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@matookerepublic Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:01:24
From Kibuli slums to big dreams: How Equity Bank is transforming Reagan's future through education
For many young Ugandans, success can seem out of reach because of the challenges they face growing up. But for Reagan Tumusiime Gibril, a student from God Cares High School in Wakiso District, determination, curiosity and hard work helped him turn adversity into opportunity. Today, Reagan is one of the beneficiaries of the Equity Leaders The post From Kibuli slums to big dreams: How Equity Bank is transforming Reagan's future through education first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:18:39
Gov't scraps public funding for national celebrations, President to address nation via radio, TV
The government has announced that it will stop spending public funds on organising most national celebration events as part of efforts to cut expenditure and redirect resources to priority programmes. According to Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Dr Ramathan Ggoobi, government-funded commemorations such as International Women's Day, Labour Day, Heroes Day and Independence The post Gov't scraps public funding for national celebrations, President to address nation via radio, TV first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:41:23
Kasese Enforces Rainwater Harvesting to Curb Storm Water Runoff
[Nile Post] Kasese Municipality has directed all homeowners to install rainwater harvesting systems before the end of August 2026 as part of efforts to address the growing challenge of floods, soil erosion and infrastructure damage caused by storm water runoff.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 23:00:06
AfDB pledges to fund SGR, allocates initials Shs2.4 trillion
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Vice President of the African Development Bank Dr. Abdul Kamara has reaffirmed the commitment by the bank to fund the Standard Guage Railway project in Uganda. Kamara, also the head of Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery said funds will be availed to finance 326km standard gauge railway from … The post AfDB pledges to fund SGR, allocates initials Shs2.4 trillion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Sun, 31 May 2026 22:18:12
Govt to Stop Funding Public Holiday Celebrations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The government will stop funding most national public holiday celebrations beginning in the 2026/27 financial year, with the savings to be redirected to wealth creation and other priority programmes, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Dr. Ramathan Ggoobi has announced.
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@allafrica Sun, 31 May 2026 22:18:14
Refugees Turn to Kitchen Gardens to Fight Malnutrition
[Independent (Kampala)] Kyegegwa, Uganda -- Refugee families in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement are turning to kitchen gardening to improve nutrition among children amid growing food insecurity and rising cases of malnutrition in the settlement.
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@allafrica Sun, 31 May 2026 22:20:43
Fear Grips Namalu As Street Children Turn to Crime and Drug Abuse
[Independent (Kampala)] Nakapiripirit, Uganda -- Residents of Namalu Trading Centre in Nakapiripirit District say an influx of street children is fueling crime, drug abuse, and insecurity, with locals feeling powerless to intervene.
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@allafrica Sun, 31 May 2026 22:20:46
Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Shakes Uganda
[Nile Post] A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck Uganda on Sunday night, sending tremors across its epicentre in central with parts of western, eastern and sections of the northern corridor reeling from one of the most widely felt seismic events in recent months.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 17:00:03
Ahimbisibwe shines at IM Bank Series
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Conrad Ahimbisibwe overcame a huge field of 156 players on Saturday with a score of 68 nett to win the overall prize at the IM Bank Katogo Golf Series at Entebbe Club. On a night where football and golf mixed, as it was Champions League final night with … The post Ahimbisibwe shines at IM Bank Series appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:04
Hima Cement-backed Vipers crown season with top UPL award
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Vipers SC midfielder AbdulKarim Watambala capped off a memorable season by winning the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League Most Valuable Player (MVP) award during the league's annual awards gala held at Kati Kati Restaurant in Kampala. The midfield maestro was rewarded for a stellar campaign in which he scored 12 … The post Hima Cement-backed Vipers crown season with top UPL award appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 14:00:05
Kitara FC retain Uganda Cup title
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kitara FC has successfully defended the Uganda Cup title after defeating SC Villa 2-1 in the final at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday. The victory crowns Kitara FC champions of the 52nd edition of the Uganda Cup, the country's oldest football competition. Kitara won their maiden Uganda … The post Kitara FC retain Uganda Cup title appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:04
Businesses struggle as Middle East conflict drives up fuel prices
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's business environment is increasingly coming under pressure from the ongoing Middle East conflict, with rising fuel prices emerging as a major concern for traders and investors across the country. The concerns were raised on Tuesday during the dissemination of the Uganda Business Climate Index for the January–March 2026 quarter, … The post Businesses struggle as Middle East conflict drives up fuel prices appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:05
Fear grips Namalu as street children turn to crime and drug abuse
Nakapiripirit, Uganda | URN | Residents of Namalu Trading Centre in Nakapiripirit District say an influx of street children is fueling crime, drug abuse, and insecurity, with locals feeling powerless to intervene. The children, mostly boys aged 14 to 18, are said to have abandoned their homes to live on the streets, where they engage … The post Fear grips Namalu as street children turn to crime and drug abuse appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 May 2026 08:00:05
Refugees turn to kitchen gardens to fight malnutrition
Kyegegwa, Uganda | URN | Refugee families in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement are turning to kitchen gardening to improve nutrition among children amid growing food insecurity and rising cases of malnutrition in the settlement. Kyaka II settlement, located in Kyegegwa district, is home to thousands of refugees who come to Uganda. Among the refugees is 24-year-old … The post Refugees turn to kitchen gardens to fight malnutrition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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