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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:40
Bukomansimbi Residents Raise Concerns Over Fake Agro-Inputs, Roads Ahead of SONA
[Nile Post] As President Museveni prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, residents of Bukomansimbi District have outlined key issues they want government to prioritize, including the rising influx of counterfeit agricultural inputs, poor road infrastructure, and the revival of the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) seed distribution programme.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:41
Mbidde Says Mao Will Not Return As DP President
[Nile Post] Democratic Party (DP) stalwart Mukasa Mbidde has said that party president Norbert Mao has made a significant contribution to the growth of the party but believes his time at the helm is coming to an end.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:42
MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited Appoints Phrase Lubega As Managing Director
[Nile Post] The Board of Directors of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited today announces the appointment of Mr. Phrase Lubega as the Managing Director of MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited, reinforcing the company's commitment to accelerating financial inclusion and digital innovation across Uganda. This appointment is subject to approval by the Regulator, the Bank of Uganda.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:42
Bugisu Stakeholders Ask Museveni to Tackle Infrastructure, Health and Agro-Industrialization During State of Nation Address
[Nile Post] As President Yoweri Museveni prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA), stakeholders in the Bugisu sub-region have renewed calls for stronger government commitment to key infrastructure, healthcare, and agro-industrialization projects, which they say are critical to the region's development.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:43
Nations Are Built By Migrants - So Why Are We Turning On Our Own?
[Nile Post] Every great nation on earth was built by people who refused to let borders define their destiny. They arrived poor, uncertain, often unwelcome. Yet they helped shape the societies that today stand among the world's most successful.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:44
Why Uganda's Ebola Fight Will Be Won in Communities
[Nile Post] When Uganda announced temporary restrictions along parts of its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo following the resurgence of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, many people viewed the move as the country's strongest defence against the disease.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:35
Opposition MPs Boycott State of the Nation Address
[Nile Post] As the country prepares for the State of the Nation Address by President Museveni this afternoon, opposition Members of Parliament have announced a boycott, citing unresolved political, security and human rights concerns.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:42:38
EAC States Harmonise Ebola Border Screening As DR Congo Outbreak Raises Regional Alarm
[Nile Post] East African Community (EAC) member states have agreed to harmonise Ebola surveillance and screening measures at airports, ports and land border crossings in a bid to curb the cross-border spread of the disease.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:40
Outgoing Lc Officials to Receive May Salaries As New Leaders Start Pay in June
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Local Government has moved to end uncertainty surrounding the payment of Local Council (LC) officials following the recent transition of leadership across the country.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:41
Kawempe Muslim Students Urged to Embrace Discipline, Hard Work
[Nile Post] Students of Kawempe Muslim Secondary School today participated in an interactive mentorship session facilitated by Ms. Irene Kawuma, Senior Private Secretary to First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:42
Rotary Club of Konge Lukuli Commissions Shs128 Million Oxygen Plant At Hope Clinic
[Nile Post] The Rotary Club of Konge Lukuli has commissioned a modern oxygen plant valued at $34,000 (Shs128 million) at Hope Clinic, marking a significant investment in community healthcare and emergency medical services.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:42
Climate-Affected Communities Rebuild Through Solidarity and Collective Action
[Nile Post] Communities affected by climate change are increasingly turning to solidarity and collective action to rebuild their lives and protect their environments in the face of recurring floods, droughts, storms and other climate-related disasters.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:43
Tumwebaze Warns Non-Performing Veterinary, Community Development Officers Risk Dismissal
[Nile Post] The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has warned that veterinary and community development officers who fail to effectively implement government programs risk losing their jobs as authorities move to strengthen accountability across the public service.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:44
Busujju Leaders Rally Communities to Preserve Cultural Values At Traditional Introduction Ceremony
[Nile Post] Residents have been urged to embrace and preserve their cultural heritage rather than abandon traditional practices due to misconceptions that they are incompatible with religious beliefs.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:47
Woman Arrested Over Fatal Stabbing of Ex-Husband in Rukungiri
[Nile Post] Police in Rukungiri District have arrested a 28-year-old woman on allegations of murdering her former husband in a shocking incident that occurred in Buyanja Sub-county.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:39
Today in History - Uganda and United States Sign Landmark Air Transport Agreement
[Nile Post] On this day in 2002, Uganda and the United States entered into a landmark Air Transport Agreement that significantly reshaped commercial aviation relations between the two countries and laid the groundwork for Uganda's eventual adoption of an Open Skies policy.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:44
PSFU Warns Misleading Ebola Reports Could Hurt Trade, Tourism and Investment
[Nile Post] The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has raised concerns over what it describes as misleading reporting on Uganda's Ebola situation, warning that inaccurate information could have far-reaching consequences for the country's trade, tourism and investment sectors.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:13:44
India Delivers Fresh Medical Aid to Boost Uganda's Ebola Response
[Nile Post] India has delivered a second tranche of medical assistance to support Uganda's Ebola response efforts, reinforcing international support for the country's campaign to contain the disease and strengthen regional outbreak preparedness.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:12:32
Africa CDC and WHO Launch Joint Continental Ebola Response Plan
[WHO] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan on the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The plan aims to raise US$ 518 million to support African countries together with partners to prepare for, rapidly detect and respond to the outbreak.
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@sqoop Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:28:49
Are younger people developing an appetite for cigars?
For the longest time, cigars were the preserve of older gentlemen with silver hair, slow voices, and the kind of confidence that comes from having paid off a mortgage. In movies, cigar smokers were powerful politicians, wealthy industrialists, or uncles who insisted on being called "Chairman." Young people, meanwhile, were expected to roll their eyes, The post Are younger people developing an appetite for cigars? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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