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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:09:43
Uganda to Mark 37th Heroes' Day With Scaled-Down State House Ceremony
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda will today, June 9, commemorate the 37th National Heroes' Day anniversary with an unusually low-key ceremony at State House Entebbe as the government moves to reduce expenditure on public functions and administrative costs.
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@sqoop Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:39:46
Mozy Wryta confirms Cindy Sanyu purchased song amid Omega 256 fallout
Songwriter Mozy Wryta has come forward with details he says confirm how the controversial song was acquired. The dispute first surfaced last week when Cindy claimed she had purchased and financed the production of the song, only for Omega 256 to later take over the project while allegedly withholding her agreed share of the revenue. The post Mozy Wryta confirms Cindy Sanyu purchased song amid Omega 256 fallout first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:47:30
David Lutalo says he would rather settle paternity questions while still alive
Singer David Lutalo has opened up about the importance of DNA testing, saying he would rather address any paternity disputes during his lifetime than leave his family grappling with unanswered questions after his death. Speaking in a recent interview, the Kapapala hitmaker said establishing the truth early can help families avoid unnecessary conflicts and prolonged The post David Lutalo says he would rather settle paternity questions while still alive first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:18:18
Alien Skin jokes about hiring cows as Yung Mulo discloses bride price demands
Singer Yung Mulo, born Kasim Lubega, has opened up about his upcoming traditional introduction ceremony with fiancée Brenda Kahima, revealing some of the challenges and humorous moments surrounding the preparations. Speaking during a TikTok Live session with fellow artiste Alien Skin, the singer shared details of their recent Kukyala ceremony, which took place on Saturday, The post Alien Skin jokes about hiring cows as Yung Mulo discloses bride price demands first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:49:21
Dre Cali says he chose himself when he left uganda for Canada
Singer Dre Cali has finally addressed the circumstances surrounding his move from Uganda to Canada, dismissing allegations that he pretended to be ill in order to obtain a visa. Speaking in an interview with Kaiyz, the singer explained that his relocation was motivated by the search for better opportunities and a more secure future. The The post Dre Cali says he chose himself when he left uganda for Canada first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:07
Besigye sues Muhoozi for threatening to hang him on Heroes Day
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale have filed a fresh application before the High Court Criminal Division seeking the termination of criminal proceedings against them in a treason-related case. The duo is citing alleged grave violations of their constitutional rights, including unlawful abduction, torture, prolonged … The post Besigye sues Muhoozi for threatening to hang him on Heroes Day appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Jun 2026 01:00:08
All set for 2nd edition of KCB Bank East African golf
KCB Bank Uganda Launches Second Edition of KCB East Africa Golf Tournament Under the Theme "Roar on the Green." Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has today launched the second edition of the KCB East Africa Golf Tournament, scheduled to tee off on 27th June 2026 at the Lake Victoria Serena … The post All set for 2nd edition of KCB Bank East African golf appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:12:31
Uganda Cabinet Sworn in - 5 Ministers Miss Out
[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- Four newly appointed ministers did not take the oath of office on Monday as colleagues in the new cabinet gathered at State House, Entebbe, for the swearing-in ceremony.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:25:38
Uganda Rolls Out Alien Registration As NIRA Activates New Identification System for Foreign Residents
[Nile Post] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced the rollout of a new registration exercise targeting all legally resident foreign nationals in Uganda, in a move aimed at strengthening the country's national identification system and improving population records.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:29:33
Govt Pushes Coffee Value Addition Drive to Boost Rural Transformation in Kasese
[Nile Post] The government has intensified efforts to commercialise agriculture and transform rural livelihoods through a new coffee value addition initiative in Kasese District.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:29:34
Ebola Scare At Lira Regional Hospital Ends As Tests Return Negative
[Nile Post] A suspected Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) case in Lira City has been ruled out after laboratory tests returned negative results, even as a 42-year-old boda boda rider who had been isolated with severe symptoms later died from liver failure, health authorities have confirmed.
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@allafrica Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:22:14
Politician Besigye Sues Govt, Muhoozi Over 'Kenya Abduction' and Rights Violations
[Nile Post] Veteran opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, have filed a fresh application before the High Court seeking declarations against the government and senior military officials over alleged grave human rights violations linked to their arrest, detention, and prosecution.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:28:14
Too much money with no capacity to manage it will only make you buy things you don't even need — Speaker Oboth-Oboth
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oboth-Oboth has warned that wealth without discipline leads to waste. Speaking at a thanksgiving ceremony for State Minister for Agriculture Desire Muhooza at Sheraton Hotel, the Speaker said money itself is not the problem, but how people handle it is. "I love money, but money cannot make me do evil," Oboth-Oboth The post Too much money with no capacity to manage it will only make you buy things you don't even need — Speaker Oboth-Oboth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:56:18
The Signs We Refuse to See - Why Uganda's Sovereignty Act Cannot Cure Our National Despair
[African Arguments] The passage and lightning-fast presidential signing of the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 represents a defining crossroads in our nation's governance. Tabled by State Minister for Internal Affairs General David Muhoozi and defended by President Yoweri Museveni, the Act introduces state surveillance, aggressive disclosure mandates, and up to ten years of imprisonment for individuals and civil society organizations labeled as "agents of foreign influence."
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@matookerepublic Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:03:12
Besigye sues Muhoozi for threatening to hang him on Heroes Day
Jailed opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye has gone back to the High Court with his co-accused Hajji Obeid Lutale, this time to stop their treason trial completely. They say the case is unfair because of how they were arrested and because of repeated public threats made by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. The The post Besigye sues Muhoozi for threatening to hang him on Heroes Day first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:42:11
The Hunt for a New Ebola Vaccine - Two Scientists Explain the Challenges
[The Conversation Africa] The ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda has now killed 61 people, with 359 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain of the virus has a fatality rate of between 30% and 50%, and there is currently no vaccine approved for it. Two scientists at the University of Oxford, Teresa Lambe and Rebecca Makinson, are part of the group who are working to develop one. In early June, Oxford was one of three organisations to receive funding from the Coalition for Epidemic
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