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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:27:12
Kampala Imams Organise Thanksgiving Event for Museveni, Call for Muslim Unity
[Nile Post] Muslim leaders under the Kampala District Imams' Association have called for unity, peace and collective support for national development initiatives as they prepare for a thanksgiving ceremony in honour of President Yoweri Museveni.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:53:35
Uganda Law Society Bans 'My Lord' Titles, Courtroom Bowing in Decolonisation Push
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has ordered its members to immediately abandon colonial-era courtroom traditions, including addressing judicial officers as "My Lord," "Your Lordship," "My Lady," and "Your Worship," as part of a sweeping drive to decolonise the country's legal profession.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:53:38
Court Allows Minister Jim Muhwezi's Rival to Withdraw Petition Challenging His Election
[Nile Post] Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi has received a major legal reprieve after the High Court in Rukungiri allowed the withdrawal of an election petition challenging his election as Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:58:20
Government Warns Namayingo Gold Miners Over Rising Accidents, Unsafe Practices
[Nile Post] Government has called for urgent interventions to address growing safety concerns among artisanal gold miners in Namayingo District, warning that poor safety practices and non-compliance with mining regulations are putting thousands of miners at risk.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:58:21
Museveni Commends Outgoing Netherlands Ambassador for Strengthening Uganda Ties
[Nile Post] President Museveni has met the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, who paid a farewell courtesy call on him at his Kisozi farm in Gomba District.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:58:21
Cabinet Approves New National Building Review Board Members
[Nile Post] Cabinet has approved the appointment of members to the Governing Board of the National Building Review Board during its second meeting of 2026 held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at State House, Entebbe.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:11:35
High Court Orders Inquest Into 2018 Killing of Bobi Wine's Driver Yasin Kawuma
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The High Court has ordered a formal judicial inquest into the 2018 shooting of Yasin Kawuma, the driver of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, paving the way for a public inquiry into one of Uganda's most politically contentious unresolved killings.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:58:24
Four Ugandan Farmers Sue to Halt Pipeline Before First Oil - EACOP
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Four Ugandans have filed a landmark lawsuit in the UK High Court seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from becoming operational.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:09:43
Bobi Wine's daughter Shalom earns medical qualification in the US
Shalom Namagembe, the daughter of opposition leader Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi, has achieved a new academic milestone after qualifying as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) in the United States. Shalom announced that she successfully completed all the requirements set by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), earning the nationally recognised healthcare credential on The post Bobi Wine's daughter Shalom earns medical qualification in the US first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:19
Uganda's anti-corruption push under pressure as CPI stagnation fuels reform demands
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda's efforts to improve its global corruption ranking are facing renewed scrutiny after anti- corruption agencies and stakeholders warned that the country's stagnating performance on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reflects deeper institutional and societal challenges. Officials from the Inspectorate of Government (IG), Transparency International Uganda and other stakeholders have … The post Uganda's anti-corruption push under pressure as CPI stagnation fuels reform demands appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:20
WORLD CUP: Messi magic, Swiss nerve
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Lionel Messi continued his prolific scoring form on Tuesday as Argentina and Switzerland progressed to the World Cup quarterfinals on a dramatic final day of the round of 16. In Atlanta, Argentina recovered from two goals down with 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2. Yasser Ibrahim put the African … The post WORLD CUP: Messi magic, Swiss nerve appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:21
Founders gather at inaugural Founders Nexus to reimagine leadership, growth, and collaboration
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | More than 30 founders and business leaders from diverse sectors recently convened in Kampala for the Inaugural Founders Nexus, a first-of-its-kind retreat designed to create a space for reflection, learning, collaboration, and collective problem-solving among founders. The Founders Nexus is a summit of social entrepreneurs and business leaders organised by … The post Founders gather at inaugural Founders Nexus to reimagine leadership, growth, and collaboration appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:21
Uganda tightens control over public spending
Digital procurement oversight expands across 1,296 government projects Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Ugandan government has begun digitally monitoring public projects worth approximately Shs1.2 trillion ($320 million) as authorities step up reforms aimed at improving spending efficiency, strengthening contract oversight and reducing procurement-related losses. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets … The post Uganda tightens control over public spending appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:22
Equity Bank pushes green financing to accelerate Uganda's clean energy transition
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank Uganda is positioning itself at the center of Uganda's growing clean energy transition, unveiling an aggressive financing strategy aimed at making solar technologies, clean cooking systems, and renewable energy solutions more affordable for households, schools, farmers, and small businesses across the country. As Uganda grapples with rising energy … The post Equity Bank pushes green financing to accelerate Uganda's clean energy transition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:00:22
Why wetlands are not peripheral ecosystems
Wetlands are a powerful ally in climate resilience we cant't afford to overlook COMMENT | MEGAN ELDRED | We are losing one of our most powerful natural allies against climate change, and yet we are barely paying attention. At London Climate Action Week (June 20-28), the focus was rightly on emissions. But adaptation, preparing … The post Why wetlands are not peripheral ecosystems appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 08 Jul 2026 08:28:31
14 dead, 28 injured as bus collides head-on with trailer
14 people have been confirmed dead and 28 injured after a bus collided head-on with a trailer at Bobi Trading Centre along the Kampala–Gulu Highway. The accident happened on Tuesday at around 9:34 pm. The crash involved motor vehicle UBE 110H, an Isuzu bus belonging to OPIT Travellers Company, and motor vehicle KBS 564D/ZE 7948, The post 14 dead, 28 injured as bus collides head-on with trailer first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:37:01
Prince Harry welcomes Uganda as first East African nation to join Invictus Games
Uganda has officially become the first country in East Africa to join the Invictus Games Foundation, marking a major milestone that will see its wounded, injured and sick military personnel compete on the global stage for the first time. The announcement was made on 7 July during the 14th Invictus Games Foundation Conversation at Chatham The post Prince Harry welcomes Uganda as first East African nation to join Invictus Games first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:40:26
MTN reveals what caused Sunday's network outage, refunds over one million customers for lost data
MTN Uganda has announced that all customers who lost mobile data during Sundays nationwide network outage will be compensated, as the telecom company works to restore confidence following one of its biggest service disruptions in recent years. Speaking on Tuesday, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sylva Mulinge said the company had already refunded more than The post MTN reveals what caused Sunday's network outage, refunds over one million customers for lost data first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:43:22
Allan Okello headlines Fortebet Real Stars June award winners, Gongodyo honoured
Ugandas finest sporting performers for the month of June were recognised on Tuesday as the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards celebrated excellence across football, boxing, rugby and motorsport. The ceremony, held at Nanjing Restaurant in Kololo, brought together sports personalities and stakeholders, including Fortebet Brand Ambassador Alex Muhangi, Jude Colour Solutions representative Erone Nandawula
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