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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 01:00:26
Museveni to Kalangala Voters - 'Send Us Nabayiga So We Can Sort All Your Mess'
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on voters in Kalangala District to elect National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer Idah Nabayiga in Wednesday's Woman Member of Parliament by-election, saying closer alignment with government would help address the district's long-standing development challenges.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:58:20
Former MP Nsereko claims Anita Among is battling serious health complications
Former Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has claimed that former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is battling serious health complications. Speaking during a live session on TikTok, Nsereko alleged that Among is suffering from blood clots in her legs, leaving both limbs badly swollen and making it difficult for her to move. His The post Former MP Nsereko claims Anita Among is battling serious health complications first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:41:06
All You Need to Know About the 2026 LC1 and Village Women Committee Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the official timetable for the upcoming Local Council elections, setting in motion the process to elect Village Women Committees and Local Council I (LCI) leaders in all 71,214 villages across Uganda. Speaking at the commissions headquarters on Monday, EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama announced that the electoral exercise will begin The post All You Need to Know About the 2026 LC1 and Village Women Committee Elections first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:33:34
Court Defers Ruling On Lukwago's Bail Application to Tuesday
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court has today postponed a ruling on the bail application of former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer Erias Lukwago. Lukwago is seeking temporary freedom on misprision of treason charges.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:00:07
IRA proposes income bands to revive National Health Insurance Scheme
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) is proposing a new formula for calculating contributions to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), replacing the contentious flat percentage deductions with an income-band system similar to Uganda Revenue Authority's Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax model. The proposal is aimed at addressing … The post IRA proposes income bands to revive National Health Insurance Scheme appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:04:36
How Equity Bank Is Helping Schools Adopt Smart Cooking to Save On Energy Costs
[Independent (Kampala)] In Mbarara district, within Rubindi village, a quiet revolution is taking place. St Andrew's Secondary School is leading clean cooking in the area.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 02:24:28
Ebola Outbreak - a Crisis of History, Not Misinformation
[The New Humanitarian] SAN Francisco, United States, Kinshasa, Democratic -- Even with a pause in the violence, communities will still need to be heard - and to be convinced that responders mean them well.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:06:43
NRM's Paddy Kisembo Elected Kikuube District Chairperson in Landslide Victory
[Nile Post] National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Paddy Kisembo has been declared the LC5 Chairperson-elect for Kikuube District after a landslide victory in Thursday's district chairperson by-election.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:14:31
Basalirwa Urges State to Respect Due Process in Handling Opposition Legal Cases
[Nile Post] Former Bugiri Municipality MP and JEEMA president Asuman Basalirwa has urged government to respect due process in the handling of legal cases involving opposition leaders, saying state institutions must operate strictly within the law.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:18:45
UCC Suggests Reforms to Lower Taxes On Digital Transactions
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda's telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country's digital transformation.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:19:31
Under What Circumstances Can Security Agencies Other Than the Police Arrest People in Uganda?
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The arrest and detention of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have reignited debate over the constitutional powers of Uganda's security agencies and the limits of their authority when dealing with civilians. On Monday, June 15, Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF officers seized Lukwago from his residence in Wakaliga in Kampala's Lubaga division.
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@allafrica Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:32:52
Lions Club Ntungamo Unveils Ambitious Community Service Agenda Under New President
[Nile Post] Lions Club Ntungamo has pledged to strengthen its support for vulnerable communities through initiatives aimed at feeding the hungry, conserving the environment, promoting eye health and addressing non-communicable diseases under its newly elected leadership.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:02:12
Oil Revenues Alone Cannot Fund Uganda's Energy Transition, Experts Warn
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The expected oil revenues could provide an important source of financing for the country's Energy Transition Plan (ETP), but they will not be sufficient on their own to fund investments required to transform the energy sector and achieve broader development goals, experts have said.
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@allafrica Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:32:07
Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo and Uganda Passes 200 As Funding Pledges Fall Short
[RFI] The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. With hundreds more cases confirmed, it is the worst Ebola emergency in years - yet less than 10 percent of pledges made to support the fight against the disease have been received from donors.
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@allafrica Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:49:40
Former MP Nyangweso Returns to Constituency for Thanksgiving
[Nile Post] In a political environment where electoral defeat often signals the end of public engagement, former Samia Bugwe Central Member of Parliament Dennis Nyangweso has taken a different path.
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@allafrica Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:52:12
Besigye Lawyer Urges Courts Against Retreating From Duty to Protect Liberty
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The denial of bail to former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has reignited debate over whether Uganda's courts are living up to their constitutional duty to protect personal liberty.
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@allafrica Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:05:26
Police Recover Nine More Suspected Stolen Motorcycles in Arua Crackdown
[Nile Post] Police in West Nile have recovered nine more suspected stolen and unregistered motorcycles during an intelligence-led operation conducted in Kirabu Area, Arua City Central Division, as part of an ongoing crackdown on motorcycle theft and illegal motorcycle operations in the region.
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