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@theScribeUganda Sat, 30 May 2026 05:21:43
Church Of Uganda, UCU to loose controversial Ntawo Land, Minister Mayanja Orders cancellation of their Freehold
A major land dispute involving Uganda Christian University (UCU), the Church of Uganda, and the estate of prominent historical figure Hamu Mukasa has escalated after the State Minister for Lands, Dr. Sam Mayanja, directed the cancellation of a controversial freehold land title in Mukono District. In a strongly worded letter copied to President Yoweri Museveni and several top government officials, Dr. Mayanja declared that the freehold title currently held by church-related entities over land at Ntawo was illegally issued and must be revoked immediately. The dispute centers on land originally owned by the late Hamu Mukasa, one of Buganda's most
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@uplandMedia Sat, 30 May 2026 02:00:04
FINANCE: Shs1.7 trillion on general elections, no economic effects
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government spent 1.508 trillion shillings on the general elections that were held in January/February, with the Electoral Commission accounting for 1.147 trillion of the expenditure as of April this year. This is part of close to 1.7 trillion shillings, the total that was released by the Ministry of Finance, … The post FINANCE: Shs1.7 trillion on general elections, no economic effects appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 30 May 2026 02:00:04
Nakisunga councilor dies hours after taking oath
Mukono, Uganda | URN | A cloud of shock and grief has engulfed Nakisunga Sub-county in Mukono District following the sudden death of Henry Kittata Naggwano, who passed away just hours after being sworn in as the councilor representing Katente Village. His sudden death on Thursday afternoon turned what had been a moment of political … The post Nakisunga councilor dies hours after taking oath appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:05
Mubaje accuses Hajj officials of turning pilgrimage into business
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has accused some officials involved in organizing Hajj pilgrimages of commercializing the sacred Islamic journey, warning that the growing profiteering is fueling confusion, exploitation, and repeated travel failures among Ugandan pilgrims. His remarks come amid fresh controversy surrounding this year's Hajj arrangements, … The post Mubaje accuses Hajj officials of turning pilgrimage into business appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Sat, 30 May 2026 00:00:10
More than 150 million people will watch tonight's Champions League final. It's PSG v Arsenal – and most of Africa | Sean Jacobs
Many teams have fans abroad, but the bond between the north London club and ordinary Africans is on a different level. A continent expectsIf Arsenal win the Champions League final later today, expect euphoria across Africa. Judging by the scenes after last week's Premier League title win – their first in 22 years – the celebrations will be immense. Boisterous fans flooded city centres in Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Kampala and Lagos. In Nigeria's Zamfara state, people celebrated in the streets despite rising insecurity as a result of Boko Haram's terrorism.For outsiders, the obvious question is: how did a club from north London become so deeply woven into African popular culture?Sean Henry Jacobs is the founder of Africa Is a Country and edits the Eleven Named People newsletter Continue reading...
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@uplandMedia Fri, 29 May 2026 23:00:10
White House says Trump is in excellent health in results from physical
President Trumps physician said in a letter released Friday that the president is in excellent health, following a physical earlier this week at Walter Reed National Military Hospital.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:03
Key U.S. general meets with Cuban military near Guantanamo Bay as tensions simmer
The head of the U.S. militarys Southern Command met Friday with top Cuban military officials at the edge of Guantanamo Bay, a rare meeting as President Trump heaps pressure on Cuba and does not rule out military action.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:04
IM Bank Katogo Golf Series returns with Champions League vibes Saturday
Entebbe, Uganda | GOLF CORRESPONDENT | The IM Bank Katogo Golf Series 2026 returns this Saturday, May 30, at Entebbe Club, for the second quarterly and third overall event of the season. The series returns just weeks after it hosted a cross-border leg at the same venue, where the Katogo team beat visiting Kenyan golfers, … The post IM Bank Katogo Golf Series returns with Champions League vibes Saturday appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 29 May 2026 18:00:04
Wininii Campaign: TotalEnergies Uganda intensifies consumer education on counterfeit lubricants
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | TotalEnergies Uganda has intensified its nationwide consumer awareness efforts through the ongoing Wininii Campaign, an initiative aimed at educating motorists and riders on how to identify genuine lubricants and protect their vehicles from the dangers of counterfeit engine oils currently circulating on the market. The campaign, which started last … The post Wininii Campaign: TotalEnergies Uganda intensifies consumer education on counterfeit lubricants appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@kfm Fri, 29 May 2026 14:07:11
Universities urged to secure internship partnerships ahead of competence-based curriculum rollout
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has urged universities and other higher institutions of learning to formalise partnerships with government agencies, industries and private companies to address challenges related to student internship placements. Speaking ahead of the rollout of the competence-based curriculum scheduled for July next year, NCHE The post Universities urged to secure internship partnerships ahead of competence-based curriculum rollout first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 29 May 2026 16:00:04
Critics got Californias free diaper math wrong, but state wont release key Baby2Baby records
A CBS News California fact-check found the states free diaper program wont cost taxpayers 50 cents per diaper, as viral posts claimed. But the Newsom administration still wont release the Baby2Baby contract or competitive bid records amid concerns free diapers could go to waste.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 29 May 2026 15:00:11
Judge blocks closure of Kennedy Center, orders removal of Trumps name
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from temporarily closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that the institutions board acted unlawfully when it added President Trumps name to the building.
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