday night criticised the United States over the country's recent decision to remove Uganda from a major trade pact and issue trade advice warning about the risks of doing business in the East African nation. Following the enactment of a controversial anti-LGBTQ law, the Ugandan government was accused by Washington of violating human rights. Last week, the United States announced it was removing Uganda, along with the Central African Republic, Gabon, and Niger, from its African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA offers duty-free access to the United States for sub-Saharan African countries. Museveni responded on Sunday evening, assuring Ugandans that the country can move forward without support from the Western world. "I need to advise you not to be overly concerned about the recent actions taken by the American government to discourage their […]

admin November 7, 2023

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Mbarara University vice chancellor is new UNEB chairperson

Professor Celestino Obua, the Vice Chancellor of Mbarara University of Science and Technology, has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Uganda Examinations Board (UNEB). Professor Obua’s appointment was announced by Education Minister Janet Museveni. He was subsequently sworn in during a Friday afternoon board meeting convened at the UNEB headquarters in Ntinda. During the inauguration, Janet cautioned the new chairperson regarding the new responsibilities and the anticipated challenges. She underscored the institution’s strategic significance to the government, given its central role in Human Capital Development. “Your role and level of responsibility will change, but with your ability that I am aware of, you will “hit the ground running” as they say. I, and the Ministry of Education and Sports look towards working with you and giving you the support you need to ensure that the Board fulfills its mandate,” […]

admin November 5, 2023

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Will Museveni’s trip to Amuru resolve Balaalo crisis in Acholi?

BY URN KAMPALA.President Yoweri Museveni is expected to visit Okidi Parish, in Atiak Sub- County, Amuru district this weekend for the first time to specifically address the growing crisis of the settlement of the migrant cattle keepers commonly referred to as Balaalo in the Acholi Sub-region. The president’s visit comes against the backdrop of an uproar among local leaders in the sub-region who have accused him of violating his own decision to evict the cattle keepers from the sub-region. Leaders from the sub-region have on several occasions raised complaints to the President on the conflicts being witnessed between the locals and the cattle keepers over the illegal acquisition of vast chunks of customary land. To address the complaints, President Museveni issued Executive Order No. 33 in May banning the illegal presence of cattle keepers from Northern Uganda by the end […]

admin November 5, 2023

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Two pupils dead in Masaka school fire

MASAKA.Police has confirmed that two pupils of Kasaana Junior School in, Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka City have died in a fire that burned down a dormitory.  The incident that happened at 4:00am also left 11 pupils injured. The dead have been identified as Aloysius Ahebwa and Malik Katende. Those critically injured include Christine Adong, a school Matron, Austin Kisembo, Jordan Ssendagire, Arnold Tumwesige, Sharid Mwanje among others. According to school authorities, the dormitory accommodated 15 children of Top and Primary One class. Jamada Wandera the acting Greater Masaka Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, attributing it to a short circuit.  He said that although the police Fire and Rescue team rushed to the scene to save the situation, the two pupils could not be rescued. According to Wandera, the injured pupils were rushed to various hospitals. Shortly after the outbreak, dozens of […]

admin October 31, 2023

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Minister Lugoloobi stole Karamoja iron sheets – state witnesses tell court

BY URN. Prosecution alleges that Lugoloobi, while at OPM stores in Namanve in Mukono district and at different places in Matugga, Wakiso district, and Ntejeru North Constituency in Kayunga district dealt with government property - that is 700 pre-painted iron sheets marked with 'Office of the Prime Minister'. According to the prosecution, the said iron sheets which were reportedly acquired as a result of loss of property, were obtained in two phases - with one involving 400 iron sheets between July 14, 2022, and February 2023, and another batch of 300 iron sheets obtained between February 1, 2023 and March 16, 2023. The first witness Sseremba told the court that Kayunga district ministers, MPs, and churches were not among those listed as beneficiaries of the iron sheets program. Instead, it was the nine districts of Karamoja sub-region meant to benefit […]

admin October 27, 2023

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Pastor collapses to death during exorcism exercise in Nakasongola

BY URN. NAKASONGOLA. Police in Nakasongola district are investigating the sudden death of a pastor during an exorcism exercise. The deceased, pastor Daniel Naheirwe, 40, went to Wanjuki village in Lwabyata sub-county to perform a prayer and exorcise evil spirits from Jessica Kyohairwe's home. After praying and at her invitation, he attempted to remove what was believed to be fetishes. During the process of burning these items, he suddenly collapsed and died on the spot. The incident occurred around 9 am on Tuesday, throwing onlookers into a panic. Pastor Naheirwe had claimed to possess miraculous powers for removing evil spirits from people's homes, a practice he had been conducting for many years. Savannah regional police spokesperson confirmed the pastor's sudden death and mentioned that the body was taken to Nakasongola HC IV for a postmortem examination. In February last year, the […]

admin October 27, 2023

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Makerere University lecturers reject biometric clock-in system again

KAMPALA. Makerere University teaching staff have roundly rejected the biometric staff attendance management system meant to record their clock-in times. The resolution was passed during an emergency general assembly held on October 20 by the lecturers under their umbrella organization, Makerere University Academic Staff Association (Muasa). The university recently decided to procure and deploy a biometric staff management system to enhance staff compliance with time and attendance requirements. According to the university secretary Yusuf Kiranda, this biometric system is intended to be linked to the human capital management (HCM) attendance module and will be implemented as a physical clock-in system across the university, where each staff member would have to clock in at their respective duty stations. In an October 12, 2023 letter, addressed to all members of staff and the university council, Kiranda explained that the government is implementing an […]

admin October 27, 2023

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KCCA FC terminate contract with Portuguese coach Traquil

KAMPALA, (Xinhua) -- Kampala City Council Football Club, one of Uganda's top Premier League teams, has parted ways with their Portuguese coach. The move follows a series of poor results on the international stage in the 2023/2024 CAF Confederation Cup and four consecutive losses in the Premier League. KCCA FC announced today that they have mutually agreed to part ways with coach Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil. KCCA FC and Head Coach Sergio Daniel Moniz Traguil have today mutually parted ways with immediate effect," the club stated. The club mentioned that Sergio is dealing with a family issue that requires his immediate attention, thus both parties have agreed to mutually part ways. "Assistant Manager, Luis Manuel Correira Guerrero also leaves the club," the statement added. The club extended its gratitude to the coach and assistant coach for their services and wished […]

admin October 27, 2023