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Thousands march in Unite the Kingdom, London rally organized by Tommy Robinson
Police estimated that around 60,000 people attended the Unite the Kingdom march, making it one of the largest right-wing mobilizations seen in Britain in recent years.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 20:00:05
DRC ebola death toll hits 87 as outbreak strain lacks vaccine, poses high risk
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 87, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Saturday, warning that the outbreak is driven by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no strain-specific vaccine is currently available, … The post DRC ebola death toll hits 87 as outbreak strain lacks vaccine, poses high risk appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 16 May 2026 16:26:56
Security operatives raid properties linked to Speaker Anita Among; Here's what we know so far
Security agencies have carried out coordinated raids on properties linked to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as part of ongoing investigations into alleged corruption, illicit wealth accumulation and abuse of office. The operation reportedly began at around 2pm and involved officers from the Crime Intelligence Directorate, the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Uganda People's The post Security operatives raid properties linked to Speaker Anita Among; Here's what we know so far first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 16 May 2026 16:33:55
She Corporate, Kawempe set for Wwinner-takes-all FUFA Women Super League finale
FUFA Women Super League Title Race Goes Down to the Wire on Final DayThe 2025/26 Finance Trust Bank FUFA Women Super League season reaches its dramatic conclusion tomorrow, with title rivals She Corporate FC and Kawempe Muslim Ladies FC separated by just one point heading into the decisive final day.League leaders She Corporate FC sit
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:04
Days after Trumps summit in Beijing, Putin will meet with Chinas Xi
Russias Putin will travel to Beijing next week to meet Chinas Xi. The announcement came one day after President Trump returned from his own summit with the Chinese leader.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:05
Security agencies raid Among's properties in corruption probe
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Security agencies on Saturday mounted coordinated raids on properties linked to Speaker of Parliament Anita Among over suspected corruption. The operation, involving officers from the Crime Intelligence and Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF), targeted Among's upscale residence in Nakasero. The operatives sealed off other properties associated … The post Security agencies raid Among's properties in corruption probe appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:05
Chemutai wins Shanghai Diamond League as Cherop breaks 5000m national record
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's Peruth Chemutai produced a brilliant performance to win the women's 3000 metres steeplechase at the Shanghai/Keqiao Diamond League meeting on Saturday. Her teammate Charity Cherop set a new national record in the women's 5000 metres. Chemutai clocked a meeting record time of 8:51.47 to edge Kenya's Faith Cherotich who … The post Chemutai wins Shanghai Diamond League as Cherop breaks 5000m national record appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 18:00:06
Will AI democratize skills?
While AI doesn't eliminate role of human capital in performance, research shows it eases execution constraints, especially for the less-educated COMMENT | MARIA LOMBARDI | Recent AI advances have created widespread expectations of substantial productivity gains. Early studies, such as one showing that AI increased the productivity of customer-support agents by 15% on average (with … The post Will AI democratize skills? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 14:00:05
Gov't approves Starlink operations after 2026 Election controversy
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) y signed a Memorandum of Understanding and issued an operational license to US-based Starlink communications guru, paving the way for the satellite internet provider to begin formal operations in the country. The agreement, signed on Friday and witnessed by Yoweri Museveni, marks a major milestone in … The post Gov't approves Starlink operations after 2026 Election controversy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda flags off first shipment of canned pineapples to China
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has flagged off its inaugural shipment of canned pineapples to China, with officials hailing the move as a step forward in the country's agro-industrialization drive. The shipment, totaling 104 metric tonnes, was processed and packaged by Chinese company Deshiburg Fruits International at its factory in the Uganda-China Agriculture Cooperation … The post Uganda flags off first shipment of canned pineapples to China appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 13:00:09
Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike after failing to reach new contract
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:05
Karamoja needs 1,196 more midwives to cut maternal deaths
Moroto, Uganda | URN | Karamoja sub-region requires at least 1,196 additional midwives to address critical maternal health gaps and reduce its high maternal mortality ratio, health officials have revealed. The call was made on Tuesday in Moroto District during national celebrations to mark the International Day of the Midwife, held under the theme "One Million … The post Karamoja needs 1,196 more midwives to cut maternal deaths appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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