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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 03:00:04
EAC urges alert over Ebola, Russia sends experts to Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on all Partner States to heighten surveillance, strengthen emergency preparedness and intensify cross-border coordination following confirmation of a new outbreak of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The outbreak was confirmed on 15 May, 2026 … The post EAC urges alert over Ebola, Russia sends experts to Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@kfm Tue, 19 May 2026 02:36:27
Among search operations taken to parliament
The joint security search operations against former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has this morning been taken to her office. According to reports, Among's former office and that of the Clerk to parliament have been sealed off and staff ordered to stay away from the crime scene, with detectives The post Among search operations taken to parliament first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 02:11:09
DR Congo, Uganda Commended for Ebola Response
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in his capacity as African Union Champion on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response, commended the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ugandan governments for their response to an outbreak of Ebola.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 19 May 2026 02:06:48
Tayebwa endorsed to run for Deputy Speaker again
Ruhinda North Member of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has been endorsed once again to contest for the position of Deputy Speaker in the 12th Parliament. This was announced by Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the chairperson of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU). In a statement posted on X this morning, Muhoozi The post Tayebwa endorsed to run for Deputy Speaker again first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 19 May 2026 02:05:42
CAF begins market mapping for AFCON 2027 service providers
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially launched a Request for Information (RFI) process inviting potential suppliers from across Africa and beyond to register for possible participation in procurement opportunities linked to the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 tournament. Speaking during a press briefing in Kampala on Tuesday, the Chairperson of the Communications and
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 19 May 2026 02:14:01
Uganda Cranes to discover AFCON 2027 qualifying opponents today
The Uganda Cranes will today discover their opponents for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers during the official draw to be held in Cairo, Egypt. The draw ceremony is scheduled to take place at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) starting at 3pm local time (12pm GMT)
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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 01:00:04
East Africa's budgets shouldn't fight the market they claim to build
The region is growing, but fiscal fragmentation is keeping businesses from trading freely across borders NEWS ANALYSIS | AHMED FARAH | East Africa's growth story remains one of the most encouraging on the continent. The IMF projects the East African Community (EAC) to grow by 5.6% in 2026, above the continental projection of 4.3%. … The post East Africa's budgets shouldn't fight the market they claim to build appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 01:00:05
Faith, fear and Ebola in Uganda
How new Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo forced Uganda to halt its biggest religious gathering Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | For weeks, Christian Congolese pilgrims had been walking. From the crowded trading centres in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, from villages shadowed by militia violence and chronic displacement, the pilgrims comprising men, women … The post Faith, fear and Ebola in Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 19 May 2026 01:00:05
From Bukedea to the apex of power
Anita Among's Political Rise Faces Its Toughest Test NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | Anita Annet Among's reported withdrawal from the race for Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament has triggered renewed debate about the trajectory of one of the country's most influential political figures. The withdrawal, announced via her official X account late Sunday night, came … The post From Bukedea to the apex of power appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 00:34:37
Court of Appeal Opens Two-Day Civil Appeals Session to Tackle Case Backlog in Kampala
[Nile Post] The Court of Appeal sitting in Kampala has commenced a two-day civil appeals session aimed at reducing the growing case backlog at the appellate court, with several of the matters scheduled for hearing dating back to 2016.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 19 May 2026 00:55:07
Wife of outgoing Deputy Speaker Tayebwa appointed Uganda's Honorary Consul for The Bahamas
Anita Rukundo Tayebwa, the wife of outgoing Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa, has been appointed Honorary Consul of The Bahamas in Uganda. The appointment was announced by Ambassador and Director General at Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Isa Ali, who said the decision followed a meeting between Anita Tayebwa and Bahamian officials during the 2024 The post Wife of outgoing Deputy Speaker Tayebwa appointed Uganda's Honorary Consul for The Bahamas first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 00:27:09
Government Moves to Crack Down On Illegal Mineral Dealers With Tough New Rules
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has announced tougher measures targeting unlicensed mineral dealers as government moves to streamline Uganda's mineral trade and eliminate illegal dealings in the sector.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 00:09:57
Namugongo Preparations Continue Despite Martyrs Day Postponement Over Ebola Fears
[Nile Post] Painting, cleaning, compound sweeping, and other beautification works continued today at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines despite government postponing this year's Martyrs Day celebrations with only two weeks left to the annual event.
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@allafrica Tue, 19 May 2026 00:03:32
Ebola Strain Spreading in Congo and Uganda Has No Approved Vaccine
[The Conversation Africa] As a deadly outbreak of Ebola virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on May 17, 2026, that it is transferring "a small number of Americans" who were in Congo and who were exposed to the virus.
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