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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:06
NRM's Nabayiga wins Kalangala Woman MP by-election
Kalangala, Uganda | URN | National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Aidah Nabayiga has been declared the winner of the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. Kalangala District Electoral Commission Returning Officer Ronald Agaba declared Nabayiga elected at 2:53 am on Thursday after she secured 12,642 votes. Her main challenger, Irene Nampala of the opposition National … The post NRM's Nabayiga wins Kalangala Woman MP by-election appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 02:00:07
Haruna Kasolo named acting Foreign Affairs Minister
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, as the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs pending the appointment of a substantive minister. In an appointment letter dated June 22, 2026, Museveni invoked Article 99(1) of the Constitution to designate Kasolo to temporarily oversee the … The post Haruna Kasolo named acting Foreign Affairs Minister appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:05
New PAYE tax commencing next week
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Starting next month, Ugandans will wake up to new tax adjustments and tax administration measures, including the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026, as the 2026/2027 National Budget implementation begins next week (July 1). One of the main features in this Act is the adjustments in the Pay-as-You-Earn tax, a direct … The post New PAYE tax commencing next week appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:05
Visitors allowed at Anita Among's residence , but access controlled
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The embattled former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, can still receive visitors to her residence in Nakasero despite the presence of tight security. A Uganda Radio Network (URN) visit established that while access to the Bukedea Woman MP is tightly controlled by security personnel, selected visitors continue to be … The post Visitors allowed at Anita Among's residence , but access controlled appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:06
Equity Group shareholders approve KSh21.7 billion dividend, eye DRC insurance expansion
MWANGI: The regional diversification of our banking business continues to strengthen, with more than 50% of the Group's balance sheet and profit contribution now originating from markets outside our core market of Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT AGENCIES | Equity Group shareholders have approved a record Kshs. 21.70 billion dividend payout … The post Equity Group shareholders approve KSh21.7 billion dividend, eye DRC insurance expansion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:07
France confirms, isolates five possible contacts of Ebola patient
PARIS | Xinhua | France has identified and isolated five people who may have been exposed to Ebola after sharing a flight with a doctor who tested positive for the virus. French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said on Wednesday that the doctor had worked in the Democratic Republic of the Congo before returning to France. … The post France confirms, isolates five possible contacts of Ebola patient appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:04
DNA test shows Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero had only 4 children
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police forensic and government DNA tests have confirmed that only four out of 25 individuals who claimed to be children of the late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero are biologically related to the musician. The results were released on Thursday by Police Forensic Director AIGP Andrew Mubiru and Government … The post DNA test shows Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero had only 4 children appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:05
DNA tests confirm 4 of 25 as biological children of Paul Kafeero
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police forensic and government DNA tests have confirmed that only four out of 25 individuals who claimed to be children of the late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero are biologically related to the musician. The results were released on Thursday by Police Forensic Director AIGP Andrew Mubiru and Government … The post DNA tests confirm 4 of 25 as biological children of Paul Kafeero appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:06
Execution now critical to Uganda's growth, says dfcu Bank
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda's ambition to accelerate economic growth and unlock private sector potential will depend on how quickly stakeholders align policy, capital and partnerships into coordinated, action-driven outcomes, dfcu Bank has said. The call was made during the Foreign Chambers Policy Summit in Kampala, where government leaders, private sector executives, … The post Execution now critical to Uganda's growth, says dfcu Bank appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:06
West Nile warned against fraudulent job recruitment companies
Arua, Uganda | URN | People in West Nile have been cautioned against dealing with companies that fraudulently recruit labour force to work in Kampala and outside Uganda. This follows an incident last week in which two boys and one girl from West Nile were reportedly duped and recruited to work in Kampala after being … The post West Nile warned against fraudulent job recruitment companies appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:00:07
???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 24/2026
Cross Examination of Mrs Katanga's Second Expert Witness SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** In a rather interesting show of professional confidence, the second defense expert witness invited prosecution to ask him about the technical aspects of … The post ???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 24/2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:55:57
Janet Museveni's 78th Birthday Marked With Sports Gala, Tributes At Phillip Omondi Stadium
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The 78th birthday of First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports Janet Kataaha Museveni was marked with celebrations, tributes and sporting activities at Phillip Omondi Stadium, drawing supporters, beneficiaries and well-wishers who gathered to honour her public service.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:05:40
World Bank Partnership With Uganda's Makerere University Is Building Skills and Job Potential
[World Bank] Uganda's development agenda is increasingly driven by large scale investments in infrastructure, energy, urban development, agro-industrialization, and service delivery. While these investments are essential for economic transformation, they also generate environmental and social risks that require careful management to protect people, and ecosystems, and to achieve long-term development outcomes.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:00:05
NUP asks IPOD to allow Dr Zedriga sign MOU on behalf of Kyagulanyi
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The National Unity Platform-NUP, the leading opposition political party, has asked the Inter-party Organisation for Dialogue-IPOD to allow Dr Lina Zedriga Waru, the acting party president, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding-MOU admitting the party to IPOD. In a June 18th letter, the party Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, said they … The post NUP asks IPOD to allow Dr Zedriga sign MOU on behalf of Kyagulanyi appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:46:30
Museveni Reveals First Lady Janet Survived Serious Health Scare
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, recently survived a serious illness and is now recovering well.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:00:05
Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?
While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.
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