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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:43
Egypt Reaffirms Scholarship Support for Ugandan Students
[Nile Post] The government of Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to offering scholarship opportunities to Ugandan students as part of efforts to strengthen the long-standing bilateral cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the education sector.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:44
Minister Oboth-Oboth Urges Greater Regional Cooperation During EASF Leadership Handover
[Nile Post] The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs and Chairperson of the Council of Ministers of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, has called for stronger self-reliance, improved visibility, and greater regional cooperation as the EASF officially transitioned leadership from Brigadier General (Rtd) Paul Kahuria Njema to Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga of Rwanda.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:45
Happy Herbert Mayanja Sworn in As Ibanda District Chairperson
[Nile Post] Happy Herbert Mayanja has officially been sworn in as the Chairperson of Ibanda District, with a strong call for unity and collective efforts in fighting corruption to improve service delivery in the district.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:45
Godwin Muhumuza Re-Elected Speaker of Ibanda District Council
[Nile Post] Godwin Muhumuza Oulanya has been re-elected as the Speaker of Ibanda District following a vote by the newly sworn-in district councillors during the first council sitting held on Wednesday at the district headquarters.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:46
Rukiga MP Katabaazi Calls for Mindset Change On Service Delivery
[Nile Post] Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi, the Member of Parliament for Rukiga County, has called for a mindset change among residents, urging them to prioritize accessing services at the district level before seeking intervention from higher offices.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:47
SFC Soldiers Encouraged to Use Wazalendo Sacco for Long-Term Financial Stability
[Nile Post] Representatives and delegates of the Special Forces Command (SFC) have been sensitised on the operations and benefits of Wazalendo SACCO during a meeting held at Umoja Hall at the SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Wakiso District.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:48
Four Remanded Over Break-in At Bank of Uganda, Theft of Laptops Worth Shs35m
[Nile Post] Four suspects have been arraigned before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court over their alleged involvement in a break-in at the Bank of Uganda that resulted in the theft of six laptops valued at more than Shs35 million.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:49
UN Women Launches Shs127 Bn Strategic Plan to Tackle Gender Inequality in Uganda
[Nile Post] UN Women has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan worth $34.4 million (approximately Shs127 billion) aimed at eliminating all forms of gender inequality against women in Uganda by 2030.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:50
Simon Peter Kawuki - Newly Elected Mpigi LC5 Chairman Sworn in, Pledges Inclusive Leadership
[Nile Post] Simon Peter Kawuki of the National Unity Platform has officially been sworn in as the Chairperson of Mpigi District for the 2026-2031 term, pledging inclusive leadership and improved service delivery for all residents regardless of political affiliation.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:51
NWSC Engineers Work to Restore Water Supply After Katosi Plant Shutdown
[Nile Post] Engineers from the National Water and Sewerage Corporation have assured the public that efforts are underway to restore water supply following the shutdown of the Katosi Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:52
La' Marc Coffee Showcases Uganda's Robusta Excellence At 2026 Croplife Symposium in Kampala
[Nile Post] La' Marc Coffee has participated for the first time in the second annual CropLife Uganda Seeds, Crop Protection and Fertilizer Symposium 2026, a major agricultural event that brought together stakeholders in agriculture, crop protection, fertilizer management, and food security from across the region and beyond.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:55:53
Eyo Mackus, Deejay Jo, Dj Bamos to Headline Strictly Soul Martyrs' Day Eve Edition
[Nile Post] Kampala's popular Ramp;B-themed nightlife event Strictly Soul is set to return on June 2 for a special Martyrs' Day Eve edition at Mstil Hotel amp; Residences, featuring DJs Eyo Mackus, Deejay Jo, DJ Bamos, and founder Akio Kawahito.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:05
WHO: No approved vaccine yet for Ebola Bundibugyo strain
Geneva | URN | While there are promising candidate vaccines that could offer protection against the circulating Ebola Bundibugyo virus strain, their effectiveness has not yet been confirmed. The strain has so far caused two confirmed cases in Uganda and 51 in neighboring DRC. Speaking at a news conference on Wednesday, Vasee Moorthy, a Senior … The post WHO: No approved vaccine yet for Ebola Bundibugyo strain appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:06
NUDIPU becomes official recruitment partner for Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On May 20, Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) recognised the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) as an official recruitment partner, enabling the business to identify, attract and onboard more qualified candidates with disabilities across different functions. The partnership expands opportunities for persons with disabilities within the business … The post NUDIPU becomes official recruitment partner for Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:07
Who is the newly appointed Chief Registrar?
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni appointed Agnes Alum as the New Chief Registrar, replacing Sarah Langa Siu, who was appointed Judge of the High Court. Alum is currently serving as Registrar, Magistrates Affairs and Data Management in the Judiciary. She is an experienced judicial officer and administrator whose career spans legal … The post Who is the newly appointed Chief Registrar? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Thu, 21 May 2026 12:41:51
Ebola: US ban on travellers from DRC, Uganda or South Sudan 'not the solution'
Africa CDC says restrictions could increase public health risks and highlight 'deeper structural injustice' in global healthA US travel ban for people coming from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan in response to the Ebola outbreak could make the situation worse, critics have warned.Declared a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, the outbreak continues to spread with a new case reported in the DRC's South Kivu province, an area under the control of armed rebel groups. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:05:43
Service Cops, ITC Launch Insurance Innovation Hub
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Service Cops Limited has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Insurance Training College to establish the ITC-Service Cops Innovation Hub, an initiative aimed at driving digital transformation, innovation, and skills development within Uganda's insurance and financial services sector.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 12:05:44
The Tale of Ugandan Youths Caught in Myanmar's Scam Compounds
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- A growing number of Ugandans desperate for work abroad are falling into the hands of international trafficking syndicates, ending up trapped in brutal scam compounds across Myanmar, Thailand and parts of Southeast Asia, where survivors describe torture, forced labour, starvation and threats of death.
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