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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:06:05
Ministry, USSSA and UPSSA expand FEASSA opportunities for Primary School athletes
Primary school sports in Uganda are set for a major boost following a decision to expand the number of disciplines contested by primary schools at the Federation of East Africa School Sports Associations (FEASSA) Games. The development was agreed during a high-level meeting held recently at the Uganda Secondary Schools Sports Association (USSSA) and Uganda
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:07:16
Multichoice Uganda launches 2026 FIFA World Cup with live coverage on Supersport on DStv and GOtv
MultiChoice Uganda, a Canal+ Company today has officially launched the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in Uganda unveiling comprehensive coverage on SuperSport, affordable subscription options and exciting customer promotions ahead of the world's biggest football tournament scheduled for 11th June to 19th July, 2026. Hosted across the United States, Mexico and Canada, the FIFA World
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:56:57
52-year-old real estate dealer suffocated to death by kidnappers with a polythene bag despite family paying Shs7 million of Shs19 million ransom demanded
Police have arrested two men over the kidnap and murder of Lydia Babirye, a 52-year-old real estate dealer based in Kampala. The arrests were made by the Flying Squad under the Directorate of Crime Intelligence, working with the army. Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire identified the suspects as Shafiq Kagga and Abubakar Ntege. The post 52-year-old real estate dealer suffocated to death by kidnappers with a polythene bag despite family paying Shs7 million of Shs19 million ransom demanded first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:52:41
Kakamega to Set Up Two Ebola Centres Amid Uganda Outbreak Fears
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kakamega County Government has announced plans to establish two Ebola isolation centres as part of efforts to bolster Kenya's preparedness against a possible outbreak of the deadly viral disease in the region.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:58:35
Uganda to deploy 80 health workers to DR Congo as Ebola response intensifies
The Ugandan government has announced plans to send 80 health workers to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and set up two temporary clinics to help contain the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak. According to the Ministry of Health Permanent Secretary Dr Diana Atwine, the deployment is expected to take place this week if The post Uganda to deploy 80 health workers to DR Congo as Ebola response intensifies first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:05
Uganda's education expansion runs into an infrastructure wall
Enrolment has surged across Uganda's education system, but thousands of schools are struggling with shortages of teachers, classrooms and basic facilities NEWS ANALYSIS | JULIUS BUSINGE | 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 … The post Uganda's education expansion runs into an infrastructure wall appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Uganda's jet fuel gamble amid Middle East tensions
How Entebbe's 16 million-litre fuel hydrant is navigating a spiralling crisis NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | When geopolitical tensions in the Middle East boil over into a fully fledged conflict, the repercussions are felt far and wide, particularly for countries that import oil from the Arabian Peninsula. The US/Israel war on Iran … The post Uganda's jet fuel gamble amid Middle East tensions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:37:28
Gilbey's Hangout gives Kampala a space to make sense of a noisy week
The question came before most people had even found a seat. "Where are you watching the World Cup opening from?" Ronnie McVex, the evening's host, called out to the gathering crowd at Old Tymerz, the cosy kafunda in Ntinda that has quietly become one of Kampala's most interesting Friday night destinations. The answers flew back The post Gilbey's Hangout gives Kampala a space to make sense of a noisy week first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:06:30
Joshua Baraka mourns death of his father Pastor Okello
Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka is mourning the death of his father, Pastor Okello Lawrence Habalu, who has passed on at the age of 57. A death announcement circulating online confirmed that Pastor Okello, born on 2 May 1969, died on 7 June 2026. No cause of death has been disclosed. The emotional announcement described him The post Joshua Baraka mourns death of his father Pastor Okello first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:13:56
Moroto Schools Record Low Turnout As Term 2 Enters Third Week
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Schools in Moroto District remain half empty as the second term enters its third week. Head teachers blame hunger, child labour, and domestic work for the poor turnout.
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:19:52
Salary Increment For RDCs Put on Hold, Presidency Warns on Job Scams
The Office of the President has warned members of the public against fraudsters extorting money from unsuspecting individuals with false promises of securing appointments as Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) and Deputy Resident District Commissioners (DRDCs). In a statement issued on Sunday, Permanent Secretary Hajji Yunus Kakande clarified that all RDC and Deputy RDC positions across the country are currently filled and that there are no ongoing recruitment plans. "People should not pay money to conmen for RDC jobs. The positions are already filled, the holders are currently serving, and there will be no changes at this time," Hajji Kakande said.
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:45:55
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI, DUTCH AMBASSADOR DISCUSS BOOSTING RAW MATERIALS FOR ANIMAL FEED INDUSTRY
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today met and held talks with the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Uganda, H.E. Frederieke Quispel at State House, Entebbe. The discussions mainly focused on agriculture; animal feeds, fish farming and economic cooperation between Uganda and the Netherlands. A key area of discussion was the growing demand for raw materials to support Dutch investments in Uganda's animal feed industry, including the De Heus Fish Feed Factory in Jinja. During the meeting, President Museveni emphasized the need to increase production of key agricultural raw materials such as maize, cassava and soya to support the expanding animal
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:49:10
Masaka Banyarwanda Urge Museveni to Reconsider Cabinet Representation After Muganga Rejection
[Nile Post] Members of the Banyarwanda community in the Greater Masaka region have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to reconsider the issue of ministerial representation following Parliament's rejection of Dr Lawrence Muganga, who had been appointed State Minister for Internal Affairs.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:49:11
Environmentalist Calls for Stricter Laws On Construction, Mandatory Tree Planting to Curb Ecological Loss
[Nile Post] Environmental advocates have called for urgent strengthening of Uganda's environmental laws, urging government to make tree planting a mandatory requirement in all development approvals and to enforce tougher penalties against wetland destruction, amid growing concerns over unchecked urban expansion and weakening ecological protection systems.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:49:11
Entebbe Teachers Trained On Use of Walimu App to Ease Access to Sacco Loans
[Nile Post] A total of 150 teachers in government schools in Entebbe Municipality have been trained on how to use the Walimu App to access Walimu SACCO loans directly through their smartphones. The digital training programme was organized by Entebbe Municipal Council in partnership with Walimu Cooperative Union Ltd.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:49:12
Seku Urges Schoolgirls to Prioritise Education, Personal Devt
[Nile Post] National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) Commissioner Hellen Seku has urged schoolgirls to prioritize education, personal development and financial independence.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:49:13
Buzeki Warns Teachers Against Neglecting Government Schools As Enrolment Falls
[Nile Post] Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Sharifah Buzeki has warned teachers in government schools against enrolling their children in private schools.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:49:13
Mmamba Kakoboza Wins 2026 Buganda Bika Football Champions
[Nile Post] Buganda Kingdom clan members from Mmamba Kakoboza clan made history after defeating Nkima clan with goals 4-3 in a penalty shootout to win the 2026 Bika Football Tournament.
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