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@diaryOfAMuzungu Mon, 18 May 2026 04:59:00
A visitor asks: should we reconsider travel because of Ebola? [UPDATED MAY 2026]
Short answer? No - and here's why. "We know Ebola. Life goes on with added vigilance" says Alan Kasujja, Uganda Media Centre, Kampala The post A visitor asks: should we reconsider travel because of Ebola? [UPDATED MAY 2026] appeared first on Diary of a Muzungu.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 23 May 2026 06:28:04
Why you shouldn't miss the EPL finale watch party this Sunday at Millennium Grounds
On Sunday, 24 May 2026, Millennium Grounds in Lugogo will transform into Kampala's biggest open-air football and entertainment festival as thousands of fans gather for the Guinness-powered EPL season finale watch party. Gates open at 2:00 PM with one required to buy just two bottles of Guinness to access the venue. All 10 Premier League The post Why you shouldn't miss the EPL finale watch party this Sunday at Millennium Grounds first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 23 May 2026 04:18:43
How a farming boy from Mityana beat the odds to become one of Uganda's 100 Equity Leaders
For many young Ugandans, education is more than a route to academic success. It is a lifeline, a chance to break the cycle of poverty, restore dignity to families, and create opportunities where few once existed. Across the country, thousands of students hold big dreams despite growing up in tough conditions. Often, what separates potential The post How a farming boy from Mityana beat the odds to become one of Uganda's 100 Equity Leaders first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 23 May 2026 04:27:56
Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases
Uganda's Ebola outbreak has grown to five confirmed cases after health officials announced three new infections on Saturday. The Ministry of Health said two of the new patients are Ugandans who had direct contact with the country's first confirmed case. One is a driver who transported the patient, and the other is a health worker The post Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 23 May 2026 04:00:04
Uganda's homegrown electric buses drive green mobility push
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | On the busy streets of Kampala, Uganda's capital, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Sleek, locally manufactured electric buses are becoming part of the city's daily rhythm, marking the country's accelerating drive toward greener and more sustainable urban transport. Since their introduction, the green-and-gray 40-seater electric buses have quickly drawn growing … The post Uganda's homegrown electric buses drive green mobility push appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Sat, 23 May 2026 02:14:16
Netflix announces Michael Jackson trial documentary as Lionsgate confirms Michael sequel
A new wave of projects centred around the life and legacy of Michael Jackson is set to reignite global conversation this year, with both Netflix and Lionsgate unveiling major productions connected to the late music icon. Netflix has officially announced a new three-part documentary titled Michael Jackson: The Verdict, scheduled to premiere on June 3. The post Netflix announces Michael Jackson trial documentary as Lionsgate confirms Michael sequel first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 23 May 2026 02:00:05
Over 40,000 evacuated in California chemical leak as officials warn tank may explode
Southern California officials have expanded evacuations in several Orange County cities due to concerns over a leaking toxic chemical tank that they say is actively in crisis.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 23 May 2026 02:00:06
Ssemujju to spend time outside Parliament growing the PFF
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, the former Kira municipality member of parliament, will dedicate most of his time now to growing his current party, the People's Front for Freedom-PFF. Ssemujju, the Secretary General of PFF, lost the parliamentary seat he had held for 15 years to National Unity Platform's George Musisi in the … The post Ssemujju to spend time outside Parliament growing the PFF appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 23 May 2026 02:00:07
Russia to help DRC, Uganda contain Ebola outbreak
MOSCOW, RUSSIA | TASS | Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has announced that Russia will assist the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in swiftly controlling the ongoing Ebola outbreak. "We hope that the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, with the support of partner nations and international … The post Russia to help DRC, Uganda contain Ebola outbreak appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 23 May 2026 02:00:07
Africa CDC proposes continental Ebola response team in Uganda
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Friday proposed establishing a continental Ebola Incident Management Support Team in Uganda to strengthen coordination and monitoring of the disease response across Africa. The proposal was presented during a meeting between a visiting Africa CDC delegation and Ugandan President … The post Africa CDC proposes continental Ebola response team in Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Fri, 22 May 2026 23:00:18
'Every health facility said they were full': fear that spread of Ebola in DRC is gathering pace
New strain of virus, aid cuts and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreakThe warnings from aid groups and healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been stark, their calls for coordinated international action impassioned.As the country reels from the return of Ebola virus, there is growing concern that its fragile healthcare system will struggle to cope with an outbreak that experts say goes well beyond the number of confirmed cases. Continue reading...
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