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With about five months to the PARIS 2024 OLYMPICS, athletes and different Nations are gearing up for the momentous stage to showcase their talent and expertise. In that light, UBC spoke to the president of the Uganda Olympic committee, Don Rukare, to shade light on Uganda’s readiness and preparation.

The Special returnees Association-SRA, a collective of Ugandan individuals who embarked on a peacekeeping mission in the Middle East have echoed their dissatisfaction to the US Government and department of defence. Among the issues raised is underpayment, which rose as a result of signing new contracts following their deployment in the war-torn countries of Iraq and Afghanistan.

More than 5,000 residents and local leaders from over 10 villages in three sub-counties and town councils of Kagadi District and neighboring Districts are living in great fear and panic over continuous invasion and attacks by a troupe of chimpanzees. The animals have reportedly destroyed crops and killed Children. The Most affected sub-counties and town councils include, Muhorro town council, Kyanaisoke, Bwikara, Mpefu and Kyaterekera, all bordering Bugoma and Kangombe central forest reserve on the shores of Lake Albert in Kagadi, Kikuube and Kyenjojo Districts.

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The National Blood Bank has received a boost of blood units thanks to a blood donation drive launched by I&M bank in Uganda. I&M bank management justifies the initiative as purely a platform to create shared values with their stakeholders. The drive that is running at the Kingdom Kampala-based headquarters and different branches across the country, targets to collect at least 500 units of blood. The National Blood Bank is mandated to provide sufficient and efficacious blood and blood components through voluntary donations for appropriate use in healthcare service delivery. But without partnerships such as these, fulfillment of this mandate may prove impossible.

State House Anti-Corruption Unit has revealed that 543 individuals including civil servants and private individuals have been charged in courts of law for land related fraud, massive evictions, and misuse of government resources across the country. This was revealed by the Deputy Head, State house Anti-Corruption Unit Israel Ochwo during a media briefing in Lira city. He further noted that they have also made recoveries of over 51 bn shillings since they started work in December 2018. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

Civil Society Organizations in Jinja and Buikwe districts are concerned at the rise in the number street children living there. This after a report presented to the Jinja City Authority showed that the number of street children has swollen to nearly 10,000, due in part to domestic conflicts.They are calling for more action to save these children from the rough life. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The Bishop of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese Rt. Rev Samuel Kahuma has called for a peaceful transition as he retires from Office on 11th August this year after serving for eight years. Bishop Kahuna says he has already officially notified the Diocesan Synod about his intentions to retire and plans are underway of getting the 6th Bishop. He said this while bidding farewell to the Clergymen and Women plus their Spouses at St. Peter's Cathedral Duhaga. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

President Museveni has cautioned the people of East Africa against divisions that are likely to tear the region apart. The President made the remarks during the 60th Zanzibar Revolutionary anniversary celebrations held at Amaani Sports Complex, Zanzibar. The president emphasized the importance of integration by the African continent maintaining that there can not be any development without togetherness. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

The Uganda National Netball Team defeated Wales 64 - 40 in their second fixture of the Netball Test Series in Wales. The She Cranes who were defeated in the first game will have a chance to clinch the series tonight, in their third and final game against Wales. #NTVNews #NTVTonight #NTVWeekendEdition Subscribe to Our Channel For more news visit http://www.ntv.co.ug Follow us on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/ntvuganda Connect with us on Messenger via m.me/NTVUganda

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The protesters cited dismal academic results and accused him of contributing to the decline in educational standards.

Mumias East MP Salasya gets into another brawl