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@matookerepublic Sat, 02 May 2026 08:45:31
Uganda told to urgently align education system with AI skills demand
Uganda's ambition to become a leader in Africa's artificial intelligence (AI) space took center stage this week at the Uganda DeepTech Summit, one of the key events of National Science Week 2026. The gathering brought together policymakers, researchers, innovators, and global tech leaders, all delivering a clear warning: Uganda must quickly align its education system The post Uganda told to urgently align education system with AI skills demand first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 02 May 2026 06:58:31
GOVERNMENT TO EXTEND SUPPORT TO SMALL-SCALE BUSINESS OWNERS
The Senior Presidential Advisor in charge of Mobilisation, Mr. Moses Byaruhanga today met with members of the Patriotic Development Initiatives Ltd in Makerere Industrial Area, Kagugube Parish, where he engaged traders and commended them for their continued support, including voting for President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. During the meeting, Mr. Byaruhanga informed the traders that the government remains committed to supporting people through key wealth creation programs such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga. He however, emphasized that for these traders who did not benefit from PDM and emyooga, they must first organize themselves into well- structured groups in
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@uplandMedia Sat, 02 May 2026 01:48:03
Omoro District Approves Upgrade of Eight Roads in 2026/2027 Budget
Eight Omoro District Roads Set for Upgrade in New Financial Year The Omoro District Roads Committee has approved the maintenance of eight roads in the 2026/2027 financial year. The roads include; Omel - Minja Road in Omoro County, Bobi-Wiilacic road in Tochi County, Odek-Jingkomi-kalkweyo road, Minakulu-Okwir-poli road, Konocuna-Lukoto road, Lakwat omer-Abili road and Lakwaya-Minja road. Douglas Peter Okello Okao, the LC V Shairperson for Omoro district who also doubles as the chairperson of the roads committee says the selected roads were prioritized basing on their current bad state. Jackline Cherop, the Omoro District Communication Officer says the roads currently undergoing maintenance under the 1 billion shillings maintenance grant include Acet-Binya Chome, Corner-agula-Orapwoyo road, Abuga-Alokolum and Opidi-Lwala, Lalogi-Opwac-Ocim. Others are Anyomicash-Laminlawino road, Lakwatomer-Keto road and Keto-Hima- Opit road.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 02 May 2026 01:40:30
One Dead, Several Survive Awach Sub-county Drowning Tragedy
Police Identify Victims of Awach Sub-county Drowning Tragedy Police in Aswa West have identified the Victims of the Tuesday night drowning that happened at Awach sub-county. 54 year old Lucy Labol a peasant farmer died in the fast flowing water, meanwhile other women who were travelling together with her but survived includes; 55 year old Florence Acaa, 40 year old Pamela Amono, 45 year old Beatrice Ajok , Evaline Laker and Denis Ojok. They were all peasant farmers and residents of Paranga Village, Pugwinyi Parish, Awach sub county in Gulu district. David Ongom Mudong, the Aswa West Police Public relations Officer in press Statement said this incident happened on Tuesday at around 7:40 pm. Mudong says, police in Gulu District received a distress call about death by drowning at Agagi stream boardering Awach and Patiko subcounties particularly at Paranga village, Pugwinyi Parish in Awach subcounty, Gulu District. Preliminary information indicates that the deceased, Labol Lucy, and the Survivors were coming back from Patalira market, in Patiko subcounty heaading to their homes but while crossing a flooded fast flowing Agagi river due to heavy rains, they all fell in the water as they attempted to support each other unfortunately for Labol got drowned and died. Further information also says that Denis Ojok struggled and managed to rescue some survivors before making an alarm for help. Since it was night time already, the body of the deceased was retrieved the following morning of 29/04/2026 resting lifeless at the river bank. Mudong said Police team of detectives and other uniformed personnel headed by the Scene of Crimes Officers visited the scene, documented it, statements recorded from survivors as first responders. One of the survivers, Evaline Laker is said to be still in critical condition and Referred to Gulu regional referral hospital for further management.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 02 May 2026 01:02:33
Gulu's 11th Council Signs Off, Urges Fight Against Corruption and Strong Leadership
Gulu District 11th Council Holds Final Sitting, Gives Thanks to God The 11th council of Gulu district have yesterday conducted their last council meeting, crediting God for a good beginning and ending of the 11th council. The 11th council of Gulu district commenced on 19th May 2021 and ended yesterday 30th April 2026, which they say was mixed with great achievements and some challenges as well but God helped them sailed through until the last moment. Speaking during the last full council meeting, the outgoing speaker for Gulu district council who doubles as the woman member of parliament elect for Gulu district, Ayoo Jenneth Phoebe Obol congratulated the members for completing their task successfully, rating the 11th council as the best and stating that nobody can take that credit but God himself. Ayoo advised the 12th council who are coming after her to invest in their personal development, have a side hustle so that they have a good source of livelihood because they cannot depend on the little they get from the council. Ayoo asks the 12th council to fight corruption because the president of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni hates corruption but he can't fight it alone, it needs a combined effort. She urges them to be the eyes of the president in fighting corruption. Ayoo asked the 12th council to stay united as they serve and adjust their minds to work with anybody they find in any office. She cautions technical staff that the council is their employer therefore they should respect council and desist from issues of leaving council meetings when they want and coming in anytime they want. Balingtone P Ongwec the male councillor 5 representing the people of Bungatira subcounty in Gulu district says that the 11th council was faced mainly with challenges and a few successes simply because the political head was'nt focused on important issues hence making Gulu district as a whole decline in performance.
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:54:03
Ntungamo Faces Rising HIV, TB Burden As Rights Body Probes Barriers to Care
[Nile Post] Ntungamo District is grappling with a growing dual public health challenge, with HIV/Aids prevalence rising to 6 percent--above the national average of 5.1 percent--alongside sustained transmission of Tuberculosis (TB).
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:54:04
PWDs in Kabale Cry Out Over Eviction, Warn of Return to Street Begging
[Nile Post] People with physical disabilities operating in Kikungiri, Kabale Municipality, have raised concern over their future after being instructed to vacate the area, warning that the move could push them back into street begging due to lack of alternatives.
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:54:02
Museveni Signs New Labour Law but Minimum Wage Remains Elusive
[Nile Post] President Museveni has assented to the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections--but leaving the contentious issue of a national minimum wage unaddressed.
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:16:26
23 Feared Dead in River Nguse Boat Accident
[Independent (Kampala)] Kagadi, Uganda -- At least 23 people are feared dead following a boat accident on the River Nguse in Kagadi district. Eight people are said to have survived the accident. The boat accident occurred on Tuesday night at around 8 p.m. in Kyaleni cell, Pacwa town Council in Kagadi district.
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:52:49
More Ugandans Take Up EACOP Jobs As Project Nears Completion
[Nile Post] Ugandans are increasingly taking up the majority of jobs on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as it moves closer to completion, the company has announced.
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:30
Bushenyi Road Crash - Drivers Renew Calls for EPs
[Nile Post] Eight people were killed early Saturday in a crash along the Mbarara-Bushenyi-Ishaka road, sharpening calls for the urgent return of automated traffic enforcement systems amid growing concern over road safety.
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@allafrica Fri, 01 May 2026 04:59:07
Museveni Clarifies Sovereignty Bill - 'It Is About Policy, Not Private Money'
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has moved to de-escalate growing public anxiety over the proposed Sovereignty Bill, dismissing claims that the legislation aims to stifle foreign investment or block financial remittances.
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@allafrica Fri, 01 May 2026 04:59:08
Parliament Committee Clashes Over Sovereignty Bill Amid Questions On Amendments and Foreign Influence
[Nile Post] Parliamentary scrutiny of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill intensified on Thursday as MPs on the joint committee engaged the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Attorney General over a series of proposed amendments that seek to regulate foreign influence, political activity, and funding in Uganda.
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@allafrica Fri, 01 May 2026 05:08:55
Janet Museveni Celebrates 40-Year Impact of UWESO, Calls for Continued Investment in Vulnerable Children
[Nile Post] First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has reflected on the four-decade journey of the Uganda Women's Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), noting that the organisation began with a group of committed Ugandan women responding to the plight of vulnerable children affected by conflict, poverty, and HIV/AIDS.
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@allafrica Fri, 01 May 2026 05:08:55
MP Katabaazi Says Current Form of Sovereignty Bill Fails On Precision, Foresight, Due Process
[Nile Post] Public Policy Commentator and Rukiga County Member of Parliament-elect, Patrick Kiconco Katabaazi, has warned that the current form of the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, lacks the legal clarity, foresight, and due process required of sound legislation.
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@allafrica Fri, 01 May 2026 05:08:56
Govt Sets 2030 Target for Electric Public Transport Shift
[Nile Post] Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transition Uganda's transport sector to electric mobility, with a target to fully shift public transport and motorcycles to electric by 2030.
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@allafrica Fri, 01 May 2026 05:08:56
Govt Launches Inter-Ministerial Committee to Streamline Migration Governance
[Nile Post] Government has launched a new coordination framework aimed at strengthening migration governance and harmonising all related interventions under a single national structure.
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