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Govt orders encroachers to vacate Koboko airfield for upgrade.
The Koboko District Chairperson, Ashraf Mambo, said they will follow up and ensure that the airfield is upgraded once the government secures the land https://t.co/hAR29AmTYg  #MonitorUpdates

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Police officers who charge for bond risk prosecution, IGG warns.
Issuing a police bond or taking a recognisance or appearance bond does not require payment of a fee https://t.co/mPEfDaAcEm  #MonitorUpdates

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Uproar after Amin applauds killing of Israeli athletes.
In the same telegram, President Idi Amin called for the expulsion of Israel from the United Nations https://t.co/mqsLLgc9tt  #MonitorUpdates

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Go face corruption trial, Appeal Court tells former minister Kitutu

The ruling means that former minister Mary Goretti Kitutu will face separate trials.
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Museveni: Do not take Uganda’s stability for granted

The president also urged Ugandans to embrace wealth-creation programmes.
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Tooro seeks nearly Shs1b for enthronement of Kijanangoma as new king

President Museveni is expected to be the chief guest, according to the organising committee.
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45-year-old Rwandan national dies by suicide in Kisoro
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The government has called on coffee and cocoa farmers across the country to remain calm following a sharp decline in farm-gate prices, attributing the current downturn to shifting global market dynamics and severe domestic weather conditions.
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Govt hands over 150 power tillers to farmer groups
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OPINION: "If well-resourced institutions, backed by state influence and legal teams, can become trapped in endless disputes and legal uncertainty, what hope exists for the ordinary citizen?"
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We run for social causes, but who accounts to the public?
Fundraising for social causes should not be viewed merely as charity. When thousands of Ugandans contribute money towards addressing cancer, education or health challenges, they are contributing towards the realisation of social rights https://t.co/QqoKpLGXSI  #MonitorUpdates

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World leaders return to UN amid wars in Middle East and Ukraine

Trump, Xi and global conflicts set stage for UN General Assembly.

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Kigezi Diocese raises Shs1b for Kabale shopping mall

The diocese says it is turning to income projects to fund church development.

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Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road works at 54 per cent as 2027 deadline nears

Bitumen shortage threatens Koboko-Yumbe-Moyo Road deadline.

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Busia authorities order closure of two fish firms over licence irregularities.
The two companies own several fish farms across the country and are engaged in a multibillion-shilling fish trade https://t.co/jww1NkNcKq #MonitorUpdates

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Museveni credits Kyabazinga for promoting unity in Busoga.
Busoga has gradually become more peaceful over the past 12 years since Prince William Nadiope Gabula IV was crowned Kyabazinga https://t.co/gHCeYfKqbw #MonitorUpdates

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Suspected alcohol poisoning kills 49 in Nigeria.
Victims reported symptoms including headaches, body pain, breathing difficulties, and blindness #MonitorUpdates https://t.co/mPuNfyB9y1

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Residents of Mpungu Sub-county bordering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kanungu District have decried human-wildlife conflict, saying wild animals stray from the park and destroy their crops. They want UWA to protect their gardens and homes from invasion.

However, UWA's Joseph Muhindo urged the community to protect wild animals, especially mountain gorillas, saying they significantly contribute to tourism revenue. 📸Robert Muhereza #MonitorUpdates

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At least 26 killed in South Sudan tribal clashes.
The clashes involved members of Ngok Dinka and Misseriya tribes https://t.co/7rYvPr4LLO  #MonitorUpdates

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Minister Balaam orders arrest of Tororo officials over corruption.
Those arrested include; the district inspector of schools, the physical planner, the community development officer, and the procurement officer among others #MonitorUpdates https://t.co/PhfepO8Wph