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Museveni meets Dangote, pushes for Hoima oil refinery
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has endorsed a proposed multi-billion-dollar regional oil refinery initiative championed by Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, while firmly reiterating that Uganda's own 60,000 barrels-per-day refinery in Hoima will proceed as planned. The position emerged following high-level discussions between President Museveni and Dangote at State Lodge Nakasero on … The post Museveni meets Dangote, pushes for Hoima oil refinery appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:06
Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Karangwa dies after Kayunga car accident
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Senior Presidential Advisor and Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) for Kayunga District, Moses Karangwa Kalisa, has died following a tragic road accident. Karangwa was involved in the accident on Sunday evening at Ssukka Village near the Lake Oil Pump Fuel station in Kayunga District. He was initially rushed … The post Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Karangwa dies after Kayunga car accident appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ndiga clan heritage project set to boost tourism, preserve Buganda history
Mpigi, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Efforts to preserve Buganda's rich cultural heritage have received fresh support following a partnership between the Ministry of Tourism, the Ndiga clan leadership, and local authorities in Mpigi District to complete a major cultural heritage project at the clan's ancestral site in Mbaale. The project involves the construction of … The post Ndiga clan heritage project set to boost tourism, preserve Buganda history appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 18 May 2026 03:00:07
What is the Bundibugyo virus disease?
Case fatality rates in the past two BVD outbreaks, reported in Uganda and in DRC in 2007 and 2012, have ranged from approximately 30% to 50%. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) is a severe and often fatal form of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus, one of the Orthoebolavirus species. It … The post What is the Bundibugyo virus disease? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 18 May 2026 02:26:08
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI BACKS REGIONAL OIL REFINERY INITIATIVE
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today expressed Uganda's support for a proposed regional oil refinery project following talks with Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote on strengthening East Africa's energy and industrial cooperation. During the meeting held at State Lodge Nakasero, President Museveni said Uganda was ready to support the establishment of a large regional refinery in East Africa as part of broader efforts to promote economic integration and value addition in Africa. "We shall support Mr. Dangote, and we are ready to buy shares in the regional refinery because our goal is regional integration and industrial development," President Museveni said.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 May 2026 00:13:00
Uganda Martyrs' Day celebrations postponed
President Yoweri Museveni has postponed this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations due to fears of the spread of Ebola following an outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and confirmed cases linked to cross-border movement into Uganda. The annual celebrations, held every June 3 at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines, usually attract hundreds of thousands The post Uganda Martyrs' Day celebrations postponed first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 18 May 2026 01:03:03
Boundary Banters League: ACC salvage split after Centurion win low-scoring opener
Day Two of the Boundary Banters T20 League at the Florida Cricket Oval delivered an entertaining contest as Africa Cricket Club (ACC) and Centurion CC shared honours in a fiercely contested double-header on Saturday. The two sides each secured one victory in a day marked by disciplined bowling, resilient batting performances, and standout displays from
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@uplandMedia Mon, 18 May 2026 01:00:05
Justine Nameere released, turns around to denounce Among's Speakership bid
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Justine Nameere Nsubuga, the Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament, re-surfaced after spending hours under what some described as military abduction. Nameere was arrested on Friday evening, in a joint operation by armed military and police operatives who intercepted her while she was in a procession drive in Masaka town … The post Justine Nameere released, turns around to denounce Among's Speakership bid appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Museveni quickly assents to protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assented to the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, formally bringing the legislation into law. According to a statement issued by the Presidential Press Unit on May 17, 2026, the Act is intended to provide for the protection of the sovereignty of the people of Uganda … The post Museveni quickly assents to protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 18 May 2026 01:00:06
Muhoozi defends raid on Among's properties
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has come out to explain the circumstances leading to the siege of properties belonging to the outgoing Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among. The Senior Presidential Advisor and Chairperson of the Patriotic League of Uganda, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, sent out a message … The post Muhoozi defends raid on Among's properties appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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AMONG X MESSAGE: 'I have thrown in the towel'
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A tweet on X last night indicates that Anita Annet Among has withdrawn from the race for Speaker of Parliament. The outgoing Speaker has not made any public statement since security raided her homes in an ongoing corruption investigation at the weekend. Among has not posted on X since … The post AMONG X MESSAGE: 'I have thrown in the towel' appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 May 2026 00:31:25
Museveni Signs Sovereignty Act As First Law of Seventh Term
[Nile Post] President Museveni has signed the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026 into law, making it the first legislation assented to during his seventh constitutional term in office.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 May 2026 00:31:26
Museveni Backs Dangote's Regional Refinery Plan
[Nile Post] President Museveni has endorsed plans for a proposed East African regional refinery championed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, saying the project aligns with Uganda's long-standing position against exporting raw materials without value addition.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 May 2026 00:31:26
Museveni Postpones Martyrs Day Celebrations Over Ebola Threat
[Nile Post] President Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, citing fears of Ebola transmission from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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@allafrica Mon, 18 May 2026 00:41:22
Epidemic of Ebola Disease Caused By Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Determined a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
[WHO] Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event is known to be currently occurring, is hereby determining that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency
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