Two pupils have died and three others sustained injuries after a fire gutted a dormitory at Hami Junior School in Maganjo B Zone, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District.
The tragic incident has renewed public outcry over safety standards in boarding schools and the risks posed by erratic power supply in the Kampala Metropolitan area.
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Two pupils dead, three injured in night fire at Wakiso school
Local leaders and residents suspect an electrical fault linked to frequent power fluctuations in the area
Why defeated candidates are losing election petitions before hearing begins.
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How strict deadlines, procedural errors are crushing 2026 election petitions
For many defeated candidates, the decisive battle was lost not at the polling stations, but in the court registry during the filing window
Speaker Oboth assures Parliament staff as Commission rolls out validation exercise to weed out irregularities
"When you are called a senior, you should actually be a senior."
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"When you are called a senior, you should actually be a senior."
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Speaker Oboth assures Parliament staff as Commission rolls out validation exercise to weed out irregularities
"When you are called a senior, you should actually be a senior"
Senior LG official killed hours after sexual encounter with two women, court hears.
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Senior LG official killed hours after sexual encounter with two women, court hears
One of the women committed to High Court for trial over murder of Moses Omaido, 47
"It broke my heart to see that he is now being taught how to walk and talk again"
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Besigye learning to walk and talk again after ICU stay, reveals Doreen Nyanjura
"It broke my heart to see that he is now being taught how to walk and talk again," Nyanjura stated
Court set to deliver ruling in Nalubowa, Nameere election dispute tomorrow.
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Masaka City MP seat: Court set to deliver ruling in Nalubowa, Nameere election dispute
Cross-examined on the basis for certifying Nameere's win, Kugonza told the court that the commission acted in compliance with the certified results generated by the court-ordered recount
Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda.
Ugandan government spokesperson Alan Kasujja said: "There's no Ebola in Uganda."
Uganda reported 20 cases in May and June, mostly imported from Congo, but was declared free of the virus by the World Health Organization in August.
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Ugandan government spokesperson Alan Kasujja said: "There's no Ebola in Uganda."
Uganda reported 20 cases in May and June, mostly imported from Congo, but was declared free of the virus by the World Health Organization in August.
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Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda
Ugandan government spokesperson Alan Kasujja said: "There's no Ebola in Uganda"
Toddler among four dead in Bweyogerere as wall collapses during downpour.
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Toddler among four dead in Bweyogerere as wall collapses during downpour
The tragedy comes amid severe downpours across several regions of Uganda, triggering heightened flood alerts
Stop studying solely for office jobs, graduates told.
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Stop studying solely for office jobs, graduates told
“For those of you who have already got jobs and you have come to earn master's degrees, please don't earn them for positions or for job security"
NCHE, Tayebwa reassure students as MUST appoints pharmacist to head pharmacy department.
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NCHE, Tayebwa reassure students as MUST appoints pharmacist to head pharmacy department
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa directed the Minister of Education and Sports to present a comprehensive statement on the matter
Court defers judgment in Bwowe’s petition challenging Ssenyonyi election.
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Court defers judgment in Bwowe’s petition challenging Ssenyonyi election
The petition challenges the outcome of the January 15, 2026, parliamentary election
Lugazi diocese vicar general decries resistance to priestly transfers, cites Mother Kevin's legacy.
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Lugazi diocese vicar general decries resistance to priestly transfers, cites Mother Kevin's legacy
Catholic Church commemorates Mother Kevin as sainthood cause advances
Digital plates probe ends as MPs seek audience with Museveni before tabling report.
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Digital plates probe ends as MPs seek audience with Museveni before tabling report
Throughout the probe, key current and former government officials, as well as legal experts, raised serious queries regarding the legality and technical viability of the deal
The Ministry of Health has reassured the public that Uganda remains free of Ebola, urging citizens to stay calm and vigilant following reports that a woman diagnosed with the virus in Nigeria had transited through the country.
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Uganda urges calm, confirms no active Ebola cases in country
Uganda heightens border screening after Nigeria reports transiting Ebola patient
Mao confirms talks on Besigye, Lukwago cases. The DP president says the discussions were being conducted under the direction of the President and involved government officials, family members and Opposition party leaders https://links.monitor.co.ug/yyDZnU #MonitorUpdates
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Mao confirms talks on Besigye, Lukwago cases
The DP president says the discussions were being conducted under the direction of the President and involved government officials, family members and Opposition party leaders
How the new land title acquisition rules work.
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How the new land title acquisition rules work
The new rules require land inspections, community verification and public notices to curb fraud, protect genuine owners and strengthen accountability in the title issuance
Museveni, Muhoozi vow to crackdown on violent crime.
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Museveni, Muhoozi vow to crackdown on violent crime
President Museveni and the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, have vowed to crack down on violent criminals
Buyende coffee farmers protest alleged extortion by quality assurance officer.
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Buyende coffee farmers protest alleged extortion by quality assurance officer
The allegations of extortion extend to arbitrary arrests