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Uganda takes Tourism Bus campaign to Paris
Paris, France | URN | Uganda has launched a two-week tourism promotion campaign in Paris, the French capital, in an intensified effort to attract more European tourists. The launch features three branded buses carrying images of the country's top attractions moving through some of Paris' busiest streets. The campaign, launched by the Embassy of Uganda … The post Uganda takes Tourism Bus campaign to Paris appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Top-level football reaches the decisive stage of the group phase: 1xBet presents the key clashes of Matchday 3 at the World Championship
The world's premier football tournament has already picked up steam, and Matchday 3 of the group stage will be the deciding factor for many teams. The best sports betting site 1xBet takes a look at the standout games and analyzes what to expect from the key clashes before the final group placements are determined. Curaçao … The post Top-level football reaches the decisive stage of the group phase: 1xBet presents the key clashes of Matchday 3 at the World Championship appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:08
Youth-led waste recycling initiative offers hope for Lira City
Lira, Uganda | URN | Lira City continues to grapple with mounting waste management challenges, with city authorities estimating that between 40 and 50 tons of garbage are collected daily and transported to the Aler dumping site. Despite ongoing efforts under the city's "polluter pays" policy, heaps of waste still litter streets and public spaces, … The post Youth-led waste recycling initiative offers hope for Lira City appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Museveni appoints Dr. Muyingo acting Minister of Education and Sports
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Dr. John Chrysostom Muyingo as Acting Minister of Education and Sports. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, was announced on Thursday in a communication from the Presidential Press Unit (PPU). Dr. Muyingo, who has served as State Minister for Higher Education since 2011, will oversee … The post Museveni appoints Dr. Muyingo acting Minister of Education and Sports appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:21:57
Youth-Led Waste Recycling Initiative Offers Hope for Lira City
[Independent (Kampala)] Lira -- Lira City continues to grapple with mounting waste management challenges, with city authorities estimating that between 40 and 50 tons of garbage are collected daily and transported to the Aler dumping site.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:23:37
DNA Test Shows Kadongo Kamu Legend Paul Job Kafeero Had Only 4 Children
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Police forensic and government DNA tests have confirmed that only four out of 25 individuals who claimed to be children of the late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero are biologically related to the musician.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:12:28
Visitors Allowed At Anita Among's Residence , but Access Controlled
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The embattled former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, can still receive visitors to her residence in Nakasero despite the presence of tight security.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:11:57
New Paye Tax Commencing Next Week
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Starting next month, Ugandans will wake up to new tax adjustments and tax administration measures, including the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026, as the 2026/2027 National Budget implementation begins next week (July 1). One of the main features in this Act is the adjustments in the Pay-as-You-Earn tax, a direct tax that is considered the easiest to get, as it is deducted from a worker's gross salary before the worker even receives the money.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:12:53
Execution Now Critical to Uganda's Growth, Says Dfcu Bank
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's ambition to accelerate economic growth and unlock private sector potential will depend on how quickly stakeholders align policy, capital and partnerships into coordinated, action-driven outcomes, dfcu Bank has said.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:13:08
Museveni Appoints Muyingo Acting Education Minister
[Nile Post] President Museveni has appointed State Minister for Higher Education John Chrysostom Muyingo as Acting Minister of Education and Sports, temporarily filling the vacancy left by First Lady Janet Museveni, who has been out of public view for months following a serious illness.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:13:29
Stray Bullet Kills 13-Year-Old During Student Strike in Koboko
[Nile Post] A 13-year-old pupil has been killed and another teenager injured after security personnel opened fire while dispersing striking students who had blocked the Koboko-Oraba Road in Koboko Municipality.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:14:04
European Lawyers' Body Writes to Museveni Over Lukwago Detention
[Nile Post] The Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), which represents more than one million lawyers across 46 countries, has written to President Yoweri Museveni expressing concern over the detention and prosecution of opposition politician and lawyer Erias Lukwago.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:14:43
Kofih, Health Ministry Train Busoga Communities to Sustain Water and Sanitation Facilities
[Nile Post] The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Uganda Office, in partnership with Uganda's Ministry of Health and the Office of the Prime Minister, has intensified efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the Busoga Region.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:53:19
President Museveni Introduces New Courses At Presidential Hubs
[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed the introduction of four new vocational courses in Presidential Industrial Hubs to expand opportunities for youth skilling and employment across the country.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:53:37
New Kampala Central Youth Leadership Takes Office, Pledges Transparency, Unity and Youth Empowerment
[Nile Post] A new era of youth leadership has begun in Kampala Central Division following the official handover ceremony of the Youth Council, where leaders emphasized discipline, accountability, unity and youth empowerment as critical pillars for advancing the interests of young people.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:53:52
Kabale Lc1 Aspirants Divided Over Lining-Up Voting System Ahead of Local Council Elections
[Nile Post] LC1 and LC2 aspirants in Kabale District are divided over the Electoral Commission's decision to use the lining-up method of voting in next month's Local Council elections.
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@allafrica Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:54:21
NRM's Nabayiga Wins Kalangala Woman MP By-Election
[Independent (Kampala)] Kalangala -- National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Aidah Nabayiga has been declared the winner of the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. Kalangala District Electoral Commission Returning Officer Ronald Agaba declared Nabayiga elected at 2:53 am on Thursday after she secured 12,642 votes.
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