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The National Drug Authority (NDA) has cautioned the public against consuming L-Power coffee, which is currently on the market. In a press release dated August 22, 2023, the Authority said that laboratory testing has shown that L-Power coffee has been tainted with the prescription drug Tadalafil. "Tadalafil is a drug for erectile dysfunction that must be used under strict instructions by a qualified medical professional as it has serious side effects, which include extreme respiratory and cardiac problems, urinary disorders, and...

The Minister of Information and National Guidance, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has today revealed that a careful study will be needed to establish whether there is a need to scrap some ministries under the ongoing rationalisation process of some government agencies. This is one of the proposals Ugandans think might limit government expenditure after the World Bank announced plans to cut off funding to the country over the recently signed anti-homosexuality law. Speaking on the state of governance in Uganda...

Police in Lira have arrested four suspects involved in the murder of a 65-year-old believed to be their father-in-law. According to SP Jimmy Patrick Okema, the North Kyoga Region police spokesperson, the deceased Alfred Ogwang, was a resident of Okwor-Okwor cell, Bulobo ward in Lira-City East Division. "The murder took place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at around 11 p.m. and was reported by Mr. Okullo Moses, the chairman LC1 of Okwor-Okwor cell," SP Okema said. Joshua Apita, the victim's son-in-law, Awor...

Over 1200 vehicles have been impounded by police as part of a crackdown on vehicles in dangerous mechanical condition across the country. According to the spokesperson of the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate, Superintendent of Police (SP) Michael Kananura, in a period between August 12 and 19, they carried out an operation specifically targeting vehicles in dangerous mechanical conditions around the country, and several vehicles were impounded. The traffic spokesperson, while addressing the media, warned that the operation will continue on...

The President of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has assented to the National Sports Bill 2023. The law seeks to see sport in Uganda transition from an amateur to a professional setting. The bill, first tabled on November 10, 2022, was enacted by Parliament on March 2, 2023. However, the President returned the bill with important amendments. The President noted that Section 32(2) on the composition of the board should be amended. The board should consist of the chairperson and six...

Police in Namayingo are holding in custody Okato Johnson Rapando, a Kenyan national, for torturing his son, identified as Rapando Emmanuel. According to SCP Enanga Fred, the police spokesperson, Okato, who has been staying in Butahandu village with his wife and son for the last five years, was captured on camera torturing his six-year-old son on August 21, 2023. "In the images, the suspect had tied both hands and legs of his 6-year-old boy using four ropes and tied him against...