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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:28
Govt to Expand PDM, Affordable Credit for Farmers
[Nile Post] Government will scale up support for farmers through the Parish Development Model (PDM) and affordable credit schemes over the next five years as part of efforts to boost value addition, create jobs, and accelerate economic growth, the Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze has said.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:28
UTB CEO Juliana Kagwa Urges Tourism Sector to Turn Poate Gains Into Investments
[Nile Post] The Chief Executive Officer of the Uganda Tourism Board, Juliana Kagwa, has called on tourism stakeholders to convert connections made during the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 into investments, partnerships, and business opportunities that can drive economic growth and job creation.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:29
Ian Kyeyune Vows to End Teacher Shortage in Wakiso Schools
[Nile Post] The newly elected Wakiso District Chairperson, Eng. Ian Kyeyune, has pledged to address the persistent shortage of teachers in government schools, describing adequate staffing as a key requirement for improving education standards in the district.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:29
Kigezi Leaders List Key Demands Ahead of State of the Nation Address
[Nile Post] Leaders and residents in the Kigezi sub-region have outlined key issues they hope will be addressed in the upcoming State of the Nation Address, with major concerns including poor road infrastructure, challenges in the health sector, delayed payments to tea nursery bed operators, and rising poverty levels.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:29
The Political Season Is Over, Now Is Time for Work - Gen Katumba
[Nile Post] Calls for national unity, reconciliation, sacrifice and moral leadership dominated this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at the Namugongo Martyrs' Anglican Site, where religious and government leaders urged Ugandans to rise above political, tribal and religious divisions for the good of the nation.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:30
Two Arrested in Ibanda With Suspected Stolen Meat As Cattle Theft Cases Rise
[Nile Post] Police in Ibanda District have arrested two people after they were allegedly found transporting suspected stolen meat in a vehicle during a night operation conducted on Tuesday.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:30
Mpigi Teenage Girl Defies Gender Stereotypes Through Metal Fabrication to Support Her Mother
[Nile Post] At an age when many of her peers are still in school or searching for opportunities, 18-year-old Eriana Tendo has already carved out a place for herself in one of the toughest and most male-dominated trades in Uganda.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:04
Comeback King Jx Deejay Is Season 3 Scratch Master
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Supremacy Lounge witnessed the epic finale of the Real DJ Scratch Battle Season 3 as powered by Smirnoff. This grand showdown served as the ultimate platform to spotlight upcoming and underground deejaying talent who serve as heartbeat of Uganda's buzzing nightlife.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:05
Martyrs Day Without the Business Rush for Namugongo Traders
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Every year on June 3, the Namugongo Martyrs sites become more than places of prayer. They also turn into a thriving commercial center. The annual influx of pilgrims creates a vibrant marketplace, with vendors selling rosaries, images of the martyrs, prayer books, food, drinks, clothing, and souvenirs.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:05
Housing Finance Bank Champions Affordable Housing Solutions At Gulu Real Estate Conference
[Independent (Kampala)] Gulu, Uganda -- Housing Finance Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting affordable housing and sustainable urban development in Uganda's emerging cities during the Acholi Real Estate and Infrastructure Conference held in Gulu City.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:06
Spiro Secures $215m Investment to Accelerate Electric Mobility Across Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a landmark $215 million equity investment to accelerate the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, positioning the company among Africa's leading clean energy and transport platforms.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:07
Uganda Baati Launches Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition 2026
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala Uganda -- Uganda Baati Limited, a member of the Safal Group through its foundation arm, Safal Uganda Baati Foundation, has officially launched the 2026 edition of Safal Eye in the Wild Competition to leverage art for conservation while funding education across East Africa.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:06
Govt Places Over 600 Ebola Contacts On No-Fly List As Cases Rise
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Ministry of Health says over six hundred contacts of the fifteen Ebola Bundibugyo virus-positive cases in Uganda have been placed under a No-fly list.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:06
SONA 2026: Museveni demands results
President Museveni warns against 'parasitism' as he outlines Uganda's economic progress Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to defend Uganda's economic transformation agenda, He celebrated success stories emerging from government poverty alleviation programmes, and sharply criticized public servants whom he accused of prioritizing … The post SONA 2026: Museveni demands results appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:07
Silverfish ban sparks livelihood crisis at Masaka landing sites
Masaka, Uganda | URN | The ongoing enforcement of a ban on the fishing of silverfish, locally known as mukene, is taking a heavy toll on communities at landing sites in Masaka district. Fishermen and local leaders in Bukakata Sub-county, which hosts the most landing sites in the district, are appealing to the government to … The post Silverfish ban sparks livelihood crisis at Masaka landing sites appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:46:06
Minister Babalanda, "This Year's Heroes' Day Celebrations to be Held at State House Entebbe"
The Minister for Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has today informed the general public that this year's Heroes Day celebrations will be held at State House Entebbe, and there will be no public gathering at Kololo as it used to be in the previous years. Speaking to Ugandans at Ugandas Media Centre today, the minister informed Ugandans that Uganda is scheduled to hold celebrations marking the 37th Heroes Day Anniversary at State House Entebbe in a scientific manner on the 9th of June 2026, an implication that there wont be a
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:08:51
US Intensifies Ebola Response as Uganda Records 15 Cases
The United States government has stepped up its support for the regional Ebola response following the confirmation of six new Ebola cases in Uganda on June 2, bringing the cumulative number of confirmed infections to 15, including one death, according to the Ministry of Health. In a statement, the The post US Intensifies Ebola Response as Uganda Records 15 Cases first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:05
Mungu Feni Foundation, Madi West Nile Diocese sign partnership to support vulnerable communities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mungu Feni Foundation has signed a partnership agreement with the Madi West Nile Diocese aimed at supporting vulnerable communities and expanding social development programmes in the West Nile sub-region. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on May 31 during celebrations marking the ninth anniversary of the consecration of the … The post Mungu Feni Foundation, Madi West Nile Diocese sign partnership to support vulnerable communities appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:05
MTN Mobile Money names Phrase Lubega managing director
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Mobile Money Uganda has appointed Phrase Lubega as its new Managing Director, subject to approval by the Bank of Uganda, as the fintech company seeks to deepen financial inclusion and expand digital financial services in the country. The appointment, announced on June 4 by the Board of Directors … The post MTN Mobile Money names Phrase Lubega managing director appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:06
Embassy in Addis Ababa concludes 10-day Uganda familiarization trip for Ethiopians
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Ugandan Embassy in Addis Ababa has concluded a landmark ten-day Familiarisation (FAM) trip that brought together an Ethiopian delegation comprising media influencers, tour operators, travel professionals, content creators and prospective investors. The trip, from 23rd May to 2nd June, aimed to further strengthen tourism diplomacy, … The post Embassy in Addis Ababa concludes 10-day Uganda familiarization trip for Ethiopians appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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