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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:05
Paul Put disappointed as international friendlies in Morocco are called off
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put has expressed disappointment following the cancellation of the national team's two international friendly matches in Morocco. Uganda was scheduled to face Tanzania on June 5 and Madagascar three days later in Marrakesh, the team had already arrived in Morocco when the matches were called … The post Paul Put disappointed as international friendlies in Morocco are called off appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:00:04
Uganda to host 2031 African Games
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has secured the hosting rights for the 2031 African Games, marking the first time the East African country will stage the continent's premier multi-sport event. The announcement was made during an Extraordinary Session of the African Union Specialized Technical Committee on Youth, Culture and Sports, held virtually, according to … The post Uganda to host 2031 African Games appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:35:49
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI LAUNCHES CONSTRUCTION WORKS FOR KIDEPO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today launched construction works for Kidepo International Airport in Karenga District, in a move intended to boost tourism, trade and investment in Karamoja sub-region. Kidepo International Airport construction is funded by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry from United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its estimated to cost over USD 72 million with major facilities including a 3.6 kilometer runway, 7408 square meter passenger terminal, 74200 square meter cargo terminal, among other expansive aviation facilities. During the launch, President Museveni revealed to residents of Karenga and the entire Karamoja subregion the opportunities for hosting an international
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:08:39
Dr. NESTOR BASEMERA: Can Operation Maliza Ufisadi Truly Cleanse Uganda or The Rot Will Persist?
Imagine a nation where billions meant to build hospitals, schools, and roads vanish into the pockets of a corrupt few, leaving millions to struggle without basic services. In Uganda, this is not just a dystopian scenario its a reality that has persisted for decades. As of February 2026, the chances of finding a country without corruption globally are slim (ILO, 2025). This implies that finding a country without corruption is as unlikely as experiencing a cold day in Hell. In Uganda, corruption is a major unresolved issue that has significantly hindered economic growth, services, and development. Transparency International (2025) ranked
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:06
Olympic champion Chemutai to lead Uganda at 2026 Commonwealth Games
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai will lead Uganda's athletics team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, according to Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet. Otuchet told Xinhua on Friday that Chemutai will spearhead a strong Ugandan athletics squad expected to compete for medals at the multi-sport event. "We are very … The post Olympic champion Chemutai to lead Uganda at 2026 Commonwealth Games appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:07
Matia Kasaija's legacy as Finance Minister
Kampala, Uganda | URN | As Matia Kasaija exits the cabinet after a decade as Finance Minister, he leaves behind a legacy shaped not only by economic policies and budget speeches but also by the colourful remarks that made him one of the country's most recognisable public figures. He stands out as one of the … The post Matia Kasaija's legacy as Finance Minister appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:07
Uganda reports 3 new Ebola cases, total rises to 19
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has confirmed three new Ebola cases, bringing the cumulative number of infections to 19 since the outbreak was declared on May 15, the Ministry of Health said on Friday. In an update posted on social media platform X, the ministry said the three new cases were contacts of previously … The post Uganda reports 3 new Ebola cases, total rises to 19 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:00:08
Journalist tortured on Anita Among's orders awarded Shs30 million
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Journalist Pidson Kareire, who was abducted, tortured, and then charged with defaming the former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has been awarded 30million shillings by the High Court in Kampala. High Court judge, Simon Peter Kinobe, held that Kareire had provided convincing evidence to show that his human rights … The post Journalist tortured on Anita Among's orders awarded Shs30 million appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:34
Kivumbi Returns to Butambala Court As Bail Application Pending At High Court
[Nile Post] Former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 23 co-accused persons on Thursday returned to the Butambala Chief Magistrate's Court for further proceedings in a terrorism-related case, despite a pending bail application before the High Court.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:06
Court denies mandatory bail to NUP's Mufumbiro
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Chief Magistrate's Court at Kawempe-Kanyanya denied a mandatory bail application filed by jailed National Unity Platform's Deputy Party Spokesperson, Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, who is facing charges of incitement to violence. In a ruling delivered on Friday, Acting Chief Magistrate Doreen Ainembabazi held that although Mufumbiro had fulfilled the constitutional … The post Court denies mandatory bail to NUP's Mufumbiro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:06
Construction of Kidepo International Airport kicks off to boost Karamoja tourism
Karenga, Uganda | URN | Construction of the long-anticipated Kidepo International Airport has officially begun with a ground-breaking ceremony in Karenga District. It is anticipated that the airport will boost tourism and accelerate development in the Karamoja sub-region. President Museveni presided over the ground-breaking ceremony. He said, "I officiated at the ground-breaking ceremony for Kidepo International Airport … The post Construction of Kidepo International Airport kicks off to boost Karamoja tourism appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:36
Government Releases 471,400 Mosquito Nets to Kayunga in Intensified Malaria Fight
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has delivered 471,400 insecticide-treated mosquito nets to Kayunga District as part of a nationwide malaria prevention campaign aimed at reducing infections and strengthening household protection against the disease.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:36
Ugandans Hungry, Angry, Desperate After 40 Years - Lukwago
[Nile Post] !The People's Front for Freedom party president, Erias Lukwago, has said that after 40 years in power, President Yoweri Museveni has little left to offer Ugandans, as citizens continue to grapple with hunger, anger and desperation.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:38
Mityana Leaders, Residents Demand Better Roads and Electricity to Accelerate Rural Development
[Nile Post] Residents and local leaders in Mityana District have renewed their call for increased government investment in road infrastructure and rural electrification, arguing that the two sectors remain central to unlocking social and economic development in the area.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:39
Police Dismantles Mukono Robbery Gang
[Nile Post] Kampala Metropolitan Police East has dismantled a violent robbery gang operating in Mukono Municipality, arresting six suspects and later apprehending an alleged ringleader in a coordinated intelligence-led operation targeting aggravated robberies in the area.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:39
Seven Arrested Over Suspected Robberies in Arua City
[Nile Post] Police in Arua City have arrested seven youths during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminals accused of a series of robberies in the city centre, with authorities saying the crackdown is aimed at restoring law and order.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:40
Namutumba Primary School Celebrates 100 Years, Urges Digital Transformation and Staffing Boost
[Nile Post] Namutumba Primary School in Namutumba District has marked its centenary with calls for stronger digital integration, improved staffing levels, and sustained investment to preserve its legacy as one of the oldest educational institutions in the Busoga sub-region.
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