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@uplandMedia Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:07
DRC's Ebola cases hit 363, as Uganda reports 4 recoveries
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have risen to 363, including 62 deaths, according to figures released Wednesday by the DRC government, while Uganda on Thursday reported four recoveries. The latest developments were discussed on Thursday during an online press briefing organized by the World … The post DRC's Ebola cases hit 363, as Uganda reports 4 recoveries appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:21:41
Over 500 Villages in Namisindwa At Risk As Landslide Cracks Widen
[Nile Post] More than 500 villages in Namisindwa District are at risk of displacement following the emergence of widening landslide cracks across several sub-counties, with local leaders warning of an escalating disaster triggered by ongoing heavy rains.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:04:58
Over 20 people take DNA tests to settle Paul Kafeero paternity claims
More than 24 people have stepped forward for DNA tests to find out if they are biological children of the late music legend Prince Paul Kafeero. The tests come after his body was exhumed on Monday, June 1, so samples could be collected to settle a paternity dispute that has been going on for over The post Over 20 people take DNA tests to settle Paul Kafeero paternity claims first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:32:44
Doctors reject gov't plan to scrap medical intern allowances, call it unfair and damaging to hospitals
Uganda's doctors are pushing back hard against a new government policy on medical interns, saying it was rushed in without talking to the people it affects most. Medical leaders met with the Uganda Law Society in Kampala and warned that the changes could damage medical training and weaken healthcare services across public hospitals. The government's The post Doctors reject gov't plan to scrap medical intern allowances, call it unfair and damaging to hospitals first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:09
Ugandan-born U.S. Navy veteran to compete in 2026 Warrior Games
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A Ugandan-born U.S. Navy veteran is among the athletes set to compete in the 2026 Department of Defense Warrior Games, one of the United States' premier adaptive sports competitions for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. A native of Mbale District, Uganda, will join more than 200 seriously … The post Ugandan-born U.S. Navy veteran to compete in 2026 Warrior Games appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:10
Trump says to reconsider ceasefire with Tehran if U.S. troops killed
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump has told his aides that he may reconsider the ceasefire with Iran if Iranian forces kill American troops, local media reported, citing U.S. officials. The warning comes as a fragile ceasefire reached in April remains in place despite weeks of escalating clashes. The United States and Iran … The post Trump says to reconsider ceasefire with Tehran if U.S. troops killed appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:10
Uganda reports new imported Ebola case
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has confirmed one new Ebola case, bringing the total number of infections to 16 since the outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was declared on May 15, the country's Ministry of Health said on Thursday. In an update posted on social media platform X, the ministry … The post Uganda reports new imported Ebola case appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:18:35
Doctors Warn Scrapping Medical Interns' Allowances Could Cripple Uganda's Health System
[Nile Post] The National Senior House Officers (SHO) Secretariat has warned that plans to scrap allowances for medical interns could undermine healthcare delivery, weaken clinical training and create long-term risks for Uganda's future health workforce.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:18:35
Over 500 Villages At Risk As Landslide Cracks Widen in Namisindwa District
[Nile Post] More than 500 villages in Namisindwa District are facing the threat of displacement and possible disaster following the emergence of large landslide-induced ground cracks across several sub-counties, local leaders have warned.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:18:36
SONA 2026 - Museveni Demands Results
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has used his State of the Nation Address to defend Uganda's economic transformation agenda, celebrate success stories emerging from government poverty alleviation programmes, and sharply criticize public servants whom he accused of prioritizing allowances over service delivery.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:18:42
Museveni Predicts Uganda's Economy Will Hit $80 Billion Next Year
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- President Museveni has projected that Uganda's economy will grow to $80 billion in the next financial year, presenting the forecast as evidence of the country's continued economic transformation and urging leaders to embrace accountability, productivity and wealth creation.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:21:33
World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda
[World Bank] Kampala -- The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Executive Directors today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Uganda, a 10-year strategy (2026-2035) designed to accelerate a private sector-led economic transformation and expand opportunities for the country's rapidly growing population.
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@allafrica Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:09:22
Are Uganda's Environmental Impact Reports Just a Box-Ticking Exercise? What a Study of 108 Projects Reveals
[The Conversation Africa] Uganda's environmental impact assessment system is meant to protect the environment from harmful development projects. For nearly 30 years, the law has required developers applying for approval to consider alternatives to their proposed projects, such as different sites, designs, technologies or even whether the project should go ahead at all. This is intended to make sure that the least environmentally damaging option is chosen. Biodiversity and environmental impact assessment researcher Mulumba M. Agaba
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:17
Desktop vs Mobile nei Casinò Moderni: Quale Piattaforma Massimizza i Bonus?
Negli ultimi anni il dibattito "desktop vs mobile" è diventato centrale nel mondo dei casinò online. La diffusione di smartphone 5G e di computer sempre più potenti ha creato due esperienze di gioco quasi parallele, ma non identiche. Entrambe le piattaforme offrono gli stessi giochi, lo stesso RTP e le stesse possibilità di vincita, ma
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@uplandMedia Fri, 05 Jun 2026 02:00:06
NBL, NSSF, MTN MoMO to equip 1, 500 retailers with business skills
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL) has unveiled a nationwide initiative aimed at equipping more than 1,500 retailers with critical business, financial and digital skills to help them build stronger and more sustainable enterprises. The programme, dubbed GRIT (Growing Retailers Innovatively Together), seeks to enhance the capacity of bar owners, stockists … The post NBL, NSSF, MTN MoMO to equip 1, 500 retailers with business skills appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:26:50
Lightning Roulette Live: l'esplosione dei giri gratuiti e delle promozioni che sta rivoluzionando il modo di giocare in Italia
Negli ultimi due anni la roulette live ha subito una trasformazione radicale, e al centro di questa evoluzione c'è Lightning Roulette. Il titolo, lanciato da Evolution Gaming, combina la tradizionale ruota con una serie di moltiplicatori "illuminati" che si attivano in tempo reale, creando un'atmosfera di adrenalina simile a quella di una slot machine. In Italia,
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:33:18
FUFA strengthens grassroots football development with support to King's College Budo
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has reaffirmed its commitment to grassroots football development through a donation of six CAF-approved footballs to King's College Budo, one of Uganda's most historic educational institutions.The donation, delivered through the Chairperson of the FUFA Club Licensing Committee, Jeremiah Mugerwa, forms part of FUFA's broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:53:30
Bank of Uganda Caps Cash Withdrawals in Push for Digital Payments
[Nile Post] The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has announced new limits on over-the-counter cash withdrawals, capping daily withdrawals at Shs50 million for individual account holders and Shs250 million for corporate accounts beginning January 1, 2027.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:53:30
Relief for Wakiso Market Vendors As Temporary Relocation Site Is Secured Ahead of Reconstruction
[Nile Post] Vendors operating in Wakiso Daily Market have expressed relief after stakeholders inspected and approved a temporary relocation site that will accommodate traders during the reconstruction of the market under the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Program (GKMA-UDP).
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