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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:07
Vivo Energy, police intensify school road safety with Shs 40 million helmet donation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vivo Energy Uganda has donated 500 child safety helmets worth more than Shs 40 million to the Uganda Police Force to support road safety awareness and enforcement campaigns targeting school-going children who use motorcycle taxis for their daily commute. The donation, made under the company's "HeadsUp! No Helmet, No … The post Vivo Energy, police intensify school road safety with Shs 40 million helmet donation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:02
Grenade Claims to Be Kafeero's Son As DNA Tests Continue in Estate Dispute
[Nile Post] Musician Deus Ndugwa, popularly known as Grenade, has publicly claimed that he is the biological son of the late Kadongo Kamu icon Prince Paul Job Kafeero as DNA testing continues in a long-running paternity and inheritance dispute involving more than 20 individuals claiming to be the musician's children.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:04
Ecotrust Distributes Ruminant Animals to Model Agroforestry Farmers in Kamwenge District
[Nile Post] The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), has implemented the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project, a two-year initiative funded by the World Bank aimed at promoting sustainable land use and climate-smart agriculture across the country.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:04
NRM Members Cry Foul Over Alleged Unfulfilled Cabinet Promises
[Nile Post] A rift has emerged within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) following President Museveni's announcement of a new Cabinet on May 26, 2026, with a group of party members accusing the leadership of failing to honour commitments allegedly made during the 2026 general election campaign.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:05
Bishop Asiimwe Urges Bwambara Archdeacon to Serve Faithfully and Finish Strong
[Nile Post] The Bishop of North Kigezi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Onesimus Asiimwe, has challenged the newly installed Archdeacon of Bwambara Archdeaconry, Ven. Eldard Twikyirize Rukuru, to begin his ministry with the end in mind and remain faithful to God's calling throughout his service.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:05
Museveni's State of Nation Address Lacked Accountability - Jeema
[Nile Post] Justice Forum (JEEMA) has criticised President Museveni's State of the Nation Address, accusing him of failing to account for government performance and defending what the party described as ineffective economic interventions.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:05
Mityana Leaders Blame Parental Negligence After 6-Year-Old Drowns in Trench
[Nile Post] Leaders in Mityana District have criticized parents who fail to adequately supervise their children, warning that such negligence is exposing minors to preventable injuries, accidents, and deaths.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:06
Special Forces Conduct 20km Route March to Boost Combat Readiness
[Nile Post] The Special Forces Command (SFC)'s sixth Infantry Battalion Commanding Officer, Lt Col Sam Kabweera, has urged personnel to maintain high levels of physical fitness, endurance, and mental resilience, emphasizing that physical training remains fundamental to military professionalism and combat effectiveness.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:07
Sanni, Mona Muguma Re-Elected On Board As Stanbic Declares Final Dividend
[Nile Post] Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited has re-elected Yinka Sanni and Mona Muguma Ssebuliba to its board while a final dividend of Shs4.30 per share for the financial year ended December 31, 2025.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:07
CSOs Demand Urgent Action On Food Safety Crisis
[Nile Post] Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised alarm over what they describe as a silent but escalating public health crisis caused by unsafe food, warning that millions of Ugandans may be consuming contaminated products daily without knowing it.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:08
Parliament Moves Plenary Sitting to Wednesday As 12th House Signals Early Legislative Momentum
[Nile Post] The 12th Parliament of Uganda has rescheduled its next plenary sitting to Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 10:00am, marking an early indication that the new House intends to fast-track its legislative agenda.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:08
Justice Okalanyi Rebukes Defence Lawyers As Bail Hearing for 13 Terrorism Suspects Opens
[Nile Post] The hearing of a bail application by 13 of the 23 suspects facing terrorism-related charges alongside former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi began on Monday before the International Crimes Division of the High Court, with presiding judge Susan Okalanyi sharply criticizing defence lawyers over what she described as disorganized and defective court filings.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:00
Today in History - ADF Attack Leaves 80 Students Dead At Kichwamba
[Nile Post] One of the darkest days in Uganda's modern history unfolded on this day in 1998, when Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels attacked Uganda Technical College, Kichwamba, in Kabarole District, killing 80 students and abducting more than 100 others.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:01
WHO Chief Arrives in Uganda for High-Level Talks On Ebola Response
[Nile Post] World Health Organisation Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in Uganda for high-level engagements expected to focus on the country's response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak and broader regional efforts to contain the disease.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:33:03
Besigye, Lutale Ask Court to Halt Treason Trial, Cite Alleged Abduction and Rights Violations
[Nile Post] Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have asked the High Court Criminal Division to terminate the treason case against them, arguing that their prosecution is the product of an unlawful abduction from Kenya, illegal military detention and a series of violations of their constitutional rights.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:10
Western RCC Warns Ibanda Leaders Over Corruption, Absenteeism
[Nile Post] The Western Regional Resident Commissioner (RCC), Colonel James Mwesigye, has warned leaders and civil servants in Ibanda District to strengthen the fight against corruption and improve discipline in public service delivery.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:11
Uganda to Mark 37th Heroes' Day With Scaled-Down Ceremony At State House
[Nile Post] Uganda will tomorrow, Tuesday June 9, 2026, mark the 37th Heroes' Day Anniversary in a scaled-down ceremony at State House Entebbe, with organisers limiting attendance to fewer than 25 invited guests.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:12
The Cost of Connectivity - How Smartphone and Mobile Money Taxes Could Be Slowing Digital Economy
[Nile Post] In Uganda today, the smartphone has evolved far beyond a communication device. It is now a bank, a classroom, a marketplace, an office--and for many young people, a critical tool for economic survival.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:14
Government Hands Over Coffee Processing Equipment to Boost Value Addition in Kasese
[Nile Post] Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to commercialize agriculture and transform rural livelihoods through a new initiative focused on coffee value addition in Kasese District.
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