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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 13:21:50
Nche Calls for Competency-Based Health Training
[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the National Council for Higher Education, Prof Mary Okwakol, has called for major reforms in nursing and midwifery training, saying Uganda's health education system must shift from exam-oriented learning to competency-based training that produces work-ready graduates.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 13:21:51
Police Arrest Man Over Wife's Fatal Panga Attack
[Nile Post] Police in Mubende District have arrested a man accused of brutally killing his wife following a domestic disagreement that allegedly arose after the woman declined his request for intimacy.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:33
Security Forces Back Eviction of Car Dealers From Jinja Road Reserve in Kyambogo, Nakawa
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Works and Transport, supported by the Uganda Police Force and the military, has carried out an operation to evict car dealers and roadside businesses operating within the Jinja Road reserve in Kyambogo, Banda and Nakawa.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:34
Teso Divided As Anita Among Corruption Probe Sparks Emotional Reactions
[Nile Post] A somber mood engulfed Bukedea District chambers on Monday as residents, local leaders and political supporters reacted to ongoing corruption and money laundering investigations involving former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:34
26-Year-Old Man Dies After Alleged Bar Assault in Apaa Township
[Nile Post] Adjumani District Police have launched investigations into a murder case following the death of a 26-year-old man who was allegedly assaulted during a violent altercation at a bar in Apaa Township, Itirikwa Sub-county.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:35
Boda Riders in Bukomansimbi Battle Rising Costs, Poor Roads and Daily Risks to Survive
[Nile Post] In the busy trading centres and dusty feeder roads of Bukomansimbi District, boda boda riders have become an essential part of daily transport, connecting villages to markets, schools and health facilities.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:35
Kabale Leaders Sworn in, Pledge to Intensify Fight Against Corruption
[Nile Post] Kabale District LC5 Chairperson Denis Nzeirwe Ndyomugyenyi and newly elected district councillors were sworn into office on Monday during a ceremony held at the Kabale District headquarters grounds.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:04
Service Cops, ITC launch insurance innovation hub
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 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. The partnership, announced in Kampala on May 19, seeks to bridge the … The post Service Cops, ITC launch insurance innovation hub appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:05
The tale of Ugandan youths caught in Myanmar's scam compounds
Kampala, Uganda | URN | 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. The latest alarm has been raised … The post The tale of Ugandan youths caught in Myanmar's scam compounds appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Wed, 20 May 2026 12:51:26
The Guardian view on tackling Ebola: pathogens aren't the only things that kill | Editorial
Conflict and aid cuts are hampering the fight against an outbreak of the deadly virus centred in the Democratic Republic of the CongoThe Democratic Republic of the Congo has faced the deadly threat of Ebola 16 times since the virus was discovered there in 1976, with a 2018-20 outbreak killing almost 2,300 people. On Sunday, the World Health Organization declared the 17th outbreak to be a public health emergency of international concern. So far, 139 suspected deaths and almost 600 suspected cases of the haemorrhagic fever virus have been identified, nearly all in the DRC's north-eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu, with two cases in Uganda of people who had travelled from the DRC.There is also anxiety about neighbouring South Sudan. The WHO fears the disease has been spreading for a couple of months and, given the highly mobile population, warns that it could take months more to bring it under control. While it judges the risk of global spread to be low, it thinks the regional risk is high.Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here Continue reading...
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 09:11:31
Commercial Court Moves to Fast-Track Shs187bn Banking Disputes Through Mediation
[Nile Post] The Commercial Court has rolled out a large-scale mediation exercise targeting 326 banking and credit disputes valued at Shs187.65 billion, as part of the ongoing Settlement Fortnight running from May 18 to 29, 2026.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 09:11:32
Kabale LC5 Chairperson Orders Pension Payroll Cleanup Within 30 Days
[Nile Post] The newly sworn-in Kabale District LC5 Chairperson, Denis Nzeirwe Ndyomugyenyi, has directed Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Robert Mugabe to clean up the district pensioners' payroll within 30 days as part of a reform agenda aimed at restoring accountability and improving service delivery.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 09:11:33
Justice Kiryabwire Calls for Faster, People-Centred Justice As Court of Appeal Criminal Session Opens in Mbarara
[Nile Post] The Justice of the Court of Appeal and Court Administrator, Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire, has called for faster, people-centred justice delivery, greater use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), and stronger coordination among justice sector stakeholders as the Court of Appeal criminal session commenced in Mbarara.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 09:11:34
CoU Backs Postponement of Martyrs Day Over Ebola Concerns
[Nile Post] The Church of Uganda (CoU) has endorsed the government's decision to postpone the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo, citing concerns over the risk of Ebola transmission from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:04
Why employee wellbeing matters for organizational success
COMMENT | PAULINE NANTONGO | Today, many organisations are learning that employees are their most important asset. Buildings, money, and technology are important, but it is people who make an organisation successful. When employees are valued, supported, and motivated, they work better and help the organisation grow. According to the 2026 Gallup State of the … The post Why employee wellbeing matters for organizational success appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 20 May 2026 11:00:04
Retired officer jailed over Charlie Kirk post wins $835,000 settlement
Tennessee officials will pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who was jailed for more than a month over a Facebook post he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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