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Scientists study yearly HIV prevention injection possibility
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Scientists are exploring the possibility of having the popular HIV prevention injection Lenacapavir in a formulation dispensed once a year. The drug, first approved in 2025 and whose uptake is reported to be high in Uganda as a twice-yearly Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), according to Senior Researcher Dr Flavia Matovu Kiweewa, … The post Scientists study yearly HIV prevention injection possibility appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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FUFA unveils club licensing timelines for 2026/27 season
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has unveiled the Club Licensing Core Process and timelines for the 2026/27 season, outlining the requirements clubs must fulfill before participating in its competitions. The move is part of FUFA's continued efforts to professionalize football administration and ensure clubs meet minimum standards in governance, … The post FUFA unveils club licensing timelines for 2026/27 season appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:42
First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in football hell
Senegals nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this years chaotic Afcon final.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:40:24
Chris Obore, six others remanded over alleged Shs30 billion embezzlement
The Anti-Corruption Court in Wandegeya has remanded Parliaments Director of Communications, Chris Obore, and six other senior Parliament officials to prison until 7 July 2026 after they were charged with embezzlement, money laundering and other corruption-related offences. The officials appeared before court on Thursday, where prosecutors accused them of illegally misappropriating billions of shillings in The post Chris Obore, six others remanded over alleged Shs30 billion embezzlement first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:04
IGG raids parliament over corruption, Chris Obore arrested
Chris Obore being charged for embezzlement of Shs 5.2bn. Daniel Adilo 14.6bn. Leonard Okema 3.48bn Rajab Kaya 2.17bn Okwi Emmanuel Emuron 1.1bn Itute Stella 75m Oteba Vincent 5.2bn Kampala, Uganda | URN | Seven senior officials from Parliament have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IG) over alleged corruption and are expected to … The post IGG raids parliament over corruption, Chris Obore arrested appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:05
Lotteries board steps in after ITHUBA Uganda terminates operations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ITHUBA Uganda Limited has wound up its lottery operations. The National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB) has confirmed the development, making it clear however that the operator's cessation of operations does not relieve ITHUBA Uganda Limited of its obligations under the law, the National Lottery Licence, or the Concession … The post Lotteries board steps in after ITHUBA Uganda terminates operations appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ugandans love their phones – but at what cost?
COMMENT | JUDITH HOPE KICOCO | Ugandans love their phones. We carry them everywhere — to work, to church, to the market, to the bathroom, even to bed. Our phones have become our diaries, our entertainment, our newsrooms, our gossip tables, our business hubs, and sometimes our emotional support systems. They are the first thing … The post Ugandans love their phones – but at what cost? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Britam unveils flexible motor insurance plan to boost uptake of comprehensive cover
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Britam Insurance Uganda has introduced a flexible premium payment plan aimed at expanding access to comprehensive motor insurance, as insurers seek to address one of the biggest barriers to uptake high upfront annual premium costs. The new initiative, dubbed Car-Tono Katono, allows motorists and fleet owners to pay comprehensive motor insurance … The post Britam unveils flexible motor insurance plan to boost uptake of comprehensive cover appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:46:50
Britam Unveils Flexible Motor Insurance Plan to Boost Uptake of Comprehensive Cover
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Britam Insurance Uganda has introduced a flexible premium payment plan aimed at expanding access to comprehensive motor insurance, as insurers seek to address one of the biggest barriers to uptake high upfront annual premium costs.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:35:59
CDF Spokesman - NMG Pledges More Patriotic and Balanced Journalism
[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe -- Col Chris Magezi, the military assistant to the Chief of Defence Forces UPDF, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has released a statement, indicating that Nation Media Group (NMG) management is "committing to adopting a more patriotic, balanced, and objective approach to their journalism moving forward."
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:37:10
UNBS Seizes Counterfeit Toilet Tissue in Kikuubo
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has arrested four suspects and impounded more than 400 cartons of counterfeit and substandard toilet tissue, along with thousands of counterfeit packaging materials.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:37:52
MPs Demand Action On Corruption, Call for Review of Decentralization Policy
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The fight against corruption and the effectiveness of the decentralisation policy dominated discussions during the induction of the 12th Parliament, with MPS questioning whether anti-graft institutions are doing enough to hold powerful public officials accountable. The debate about corruption emerged during a session on leadership, governance and accountability.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:44:38
Uganda Courts Italian Investors As Legacy Hills Plans Venture Capital Fund for Startups
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Uganda is seeking to attract more foreign investment into its growing startup sector after local investment firm Legacy Hills Investments Ltd held talks with Italian investors on financing opportunities for East African technology companies.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:44:54
Police Launch Manhunt for Suspected Ucda Officials Over Fatal Shooting in Gomba
[Nile Post] Police in the Katonga Region, together with Gomba District Police, have launched a manhunt for individuals believed to be officials from the Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) who allegedly shot dead a coffee factory worker in Kanoni Town Council, Gomba District.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:45:44
Child Protection Network Warns of Rising Child Labour in Coffee Sector
[Nile Post] The African Network for the Prevention and Protection Against Child Abuse and Neglect (ANPPCAN) Uganda has raised concern over what it describes as a growing trend of child labour in the country's coffee sector, warning that rising global coffee prices are drawing more children out of school and into plantations.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:46:21
UPDF Women Troops in South Africa Hailed for Discipline and Professionalism
[Nile Post] Female soldiers of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) deployed in South Africa under Operation Mlinzi wa Kimya have earned praise for their discipline and professionalism.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:27:29
Premium Brands Turn to Exclusive Experiences to Court Uganda's Business Elite
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Premium beverage brands are increasingly shifting from traditional marketing to curated, invitation-only experiences as they seek to strengthen relationships with Uganda's growing class of high-net-worth consumers.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:41:04
Minister Kasolo, South African Envoy Discuss Ongoing Anti-Migrant Violence
[Nile Post] Uganda's Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune, on Wednesday held urgent consultations with Kagiso Mosoane, the Charg d'Affaires at the South African High Commission in Uganda, over the escalating anti-migrant violence in South Africa that has displaced hundreds of foreign nationals, including Ugandans.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:41:22
Mofped Set to Release Shs168bn for MPs' Brand New Official Vehicles
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (MoFPED) has confirmed the release of Shs168 billion to facilitate the purchase of official vehicles for Members of Parliament, bringing to an end more than two months of uncertainty over the allocation.
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