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@matookerepublic Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:27:54
UMC Entebbe Branch is now open 24/7 — here are the specialized services it offers
UMC Entebbe Branch has officially switched to a 24-hour, 7-day schedule. That means if you get sick at 2am or need help on a Sunday, doctors and nurses will be there. The hospital says this change is about making healthcare easier to access for people in Entebbe and nearby towns, especially during emergencies when waiting The post UMC Entebbe Branch is now open 24/7 — here are the specialized services it offers first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:54:35
LGBTQ+ - an Open Letter to the 12th Parliament of Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] This week, Cabinet took their oaths at State House Entebbe, marking the formal beginning of what will be the government for the next half-decade, that is, 2026 to 2031. This was on the heels of a general election held in January and the constitution of Parliament late last month. Millions of Ugandans who stood in the hot African sun to cast their ballots did so with expectations and hopes. Those hopes must be honoured. This Parliament in particular, and government in general, have a solemn obligation to
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:05:30
Uganda dropped from Rugby Africa Men's 7s 2026 due to Ebola-related travel restrictions, Senegal named replacement
Uganda has been withdrawn from the upcoming Mauritius 7s 2026, officially known as the Rugby Africa Mens Sevens Championship, due to Ebola-related travel restrictions that have prevented the team from participating in the tournament. Tournament organizers confirmed that Uganda will no longer compete in the continental event, scheduled for June 20–21, 2026, at the SPARC
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:05
LGBTQ+: An open letter to the 12th Parliament of Uganda
We should audit the 11th Parliament's moral standing just as rigorously as we examine its financial misconduct COMMENT | FRANK MUGISHA | This week, Cabinet took their oaths at State House Entebbe, marking the formal beginning of what will be the government for the next half-decade, that is, 2026 to 2031. This was on … The post LGBTQ+: An open letter to the 12th Parliament of Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:06
Are Uganda's environmental impact reports just a box‑ticking exercise?
What a study of 108 projects reveals Uganda's environmental impact assessment system is meant to protect the environment from harmful development projects. For nearly 30 years, the law has required developers applying for approval to consider alternatives to their proposed projects, such as different sites, designs, technologies or even whether the project should go … The post Are Uganda's environmental impact reports just a box‑ticking exercise? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:54:40
Dr Diana Atwine - Ebola's Most Visible Face in Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Over the last decade, every time Uganda has had an Ebola outbreak, it has always found Dr Diana Atwine, Uganda's Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, waiting for it. From the terrifying uncertainty of the 2019 outbreak to the deadly 2022 epidemic in Mubende and later the ferocious COVID-19 pandemic that turned public health officials into some of the most scrutinised figures in Uganda, Dr Atwine has become one of the country's most enduring crisis managers.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:57:48
Uganda's Betting Boom
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's gaming industry has become one of the country's most striking digital-economy success stories, generating record revenues for the government as online betting, mobile money and football fandom converge to create a rapidly expanding market.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:55:13
Govt to Merge Uneb With NCDC
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Ministry of Education and Sports is planning to merge the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) and the National Curriculum Development Centre (NCDC) into a single institution.
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@sqoop Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:53:38
A Pass offers solution to Cindy and Omega 256 fallout
As the dispute between Omega 256 and Cindy Sanyu over their hit collaboration See You Tonight continues to stir debate within music circles, singer and songwriter A Pass believes the conflict is less about percentages and more about communication. The disagreement centres on the ownership and revenue-sharing arrangement of the song, with reports indicating that Omega 256 The post A Pass offers solution to Cindy and Omega 256 fallout first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:06:14
Swangz Avenue's Julius Kyazze says Vinka is his best investment, explains why
Julius Kyazze, who has built companies in entertainment, media, events, hospitality and tech, has said that his best career investment is singer Vinka real name Nakiyingi Veronica Luggya. Speaking during an interview on Play It Loud, the Swangz Avenue boss said singer Vinka is the biggest investment of his career. For him, growing talent pays The post Swangz Avenue's Julius Kyazze says Vinka is his best investment, explains why first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:33:45
Ssenyonyi proposes using money saved from public holiday events to pay medical interns, asks Govt to drop plans to suspend their allowances
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has proposed that money saved from public holiday functions be used to pay medical interns. Speaking during the debate on medical interns on the floor of parliament, Ssenyonyi asked Government to drop the reported plan to suspend facilitation for medical interns. He said medical interns provide critical labour after The post Ssenyonyi proposes using money saved from public holiday events to pay medical interns, asks Govt to drop plans to suspend their allowances first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:06
2nd World Conference of Classics promotes dialogue among civilizations
ATHENS | Xinhua | The Second World Conference of Classics attracted more than 200 participants in Athens on Tuesday, with discussions focused on issues related to classical civilizations and promoting academic exchanges and consensus-building in global classical studies. The two-day conference, themed "Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern: Contemporary Inspiration from Classical Wisdom," has brought together … The post 2nd World Conference of Classics promotes dialogue among civilizations appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:06
Uganda's betting boom
A digital gambling revolution is swelling state revenues—but regulators fear the costs of success NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's gaming industry has become one of the country's most striking digital-economy success stories, generating record revenues for the government as online betting, mobile money and football fandom converge to create a rapidly expanding … The post Uganda's betting boom appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:07
Xi's DPRK visit yields important consensus on bilateral ties
PYONGYANG | Xinhua | Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Tuesday that he reached important consensus with General Secretary Kim Jong Un on developing relations between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in the new era. The two sides … The post Xi's DPRK visit yields important consensus on bilateral ties appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:08
Dr Diana Atwine: Ebola's most visible face in Uganda
Why Uganda's Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary is carrying the pressure of a regional epidemic crisis COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Over the last decade, every time Uganda has had an Ebola outbreak, it has always found Dr Diana Atwine, Uganda's Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, waiting for it. From … The post Dr Diana Atwine: Ebola's most visible face in Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:49:26
Museveni Pushes for Faster EAC Integration, Common Currency, Regional Infrastructure
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called for accelerated regional integration within the East African Community (EAC), emphasizing improved infrastructure, stronger trade cooperation, and faster implementation of a common currency to boost economic growth across the region.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:49:26
Bukomansimbi South MP Warns PDM Officials Against Extortion of Beneficiaries
[Nile Post] The Member of Parliament for Bukomansimbi South, Hassan Mukiibi Sserunjogi, has warned Parish Development Model (PDM) SACCO leaders and Parish Chiefs against extorting money from beneficiaries, saying anyone found demanding bribes or illegally deducting funds meant for recipients will face legal action.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Jun 2026 03:49:27
Uganda Assures Public As Ebola Outbreak Remains Under Control
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has reassured Ugandans and the international community that the country remains capable of containing the ongoing Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) outbreak, emphasizing that the situation is under control despite a number of confirmed cases.
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