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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:58:16
Rotary Club of Mpererwe Provides Free Medical Services to Over 600 Residents
[Nile Post] More than 600 residents of Mpererwe benefited from free medical treatment during a health camp organised by Rotary Club of Mpererwe at the grounds of St. Stephen's Church of Uganda in Mpererwe.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:58:16
NRM Leaders in Nakasongola Urged to Avoid Division and Tribalism to Rebuild Support
[Nile Post] Leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Nakasongola District have been urged to avoid divisions and tribalism if they are to regain lost political support ahead of future elections.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:58:17
UPDF 3 Infantry Division Commander Commends Security Stakeholders for Sustaining Peace in Karamoja
[Nile Post] The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) 3 Infantry Division, Wilberforce Sserunkuma, has commended security stakeholders in North Karamoja for their collective efforts in maintaining peace and stability across the sub-region.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:58:17
Kaziimba Urges Government to Reconsider Suspension of Medical Interns' Allowances
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has challenged the government to reconsider its decision to suspend the payment of allowances to medical interns.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:58:17
Msgr Lawrence Ssemusu Warns Christians Against Gambling With Their Faith
[Nile Post] Monsignor Lawrence Ssemusu, chaplain at the Makerere University Business School (MUBS), has urged Christians to stop "gambling" with their faith and instead make firm and unwavering decisions for God, in the same spirit as the Uganda Martyrs.
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@poaTVUganda Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:19:06
South African Literacy Icon Lorato Trok Honoured with Prestigious Continental Award for Transformative Leadership
One of Africas most influential literacy champions, Lorato Trok, has received continental recognition for her exceptional contribution to literacy, education, child development and community wellbeing across Africa.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:06
Xi says China-DPRK relations face new opportunities, missions
BEIJING | Xinhua | Currently, relations between China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) stand at a new historical starting point, facing new development opportunities and shouldering new missions of the times, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, said on Monday. Xi made … The post Xi says China-DPRK relations face new opportunities, missions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:06
Over 50 families displaced as new cracks emerge in Namisindwa
Namisindwa, Uganda | URN | More than 50 families have been forced to flee their homes in Bupoto Sub-county, Namisindwa District, after fresh cracks emerged following heavy rains, raising fears of a possible disaster. The latest cracks developed on Sunday as persistent rainfall continued to pound the area, leaving residents scrambling for safety and abandoning homes … The post Over 50 families displaced as new cracks emerge in Namisindwa appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:07
NCBA Junior Golf Series ends season 6 on a high
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's junior golf development received a significant boost over the weekend as the NCBA Junior Golf Series concluded its sixth season at Uganda Golf Club, highlighting a growing pool of young talent and strengthening the country's presence on the international golf scene. The grand finale, held on June … The post NCBA Junior Golf Series ends season 6 on a high appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:08
Solar Energy transforming education in Kilulu-Mbale
Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages … The post Solar Energy transforming education in Kilulu-Mbale appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties
BEIJING | Xinhua | Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president … The post Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:09
UOC, BIRDC to invest Shs2.5 billion in nutrition for sports
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC), in partnership with the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), has committed more than 2.5 billion shillings to a new Nutrition for Sports initiative aimed at improving athlete performance and promoting healthy living. The announcement was made on Friday during the launch of artistic … The post UOC, BIRDC to invest Shs2.5 billion in nutrition for sports appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Why Africa's solar revolution is about resilience, not power
Across Africa, engineers and entrepreneurs are redesigning renewable energy to withstand weak infrastructure, limited financing, and unpredictable conditions NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | In the northern reaches of Uganda, where the road from the provincial capital, Gulu, stretches toward the South Sudan border and the landscape opens into wide, lush plains and scattered homesteads, … The post Why Africa's solar revolution is about resilience, not power appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:36:34
Ebola Cases Rise to 19 As Surveillance Intensifies
[Nile Post] Uganda's cumulative number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 19 following the confirmation of three new infections, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:35:56
Uganda Hit By Nationwide Blackout After Grid Failure Disrupts Power Supply
[Nile Post] Uganda has been plunged into widespread darkness following a nationwide power outage that disrupted electricity supply across the country, authorities have confirmed.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:50:19
Betty Masamba Kalema Shares Her Ecotrust Forestry Journey
[Independent (Kampala)] For years, the intersection of economic survival and ecological preservation in Uganda has been framed as an unavoidable conflict. For a smallholder family to put food on the table or pay school fees, a hillside often had to be cleared for fuel or agriculture.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:45:32
Equity Bank Bets On Green Finance for Uganda's Clean Energy Push
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equity Bank Uganda is increasing its investment in renewable energy financing as it positions itself more firmly within the country's transition towards cleaner and more affordable energy solutions. The move comes as households and businesses contend with rising electricity costs and continued reliance on traditional fuels.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:46:25
Uganda's Education Expansion Runs Into an Infrastructure Wall
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's education sector has made progress in expanding access to learning opportunities over the last three decades, but the newly released Baseline Education Census (BEC) 2025 shows that major challenges remain in school infrastructure, teacher deployment, sanitation, and access to secondary education.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:47:10
Dr. Muganga Visits Parents' Graves to Affirm Ugandan Roots
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Dr. Lawrence Muganga, on Saturday, led journalists to the graves of his parents in Mukono District. He insists that he is a Ugandan by birth he attacked those who have questioned his citizenship.
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