Two hundred fifty-two-252 out of 340 international and national organisations that purportedly operate in Karamoja region cannot be traced on the ground, URN has learnt. Richard Omoding, the Executive Director of Riamiriam civil society organisation that monitors the activities of the civil society organisations in Karamoja region disclosed this in
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Rice farmers along the Komorototo wetland in Butebo district have unanimously agreed to vacate the wetland with an appeal to the government not to harshly evict them. The farmers said that through rice growing, they have been able to educate their children and provide basic needs for their families and
Read MoreThe planned rationalization of Public Sector Agencies will not bear much fruit unless the president’s powers to create units under his office, are trimmed, according to experts. The government has for the last three years been toying with the idea of reducing the agencies which also include authorities, commissions councils
Read MorePostBank Uganda Ltd (PBU) has rubbished claims that its employee benefited from COVID-19 relief funds meant for vulnerable Ugandans. On 3rd September 2021, some media outlets published a story regarding an investigation into the management of COVID-19 beneficiaries lists by Gulu City Officials. In the said media stories, it was reported
Read MoreMinister Kaboyo (Right) meeting the veterans The Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister in charge of Luwero Triangle-Rwenzori Region, Alice Kaboyo on Friday met the first group of veterans in Nakaseke District, who pledged to work with her. Kaboyo, who is hardly two months in office, will
Read MoreThe Uganda Cranes team has shifted their second Group E game against Mali in the FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers after playing to a goalless draw away to Kenya. On Thursday Uganda Cranes kick started their campaign with a goalless draw against Harambee Stars of Kenya, while their next opponents
Read MoreThe third deputy prime minister, Lukia Nakadama has said that government is coordinating with the gender ministry to ensure that all the eligible beneficiaries who did not receive the Covid-19 relief funds over inaccuracies in their personal data are paid. Nakadama who has embarked on a fact finding mission to
Read MoreMPs from the ruling party have condemned the high-handedness used by security agencies while effecting the arrest of Victoria University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Lawrence Muganga (pictured). Led by Mbatakamwa Gaffa (Igara West) and David Kabanda (Kasambya County), the duo threatened to go to court and have security agencies produce Muganga
Read MoreNine people have been arrested in connection to the embezzlement of 11 billion shillings meant for teachers. The money was part of the 25 Billion Shillings which was released by the Ministry of Finance as a revolving fund to improve the welfare of teachers in government schools. To qualify for
Read MoreAnother Rwandan national has been found dead in Kabale district in less than a week. Paul Bangirana, aged 47 , a resident of Kyasako, Nyarwambo, Kaniga, Gicumbi district in Rwanda was found dead on Thursday evening at Rugaram village in Rwene parish, Buhara sub-county, Kabale district, about 70 metres away
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