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The government has pledged to review the National Education and Training for Health Policy following widespread concerns over a controversial provision proposing the removal of allowances for medical interns, a move critics say could severely disrupt Uganda’s public healthcare system.This follows strong objections from the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, who warned that scrapping intern allowances would undermine hospital …

The High Court in Mukono has ordered state operatives, police officers, and local officials to compensate a farmer over a series of constitutional rights violations arising from a disputed land eviction in Naggalama, Mukono District, including unlawful assault, detention, and failure by authorities to act on reported crimes.The court directed LC I Chairperson of Wanjeyo-Kalagala-Kito Village, George William Ssembatya, and …

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has clarified that the Ugandan nationals repatriated into the country last week were hired mercenaries fighting for the South Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO), and not defectors from the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).The UPDF in collaboration with the government of South Sudan repatriated the group from Juba on Friday last week.The returnees include seven …

Our Reporter For years, Jian Namuhenge spent nearly Shs 80,000 every month on charcoal. Like millions of Ugandans, she relied on a traditional charcoal stove for daily cooking, unaware that a more efficient and affordable alternative existed.Today, that same sack of charcoal lasts her almost three months. The difference is not a change in income or lifestyle. It is a …

During the 20th Annual General Assembly (AGM) of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL), held last Friday at the Serena Kampala Hotel, one moment transcended the customary rituals of corporate governance: a salute to Francis Karuhanga, SUHL’s outgoing chief executive.After presenting another year of strong financial performance, SUHL Board Chair Baker Magunda informed shareholders that Karuhanga—the Chief Executive who has guided …

Post Views: 1 BY TWESIGYE AGGRYIN SHEEMA—— Police in the Greater Bushenyi region have urged the public to strictly observe fire safety precautions following a fire outbreak that destroyed a house in Sheema District. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 2:00 PM in Kyigimbi Cell, Nyanga Ward, Kabwohe municipality , Sheema district. According to preliminary findings, the affected …

A major court ruling has been delivered in the bitter inheritance war that has engulfed the family of the late Christine Namubiru Nkuutu, widow of former Health and Works Minister Shaban Kirunda Nkutu, with the High Court at Entebbe formally granting probate and effectively handing full legal control of the deceased’s vast estate to the executors named in her Will.The …

Post Views: 2 Police in Mbarara City have arrested three men suspected of being part of a criminal gang accused of terrorizing residents in the city. The suspects were apprehended on Wednesday during an intelligence-led operation conducted in Baghdad Suburb, Lugazi Cell, Kakoba Ward. According to the Mbarara City Division Police Commander, SP Kenneth Kabwigo Gumisiriza, the operation led …

Post Views: 1 BY TWESIGYE AGGREYIN BUSHENYI——Police in Bushenyi District are investigating an aggravated robbery in which unidentified assailants attacked a security guard and stole a firearm at Kashenyi SACCO in Ishaka Division. The incident occurred at around 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Kashenyi SACCO in Kashenyi II Cell, Kashenyi Ward, Bushenyi Municipality. According to police, …

Post Views: 5 BY WILBER MUHWEZI KASIBANTE[MK]IN BUSHENYIwww.mknewslink.com ———Jubilee sacco owned by west Ankole diocese has placed into forced leave two senior staff on allegations of theft.The affected staff include the former general manager Mr. Kenneth who has been heading the department of marketing and Mr Ronald the regional accountantAccording to a credible source the two senior staff are …