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[Mathias Mpuuga @MathiasMpuuga]

Another school inferno!!! 11 innocent souls lost at Salaam School for the Blind in Mukono. Unfortunately, the ongoing @PoliceUg investigation will give us nothing like it is the case with previous school fires. Deep sympathies to the bereaved.

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

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[Kanyomozi District @PatriqKanyomozi]

To you who is not bothered by the rampant abductions because none of your relatives has been taken👇#BringBackOurPeople

[Reuters @Reuters]

As gas prices soar, swimming pools across France are lowering the heat, forcing swimmers to wear a wetsuit https://t.co/pCZi3Kky0z

[EMMANUEL MAGAMBO @MagamboEmma]

Cyberbullying is a serious issue that causes real harm in people’s lives, particularly children. But we can work together to stop it in its tracks, and we can refuse to be bystanders.@StaySafeOnline #staysafeonline #BlocktheBullies @encryptUg

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Mukula attacks Alupo over Soroti East by election.

The NRM V/Chairperson Eastern Region @Mukulaa, faulted the VP @jessica_alupo for avoiding to contact the NRM Regional party Chairperson.

He also accused Alupo of sometimes working with the opposition. https://t.co/6gLnXS5jWh

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

NRM’s Ariko says his win starts journey to end opposition dominance in Soroti city.

The comments by Herbert Edmund Ariko, a member of @NRMOnline follow his victory in a by-election held on Thursday.
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[The Witness @WitnessUg]

If you drive an ordinary Toyota Premio and Noah vehicle, you are at high risk of being attacked by robbers because of the increasing demand for spare parts for such vehicles, according to Police's latest findings.
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[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Soroti East by election: 40 Opposition members, FDC Party President arrested.

These were picked up last night in a security raid on Elisian Hotel in Soroti city.
The FDC members had set up a camp at the hotel to monitor the Soroti East MP by-election. https://t.co/QiV9TxGXcm

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Judiciary sets new bail terms for applicants, courts.

Launched by CJ Alfonse Owiny-Dollo at the Judiciary HQs, the new guidelines require courts to consider and dispose of bail applications expeditiously within 30 days from receipt of the application. https://t.co/taZl1N6cay

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

The Inspectorate of Government has recovered sh 12.6 billion in the past 8 months, the Inspector General of Government Betty Olive Kamya has revealed.
According to Kamya, the money was recovered from corrupt government departments and individuals.

More👇 https://t.co/t0ZaQGG8IG

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Soroti: Unidentified thugs last night broke into the home of Soroti Woman MP Ann Adeke and kidnapped everyone who was inside.

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[The Witness @WitnessUg]

According to @FDCOfficial1....

[FDC @FDCOfficial1]

HON: ATTAN MOSES POISONED

Verbatim:I was poisoned yesterday. You may have realised I left the rally before it ended.I was given the local anti-poison and my night was tough -vomiting and diarrhoea.

By 3:30 am,I was too weak and had to be moved to a clinic where was managed

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has asked the government to halt the roll-out of the Parish Development Model program, saying the statistical data required for it's implementation isn't readily available.
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[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Amuru district is stuck with over 800 South Sudanese asylum seekers who started flocking into the area about two months ago.

The South Sudanese refugees have settled in Bibia and Pacilo villages in Attiak Sub County.
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[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Former CID boss Akullo ejected from Police over contract.

The contract that has seen AIGP Grace Akullo exit the Police force at 51 years of age, was presented to her in February this year with only five months left to it's expiry date.

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[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Cheptegei not sure about 10,000m Commonwealth medal in Birmingham.

Long distance star athlete Cheptegei said, because of a slight injury he is nursing, he is not able to confirm at the moment if he will participate in the Birmingham commonwealth games. https://t.co/IDZFyM3MN2

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Kyagulanyi tells Soroti city to vote for FDC’ Candidate.
Kyagulanyi joined Attan's last campaign rally in Moruapesur ward on Tuesday evening. He said that the opposition parties are stronger together and will workhard to ensure that Attan reclaims his seat https://t.co/l97ua6sVtz

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

"The fact that Hon. Kyagulanyi is in Soroti East shows some maturity in the opposition. There has been alot of pettiness. There's a new message being sent to the doubting Thomas that there's opposition in Uganda and that it can work together"- Charity Ahimbisibwe, former ED CCEDU

[The Witness @WitnessUg]

Court blocks handover of Owino Market land title.

Justice Musa Ssekaana issued the interim orders Monday following a successful application by the vendors under the St. Balikuddembe Market stalls, space & Lock-up shops Owners Association.
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