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Three Nominated As Kalangala Woman MP By-Election Takes Shape
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission has officially commenced the nomination process for candidates seeking to fill the vacant Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament seat following the death of former Woman MP Hellen Nakimuli.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:28:37
UCU to host Akii-Bua Memorial Meet this weekend
Uganda Athletics (UA) has finalized preparations for the 24th edition of the annual Akii-Bua Memorial Track and Field Championships, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Uganda Christian University (UCU) Sports Grounds in Mukono. The championship, one of the countrys most significant athletics events, will feature 22 track and field disciplines as athletes compete
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:00:05
Beyond Trees: ECOTRUST's blueprint for sustainable livelihoods in Uganda
Lamwo, Uganda | NEWS FEATURE | In an effort to combat environmental degradation and uplift the livelihood of communities, the Government of Uganda (GoU), through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), with financing from the World Bank (WB), designed the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project. The project's overall … The post Beyond Trees: ECOTRUST's blueprint for sustainable livelihoods in Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:05
PARLIAMENT: 19 ministers sworn in as ex officio MPs
✳ Sam Mayanja (Attorney General) ✳ Justine Kasule Lumumba (Minister of ICT) ✳ Tom Butiime (Minister of Tourism) ✳ Balaam Barugahara (Minister of Local Government) ✳ Kiryowa Kiwanuka (Minister of Defence) ✳ Sanjay Tanna (Minister of Trade) ✳ Jonard Asiimwe (Minister of Science Technology) ✳ Dr John Chrysostom Muyingo (State Minister for Higher Education) … The post PARLIAMENT: 19 ministers sworn in as ex officio MPs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:06
Environment: dfcu Bank and UTGA boost tree planting and grower training
Mukono, Wakiso | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | World Environment Day was marked in Mukono with a tree planting and grower training initiative at Ntakanfunvu. The commemoration was supported by dfcu Bank, through its impact arm, dfcu Foundation, in partnership with the Uganda Timber Growers Association (UTGA). This activity forms part of dfcu Foundation's broader sustainability agenda … The post Environment: dfcu Bank and UTGA boost tree planting and grower training appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:06
Equity Bank Uganda and GIZ boost Detra Energy clean cooking drive
Results-Based Financing is helping Detra Energy bring cleaner, cheaper, and more efficient cooking solutions to households and institutions across Uganda. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For years, Jian Namuhenge spent nearly Shs 80,000 every month on charcoal. Like millions of Ugandans, she relied on a traditional charcoal stove for daily cooking, unaware that … The post Equity Bank Uganda and GIZ boost Detra Energy clean cooking drive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:07
World Bank to more than double loan stock to Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The World Bank Group intends to lend Uganda some 2 billion dollars (7.5 trillion shillings) in each of the three cycles over the next 10 years, according to the Bank's new Country Partnership Framework CPF). This adds to the existing 4.05 billion dollars (15.26 trillion shillings). This CPF will run … The post World Bank to more than double loan stock to Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:52
Akena - NRM Continued Projects Were Initiated Under UPC Government
[Nile Post] Uganda People's Congress (UPC) President Jimmy Akena has challenged recent remarks by President Yoweri Museveni on Uganda's electricity generation, arguing that key developments in the energy sector began under UPC leadership.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:52
All-Systems-Go for 2026 Buganda Masaza Cup
[Nile Post] The highly anticipated 2026 edition of the Buganda Airtel Masaza Cup is set to kick off on Saturday at Mubende National Teachers College playgrounds on Saturday , organisers have said.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:53
Jinja RDC Warns Lc1 Leaders Over Extortion in UPDF Recruitment Exercise
[Nile Post] Residents of Jinja District have welcomed a warning issued by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Hajji Ahmed Katerega, cautioning Local Council I (LC1) leaders against demanding money from applicants seeking endorsements for Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:53
UPC President Akena Criticizes Government Over Medical Interns' Welfare
[Nile Post] The president of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC), Jimmy Akena, has criticized government's handling of medical interns, saying the issue goes beyond allowances and reflects deeper questions about national priorities.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:54
Acholi Leaders Demand Action On Compensation, Healthcare, Infrastructure Ahead of National Budget
[Nile Post] As Uganda prepares for the presentation of the 2026/27 National Budget, leaders and residents in the Acholi sub-region are calling on the government to prioritize the implementation of long-standing commitments in cattle compensation, healthcare, education and infrastructure development.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:55
Govt Allocates Shs571.5 Bn to Boost Tourism in 2026/27 Budget
[Nile Post] Uganda's tourism sector is set for a significant boost after government allocated Shs571.5 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget, a move stakeholders say reflects growing recognition of tourism as a key driver of economic transformation.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:55
From Dreaded to Celebrated - Useless Mondays Marks First Anniversary
[Nile Post] What is usually the most dreaded day of the week has become one of Kampala's most anticipated nights out, thanks to a weekly nightlife concept that has steadily built a loyal following over the past year.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:56
Bugerere Unveils 25-Man Squad Ahead of Masaza Cup 2026
[Nile Post] Bugerere Ssaza has officially unveiled a 25-man squad ahead of the forthcoming Masaza Cup tournament, which kicks off on June 13 at the National Teachers' College playgrounds in Buwekula, Mubende District.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:56
EC Opens Nominations for Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday began nominating candidates seeking to contest in the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election scheduled for June 24, 2026.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:56:57
Acorns Group Launches 30-Year Celebrations With Wellbeing Campaign
[Nile Post] Acorns Group of Schools has launched celebrations to mark 30 years of providing quality education by unveiling a comprehensive wellbeing campaign designed to support learners, parents, teachers, and the wider community.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:03:51
When Every School Day Is a Journey - the Story of Geria Cosmos
[Independent (Kampala)] Arua -- In Awika Village, Omoo Parish in Arivu Sub-county, Arua District, five-year-old Geria Cosmos begins each school day long before lessons start. For Geria, a Top Class pupil at Amazu Nursery School, going to school is not as simple as walking out of the door. Born with a physical disability that affects his legs, he cannot stand or walk like other children. Instead, he moves by crawling on his knees, and when he is in a hurry or playing, he sometimes uses his hands to push himself along.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:05
When Every School Day is a Journey: The story of Geria Cosmos
Arua, Uganda | URN | In Awika Village, Omoo Parish in Arivu Sub-county, Arua District, five-year-old Geria Cosmos begins each school day long before lessons start. For Geria, a Top Class pupil at Amazu Nursery School, going to school is not as simple as walking out of the door. Born with a physical disability that affects … The post When Every School Day is a Journey: The story of Geria Cosmos appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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