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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:13:04
Police Exhume Paulo Kafeero's Body to Settle Children Parentage Battles
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Heavy security personnel were deployed across Busansula village on Monday as police oversaw the exhumation of the remains of legendary Ugandan musician Paulo Kafeero, in a bid to resolve long-running disputes over parentage among his children.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:52:45
Nema Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to Encroachers in Lumpewo Wetland
[Nile Post] The National Environment Management Authority has issued a stern directive to individuals accused of encroaching on the ecologically sensitive Lumpewo wetland, setting a 21-day deadline for all illegal structures to be dismantled or removed.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:52:46
Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation As Residents Call for More Staff
[Nile Post] Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to benefit from a Shs100 million renovation and facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, a move aimed at improving healthcare service delivery and expanding infrastructure at the facility.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:52:46
Police Tighten Traffic Enforcement in Mityana After Fatal Crash Linked to Reckless Youth Driving Group
[Nile Post] Police in Mityana District have introduced stricter traffic enforcement measures following a fatal road crash that left two women dead and four others injured in Mityana Municipality, amid growing concern over alleged reckless driving by a group of young motorists locally referred to as "Abasayika."
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:52:47
Prosecution Raises No Objection to Kivumbi's Sureties
[Nile Post] The prosecution team led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Thomas Jatiko and Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka on Monday raised no objection to the suitability of five sureties presented by the defence team for former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi as his bail application commenced before the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court in Kampala.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:52:47
Fire Destroys Students' Property At Ngora School As Police Probe Cause
[Nile Post] Police in Ngora District are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred on the morning of May 31, 2026, at Mukura Union Vision Primary and Secondary School in Mukura Town Council.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:52:47
Banyarwanda Citizenship Revisited - Beyond Politics and Prejudice
[Nile Post] The debate surrounding Banyarwanda citizenship in Uganda has once again resurfaced, this time in the wake of recent public appointments. As has often been the case, the discussion has generated more heat than light, with ethnicity, nationality and citizenship being casually conflated in public discourse.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:52:48
Ntungamo Extends Cattle Quarantine By Two Weeks Despite Significant Progress in FMD Control
[Nile Post] Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) containment efforts in Ntungamo District have registered significant progress, prompting veterinary authorities to intensify interventions aimed at completely suppressing the outbreak.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:49:23
Experts Warn On Rising Workplace Safety Risks
[Nile Post] Occupational health and safety experts have raised concerns over the continued prevalence of workplace accidents and work-related illnesses in Uganda's industrial sector, prompting East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) to strengthen its commitment to employee safety through a company-wide safety pledge.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:49:55
Today in History - Museveni Warns Ssebaana Over Boda Boda Taxes
[Nile Post] One of the most significant political battles over Kampala's informal transport sector reached a critical point on June 2, 2004, when President Museveni and then Kampala Mayor John Ssebaana Kizito found themselves on opposing sides of a fierce dispute over boda boda taxation and local government authority.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:53:30
10 Aigps Await Museveni's Decision On Contract Renewals
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- At least ten Assistant Inspector Generals of Police (AIGPs) are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on whether to renew their contracts, as uncertainty grows within the Uganda Police Force following the expiry of their terms. The affected senior officers recently handed over their offices to deputies after their contracts expired, triggering speculation about possible reshuffles within the police leadership.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:53:48
Court Orders Besigye Trial to Commence in a Week's Time
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The High Court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial against opposition politician Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye proceeds within a week's time, despite objections from the defence over lack of enough time to prepare.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:54:11
Court Asked to Dismiss Kaddunabbi's Case Seeking Contract Renewal
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) and its former Board Chairperson, Dr. Isaac Nkote Nabeta, have asked the High Court to dismiss a judicial review application filed by outgoing Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega, arguing that his case has been overtaken by events following the expiry of his contract and the appointment of a new acting CEO.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:11:55
Musician Master Parrot Dies in Northern Bypass Road Accident
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Former Leone Island and Firebase Crew music artist David Sifaayo, popularly known as Master Parrot, has died in a road crash along the Northern Bypass in Kampala. The artist reportedly died on Monday night after being struck by a speeding vehicle while attempting to cross the road in Busega at about 8:00 p.m.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:12:18
Education Ministry Dismisses Claims of School Closures Over Ebola
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Ministry of Education and Sports has dismissed claims circulating both online and offline that schools across Uganda have been closed or suspended because of Ebola.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:53:08
Ebola's Long Shadow Over the World Cup
[Independent (Kampala)] On May 30, as football fans around the world counted down to the start of the FIFA World Cup in North America and airlines prepared for the annual surge in summer travel, the World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was sitting in Bunia, a city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, listening to community leaders describe a very different reality.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:07:27
Uganda Cranes touch down in Morocco for June international friendlies
The Uganda Cranes have safely arrived in Morocco ahead of their two international friendly matches scheduled during the June 2026 FIFA international window. The national team delegation travelled from Entebbe through Doha and Casablanca before reaching Marrakech, where preparations are set to begin for the upcoming encounters against Tanzania and Madagascar. Upon arrival, Uganda Cranes
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@uplandMedia Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:04
Mukono councilor suffered severe internal bleeding before sudden death
Mukono, Uganda | URN | Fresh medical information has provided new details into the sudden death of Hon. Henry Kittatta Nagwano, the 32-year-old Katente Parish Councilor in Nakisunga Sub-county, Mukono District, who died just hours after being sworn into office on Friday. According to Brian Kakaire, the director of Science High School in Kitega, who is … The post Mukono councilor suffered severe internal bleeding before sudden death appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:05
Dual Citizenship row casts shadow over vetting of new cabinet nominees
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The vetting of newly appointed Cabinet ministers has been overshadowed by a growing controversy over the eligibility of nominees alleged to hold dual citizenship, after the Leader of the Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, challenged their suitability for ministerial office. Speaking to journalists at Parliament on Monday, Ssenyonyi urged any nominees holding citizenship … The post Dual Citizenship row casts shadow over vetting of new cabinet nominees appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Sunday earthquake leaves no damage or loss of life
Kampala, Uganda | URN | An earthquake that struck Uganda on Sunday night caused no significant damage or loss of life, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development. The tremor occurred at 9:19:21 p.m. and was felt across several parts of the country, including Kampala, Lira, Apac, Gulu, Nakasongola, Masindi, Luwero, Wakiso, Mbale, Jinja, … The post Sunday earthquake leaves no damage or loss of life appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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