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Police Arrest Two in Mukono Over Electricity Infrastructure Vandalism Crackdown
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has arrested two suspects in Mukono District during an intelligence-led operation targeting the vandalism of electricity infrastructure, following a wave of incidents that have disrupted power supply and caused significant losses.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:17
Kigezi Pushes for Tourism Roads, Health Funding Ahead of Budget Reading
[Nile Post] Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region have outlined key priorities they want addressed in the 2026/2027 National Budget, which is expected to be presented on Thursday, with a strong focus on tourism road infrastructure, health services, and poverty alleviation programmes.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:18
Law Society Condemns IGG Over 'Trial By Media' in Refugees Corruption Probe
[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society has strongly criticised the Inspectorate of Government over what it describes as "trial by media" and violations of constitutional rights following the public display of six officials from the Department of Refugees under the Office of the Prime Minister.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:36:18
NUP Elects New Parliamentary Caucus Leadership
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform has elected a new parliamentary caucus leadership and reaffirmed its commitment to defending electoral victories, strengthening internal coordination, and enhancing the effectiveness of its Members of Parliament.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:00:06
Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?
Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:15:10
Mufti Mubaje Calls for Unity Among Bugisu Leaders Amid Rising Political Divisions
[Nile Post] The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called for unity of purpose among political and cultural leaders in the Bugisu sub-region, urging them to abandon divisions and intrigue that have for years undermined the region's collective voice and development agenda.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:10:50
Police Reveal Identities of Eight Suspects in Murder of Rugby Star Sydney Gogondyo
[Nile Post] Police have unveiled the identities of eight suspects so far arrested in connection with the mob killing of Uganda Rugby Cranes player, Sydney Gongodyo last week,
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:24:10
Ghana, Rwanda and Zambia Test Interoperable Cross-Border Payment System
[Independent (Kampala)] Ghana, Rwanda, and Zambia are testing a unified digital trade corridor that allows cross-border payments to move instantly across African financial systems. The shift reflects a broader continental push to reduce reliance on external banking intermediaries and build interoperable, Africa-owned financial infrastructure under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:25:58
Former IGG Beti Kamya Loses Defamation Case Against Miria Matembe
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a defamation suit filed by former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya against former Ethics Minister Dr. Miria Matembe. In a judgment delivered by Civil Division Judge Bonny Isaac Teko, the court held that Kamya failed to prove that the statements in question damaged her reputation, noting that the remarks largely amounted to protected political commentary on matters of public interest.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:14:32
Parliament to Vote On Shs734 Billion Solar Irrigation Loan
[Nile Post] The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to borrow approximately Shs733.7 billion to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:15:29
Uganda Law Society Calls for National Action Against Mob Violence After Rugby Star Killing
[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called for a united national campaign against lawlessness and mob violence following the tragic death of national rugby player Sydney Gogondyo, 27, who was allegedly beaten by a mob in Kampala on June 5, 2026.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:23:29
WHO Condemns Ebola Travel Restriction Against Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has has said travel restrictions imposed on Uganda as a result of the Ebola outbreak first announced in May are unnecessary.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:14:46
Kabale Residents Demand Urgent Fix to Sewer Overflow On Makanga Road
[Nile Post] Residents and business operators along Makanga Road in Kabale Municipality have called on the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) to urgently repair a sewer line overflow that they say is threatening public health and affecting business operations.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:06:49
Ugandan-English teenager Divine Mukasa signs new Manchester City deal to 2030 after breakthrough season
Ugandan-English teenager Divine Mukasa has signed a new long-term contract with Manchester City that will keep him at the club until June 2030. The 18-year-old midfielder impressed while on loan at Leicester last season. He played 15 Championship matches in the second half of the campaign and contributed two goals and three assists. Mukasa also The post Ugandan-English teenager Divine Mukasa signs new Manchester City deal to 2030 after breakthrough season first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:05
How parliament wrestled with the dual citizenship question in 2009
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nearly two decades before the latest controversy over the appointment of dual citizens to ministerial positions, Parliament was already wrestling with many of the same questions. Can a person owe allegiance to two countries? Should dual citizens serve in sensitive government positions? Does citizenship strengthen a country's ties to its … The post How parliament wrestled with the dual citizenship question in 2009 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:06
ECOTRUST model agroforestry farmers in Kamwenge District get boost
Kamwenge, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE), is implementing the Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project, a two-year initiative funded by the World Bank. The project falls under the component titled "Intensive Mixed Use Agroforestry Systems on Household Plots" … The post ECOTRUST model agroforestry farmers in Kamwenge District get boost appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:07
HIV integration must not come at the cost of access, experts warn
According to the World Health Organization, the African region remains home to nearly two-thirds of all people living with HIV globally Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | As Uganda and other African countries seek to integrate HIV prevention into mainstream health systems, experts are warning that the shift could undermine progress against the … The post HIV integration must not come at the cost of access, experts warn appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:07
WHO condemns Ebola travel restriction against Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | URN | World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has has said travel restrictions imposed on Uganda as a result of the Ebola outbreak first announced in May are unnecessary. Speaking to journalists shortly after touring Uganda's main isolation center in Mulago on Monday, Tedros said countries that have imposed … The post WHO condemns Ebola travel restriction against Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:00:13
Former IGG Beti Kamya loses defamation case against Miria Matembe
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a defamation suit filed by former Inspector General of Government (IGG) Beti Kamya against former Ethics Minister Dr. Miria Matembe. In a judgment delivered by Civil Division Judge Bonny Isaac Teko, the court held that Kamya failed to prove that the statements in question … The post Former IGG Beti Kamya loses defamation case against Miria Matembe appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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