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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:00
Uganda's Exports Soar to Record $10.2bn As Coffee and Gold Drive Growth
[Nile Post] Uganda's export sector has recorded significant growth, with earnings rising from $6.5 billion between July 2024 and May 2025 to $10.2 billion during the same period of the 2025/26 financial year, according to figures highlighted during President Yoweri Museveni's State of the Nation Address.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:00
The Elephant in the Room Is Corruption - Nameere
[Nile Post] Minister of State-designate for Local Government Justine Nameere Nsubuga has pledged to intensify the fight against corruption and ensure government programmes deliver tangible results to citizens following her appearance before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Tuesday.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:01
BoU Slashes Cheque Limits, Introduces Cash Withdrawal Caps in Digital Payments Drive
[Nile Post] Ugandans and businesses will soon face tighter limits on cheque transactions and over-the-counter cash withdrawals following new measures unveiled by the Bank of Uganda (BoU) to reduce reliance on cash and accelerate the adoption of digital payments.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:02
Police Arrest Three Suspected Members of 'Bona Bafu' Gang in Kira Operation
[Nile Post] Police in Kira Division have arrested three suspects believed to be members of a criminal gang known as "Bona Bafu" during an operation in Agenda, Mbalwa-Namugongo in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:03
Muganga Reaffirms Loyalty to Uganda, Ready to Renounce Foreign Citizenship If Required
[Nile Post] State Minister for Internal Affairs designate Lawrence Muganga has reaffirmed his loyalty to Uganda amid growing scrutiny over allegations that he holds dual Ugandan-Canadian citizenship, a matter that has triggered legal and political debate following his nomination by President Yoweri Museveni.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:03
Is Kenneth Omona Headed to New York?
[Nile Post] Speculation is growing within diplomatic circles that former State Minister for Northern Uganda and former Principal Private Secretary to the President, Kenneth Omona, could be headed for one of Uganda's most prestigious foreign service assignments: Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:04
Deputy RDC Warns School Administrators Against Overlooking Ebola Guideliness
[Nile Post] The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Mityana District, Prossy Mwanjuzi, has issued a stern warning to school administrators who fail to implement government directives aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola, saying those found neglecting the guidelines risk arrest and prosecution.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:04
Mubende District Council Descends Into Chaos Over Committee Elections
[Nile Post] A heated disagreement erupted at the inaugural sitting of the new Mubende District Council after councillors clashed over whether members of the District Executive Committee should take part in electing leaders of various standing committees, culminating in a dramatic suspension of proceedings and police intervention.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:05
Youth Urged to Uphold Discipline, Respect and Faith During Masaka Youth Day Celebrations
[Nile Post] Youth have been urged to uphold discipline, respect their elders, and actively engage in church and community activities as a foundation for building responsible citizenship and a better future.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:07
New Nyendo-Mukungwe Leaders Pledge Action On Garbage, Roads and Jobs
[Nile Post] The newly elected leadership of Nyendo-Mukungwe Division in Masaka City has pledged to tackle poor sanitation, improve road infrastructure and create employment opportunities, citing garbage management as one of the most urgent challenges facing the area.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:07
Minister Lugoloobi Warns Ugandans Over Rising Population Pressure
[Nile Post] State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development Amos Lugoloobi has urged Ugandans to reconsider high fertility rates, warning that the country's fast-growing population is straining government planning and development efforts.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:17:08
President Muhoozi - Replace Ex-President Museveni's Obsolete Weapons With Cyber and Guided Missiles
[Nile Post] "Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them," William Shakespeare wrote in Twelfth Night.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:29:45
Museveni Urges Faithful to Emulate Martyrs' Example of Sacrifice, Total Surrender to God
[Nile Post] President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni have extended their best wishes to Ugandans for a peaceful Martyrs Day, urging citizens to remain vigilant against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while upholding the values demonstrated by the Uganda Martyrs.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:29:31
EXPLAINER: What happens when Parliament rejects a ministerial nominee?
On Tuesday, Parliament's Appointments Committee rejected the nomination of Dr. Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs. The issue that stopped him was citizenship. Here's what the law says happens next, in plain terms: The law Parliament must follow Article 113(2) of the Constitution of Uganda, 1995 says: "The President shall, with the approval The post EXPLAINER: What happens when Parliament rejects a ministerial nominee? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:05:00
Why Kampala Can't Get Enough of Quiz Nights
There is a particular kind of excitement that settles over a room when a quiz night begins. Not the loud excitement of a football match or a concert, but something quieter. Teammates lean closer. Debates start before questions are even finished. Someone insists they know the answer, but someone else is absolutely certain they are The post Why Kampala Can't Get Enough of Quiz Nights first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:45:56
Uganda Cranes' Morocco friendlies against Tanzania, Madagascar cancelled
Uganda Cranes' Morocco Friendlies Against Tanzania, Madagascar CancelledThe Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the cancellation of the Uganda Cranes' two international friendly matches against Tanzania and Madagascar that were scheduled to take place on June 5 and June 8, 2026, in Marrakech, Morocco.According to a statement issued by FUFA on Wednesday, the
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:23:12
BoU caps cash withdrawals at Shs50m for individuals, Shs500m for businesses
Bank of Uganda (BoU) has set new daily limits for cash withdrawals starting 1 January 2027. Individuals will be capped at Shs50 million per day and Shs250 million per week. Businesses and corporate accounts can withdraw up to Shs500 million daily and Shs2.5 billion weekly. Anything above those amounts will need to go through digital The post BoU caps cash withdrawals at Shs50m for individuals, Shs500m for businesses first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Gov't places over 600 Ebola contacts on No-fly list as cases rise
Kampala, Uganda | URN | 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. The Director of Public Health, Dr Daniel Kyabayinze, told journalists that the authorities had distributed details of all those under follow-up to agencies responsible for … The post Gov't places over 600 Ebola contacts on No-fly list as cases rise appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:07
Comeback King JX Deejay is Season 3 Scratch master
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | 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. Eleven contestants converged to battle it out in … The post Comeback King JX Deejay is Season 3 Scratch master appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda Baati launches Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition 2026
Kampala Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | 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. The launch was graced by National Environmental Management Authority … The post Uganda Baati launches Safal Eye in the Wild Photography Competition 2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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