National Parliament Fast-Tracks Agency Mergers with Nine Bills Introduced Government has introduced nine Bills before Parliament, aimed at legalising provisions to rationalise agencies in different sectors of the economy. Story by Howwe \ 1708455294
National MPs make case for Shs10 billion supplementary for blood bank Members of Parliament (MPs) were responding to a call from the Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, urging them to donate blood. Story by Howwe \ 1707850331
National Public Service Ministry wants Shs79 billion to merge agencies The Committee on Public Service and Local Government chaired by Hon. Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has recommended the provision of Shs79.3 billion in Financial Year 2024/25 for merging government agencies. Story by Howwe \ 1705344451
Celebrity Kasuku Claims Victoria University VC Likes To Be In front Of Camera Like A Slay Queen Kasuku says Doctor Lawrence Mugaga should start respecting his status and refrain from being constantly in front of the cameras. Story by Howwe \ 1690963954
National Poor pay causing corruption in District Service Commissions The Chairperson of the Public Service Commission, Agnes Kabogoza-Musoke has told lawmakers that the poor remuneration of members of district service commissions (DSCS) is to blame for the corruption. Story by Howwe \ 1689797710
National Uganda Prisons Service denies reports of HIV outbreak among inmates The spokesperson for UPS, Senior Commissioner of Prisons (SCP) Frank Baine, clarified that most of the prisoners found to be HIV positive were already infected prior to their incarceration, unaware of their status at the time. Story by Howwe \ 1689019949
National Musician killed as Thunderbolt crashes Lango Broadcasting Service mast Morris Olum aka Greaty Boy a local musician in Lango has succumbed to injuries he sustained on Saturday night after a thunderbolt crashed the mast of Lango Broadcasting Service (LBS) Radio in Dokolo town. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1679916368
National Contractor arrested for abandoning contractual agreement in Gulu Three staff of Block Technical Services Limited have been arrested for abandoning works and defying the contractual agreements for the construction of a staff quarter at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1679659953
National Uganda Blood Transfusion Services raises concerns over illegal blood sales The Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) have raised concerns over illegal blood sales as one of the reasons given by some possible blood donors for not taking part. Story by Mukama Evart \ 1674131977
Crime Police Nabs Five Car Thieves, Recovers two Stolen Cars Albertine region police spokesperson Julius Hakiza has declined to reveal the particulars of the suspects that have since been concealed for fear of jeopardizing investigations. Story by Businge Brian Franco \ 1673444525