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@uplandMedia Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:05
HIV jab demand outstrips supply in African rollout
Uganda and Kenya are among nine African countries to have received initial doses of the HIV drug Nairobi, Kenya | AGENCIES | Demand for a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection is outpacing supply in parts of Africa, with distribution covering a fraction of estimated need and leaving behind vulnerable slum communities, according to health charities. Lenacapavir—a long-acting injectable form … The post HIV jab demand outstrips supply in African rollout appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 25 May 2026 13:52:17
Section of MPs Insist On Woman Deputy Speaker
[Nile Post] Calls for gender balance dominated Parliament on Monday as a section of legislators pushed for the election of a woman Deputy Speaker, arguing that the top leadership of the House should not be occupied exclusively by men.
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@allafrica Mon, 25 May 2026 13:51:59
How It Went Down As Oboth-Oboth Was Elected Speaker of 12th Parliament
[Nile Post] Kampala -- Parliament on Tuesday convened for a tightly managed and highly attended sitting to elect the Speaker of the 12th Parliament, in a process marked by multiple nominations, procedural rulings, and a decisive vote that eventually handed victory to Jacob L'Okori Oulanyah Oboth.
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@allafrica Mon, 25 May 2026 13:48:00
The Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Shows Why Preparedness Cannot Wait
[Nigeria Health Watch] ''As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down'' These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, speaking at the latest WHO press briefing on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, which your Nigeria Health Watch team attended in person for the first time. It was important to be in the room with the Director-General, the Regional Director for Africa, and the
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@sqoop Mon, 25 May 2026 13:41:02
Veteran dancehall star Peter Miles mourns mother's death
Veteran Ugandan dancehall singer Peter Miles is mourning the heartbreaking loss of his beloved mother, Ms. Elizabeth Sserunkuuma Kanyike, who passed away at the age of 81. According to family information shared by the singer, Ms. Kanyike breathed her last on May 23, 2026, after battling health challenges at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala. The devastating The post Veteran dancehall star Peter Miles mourns mother's death first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 May 2026 04:27:00
Where Cuisine, Conversation and Whisky Met: Inside Chef Marcelino's Intimate Chef's Table at Kardamom & Koffee
There are dinners where guests simply eat, and there are evenings where every course feels like a conversation. Chef Marcelino Dgedge's Chef's Table at Kardamom Koffee belonged firmly in the latter category. Held on Saturday night in an atmosphere softened by warm lighting, low jazz, clinking glassware and quiet conversation, the exclusive dining experience The post Where Cuisine, Conversation and Whisky Met: Inside Chef Marcelino's Intimate Chef's Table at Kardamom & Koffee first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 May 2026 04:21:00
Neo Soul and RnB rule The Singleton Old School RnB Brunch
There was a time when Shola Ama's Still Believe was more than just a song on Kampala radio stations. Released in 1999, off her In Return album, the track became one of those records that quietly attached itself to a generation. It is said, the song played through school dormitories, parties, taxis and dance floors, The post Neo Soul and RnB rule The Singleton Old School RnB Brunch first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:04
Saul Sebuufu shows how Equity Leaders Program is shaping Uganda's future leaders
SPECIAL FEATURE | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For many young Ugandans, education is more than a route to academic success. It is a lifeline, a chance to break the cycle of poverty, restore dignity to families, and create opportunities where few once existed. Across Uganda, thousands of students carry ambitious dreams despite growing up in challenging … The post Saul Sebuufu shows how Equity Leaders Program is shaping Uganda's future leaders appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:05
????LIVE: Oboth-Oboth is Speaker of the 12th Parliament
*⃣ Oboth Oboth 441 *⃣ Mwiru 60 votes *⃣ Mao 15 votes *⃣ Spoilt votes 3 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth has been overwhelmingly voted Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament by over 400 votes at a special sitting at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds Three candidates were in the race: Oboth-Oboth, the … The post ????LIVE: Oboth-Oboth is Speaker of the 12th Parliament appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:06
????LIVE: Voting underway in race for Speaker of 12th Parliament
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Voting is underway for the Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament during a special sitting at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, where Members of Parliament are choosing the leader of the country's legislature for the next five years. Three candidates are in the race: Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) … The post ????LIVE: Voting underway in race for Speaker of 12th Parliament appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:07
Gov't deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government reduced its net borrowing or fiscal deficit in the month of April, amidst the global supply disruptions and lower revenue collections. According to the Ministry of Finance, net borrowing (the extra money the government had to borrow after accounting for all its cash inflows and outflows) for government … The post Gov't deficit lowered in April despite revenue shortfalls appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Mon, 25 May 2026 11:31:54
Uganda showcases cultural riches to global visitors at POATE 2026 gala
More than 200 international hosted buyers and media personalities attending the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026 got a memorable taste of Uganda's rich cultural diversity during a spectacular Cultural Gala hosted by the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) at the iconic Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala. Held on Friday evening as part of the The post Uganda showcases cultural riches to global visitors at POATE 2026 gala first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 25 May 2026 11:58:49
NMG'S Edgar Batte honoured as Best Tourism Storyteller
Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U) journalist Edgar Raymond Batte has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to tourism journalism after winning the prestigious Best Tourism Storyteller Award at the 2026 Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) Awards. The awards ceremony, held on Saturday night at Speke Resort Munyonyo, celebrated individuals, organisations and creatives making an The post NMG'S Edgar Batte honoured as Best Tourism Storyteller first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 May 2026 09:01:00
Guinness brings football and creativity together on Premier League Final Day as Arsenal fans paint Kampala red
One thing for sure was certain: if you were donning a non-Arsenal jersey on Premier League's Championship Sunday (May 24th), you felt out of place. It was like: 'If you're not Arsenal, today is not for you.' Across different towns and trading centres in the country, it was Arsenal kits, both new releases and retro, The post Guinness brings football and creativity together on Premier League Final Day as Arsenal fans paint Kampala red first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 May 2026 11:48:00
Who Is Jacob Oboth-Oboth, the Speaker of the 12th Parliament
Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth is the new Speaker of Uganda's 12th Parliament. Oboth-Oboth, who was endorsed by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, emerged as the winner after securing 441 of the 519 votes that were counted. He beat National Unity Platform's Paul Mwiru, who got 60 votes, and Democratic Party president Norbert Mao, who The post Who Is Jacob Oboth-Oboth, the Speaker of the 12th Parliament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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