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@matookerepublic Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:09:45
Equity Bank to host Diaspora Webinar focused on turning remittances into lasting wealth
As Ugandans living abroad continue to send billions of shillings back home every year, Equity Bank Uganda is encouraging them to go beyond supporting their families by investing in businesses and projects that can generate long-term wealth. To support this vision, the Bank will on Saturday, 1 August 2026, host another edition of its Equity The post Equity Bank to host Diaspora Webinar focused on turning remittances into lasting wealth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:15
Reach A Hand Africa urges young people to participate in National Cleaning Day Drive
Masaka, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) has urged young people across the country to actively participate in the government's monthly National Cleaning Day initiative, describing environmental cleanliness as a shared responsibility that is critical to protecting public health and building resilient communities. The call was made as the organisation joined the … The post Reach A Hand Africa urges young people to participate in National Cleaning Day Drive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:15
PFF demands answers over Besigye treatment
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Calls for accountability after the reported collapse of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye during his treason trial has intensified, with the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) demanding that the government, the judiciary and the Uganda Prisons Service explain the circumstances surrounding the incident and disclose his medical condition. Addressing … The post PFF demands answers over Besigye treatment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:17
Airtel Uganda rallies Ugandans through its platforms to improve road safety
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Airtel Uganda has launched a road safety awareness initiative using its communication platforms and leadership voices to encourage customers and the wider public to make intentional choices that improve road safety for all. The initiative running on the telecom's digital platforms comes at a time when the country is reeling … The post Airtel Uganda rallies Ugandans through its platforms to improve road safety appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:00:17
London miners raise hopes in Kitgum
Kitgum, Uganda | URN | Thousands of residents in Kitgum and neighbouring districts could benefit from increased employment, business opportunities and infrastructure development after London-listed mining company Blencowe Resources raised the value of its Orom-Cross Graphite Project to US$1.254 billion (about Shs4.7 trillion) following an updated Definitive Feasibility Study. The revised valuation strengthens the commercial … The post London miners raise hopes in Kitgum appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:37:32
UNEB sets final deadline for late registration of 2026 PLE, UCE and UACE candidates
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has reminded schools, parents and candidates that the late registration period for the 2026 national examinations will officially close on 31 July 2026, with no further extensions. Speaking on the deadline, UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule Musamba said candidates who fail to register by the closing date will not be The post UNEB sets final deadline for late registration of 2026 PLE, UCE and UACE candidates first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:37:48
COL. NAKALEMA COMMENDS AGRO-PROCESSING INVESTORS FOR EXPANDING UGANDA'S INDUSTRIAL FUTURE
The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, has commended the directors of Avani Global Agri and Avani Smarts Farm for expanding their investment in Uganda, describing their commitment as a significant contribution to the countrys industrialisation, value addition and economic transformation. Speaking during a meeting with a delegation from the company at SHIPU offices in Kampala today, Col. Nakalema said the investors were not only establishing businesses but also nurturing local talent and helping redefine Ugandas economic future. Your trust is our highest currency as an investment destination. In turn, we dedicate ourselves to
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:12:49
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI WELCOMES FOUR NEW ENVOYS, EMPHASISES STRONGER EAST AFRICAN COMMON MARKET
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called for the strengthening of the East African Common Market, warning that protectionist trade policies and high tariffs among regional partners undermine economic integration and deny citizens the benefits of a larger regional market. The President made the remarks on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at State House, Entebbe, while receiving Letters of Credence from four Heads of Mission-designate, officially accrediting them to represent their respective countries in Uganda. The envoys who presented their credentials were Kenyas High Commissioner-designate, Amb. Ababu Namwamba; the Republic of Koreas Ambassador-designate, Sangho Lee; Tanzanias High Commissioner-designate, Maj. Gen. Marco Elisha
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 15:57:43
Ncba Bank Deepens Digital Banking Push
[Independent (Kampala)] News Analysis -- NCBA Bank Uganda has launched two digital banking platforms aimed at transforming how individuals and businesses access and manage financial services, as competition in Uganda's banking sector increasingly shifts towards technology-driven solutions.
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:08:01
Goldstar Insurance Marks 30 Years With Tree Planting Drive to Promote Environmental Conservation
[New Light] GoldStar Insurance Company Limited has marked its 30th anniversary by planting 150 fruit and indigenous trees at Kira Primary School in Kira Town, Wakiso District, in a move aimed at promoting environmental conservation and nurturing a culture of sustainability among young learners.
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:58:16
Museveni Offers Uganda to Host Oacps Headquarters After Brussels Exit
[Nile Post] President Museveni has pledged Uganda's support to the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and offered the country as a potential host for the organisation's future headquarters as it prepares to relocate from Brussels, Belgium.
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:24:14
HIV Science Races Ahead As Funding Crisis Threatens to Widen Access Gap
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- For more than two decades, scientific innovation and international financing have worked together to transform HIV from a deadly disease into a manageable chronic condition for millions of people.
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:36:39
Museveni Backs Oacps Headquarters Relocation As Otunnu's UN Campaign Enters Diplomatic Phase
[Nile Post] President Museveni on Tuesday threw Uganda's weight behind a proposal to relocate the headquarters of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) from Europe to one of its member states, in a diplomatic move that could also signal the quiet beginning of Kampala's international lobbying campaign for Ambassador Olara Otunnu's bid to become the next United Nations Secretary-General.
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:41:32
Uganda Joins Global Race for Green Hydrogen
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As the world develops green hydrogen for industries from steel to aviation, Uganda is seeking to turn its renewable energy advantage into a new engine for industrial growth
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:43:08
Narwoa-Led Community Monitoring Spurs Health Service Reforms in Kotido
[New Light] Kotido -- District leaders pledge action on staffing, infrastructure, patient confidentiality, sanitation, and service quality following community feedback.
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:07:30
Aussom Troop-Contributing Countries' Military Chiefs Meet in Uganda to Discuss Somalia Mission
[Shabelle] Kampala -- Military chiefs from countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) convened in Uganda's capital, Kampala, on Wednesday to discuss the future of the mission and regional security cooperation.
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@allafrica Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:51:09
Judiciary Sets Strict Rules in Besigye, Lutale Trial
[Nile Post] The Judiciary has issued revised security and access guidelines ahead of the trial involving Dr. Kizza Besigye, Hajji Obeid Lutale and Captain Denis Oola it says are aimed at ensuring orderly proceedings while safeguarding the right to a fair and public hearing.
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:41:52
Judiciary Tightens Security Ahead of Besigye Treason Trial At High Court
[Nile Post] The Judiciary has announced strict operational and security measures that will govern proceedings in the upcoming High Court treason trial of four-time presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye, his political associate Hajji Obeid Lutale, and Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officer Captain Denis Oola.
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