URA collects Ugx 280M since the partial reopening of the Katuna-Gatuna border  

By Sophan Niwamanya apearlnews.com Since the Gatuna border was partially reopened, the Uganda Revenue Authority has collected 280 million Shillings. The Katuna border was partially reopened on January 20th after…

Scotland v Ukraine World Cup play-off semi-final postponed

By BBC sport Scotland and Ukraine’s World Cup play-off semi-final has been postponed. The nations were set to meet at Hampden on 24 March but Ukraine requested Fifa push back…

Ntungamo suspends livestock markets.

By Anthony Kushaba: apearlnews.com Authorities in Ntungamo have this afternoon suspended all livestock markets in the area following the outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the area. This is…

Christians of Kizinga Archdeaconry bid farewell to Bishop Bagamuhunda.

By Sophan Niwamanya apearlnews.com The Bishop of the diocese of Kigezi Rt. Rev. Eng. George Bagamuhunda has asked Christians to renew their commitment to God during this lent period. Rt. Rev. Eng.…

Rwandan Nationals accused of stealing soil from Echuya Forest

By APN Reporter apearlnews.com Conservationists and political leaders in Kabale, Rubanda, and Kisoro Districts are accusing Rwandan nationals of stealing fertile soils from Echuya Central Forest Reserve. The concern was…

Police investigate Kanungu triple murder

By Anthony Kushaba apearlnews.com Police in Kanungu district is investigating circumstances under which three people, all relatives, were murdered.      Kigezi regional police spokesperson Elly Maate says that the…

‘Let the weapons fall silent’ – Pope Francis

By BBC Pope Francis has called for an end to the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking to an audience in St Peter’s Square, he said: “Let the weapons fall silent. God…

Nigerian kidnapping kingpin sentenced to life

By BBC Nigerian kidnapping kingpin Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike, widely known as “Evans”, has been sentenced to life in prison. A judge in Lagos also sentenced two co-defendants to life for abducting…

Ntungamo Deputy RDC Calls for collective responsibility towards ending HIV/AIDS

By Anthony Kushaba Ntungamo Locals, civil servants, and politicians have been urged to embrace collective responsibility towards ending HIV/AIDS. The call was today made by Ntungamo deputy resident district commissioner Isaiah…

USA boosts Uganda’s vaccination efforts with US$27M

By APN Reporter apearlnews.com President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Ministry of Health to provide informed sensitization messages to the public and encourage mass vaccination in the fight against…