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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:06
Men rush for AIDS prevention drug as demand exceeds supply
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health revealed Friday that demand for Lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection launched in April, currently surpasses available doses, with more men demanding the twice-yearly drug. Speaking at a meeting attended by HIV advocates, researchers and policymakers, Dr Herbert Kadama who coordinates Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) at the … The post Men rush for AIDS prevention drug as demand exceeds supply appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:12:20
Super Over spectacle and dominant chase mark opening day of Great Lakes Men's T20
The 2026 Great Lakes Men's T20 Championship got off to an exciting start at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday, delivering two contrasting encounters that showcased both disciplined cricket and edge-of-the-seat drama. Bunyonyi Warriors registered a convincing five-wicket victory over Victoria Strikers in the morning fixture, while Kyoga Avengers edged Mburo Blasters in a thrilling Super
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@uplandMedia Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:05
Gold exports surge, but no revenue benefit, civil society warns
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Civil society organizations have raised concerns that Uganda is deriving limited benefits from its booming gold exports, despite the mineral overtaking coffee as the country's leading export earner. Magara Siragi Luyima, the Energy and Extractive Industries Coordinator at Oxfam, said gold exports reached approximately USD 5.8 billion in 2025, surpassing … The post Gold exports surge, but no revenue benefit, civil society warns appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:59:00
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk has reached a milestone once thought to belong only in science fiction. With SpaceX making its long-awaited stock market debut, the entrepreneurs net worth has crossed the $1 trillion mark, making him the first person in history to attain trillionaire status. The historic moment came as SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq under The post Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:00:05
UMA rejects proposal to offer lunch instead of intern allowances
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has rejected a proposal by the government to provide all intern doctors with lunch. The government's proposal aims to address concerns following the removal of the one million shillings allowance for medical interns. Dr Frank Asiimwe, UMA President, told URN that interns require more than … The post UMA rejects proposal to offer lunch instead of intern allowances appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:36:46
I saw the breakup statement like everyone else – Shakib speaks out after Zari announces split
Shakib Cham Lutaaya has broken his silence on his reported split from socialite Zari Hassan, revealing that he found out about the separation through social media. Earlier on Friday, Zari announced that her relationship with Shakib had come to an end. In a statement shared on her social media platforms, she said the couple had The post I saw the breakup statement like everyone else – Shakib speaks out after Zari announces split first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:29:26
Hosts Canada and USA take centre stage as World Cup action continues
Co-hosts Canada and the United States will make their long-awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 debuts on Friday, June 12, as Matchday Two of the tournament takes centre stage across North America.The occasion comes almost exactly eight years after Canada, Mexico and the United States were awarded hosting rights for the expanded global showpiece, with both
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@sqoop Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:18:49
How the creative sector featured in Uganda's FY2026/27 budget
For years, Ugandas creative industry has asked for one thing above all else: recognition backed by resources. Musicians, filmmakers, comedians, fashion entrepreneurs, visual artists and digital creators have repeatedly argued that while the sector contributes to employment, culture and national identity, government support has often remained limited to rhetoric and policy promises. The FY2026/27 National The post How the creative sector featured in Uganda's FY2026/27 budget first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:43:11
Persons With Albinism Call for Increased Employment Opportunities in Public Sector
[Nile Post] Persons with albinism have called on government to take a leading role in ending discrimination by increasing employment opportunities for them in public institutions.
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@allafrica Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:36:25
Why This Budget Is Different
[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured, the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year offers more than another round of incremental spending. It attempts what development economists from Arthur Lewis to Amartya Sen have long identified as the central challenge of late-developing economies: a deliberate, sequenced shift from a dual economy--characterised by a
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@allafrica Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:42:50
Government Raises Wage Bill to Shs9.7 Trillion in 2026/27 Budget
[Nile Post] Government has increased funding for public sector salaries to Shs9.7 trillion in the 2026/27 national budget, marking one of the key spending priorities in the newly approved Shs84.4 trillion fiscal plan.
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@allafrica Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:43:28
Minister Byamukama Inspects Progress On Mityana-Mubende Highway Works
[Nile Post] The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has inspected ongoing construction works on the 86-kilometre Mityana-Mubende Highway, a major infrastructure project expected to improve transport, trade, and connectivity within the Greater Mubende region and beyond.
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@allafrica Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:44:07
Four Charged With Murder of Sydney Gongodyo As Police Hunt More Suspects
[Nile Post] Four men have been charged with murder in connection with the killing of Sydney Gyabi Gongodyo, as police intensify efforts to track down additional suspects believed to have participated in the fatal attack.
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@allafrica Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:44:31
Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says Ura
[Nile Post] The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has acknowledged that public concerns over government spending are making tax collection more difficult, as taxpayers increasingly demand accountability for how their money is used before willingly complying with tax obligations.
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@allafrica Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:44:56
Kasaija Hands Over Finance Ministry After 15 Years
[Nile Post] Veteran politician Matia Kasaija has officially handed over the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development after 15 years at its helm, bringing to a close a tenure that shaped Uganda's fiscal policy and economic management through periods of growth, reform and economic uncertainty.
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@allafrica Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:42:26
After 11-Year Wait, Construction of Shs20 Billion Wakiso Market Finally Begins
[Nile Post] The long-awaited construction of Wakiso Central Daily Market has finally commenced, 11 years after President Museveni first pledged to establish a modern market for traders in the district.
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