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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:07
Financial inclusion helping rewrite refugee narrative in Uganda
As the world marked World Refugee Day, a growing number of displaced families in Uganda are moving beyond survival and building sustainable livelihoods through access to financial services. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Every year on June 20, World Refugee Day reminds the world that behind every statistic is a human story. … The post Financial inclusion helping rewrite refugee narrative in Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:13:00
Dr Kato Sebbaale headlines first I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series quarterly outing
Dr. Kato Sebbaale has emerged the winner of the first quarter of the IM Bank Serena 63 Golf Series. This was confirmed during the first quarterly tournament outing held on Saturday, 20 June 2026, at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Kigo. Sebbaale managed to come atop a huge field of golfers to The post Dr Kato Sebbaale headlines first I&M Bank Serena 63 Golf Series quarterly outing first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:45:29
Uganda to receive 19,200 more doses of HIV prevention injectable drug amid struggle to keep up with demand
The Ministry of Health has announced that Uganda will receive an additional 19,200 doses of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable medicine used to prevent HIV infection, as demand for the drug continues to grow across the country. The new shipment, expected to arrive next month, will mainly be used to provide second injections to people who The post Uganda to receive 19,200 more doses of HIV prevention injectable drug amid struggle to keep up with demand first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:23:05
Chicken Road – Gioco Multiplier Rapido per Vincite Veloci
Chicken Road è il tipo di gioco da casinò che trasforma pochi minuti in una corsa emozionante contro la fortuna. È un multiplier in stile crash che ti mantiene sulle spine, richiedendo decisioni in frazioni di secondo e premiando i riflessi veloci. Il fascino del gioco risiede nel suo ciclo di feedback istantaneo: ogni passo
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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:59:59
More Than 2,300 Arrested As Kampala Crime Fears Trigger Major Security Crackdown
[Nile Post] More than 2,300 suspects have been arrested in the Kampala Metropolitan Area over the past two weeks as security agencies respond to growing public anxiety over insecurity, including kidnaps, human trafficking, violent robberies, murders and cases of mob justice.
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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:00
Ntungamo Distributes 612 Desks to Ease Overcrowding in 34 Primary Schools
[Nile Post] Learning conditions in Ntungamo District are set to improve after local authorities distributed 612 three-seater desks to 34 government primary schools, in a move aimed at easing a long-standing shortage that had forced many pupils to sit on floors, tarpaulins and overcrowded desks.
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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:00:26
Museveni to Kalangala Voters - 'Send Us Nabayiga So We Can Sort All Your Mess'
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on voters in Kalangala District to elect National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer Idah Nabayiga in Wednesday's Woman Member of Parliament by-election, saying closer alignment with government would help address the district's long-standing development challenges.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:58:20
Former MP Nsereko claims Anita Among is battling serious health complications
Former Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has claimed that former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is battling serious health complications. Speaking during a live session on TikTok, Nsereko alleged that Among is suffering from blood clots in her legs, leaving both limbs badly swollen and making it difficult for her to move. His The post Former MP Nsereko claims Anita Among is battling serious health complications first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:41:06
All You Need to Know About the 2026 LC1 and Village Women Committee Elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has released the official timetable for the upcoming Local Council elections, setting in motion the process to elect Village Women Committees and Local Council I (LCI) leaders in all 71,214 villages across Uganda. Speaking at the commissions headquarters on Monday, EC Chairperson Simon Byabakama announced that the electoral exercise will begin The post All You Need to Know About the 2026 LC1 and Village Women Committee Elections first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:33:34
Court Defers Ruling On Lukwago's Bail Application to Tuesday
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court has today postponed a ruling on the bail application of former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer Erias Lukwago. Lukwago is seeking temporary freedom on misprision of treason charges.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:00:07
IRA proposes income bands to revive National Health Insurance Scheme
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) is proposing a new formula for calculating contributions to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), replacing the contentious flat percentage deductions with an income-band system similar to Uganda Revenue Authority's Pay As You Earn (PAYE) tax model. The proposal is aimed at addressing … The post IRA proposes income bands to revive National Health Insurance Scheme appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:04:36
How Equity Bank Is Helping Schools Adopt Smart Cooking to Save On Energy Costs
[Independent (Kampala)] In Mbarara district, within Rubindi village, a quiet revolution is taking place. St Andrew's Secondary School is leading clean cooking in the area.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:24:28
Ebola Outbreak - a Crisis of History, Not Misinformation
[The New Humanitarian] SAN Francisco, United States, Kinshasa, Democratic -- Even with a pause in the violence, communities will still need to be heard - and to be convinced that responders mean them well.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:06:43
NRM's Paddy Kisembo Elected Kikuube District Chairperson in Landslide Victory
[Nile Post] National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Paddy Kisembo has been declared the LC5 Chairperson-elect for Kikuube District after a landslide victory in Thursday's district chairperson by-election.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:14:31
Basalirwa Urges State to Respect Due Process in Handling Opposition Legal Cases
[Nile Post] Former Bugiri Municipality MP and JEEMA president Asuman Basalirwa has urged government to respect due process in the handling of legal cases involving opposition leaders, saying state institutions must operate strictly within the law.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:18:45
UCC Suggests Reforms to Lower Taxes On Digital Transactions
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has proposed sweeping reforms to Uganda's telecommunications tax regime, including reducing taxes on smartphones, internet data, and mobile money transactions, to make digital services more affordable and accelerate the country's digital transformation.
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@allafrica Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:19:31
Under What Circumstances Can Security Agencies Other Than the Police Arrest People in Uganda?
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The arrest and detention of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago have reignited debate over the constitutional powers of Uganda's security agencies and the limits of their authority when dealing with civilians. On Monday, June 15, Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF officers seized Lukwago from his residence in Wakaliga in Kampala's Lubaga division.
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@allafrica Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:32:52
Lions Club Ntungamo Unveils Ambitious Community Service Agenda Under New President
[Nile Post] Lions Club Ntungamo has pledged to strengthen its support for vulnerable communities through initiatives aimed at feeding the hungry, conserving the environment, promoting eye health and addressing non-communicable diseases under its newly elected leadership.
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