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Tayebwa emphasized that the fight against #corruption necessitates collective vigilance & active citizen participation.He also praised Barugahara for spearheading efforts in the fight against corruption & for directly engaging the public on issues of accountability.
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UPDATE | Deputy Speaker @Thomas_Tayebwa has commended communities for their determination to combat corruption and the misuse of public resources.

Addressing an anti-corruption campaign nationwide, initiated by Minister of Local Government @BalaamBarugahar in Mitooma,

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UPDATE | @nbstv 's Uncut Producer, Kasirye Badru, has died in a fatal accident at Stabex,Namulanda, alongside Isaac Ndamagye,a social media handler.

Journalist @BrianMacona, involved in the incident, is currently receiving intensive care at @kisubi_hospital.
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#RIP

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to civilians and support peace efforts.

Manjiya County MP John Nambeshe has expressed support for the deployment, while also advocating for an assessment of Uganda's previous peacekeeping missions prior to the deployment.

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Parliament has approved the deployment of a UPDF contingent to Gaza as part of an international stabilization force.

UPDF Representative Maj. Gen. Henry Masiko has described the mission as a source of national pride, noting that Ugandan troops will provide protection---

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Uganda's Charity Cherop upgrades her silver medal from Lima to gold in Eugene, winning the 5000m in 15:03.88. Shito Gumi of Ethiopia takes silver with 15:07.91, while Joyline Chepkemoi of Kenya claims bronze with a personal best of 15:09.08
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and other impacted nations, bringing the total direct US assistance for Ebola response to over $512 million and solidifying Washington's position as the largest financial contributor to the ongoing efforts.

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UPDATE | The United States has pledged an additional $242 million to enhance Ebola response efforts, preparedness initiatives, and humanitarian aid in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo,---

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Hospital, where he was placed in the ICU but unfortunately failed to recover.

As a former exciting midfielder and winger who later transitioned to right back, the sports community will truly miss his presence.

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Reports suggest that SC Villa captain David Owori was assaulted by thugs wielding pavers on Tuesday night, mere meters from his residence in Makindye.

He was discovered unconscious by a neighbor, who subsequently informed his wife and employers, and managed to get him to Case-

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The trio has been referred to the police for questioning and has been instructed to vacate their offices pending the completion of the investigation.
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The Minister for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, has ordered the arrest and suspension of Mbarara City Clerk Justine Barekye, her deputy Simon Ejua, and Procurement Officer Dina Mwije, citing allegations of financial loss to the government and mismanagement of public funds.

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•Abbas Musa Buvumbo
• Yusuf Lubega
• Hussein Wasswa
• Muzamir Ssali
• Hassan Kato Miiro
• Hajarah Nakandi
• Abubaker Kyewolwa
• Mahad Kasalita (a former Imam of the Usafi makeshift mosque)
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#ICYMI Nine people were Monday convicted over the 2018 kidnap and murder of Susan Magara. They are due to be sentenced today.

They include:

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medical attention at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital. The police are conducting ongoing investigations and are working to locate the truck driver, who reportedly fled the scene.

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UPDATE | A fatal road crash occurred on Monday, August 3, at approximately 11:00 p.m. in Lwera Swamp near Kamunga Trading Centre along the Kampala–Masaka Highway, resulting in 14 fatalities.

According to the Uganda Police Force, ---

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the incident involved a collision between a Toyota Hiace taxi (UA 662AQ) and a Sino truck (UBS 040F) carrying sand. The 14 fatalities were all occupants of the taxi.

Additionally, four individuals, two from each vehicle, sustained injuries and are currently receiving

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The missing wagons comprise 113 Uganda Railways wagons and 281 Kenya Railways wagons.
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UPDATE | Parliament has directed Benon Kajuna, Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation, to appear before the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) to provide a statement concerning the disappearance of 394 railway wagons.

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The Committee on Physical Infrastructure has expressed concerns that URC has failed to furnish satisfactory evidence regarding the whereabouts of these wagons, leaving unresolved questions as to whether they were stolen, sold, or relocated.