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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 12:40:34
Egypt's President El-Sisi Arrives in Uganda for High-Level State Visit
[Nile Post] Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official visit aimed at deepening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation on key regional issues, particularly the management and shared use of the River Nile.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 12:40:09
Kampala Faces Three-Week Planned Power Disruptions
[Nile Post] Electricity consumers in Kampala and surrounding areas are set to experience scheduled daytime power outages for nearly three weeks as the Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) undertakes major maintenance works on a key transmission line.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 11:44:28
After Years of Shame, the Slow Recovery of Uganda's Fistula Survivors
[Independent (Kampala)] Kole -- In the quiet village of Alelibanya in Kole District, Eunice Aceng spent three years living a life defined by pain, isolation, and stigma. "I had a disease called fistula. I leaked urine for three years," she recalls.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 04:17:00
OPINION: Advancing Digital Trust Together
Article by Barbara N.M Wabwire, Chief Information Security Officer, UBA Uganda A few years ago, E-banking merely complemented traditional banking services; today, digital and online banking have evolved from convenience to necessity, requiring banks to operate continuously, 24/7, year-round. According to Steven Burnett and Kathleen Kinder in"Online Banking Usage Statistics 2026: Shocking Growth,"the modern banking The post OPINION: Advancing Digital Trust Together first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 11:32:50
Handsome Jimmy: The Chinese Entrepreneur Who Made Kampala Home
When Handsome Jimmy stepped onto the podium on the March 22, 2026 episode of the VA Sherry powered Hello Mr. Right, it was clear he was no newcomer to the Pearl of Africa. He came to Kampala to sell software. Fifteen years later, Wu Yiming speaks Luganda, eats rolex for breakfast, and has become one The post Handsome Jimmy: The Chinese Entrepreneur Who Made Kampala Home first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 10:24:01
Rubanda Residents Celebrate Museveni's Seventh Term, Praise Pdm and New District Hospital
[Nile Post] Residents of Rubanda District on Tuesday joined the rest of the country in celebrating the swearing-in of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for a seventh term, with many crediting the Parish Development Model (PDM) and the establishment of Rubanda District General Hospital as major achievements of the NRM government.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 10:24:14
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 10:24:50
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 08:53:21
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 09:31:05
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 09:54:06
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 09:27:29
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 09:29:31
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 09:27:19
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 08:00:00
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 08:24:32
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 07:30:55
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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