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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 12:02:48
Queen Cranes Eye Comeback After Late Heartbreak in Accra
[Nile Post] Uganda's U-20 women's side, the Queen Cranes, will head into the decisive second leg of their Fifa U-20 Women's World Cup qualifier still firmly in contention, despite falling 2-1 to Ghana in Accra on Sunday night.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 12:02:48
Ibanda Authorities Suspend Gold Mining Over Wetland Degradation Concerns
[Nile Post] Authorities in Ibanda District have suspended gold mining activities in Rukiri Sub-county following growing concerns from residents over the degradation of Katembe Wetland.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 12:02:49
Black and White Quiz Night Gives Kampala the Perfect Slow Start Into May
[Nile Post] As April came to a close and Kampala ushered in the Labour Day holiday weekend, many city dwellers opted for a quieter alternative to the usual parties and crowded dance floors. Instead, they turned to a relaxed evening of laughter, teamwork, cocktails and brain-teasing fun.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 12:02:49
UPDF Receives Battle Group 47 in Somalia, Urges Discipline, Unity in Aussom Mission
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), has formally received Battle Group 47 into its operational area, marking a new troop rotation in Somalia.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 12:02:49
Alhashimiyah Hosts Grand 2026 Hajj Send-Off in Kololo Under Salam TV Campaign
[Nile Post] Alhashimiyah Hajj and Umrah Services on Sunday hosted a vibrant send-off ceremony for its 2026 Hajj pilgrims at Daynasty Restaurant in Kololo, as part of Salam TV's Road to Makkah campaign.
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@sqoop Tue, 05 May 2026 12:33:46
Spice lands in Uganda as star-studded Lugogo concert takes shape
Uganda's entertainment scene is stepping into a global spotlight as Jamaican dancehall star Spice officially touched down in Kampala ahead of her highly anticipated concert slated for May 9, 2026 at Lugogo Cricket Oval. Her arrival, confirmed during a press conference at the Nile Breweries Limited head offices in Luzira, signals more than just a The post Spice lands in Uganda as star-studded Lugogo concert takes shape first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 03:59:18
Kitagwenda Student in Critical Condition After Tetanus Shot
[Nile Post] Health authorities in Kitagwenda District have launched an investigation after a student developed severe complications following a tetanus vaccination administered during a school outreach programme.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 00:02:31
MPs-Elect Begin Collecting Swearing-in Letters Ahead of 12th Parliament Inauguration
[Nile Post] Parliament was busy on Monday as Members of Parliament-elect began picking invitation letters for their upcoming swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 13-15, 2026, at Parliament.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 00:10:47
Uganda Launches Electric Buses in Capital City to Boost Clean Transport
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has deployed a fleet of locally manufactured electric buses in the capital, Kampala, marking a significant step toward cleaner urban transport, officials said.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 00:13:14
Nsubuga Returns to URBRA, Pledges to Prioritise Pension Inclusion and Tackle Emerging Risks
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Martin Anthony Nsubuga has resumed his position as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA).
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 00:32:36
Seven Killed in Nwoya Bus-Truck Head-On Collision
[Nile Post] A tragic road crash in the early hours of May 4, 2026, has claimed seven lives in Nwoya District after a Nile Star Coaches bus collided head-on with an oncoming Benz Actros trailer at Lapok Mor village along the Arua route.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 00:57:58
FDC Raises Alarm Over 'Contradictions' in Government Position On Sovereignty Bill
[Nile Post] The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has raised serious concerns over what it describes as inconsistencies in the Executive's position on the proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, questioning both its drafting process and legislative handling.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 00:57:59
Ntungamo Imposes Foot-and-Mouth Disease Quarantine, Closes Livestock Markets for One Month
[Nile Post] Ntungamo District has imposed a sweeping one-month quarantine and temporary closure of livestock markets as authorities move to contain an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), halting all trade in cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs until May 27, 2026.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 00:58:06
Museveni Chairs Final 'Cabinet of Fishermen' Meeting, Praises Team for Middle-Income Milestone
[Nile Post] President Museveni has chaired the final Cabinet meeting of the outgoing government at State House, marking the formal end of the current executive's term and a key moment in the country's political transition.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 03:57:30
Sovereignty Bill 2026 Set for 2nd and Final Reading in Parliament Today
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Parliament faces a defining and potentially divisive moment as lawmakers prepare to debate and vote on the controversial Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, amid deepening political fractures, procedural disputes, and unexpected signals of caution from President Yoweri Museveni. The Bill, scheduled for Second and Third Readings on Tuesday, May 5, arrives on the floor under a cloud of uncertainty following a dramatic standoff at a joint committee retreat in Munyonyo and growing indications that even
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 03:57:31
Government Launches Major Coffee and Cocoa Drive to Fight Poverty in Bukedi Region
[Independent (Kampala)] Tororo, Uganda -- The government has launched a major campaign to increase coffee and cocoa production in the Bukedi sub-region as part of efforts to fight poverty and expand household incomes. The initiative, code-named the National Kibaalo Concepts Awareness Campaign, was launched at the weekend by Vice President Jessica Alupo together with leaders from the Bukedi sub-region.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 04:00:01
Police Arrest Suspect in Kampala Child Abduction Cases
[Nile Post] Police have arrested a man suspected of being behind a series of child abductions in Kampala, following an intelligence-led operation targeting multiple kidnapping cases involving young boys.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 04:38:08
Relief for Bukomansimbi As NGOs Roll Out Borehole Project to Address Water Crisis
[Nile Post] Weeks after reports highlighted a worsening water crisis in Bukomansimbi District, relief has started reaching affected communities as non-governmental organizations roll out a borehole construction initiative to improve access to safe water.
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@allafrica Tue, 05 May 2026 04:38:29
Government Pushes Organic Fertilizers to Boost Coffee Yields in Kalungu
[Nile Post] The Government of Uganda has intensified efforts to encourage farmers to adopt organic fertilizers as part of a wider strategy aimed at improving crop quality, increasing yields, and enhancing the country's competitiveness on the global market--particularly in coffee production, one of Uganda's leading export earners.
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@allafrica Mon, 04 May 2026 23:55:13
Uganda's Bobi Wine On the Books (And Songs) That Shape His Politics
[The Conversation Africa] Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, is a Ugandan music star and political leader currently in exile. Framing his movement as a "people power" struggle by young Ugandans for democratic transition, he is a vocal critic of the regime.
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