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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:24:14
Mbarara Residents Celebrate Museveni's Seventh Term, Demand Better Health Services and Jobs
[Nile Post] As President Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni officially took oath for his seventh term at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday, residents and supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Mbarara District held jubilant celebrations marked by processions, music, and renewed calls for improved service delivery.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:24:50
Rukungiri NRM Supporters Hold Live Screening As Museveni Begins Seventh Term
[Nile Post] Members and supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Rukungiri District joined the rest of the country in celebrating the swearing-in of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni by holding a live screening of the national ceremony at Rukungiri Main Stadium.
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@kfm Wed, 13 May 2026 03:53:21
Analysts list challenges that await Museveni in new term
A day after President Museveni took oath of office at Kololo Independence Grounds, analysts have outlined some of the challenges that await him in the new term. President Museveni who was sworn-in yesterday for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending The post Analysts list challenges that await Museveni in new term first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 13 May 2026 04:31:05
FDC Rejects Museveni's Violence Claims After Inauguration Speech
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has strongly dismissed President Yoweri Museveni's accusations linking opposition parties to violence during the January 2026 general elections, describing the claims as an attempt to scapegoat the opposition. While delivering his inauguration speech at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Tuesday, President Museveni accused The post FDC Rejects Museveni's Violence Claims After Inauguration Speech first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 04:54:06
What Museveni's Swearing-in Should Mean for Uganda's Opposition
[Nile Post] Leaving a law exam on the evening of May 11, I checked my phone and discovered a missed call from Democratic Party First Lady and 2026 Lord Mayor candidate Beatrice Mao. When I returned the call, she informed me that my invitation card to President Museveni's swearing-in ceremony had been left with the DP Deputy Treasurer.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 04:27:29
Uganda Unveils Electric Bus Network in Kampala
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has unveiled its first electric commuter bus service in the capital, marking an early step in a nationwide plan to modernise urban transport and cut emissions through electrification.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 04:29:31
Molly Katanga Questions Timeline of DNA Evidence
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Molly Katanga has accused police of framing her for the death of her husband, businessman Henry Katanga, telling the High Court that key claims used to charge her appeared long before the forensic results themselves existed.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 04:27:19
Memes, Shutdowns and Museveni's Seventh Term
[Independent (Kampala)] Special Report -- As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, 81, was sworn in on May 12 for a seventh straight term in office, Uganda marked another formal milestone in a presidency that has now spanned nearly four decades. The inauguration at Kololo Independence Grounds followed the Jan. 15 general election in which official results from the Electoral Commission declared Museveni the winner with 71.65% of the vote, ahead of the National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, who polled 24%.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:00
From a Trending Mystery to a New Social Habit: The Story Behind the "Ahhh" Movement
Castle Lite has officially launched the "Ahhh" Challenge, a nationwide campaign aimed at reshaping social habits and encouraging a new culture of extra-cold refreshment. The initiative is designed as a mass call for trial, inviting Ugandans to taste first and decide after, while turning everyday drink moments into bold expressions of confidence in choice. Speaking The post From a Trending Mystery to a New Social Habit: The Story Behind the "Ahhh" Movement first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 03:24:32
Uganda Airlines expands fleet with wet-leased Boeing 737 from Ethiopian Airlines
Uganda Airlines has added a new aircraft to its fleet as part of its ongoing expansion strategy aimed at improving connectivity and boosting operational capacity. On Tuesday, May 12, the national carrier received a wet-leased Boeing 737-800, operated in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. The airline says the addition will give it greater flexibility and help The post Uganda Airlines expands fleet with wet-leased Boeing 737 from Ethiopian Airlines first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 13 May 2026 02:30:55
Cricket Cranes secure historic India Tour through new Mumbai partnership
Uganda's national cricket team, the Cricket Cranes, are set to embark on a historic tour of India following the launch of a strategic partnership between Cricket Uganda (CU) and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The collaboration, which will formally be sealed later this month through a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marks a major milestone
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@sqoop Wed, 13 May 2026 01:18:27
Gospel Singer Julie Birungi feels betrayed after concert snub by artistes
Gospel singer Julie Birungi has expressed disappointment after fellow artists failed to show up for her Mother's Day concert in Toronto, an absence she believes was driven by discrimination linked to her personal life. Speaking after the show, titled An Evening with Julie, Birungi said she was left hurt after an entire lineup of invited The post Gospel Singer Julie Birungi feels betrayed after concert snub by artistes first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 01:17:22
Mbarara doctors remove 50 needles from 9-year-old boy's stomach after stepmother allegedly forced him to swallow them
A team of pediatric surgeons at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital has successfully saved a nine-year-old boy after removing dozens of sewing needles and pieces of broken pens from his stomach in a complex surgical procedure. The child, identified as Samuel Akamumpa, had reportedly endured months of severe abdominal pain, weight loss and passing dark stools The post Mbarara doctors remove 50 needles from 9-year-old boy's stomach after stepmother allegedly forced him to swallow them first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 00:47:24
Muhoozi withdraws support for Among, Tayebwa in speakership race
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Chairman, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has withdrawn his endorsement of Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The announcement was made by the PLU Secretary General, David Kabanda, during a press briefing at the PLU Secretariat. Kabanda revealed that he had officially The post Muhoozi withdraws support for Among, Tayebwa in speakership race first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@diaryOfAMuzungu Tue, 05 May 2026 23:06:44
Ep. 22 Behind the scenes with the award-winning podcast team
[iframe style=border:none src=//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41117930/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4524168/custom-color/87A93A height=100 width=100% scrolling=no allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This week a tropical garden in suburban Makindye, Kampala, Uganda is the location for a conversation with my sound recordist Bryan Kisembo Delon. In Episode 22, Bryan swaps his headphones for a mic to share his experiences on the award-winning East Africa Travel Podcast: The post Ep. 22 Behind the scenes with the award-winning podcast team appeared first on Diary of a Muzungu.
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@diaryOfAMuzungu Tue, 12 May 2026 23:29:22
Ep. 23 Local voices, glamour & grind with Kenyan travel journalist Harriet Owalla
[iframe style=border:none src=//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40678290/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4524168/custom-color/87A93A height=100 width=100% scrolling=no allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Whats the reality behind the glamorous-looking life of a travel writer? This week the Serena Beach Resort Spa on the white sands of Shanzu Beach in Mombasa Kenya is the location for a conversation with award-winning travel journalist Harriet Owalla. From 4AM wake-up The post Ep. 23 Local voices, glamour grind with Kenyan travel journalist Harriet Owalla appeared first on Diary of a Muzungu.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 00:27:49
Museveni Sworn in for New Term
[Nile Post] A heavily guarded ceremonial atmosphere marked the swearing-in of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at Kololo Independence Grounds on Tuesday, with military rituals, constitutional procedures and cultural symbolism dominating the event.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 00:27:49
No More Time to Sleep - Museveni Sets Tone for Seventh Term After Swearing-in
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace wealth creation and hard work, warning that the country can no longer afford complacency as he begins his seventh term in office.
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