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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:07
Martha Karua held at Entebbe airport, faces deportation
Besigye Lawyers Demand Martha Karua's Immediate Release Entebbe, Uganda | URN | Lawyers representing opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye have demanded the immediate release of Kenyan lawyer and politician Martha Karua, alleging that she is being held incommunicado at Entebbe International Airport and faces an imminent deportation to Kenya. In a statement issued on Monday, … The post Martha Karua held at Entebbe airport, faces deportation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:06
AfDB backs $180 million Arua Airport upgrade in West Nile sub-region
Arua is currently Uganda's second-busiest airport after Entebbe and sits at the centre of a region rich in agricultural, tourism and mineral resources Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda secured €155.99 million (Shs 677.4 billion) in financing from the African Development Bank Group to transform Arua Airport into an international gateway, a project … The post AfDB backs $180 million Arua Airport upgrade in West Nile sub-region appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:07
Sebbaale extends his lead at IM Serena 63 Golf Series
Kigo, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Dr Kato Sebbaale strengthened his lead in the IM Bank Serena 63 Golf Series on Saturday at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort in Kigo. Sebbaale's 242 turned up as the highest points of the day, consolidating his lead ahead of the second quarter due September 12. The … The post Sebbaale extends his lead at IM Serena 63 Golf Series appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:07
British PM Starmer announces resignation
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in a speech outside No. 10 Downing Street on Monday that he would resign as leader of the governing Labour Party and set out a timetable for his departure from office. Starmer said he had heard the answer of Labour lawmakers to the question … The post British PM Starmer announces resignation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:00:08
New budget success hinges on delivery, experts warn
Uganda's Shs84.4tn budget, the largest in the country's history, allocates substantial funding to security, transport infrastructure, healthcare, education and agro-industrialisation Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's economic prospects will depend less on policy announcements and more on execution, economists and business leaders have warned, as the country embarks on implementing its record … The post New budget success hinges on delivery, experts warn appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:00:05
Court defers ruling on Lukwago's bail application to Tuesday
Kampala, Uganda | URN | 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. The ruling is now expected to be delivered electronically through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) … The post Court defers ruling on Lukwago's bail application to Tuesday appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:00:06
Trump's art of the deal
Why there is unlikely to be an agreement between America and Iran soon over that country's nuclear program THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | Now that we have the actual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the USA and Iran over which both Washington and Tehran agree is genuine, we can discuss its … The post Trump's art of the deal appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:55:09
CDC to tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola response in DRC and Uganda
Number of people infected now tops 1,000 though health officials say the global risk remains lowSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will tap $107m in emergency funding for Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, officials said on Thursday.The continued Ebola outbreak in the DRC comes as Canada, Mexico and the US jointly host the Fifa World Cup, attracting visitors from around the world. The officials said the outbreak, now the third largest on record, required "strong immediate support", but that the global risk remained low. Continue reading...
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:01:08
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI OPENS CABINET INDUCTION RETREAT AT KYANKWANZI, CALLS FOR IDEOLOGICAL CLARITY AND SOCIO- ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State to dedicate themselves to Uganda's historic mission of socio-economic transformation, urging them to move the country from subsistence living to a modern, prosperous and industrialized economy. The President made the remarks today while officially opening a 10-day Cabinet Induction Retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI), Kyankwanzi, attended by newly appointed ministers and senior government officials. Describing Kyankwanzi as "a place of sacrifice," President Museveni reminded leaders that the National Resistance Movement (NRM) was built on selflessness and service to the people. "This is a place of
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:50:12
BABIRYE MILLY BABALANDA: How the New Budget Protects the Gains and Expands Opportunities for Us All
Ugandas Financial Year 2026/27 National Budget, which was presented last week, marks yet another important milestone in our countrys steady journey towards prosperity. Delivered under the guidance of His Excellency the President and presented by the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, this budget—upon close analysis—shows that it is more than a statement of figures and fiscal projections. It is, rather, a declaration of intent and a reaffirmation of governments unwavering commitment to improving the lives of ordinary Ugandans, protecting the gains we have made over the years, and accelerating our journey towards achieving the aspirations of Vision 2040
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:03:55
MASUUMI JUMA: Mudslinging Your Supervisor Is Career Suicide in Slow Motion
While at the closure of the 3-day capacity-building workshop of the commissioners office of the President, RDC/RCCs, DRDC/DRCCs, DISOs and Assistant RDC/RCCs from Buganda Region at Collins Hotel on Friday, 12th June, 2026, the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, called it out directly that some RDCs were previously engaged in writing negative reports against her office, ignoring monitoring government programmes and concerns affecting the local person, an act she described as disrespect, betrayal and insubordination." In every institution, the chain of command is not just hierarchy for its own sake. It is the nervous system that keeps
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:40:51
EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS: INSIDE THE BATTLE OVER GERALDINE SSALI'S RETURN TO SERVICE AS COOPERATIVE ASSETS AND FARMERS' FUTURE TAKE CENTRE STAGE
As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to appoint a new team of Permanent Secretaries to lead government ministries, a fresh debate is unfolding over the possible return of former Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali to public service. At the centre of the debate is a clash of narratives between critics questioning her record and supporters who argue that she has been targeted because of her position on accountability, transparency, and protection of Uganda's cooperative wealth. Supporters of Ssali have raised concerns over what they describe as attempts to block her comeback, pointing to recent legal and public developments that they believe
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:55:02
GOVERNMENT, AVOCADO VALUE CHAIN STAKEHOLDERS HOLD DISCUSSIONS TO UNLOCK UGANDA'S EXPORT POTENTIAL
Stakeholders in Uganda's avocado value chain have held discussions with government officials on measures to address challenges affecting production, value addition, and access to international markets. The engagement, held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala today, brought together farmers, exporters, processors, government agencies, and other key players to discuss ways of strengthening the avocado industry and ensuring that all actors benefit from the growing global demand for avocado products. Representing Col. Edith Nakalema, head of the State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU), Mr. Stephen Kaheru commended the Ministry of Agriculture and other government agencies for supporting efforts to resolve concerns
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:08:08
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI APPLAUDS PROPOSED REGIONAL FARM SERVICE CENTRE INITIATIVE
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today welcomed a proposal for a Regional Farm Service Centre Initiative aimed at addressing challenges in Uganda's agricultural sector, particularly the growing concern of counterfeit agro inputs. The President made the remarks while meeting a delegation from South Africa led by Mr. Andile Ramaphosa at State Lodge, Nakasero. The delegation presented a proposal for a tripartite collaboration involving Namunkekera Farm Service Centre, the National Animal Genetic Resources Centre and Data Bank (NAGRCamp;DB), and Mr. Ramaphosa. The proposed partnership seeks to establish infrastructure for the profiling, controlled breeding, harvesting, and export of Ankole cattle genetics
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:38:51
EDRINE BENESA: Inside Uganda's Tenfold Economic Growth Budget Dream, A Leap Towards 500‑Billion‑Dollar Future
Uganda stands at the edge of a moment it has chased for decades a moment when the country finally stops crawling toward prosperity and begins to run. The Budget Speech for FY 2026/27 is not just another ritual of numbers and applause at Kololo. It is a declaration of intent, a statement that the era of incremental progress is over. The government is now speaking the language of leaps, not steps; of multiplication, not addition. The Tenfold Growth Strategy is no longer a slogan. It is the battle plan for transforming Uganda into a 500‑billion‑dollar economy, and the message is
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 19 Jun 2026 05:58:38
Hon. Buturo Strengthens Access to Safe Water, Enhancing Health and Livelihoods in Rubirizi
RUBIRIZI DISTRICT The people of Kikuba Village in Ndekye Ward, Rubirizi district, are celebrating not just a new water project, but the leadership of Bunyaruguru's re-elected Member of Parliament, Hon. Cadet Benjamin Buturo, a man whose unmatched experience, generosity, and national influence are transforming lives across the constituency. This latest clean water project, worth over UGX 6 million, is only one of many initiatives Hon. Cadet has personally funded to ensure his people have access to safe water. Unlike many politicians who wait for government allocations, Cadet has repeatedly dipped into his own pocket to meet urgent community needs.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:07:33
No one has stopped fishing, use proper fishing gears, Minister Migadde urges Kalangala Residents
KALANGALA — State Minister for Fisheries Robert Migadde Ndugwa has dismissed claims that the government has stopped fishing activities on Ugandas waters, insisting that fishermen are free to operate provided they use approved fishing gear and comply with fisheries regulations. Migadde made the remarks on Thursday while campaigning for NRM flag bearer Nabayiga Idah at Lwanabatya Landing Site in Kyamuswa County on Buseke Island ahead of the Kalangala District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. Addressing hundreds of residents and members of the fishing community, the minister said misinformation, particularly on social media, has created a false impression that government restrictions
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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:25:07
Muhoozi drops Kabanda from PLU's top leadership
Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Chairperson, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has removed Kasambya County MP David Kabanda from the organisation's Central Executive Committee, where he has served as Secretary General for the past three years. Kabanda has been replaced by Fadil Twaha, who now takes over the influential position within the pressure group. Announcing the changes on The post Muhoozi drops Kabanda from PLU's top leadership first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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