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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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@matookerepublic Thu, 14 May 2026 01:06:38
I don't mind being wife number four or even number ten — Sheebah gives her reasons
Singer Sheebah Karungi has said she would not mind being in a polygamous marriage, revealing that she is comfortable being a man's fourth — or even tenth — wife as long as there is understanding and emotional connection. Speaking on her podcast, Sheebah explained that love, for her, is more about emotional and mental connection The post I don't mind being wife number four or even number ten — Sheebah gives her reasons first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 14 May 2026 00:15:24
Babalanda Pledges Anti-Corruption Fight, Better Services for Budiope West
[Nile Post] Milly Babalanda, Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, has pledged to prioritise corruption-free service delivery, youth and women empowerment, and improved social services after taking the oath of allegiance as a member of Uganda's 12th Parliament.
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@kfm Wed, 13 May 2026 08:55:21
CSOs task 12th parliament to increase health budget
As members of the 12th parliament continue to take oath, a section of the Civil Society is calling on the legislators to prioritize increasing domestic financing for health. The three-day exercise commenced this morning with at least 197 members having taken oath by close of business today. The The post CSOs task 12th parliament to increase health budget first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 13 May 2026 09:14:32
Canal+ unveils new SuperSport "Sleep Can Wait" campaign in more than 20 African countries to launch Fifa World Cup 2026
SuperSport has launched a campaign across more than 20 English- and Portuguese-speaking African countries to coincide with the start of the FIFA World Cup 2026. This campaign marks the first collaboration between BETC (CANAL+'s long-standing partner for 40 years) and a brand from the MultiChoice Group. As the official broadcaster of the entire tournament with
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 07:59:03
Aceng Urges Parliament to Intensify Anti-Corruption Fight
[Nile Post] Jane Ruth Aceng has called on the incoming Parliament to intensify the fight against corruption, saying it is critical for Uganda's progress toward sustaining middle-income status.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 07:58:24
Nateete-Nakawuka Road Section Closed for Three Months to Allow Drainage Works
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced the temporary closure of a section of the Nateete-Nakawuka Road around Nateete to allow for ongoing drainage improvement works under a road upgrade project.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 07:59:47
Truck Drivers' Protest Cripples Trade Flow At Uganda-Kenya Border
[Nile Post] A cross-border truck drivers' strike at the Malaba border earlier this week disrupted trade and transport between Uganda and Kenya, with authorities estimating losses of up to Shs35 billion in revenue collections during the one-day standoff.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 07:40:34
Egypt's President El-Sisi Arrives in Uganda for High-Level State Visit
[Nile Post] Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation on key regional issues, particularly the management and shared use of the River Nile.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 07:40:09
Kampala Faces Three-Week Planned Power Disruptions
[Nile Post] Electricity consumers in Kampala and surrounding areas are set to experience scheduled daytime power outages for nearly three weeks as the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) undertakes major maintenance works on a key transmission line.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 06:44:28
After Years of Shame, the Slow Recovery of Uganda's Fistula Survivors
[Independent (Kampala)] Kole -- In the quiet village of Alelibanya in Kole District, Eunice Aceng spent three years living a life defined by pain, isolation, and stigma. "I had a disease called fistula. I leaked urine for three years," she recalls.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 May 2026 23:17:00
OPINION: Advancing Digital Trust Together
Article by Barbara N.M Wabwire, Chief Information Security Officer, UBA Uganda A few years ago, E-banking merely complemented traditional banking services; today, digital and online banking have evolved from convenience to necessity, requiring banks to operate continuously, 24/7, year-round. According to Steven Burnett and Kathleen Kinder in"Online Banking Usage Statistics 2026: Shocking Growth,"the modern banking The post OPINION: Advancing Digital Trust Together first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 06:32:50
Handsome Jimmy: The Chinese Entrepreneur Who Made Kampala Home
When Handsome Jimmy stepped onto the podium on the March 22, 2026 episode of the VA Sherry powered Hello Mr. Right, it was clear he was no newcomer to the Pearl of Africa. He came to Kampala to sell software. Fifteen years later, Wu Yiming speaks Luganda, eats rolex for breakfast, and has become one The post Handsome Jimmy: The Chinese Entrepreneur Who Made Kampala Home first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:24:01
Rubanda Residents Celebrate Museveni's Seventh Term, Praise Pdm and New District Hospital
[Nile Post] Residents of Rubanda District on Tuesday joined the rest of the country in celebrating the swearing-in of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for a seventh term, with many crediting the Parish Development Model (PDM) and the establishment of Rubanda District General Hospital as major achievements of the NRM government.
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