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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:19:03
'The Next 3 Months Will Be Warmer and Drier'
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Ministry of Water and Environment has dismissed as misleading a wave of viral social media posts warning of heavy rainfall across Uganda in the coming months, insisting that the country's official seasonal forecast points to a warmer and drier-than-normal period between June and August 2026.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:18:37
UPDF Artillery Commander Emphasises Physical Fitness As Key to Combat Readiness
[Nile Post] The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Artillery Division, Maj Gen Daniel Kakono, has said that physical exercise plays a critical role in preserving life, enhancing combat readiness, and developing leadership qualities among soldiers.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:17:47
Kitara FC Crowned 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup Champions After 2-1 Win Over SC Villa
[Nile Post] Kitara FC were crowned champions of the 2026 Stanbic Uganda Cup after edging SC Villa 2-1 in a thrilling final played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru on Saturday, May 30.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:18:15
Today in History - Muslims Unite Under One Council
[Nile Post] June 1, 1972 marked one of the most significant moments in the history of Islam in Uganda as the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) was officially inaugurated, bringing together previously rival Muslim factions under a single national administration for the first time.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:13:04
A golf and football mashup at second I&M Bank Katogo Series, as Ahimbisibwe, Peace Hellen triumph
Traditionally, 19th hole experiences at Ugandas golf tournaments follow a familiar script: dinner, speeches, prize giving, light entertainment, drinks, and guests depart at leisure. However, things were a little different at the second edition of the IM Bank Katogo Golf Series, held on Saturday, May 30, at Entebbe Club. As golfers wrapped up their rounds,
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:56
New Village Leadership Installed in Musaale
[Nile Post] New village leadership has been installed in Nazalesi Village, Musaale Parish in Kiwenda, Busukuma Sub-county, Kyaddondo, in a ceremony presided over by the Deputy Chief representing the Kabaka in the area, Lutaaya Shaban.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:56
New Kiboga District Leadership Sworn in, Pledges Stronger Service Delivery and Tough Stance On Corruption
[Nile Post] The newly elected leadership of Kiboga District has officially taken office, with pledges to improve service delivery, strengthen accountability, and accelerate development across key sectors including health, education, and infrastructure.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:57
Bushenyi Man Found Dead After Reportedly Leaving Home At Night
[Nile Post] A 32-year-old man has been found dead in a suspected suicide incident in Bushenyi District after reportedly leaving his home during the night and later being discovered hanging in a nearby coffee plantation.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:57
Kaziimba Concludes Bugisu Farewell Visit With Call for Unity, Environmental Stewardship and Health Vigilance
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has concluded his farewell pastoral visit to the Bugisu sub-region with a call for unity, compassion and continued commitment to the Church's mission.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:58
Kivumbi Seeks Bail As International Crimes Division Hears Terrorism Case
[Nile Post] The International Crimes Division (ICD) of the High Court is expected to hear a bail application filed by former Butambala County Member of Parliament, Muwanga Kivumbi, who has spent months on remand following his arrest over terrorism-related allegations arising from violent incidents that occurred after the January 2026 elections.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:58
Babalanda Rallies Basoga to Uphold Integrity, Faith and Fight Corruption
[Nile Post] The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has called on the people of Busoga to embrace equitable service, strengthen their faith in God and actively participate in the fight against corruption as Uganda pursues its ambition of attaining upper-middle-income status.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:55:55
Explainer - Why Uganda Bars Dual Citizens From Holding These High Offices
[Nile Post] The controversy over dual citizenship has returned to the centre of Ugandan politics as President Museveni's latest cabinet appointments head into parliamentary vetting.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:04
Omona defends record in Northern Uganda as he exits ministerial post
Gulu, Uganda | URN | Outgoing State Minister for Northern Uganda Rehabilitation, Kenneth Omona, has defended his two-year tenure, saying he leaves office satisfied that he successfully tackled some of the region's most pressing challenges, including land conflicts, Balaalo evictions and the livestock restocking programme. Dr Omona, who was appointed to the docket in March … The post Omona defends record in Northern Uganda as he exits ministerial post appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:05
Pope Leo warns of AI's risks to humanity in his first encyclical
Will Pope Leo XIV's encyclical do for the AI age what Rerum Novarum did for the industrial age? COMMENT | NIUSHA SHAFIABADY OTHERS | Pope Leo XIV has just declared artificial intelligence one of the defining moral challenges of our time, in his first encyclical: a formal letter intended to guide moral, social and … The post Pope Leo warns of AI's risks to humanity in his first encyclical appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:05
'The next 3 months will be warmer and drier'
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Water and Environment has dismissed as misleading a wave of viral social media posts warning of heavy rainfall across Uganda in the coming months, insisting that the country's official seasonal forecast points to a warmer and drier-than-normal period between June and August 2026. The clarification follows the … The post 'The next 3 months will be warmer and drier' appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:09:21
Police Await Museveni's Decision On Expired Contracts of 10 Directors
[Nile Post] Police have said they are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on the contracts of 10 directors whose terms have expired, forcing them to temporarily vacate their offices.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:09:22
Two Killed, Several Injured As Car Ploughs Into Pedestrians in Mityana Town
[Nile Post] Two people, both female and yet to be identified, were killed on the spot while several others sustained injuries in a road crash in Mityana Municipality after a vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed into pedestrians.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:11:43
AfDB Pledges to Fund SGR, Allocates Initials Shs2.4 Trillion
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Vice President of the African Development Bank Dr. Abdul Kamara has reaffirmed the commitment by the bank to fund the Standard Gauge Railway project in Uganda.
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