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Journalist tortured on Anita Among's orders awarded Shs30 million
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Journalist Pidson Kareire, who was abducted, tortured, and then charged with defaming the former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has been awarded 30million shillings by the High Court in Kampala. High Court judge, Simon Peter Kinobe, held that Kareire had provided convincing evidence to show that his human rights … The post Journalist tortured on Anita Among's orders awarded Shs30 million appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:34
Kivumbi Returns to Butambala Court As Bail Application Pending At High Court
[Nile Post] Former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 23 co-accused persons on Thursday returned to the Butambala Chief Magistrate's Court for further proceedings in a terrorism-related case, despite a pending bail application before the High Court.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:06
Court denies mandatory bail to NUP's Mufumbiro
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Chief Magistrate's Court at Kawempe-Kanyanya denied a mandatory bail application filed by jailed National Unity Platform's Deputy Party Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is facing charges of incitement to violence. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Acting Chief Magistrate Doreen Ainembabazi held that although Mufumbiro had fulfilled the constitutional … The post Court denies mandatory bail to NUP's Mufumbiro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:06
Construction of Kidepo International Airport kicks off to boost Karamoja tourism
Karenga, Uganda | URN | Construction of the long-anticipated Kidepo International Airport has officially begun with a ground-breaking ceremony in Karenga District. It is anticipated that the airport will boost tourism and accelerate development in the Karamoja sub-region. President Museveni presided over the ground-breaking ceremony. He said, "I officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony for Kidepo International Airport … The post Construction of Kidepo International Airport kicks off to boost Karamoja tourism appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:36
Government Releases 471,400 Mosquito Nets to Kayunga in Intensified Malaria Fight
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has delivered 471,400 insecticide-treated mosquito nets to Kayunga District as part of a nationwide malaria prevention campaign aimed at reducing infections and strengthening household protection against the disease.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:36
Ugandans Hungry, Angry, Desperate After 40 Years - Lukwago
[Nile Post] !The People's Front for Freedom party president, Erias Lukwago, has said that after 40 years in power, President Yoweri Museveni has little left to offer Ugandans, as citizens continue to grapple with hunger, anger and desperation.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:38
Mityana Leaders, Residents Demand Better Roads and Electricity to Accelerate Rural Development
[Nile Post] Residents and local leaders in Mityana District have renewed their call for increased government investment in road infrastructure and rural electrification, arguing that the two sectors remain central to unlocking social and economic development in the area.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:39
Police Dismantles Mukono Robbery Gang
[Nile Post] Kampala Metropolitan Police East has dismantled a violent robbery gang operating in Mukono Municipality, arresting six suspects and later apprehending an alleged ringleader in a coordinated intelligence-led operation targeting aggravated robberies in the area.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:39
Seven Arrested Over Suspected Robberies in Arua City
[Nile Post] Police in Arua City have arrested seven youths during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminals accused of a series of robberies in the city centre, with authorities saying the crackdown is aimed at restoring law and order.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:40
Namutumba Primary School Celebrates 100 Years, Urges Digital Transformation and Staffing Boost
[Nile Post] Namutumba Primary School in Namutumba District has marked its centenary with calls for stronger digital integration, improved staffing levels, and sustained investment to preserve its legacy as one of the oldest educational institutions in the Busoga sub-region.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:40
Bukomansimbi Residents Raise Concerns Over Fake Agro-Inputs, Roads Ahead of SONA
[Nile Post] As President Museveni prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, residents of Bukomansimbi District have outlined key issues they want government to prioritize, including the rising influx of counterfeit agricultural inputs, poor road infrastructure, and the revival of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) seed distribution programme.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:41
Mbidde Says Mao Will Not Return As DP President
[Nile Post] Democratic Party (DP) stalwart Mukasa Mbidde has said that party president Norbert Mao has made a significant contribution to the growth of the party but believes his time at the helm is coming to an end.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:42
MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited Appoints Phrase Lubega As Managing Director
[Nile Post] The Board of Directors of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited today announces the appointment of Mr. Phrase Lubega as the Managing Director of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, reinforcing the company's commitment to accelerating financial inclusion and digital innovation across Uganda. This appointment is subject to approval by the Regulator, the Bank of Uganda.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:42
Bugisu Stakeholders Ask Museveni to Tackle Infrastructure, Health and Agro-Industrialization During State of Nation Address
[Nile Post] As President Yoweri Museveni prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA), stakeholders in the Bugisu sub-region have renewed calls for stronger government commitment to key infrastructure, healthcare, and agro-industrialization projects, which they say are critical to the region's development.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:43
Nations Are Built By Migrants - So Why Are We Turning On Our Own?
[Nile Post] Every great nation on earth was built by people who refused to let borders define their destiny. They arrived poor, uncertain, often unwelcome. Yet they helped shape the societies that today stand among the world's most successful.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:44
Why Uganda's Ebola Fight Will Be Won in Communities
[Nile Post] When Uganda announced temporary restrictions along parts of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following the resurgence of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, many people viewed the move as the country's strongest defence against the disease.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:35
Opposition MPs Boycott State of the Nation Address
[Nile Post] As the country prepares for the State of the Nation Address by President Museveni this afternoon, opposition Members of Parliament have announced a boycott, citing unresolved political, security and human rights concerns.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:42:38
EAC States Harmonise Ebola Border Screening As DR Congo Outbreak Raises Regional Alarm
[Nile Post] East African Community (EAC) member states have agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and screening measures at airports, ports and land border crossings in a bid to curb the cross-border spread of the disease.
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