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Museveni Urges EU to Back Africa's Industrialisation As Uganda, Europe Mark 50 Years of Partnership
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on the European Union and other international partners to support Africa's industrialisation and value-addition agenda, arguing that the continent cannot achieve meaningful prosperity while remaining primarily an exporter of raw materials.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:27:21
Traffic Police Arrest 551 Motorists in Week-Long Road Safety Crackdown
[Nile Post] The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has arrested 551 drivers and riders over the past week as part of ongoing enforcement operations aimed at improving compliance with traffic laws and reducing road crashes.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:19:54
From Kabale Student to Banker: How Equity Leaders Program Turned Shimon Atuyambe's Ambition Into a Career
For many students in Uganda, university means juggling tuition stress, tough courses, and worry about jobs after graduation. For Shimon Atuyambe, one opportunity flipped that story. Shimon was picked in 2022 as one of the first Equity Leaders Program scholars in Uganda while at Solberg College on Rutooma Hill in Kabale District. Being in the The post From Kabale Student to Banker: How Equity Leaders Program Turned Shimon Atuyambe's Ambition Into a Career first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:24:21
Parliament Rejects Dr. Lawrence Muganga's Ministerial Appointment Over Multiple Citizenship
Parliament's Appointments Committee has rejected the nomination of Dr. Lawrence Muganga as State Minister for Internal Affairs, with concerns over his citizenship status emerging as the decisive factor during his vetting. The committee, chaired by Speaker Jacob Oboth Oboth, found during due diligence that Muganga has held three citizenships — Ugandan, Rwandan, and Canadian. During The post Parliament Rejects Dr. Lawrence Muganga's Ministerial Appointment Over Multiple Citizenship first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:35:16
How Martyrs Day Mass & Service will be conducted today at Namugongo
Martyrs Day is being marked differently this year at both the Catholic and Anglican shrines in Namugongo due to Ebola guidelines. Here's exactly how it will run: Catholic Martyrs Shrine – Namugongo Who can attend: Only a few invited individuals. No general public or pilgrims allowed on site. Numbers: A maximum of 400 people in The post How Martyrs Day Mass & Service will be conducted today at Namugongo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:05
Uganda plans mobile Ebola treatment centre in eastern DRC
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health is planning to establish a mobile Ebola treatment centre in Ituri Province in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as part of efforts to prevent further importation of Ebola cases into Uganda. Speaking during a meeting with health workers on Friday, Dr. Atek Kajirita, the … The post Uganda plans mobile Ebola treatment centre in eastern DRC appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:05
Vetted Ministers commit to achieving government targets
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministers designate have pledged to contribute towards the achievement of government plans and targets during their tenure. The ministers, were speaking after appearing before the Parliament Committee on Appointments for vetting on the second day of the process on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. Speaker, Jacob Oboth chairs the Committee. … The post Vetted Ministers commit to achieving government targets appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:06
Forging 'ironclad friendships' in an uncertain world
BEIJING | Xinhua | The overlapping visits last week of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic to China shone a spotlight on a phrase frequently used to describe Beijing's relations with both nations — "ironclad friendship." As a constant refrain throughout the visits, the phrase dominated media coverage and public discussion, … The post Forging 'ironclad friendships' in an uncertain world appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:17:50
Okello, Chemutai lead star-studded list of May Fortebet Real Stars Award winners
Young Africans forward Allan Okello, Olympic medalist Peruth Chemutai, netball standout Christine Namulumba and teenage chess sensation Alvin Muhirwa were the biggest winners at the May edition of the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards held on Tuesday at Nanjing Hotel in Kampala.The quartet was recognized for exceptional performances during the month of May, standing
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@uplandMedia Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:05
Winning The Arteta – Arsenal Way: A tribute to Frank Muthusi
COMMENT | SHIRLEY BIRUNGI | He was an Arsenal fanatic. He unapologetically wore his jersey and longed for a season where Arsenal would be crowned champions. Frank, Arsenal won! And just like any other Arsenal fan or player we lost before lifting the 2025/26 English Premier League trophy, this tribute is for you. My football … The post Winning The Arteta – Arsenal Way: A tribute to Frank Muthusi appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:06
Xi encourages Chinese children to strive for better future
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping often interacts with children on International Children's Day, extending warm greetings to children across the country. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently replied in a letter to student docents at the Memorial … The post Xi encourages Chinese children to strive for better future appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Churches tighten Ebola measures ahead of Martyrs Day Celebrations
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Head of the Uganda Martyrs Day commemorations tomorrow, churches across the country have heightened Ebola prevention measures as authorities move to curb the spread of the virus. The annual religious event, held at Namugongo, attracts millions of pilgrims who gather to honour the 22 Catholic and 23 Anglican martyrs who were … The post Churches tighten Ebola measures ahead of Martyrs Day Celebrations appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:00:07
Xi encourages children to carry forward revolutionary traditions
BEIJING | Xinhua | Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has called for inheriting revolutionary traditions in a reply letter to student docents at the memorials of the birthplaces of the CPC in east China's Shanghai and Zhejiang Province. Xi, also Chinese president and chairman of the Central … The post Xi encourages children to carry forward revolutionary traditions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:03:20
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council Launches Maiden Research Journal to Boost Evidence-Based Healthcare
[Nile Post] The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) has officially launched the Uganda Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, its inaugural research publication designed to document and disseminate evidence generated by nurses and midwives across the country.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:03:21
When Headlines Hurt - The Cost of Blurring Uganda and Congo's Ebola Realities
[Nile Post] In an interconnected world, information travels faster than disease. That reality places an enormous responsibility on media organizations, public health agencies, and global institutions to communicate accurately during disease outbreaks.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:03:21
Mahyoro Town Council Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures At Landing Site
[Nile Post] Authorities in Mahyoro Town Council in Kitagwenda District have intensified Ebola prevention measures at the local landing site as Uganda and neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo continue to report growing concern over the disease's spread.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:03:21
Wakiso - Police Rescue 24 Human Trafficking Victims, One Arrested
[Nile Post] Police in Wakiso District are investigating a suspected human trafficking case after rescuing 24 young people and arresting one suspect during an operation in Wakiso Town Council.
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