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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 03:50:45
Digital Skills Empower Women, Youth Businesses in Kikuube
[Nile Post] Women entrepreneurs and young business owners in Kikuube District are increasingly turning to digital record keeping to improve business management, strengthen accountability and enhance financial independence both at home and within their communities.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 03:48:54
Mityana NRM Elderly Leaders Praise 40 Years of NRM Rule, Demand Improved Healthcare
[Nile Post] Elderly leaders of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mityana District have praised the ruling party's 40 years in leadership, saying the government has implemented programmes that have improved the lives of many Ugandans, including senior citizens.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 03:49:25
Uganda Cubs Crush DR Congo 3-0 in Dream Afcon U-17 Opener
[Nile Post] The Uganda national under-17 football team announced their arrival at the 2026 TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in style after brushing aside DR Congo national under-17 football team 3-0 in their Group B opener in Morocco on Wednesday.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 03:22:37
Kisanja 'No More Sleep' - Lutwama Rallies Bataka Institutions
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni opened his seventh elective term with a renewed call for wealth creation and economic discipline, attention is increasingly turning to how traditional structures could be drawn into the government's mobilisation strategy.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 03:24:35
Disability Inclusion Advocates Turn Focus to Jobs and Digital Skills
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- More than 400 professionals converged at the Uganda School for the Deaf in Ntinda last week for the inaugural Talent Without Limit Career Fair, an initiative aimed at improving access to employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 03:19:35
12th Parliament Embarks On 5-Year Legislative Journey
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As early as 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, the usually tight security surroundings of Uganda's Parliament turned into a scene of colour, celebration, and political transition as Members of Parliament-elect arrived for the swearing-in of the 12th Parliament.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 03:23:05
Minister Questions Value From Billions Sunk Into Agoro Irrigation Scheme
[Independent (Kampala)] Lamwo -- The State Minister for Northern Uganda, Kenneth Omona, has directed the Ministry of Water and Environment to produce a detailed performance report on the delayed rehabilitation of the Agoro Irrigation Scheme in Lamwo District within three weeks.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 14 May 2026 03:37:27
"I am 82, but still very strong and hope to live up to 100 years," says Minister Matia Kasaija who has been MP since 1980
Veteran politician and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija once again left many Ugandans entertained with his trademark humour and cheerful personality after being sworn in as Member of Parliament for Buyanja County for the 2026–2031 term. Speaking shortly after the ceremony, the 82-year-old minister said he still feels energetic and healthy despite his age, adding that The post "I am 82, but still very strong and hope to live up to 100 years," says Minister Matia Kasaija who has been MP since 1980 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 02:55:09
Rukungiri Council Orders RDC, Diso Offices to Pay Rent From 2026/2027
[Nile Post] The Rukungiri District Council has resolved that the offices of the Resident District Commissioner and the District Internal Security Officer will start paying rent to the district local government beginning in the 2026/2027 financial year.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 02:55:31
Rukungiri Allocates Shs1.8bn for Road and Bridge Improvements
[Nile Post] Residents of Rukungiri District are set to benefit from improved transport services after district authorities approved plans to rehabilitate 20 roads spanning 170 kilometres in the 2026/2027 financial year.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 02:34:13
UEDCL Announces Scheduled Outages On Lugogo-Kampala North Power Line
[Nile Post] The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited has announced scheduled daytime power shutdowns in selected parts of Kampala served by the Lugogo-Kampala North 132kV transmission line.
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 14 May 2026 02:56:39
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI, GABON'S NGUEMA HOLD TALKS ON ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION AND REGIONAL COOPERATION
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today hosted the President of Gabon, H.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema at State House, Entebbe. The high-level meeting focused on economic transformation, industrialization, agriculture and regional cooperation. During the meeting, President Nguema congratulated President Museveni upon his inauguration, describing the occasion as historic. "I could not see anyone else winning other than you because you are a freedom fighter and a father for Africa," President Nguema said. He added that although African summits are common, witnessing President Museveni's swearing-in ceremony was "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." President Nguema commended Uganda for supporting the training of Gabonese officer
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@matookerepublic Thu, 14 May 2026 01:34:40
Justine Nameere claims Anita Among's Rolls-Royce was a gift, says the Speaker has many wealthy friends
Masaka Woman Member of Parliament-elect Justine Nameere has come out to defend Speaker of Parliament Anita Among amid growing public debate over the Rolls-Royce vehicle linked to the Speaker. In a strongly worded video statement, Nameere dismissed claims that Among bought the luxury car herself, insisting that it was instead given to her as a The post Justine Nameere claims Anita Among's Rolls-Royce was a gift, says the Speaker has many wealthy friends first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 14 May 2026 01:38:00
Race for the Round of 32 intensifies as USSSA Boys Championship Group stage ends today
The 2026 USSSA National Boys Football Championship has officially burst into life in Lira City, igniting excitement, competition, and dreams of glory as schools from across Uganda battle for national supremacy. The championship was officially opened on Wednesday afternoon at the packed Lira Town College Stadium by the State Minister for Primary Education, Dr. Joyce
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 01:07:20
NRM Seeks Stronger Political Cooperation With Venezuela's Ruling Party After Kampala Talks
[Nile Post] The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement, Richard Todwong, has reaffirmed the ruling party's commitment to strengthening political, economic and ideological cooperation with Venezuela's governing United Socialist Party following high-level talks in Kampala.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 01:07:21
Jinja Leaders Sworn in, Urged to Prioritise Unity and Development
[Nile Post] Leaders in Jinja District have officially begun a new term of office following the swearing-in of newly elected councillors and District Chairperson Moses Batwala, in a ceremony marked by calls for unity and a renewed focus on development.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 01:07:22
Govt Pledges Expanded Access to Sickle Cell Treatment Nationwide
[Nile Post] The Permanent Secretary at Uganda's Ministry of Health, Diana Atwine, has pledged increased access to sickle cell treatment and stronger prevention measures as African health leaders launched the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Continental Plan for Sickle Cell Disease and other inherited blood disorders in Kampala.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 01:08:59
Police Report Peaceful Security Operations During Presidential Inauguration
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force, in coordination with sister security agencies, has confirmed the successful implementation of comprehensive security and traffic management operations during the swearing-in ceremony of President Museveni at Kololo Independence Grounds.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 01:08:59
Museveni Urges African Political Parties to Prioritise Wealth and Job Creation
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and safeguard its independence.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 01:09:01
NRM Praises Rwanda's Discipline and Patriotism, Calls for Stronger Regional Cooperation
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has commended Rwanda for what it described as exemplary discipline, cleanliness, patriotism and national focus, saying Uganda and the wider East African region could draw important lessons from Kigali's development model.
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