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Quality Chemical Industries' earnings rise 39% to Shs 56.4bn on one-off boost and efficiency
Investors are set to receive a higher payout after the board recommended a final dividend of Shs6.4 per share Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Quality Chemical Industries Limited (QCIL), the country's largest pharmaceutical manufacturer, reported a 39% jump in annual profit after tax, helped by stronger sales, improved factory efficiency and the … The post Quality Chemical Industries' earnings rise 39% to Shs 56.4bn on one-off boost and efficiency appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:49:24
UWA Relocates Wildlife to New Mbale Zoo Ahead of June 12 Opening
[Nile Post] The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has commenced the translocation of animals from the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC) in Entebbe to the newly established Wildlife Conservation Education Centre in Mbale, marking a significant milestone in efforts to bring wildlife conservation closer to communities in Eastern Uganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:49:02
Police Hunt for Driver in Fatal Hit-and-Run That Killed Entertainer Master Parrot
[Nile Post] Police have launched investigations into a fatal hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of popular entertainer David Sifayo, commonly known as Master Parrot.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:50:10
Residents Cry Out After Nema Demolitions Leave Families Homeless in Kawaala
[Nile Post] Residents of Kawaala Zone II in Rubaga Municipality have appealed to government and humanitarian organisations for urgent assistance after a demolition exercise conducted by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) left dozens of families homeless and without means of survival.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:55:54
Uganda records 6 new Ebola cases as total hits 15
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 6 new Ebola cases in Uganda. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 15. According to the Ministry, 12 patients are now admitted in treatment units, 2 people have recovered and been discharged, 1 death has been recorded, and 668 people who may have been exposed are The post Uganda records 6 new Ebola cases as total hits 15 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:12:42
State Opposes Bail for Kivumbi, 24 Co-Accused in Terror Case
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The State has opposed the bail application of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and his 24 co-accused, who are facing terrorism charges, arguing that the application lacks merit. The objection was raised on Monday by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Thomas Jatiko and Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka in documents filed before the High Court.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:13:04
Police Exhume Paulo Kafeero's Body to Settle Children Parentage Battles
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Heavy security personnel were deployed across Busansula village on Monday as police oversaw the exhumation of the remains of legendary Ugandan musician Paulo Kafeero, in a bid to resolve long-running disputes over parentage among his children.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:45
Nema Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to Encroachers in Lumpewo Wetland
[Nile Post] The National Environment Management Authority has issued a stern directive to individuals accused of encroaching on the ecologically sensitive Lumpewo wetland, setting a 21-day deadline for all illegal structures to be dismantled or removed.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:46
Ntungamo Allocates Shs100 Million for Bwongyera HCIII Renovation As Residents Call for More Staff
[Nile Post] Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to benefit from a Shs100 million renovation and facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, a move aimed at improving healthcare service delivery and expanding infrastructure at the facility.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:46
Police Tighten Traffic Enforcement in Mityana After Fatal Crash Linked to Reckless Youth Driving Group
[Nile Post] Police in Mityana District have introduced stricter traffic enforcement measures following a fatal road crash that left two women dead and four others injured in Mityana Municipality, amid growing concern over alleged reckless driving by a group of young motorists locally referred to as "Abasayika."
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:47
Prosecution Raises No Objection to Kivumbi's Sureties
[Nile Post] The prosecution team led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Thomas Jatiko and Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka on Monday raised no objection to the suitability of five sureties presented by the defence team for former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi as his bail application commenced before the International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court in Kampala.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:47
Fire Destroys Students' Property At Ngora School As Police Probe Cause
[Nile Post] Police in Ngora District are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred on the morning of May 31, 2026, at Mukura Union Vision Primary and Secondary School in Mukura Town Council.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:47
Banyarwanda Citizenship Revisited - Beyond Politics and Prejudice
[Nile Post] The debate surrounding Banyarwanda citizenship in Uganda has once again resurfaced, this time in the wake of recent public appointments. As has often been the case, the discussion has generated more heat than light, with ethnicity, nationality and citizenship being casually conflated in public discourse.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:48
Ntungamo Extends Cattle Quarantine By Two Weeks Despite Significant Progress in FMD Control
[Nile Post] Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) containment efforts in Ntungamo District have registered significant progress, prompting veterinary authorities to intensify interventions aimed at completely suppressing the outbreak.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:49:23
Experts Warn On Rising Workplace Safety Risks
[Nile Post] Occupational health and safety experts have raised concerns over the continued prevalence of workplace accidents and work-related illnesses in Uganda's industrial sector, prompting East African Medical Vitals (EAMV) to strengthen its commitment to employee safety through a company-wide safety pledge.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:49:55
Today in History - Museveni Warns Ssebaana Over Boda Boda Taxes
[Nile Post] One of the most significant political battles over Kampala's informal transport sector reached a critical point on June 2, 2004, when President Museveni and then Kampala Mayor John Ssebaana Kizito found themselves on opposing sides of a fierce dispute over boda boda taxation and local government authority.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:53:30
10 Aigps Await Museveni's Decision On Contract Renewals
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- At least ten Assistant Inspector Generals of Police (AIGPs) are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on whether to renew their contracts, as uncertainty grows within the Uganda Police Force following the expiry of their terms. The affected senior officers recently handed over their offices to deputies after their contracts expired, triggering speculation about possible reshuffles within the police leadership.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:53:48
Court Orders Besigye Trial to Commence in a Week's Time
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The High Court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial against opposition politician Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye proceeds within a week's time, despite objections from the defence over lack of enough time to prepare.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:54:11
Court Asked to Dismiss Kaddunabbi's Case Seeking Contract Renewal
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) and its former Board Chairperson, Dr. Isaac Nkote Nabeta, have asked the High Court to dismiss a judicial review application filed by outgoing Chief Executive Officer Ibrahim Kaddunabbi Lubega, arguing that his case has been overtaken by events following the expiry of his contract and the appointment of a new acting CEO.
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