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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:31:37
Alupo Urges New NRM MPs to Shun Extravagance, Embrace Discipline
[Nile Post] Vice President Jessica Alupo has urged newly elected Members of Parliament (MPs) under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to adopt disciplined lifestyles and avoid extravagance, warning that poor financial decisions could undermine their leadership.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:31:37
Uganda Targets Shs2,600tn Agro Market but Output Gaps Persist
[Nile Post] Uganda is positioning itself to tap into a fast-growing global agricultural market projected to exceed $700 billion (about Shs2.6 quadrillion) by 2033, but persistent challenges in production and quality threaten to limit the country's gains.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:27
Kayunga Residents Accuse Police of Releasing 'Bijambiya' Suspect
[Nile Post] Residents of Busaana Sub-county in Kayunga District have expressed outrage over what they describe as questionable police conduct following the alleged release of a suspected "bijambiya" (panga-wielding criminal), raising concerns about public safety and accountability.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:28
Health Experts Push for Wider Use of Physiotherapy As Chronic Illnesses Rise
[Nile Post] Health practitioners are calling for the wider integration of physiotherapy into mainstream healthcare as Uganda grapples with a growing burden of chronic diseases linked to increasingly sedentary lifestyles.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:28
Justice Bareeba Urges Kabale University Law Students to Embrace Digital Skills
[Nile Post] Rosemary Bareeba, the Resident Judge of the High Court in Mukono, has urged university students to prioritise career readiness and responsible use of social media as they prepare to enter an increasingly digital workforce.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:29
Confusion As Parents of Allegedly Stolen Baby Arrested in Kayunga
[Nile Post] Confusion has erupted in Kayunga District after a couple who had been searching for their allegedly stolen baby at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital were arrested by authorities, sparking public concern and mixed reactions.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:29
Madhvani Foundation Unveils Shs750m Scholarship Fund for 2026-2027 Academic Year
[Nile Post] The Muljibhai Madhvani Foundation has announced a Shs750 million scholarship package for the 2026-2027 academic year, aimed at supporting Ugandan students pursuing both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:29
Molly Katanga Pushes Back On Motive Claims
[Nile Post] In the High Court today, the Katanga trial shifted, if only momentarily, from blood and ballistics to balance sheets and boardrooms. The prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya, pressed Ms Molly Katanga on the financial life of the businesses she had built and run alongside her late husband.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:58:30
Manufacturers Urge Parliament to Crack Down On Informal Businesses Over Tax Losses
[Nile Post] The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has called on Parliament to take firm action against informal businesses, warning that their rapid expansion is undermining the country's tax base and placing formal manufacturers under increasing pressure.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:31:30
Man Killed By Elephant At Murchison National Park
[Nile Post] Police in Kiryandongo District have launched investigations into circumstances under which a 34-year-old man, identified as Paul Mutoro, was killed by an elephant inside Murchison Falls National Park.
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@kfm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:32:44
Experts worry over increase in mental health cases in Schools
KAMPALA: Education experts have expressed concern over the increasing cases of mental illness among learners in Kampala schools. Data from Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) shows that 90,530 student mental health cases were recorded between July 2024 and June 2025, a 12.2% increase from the previous year, driven largely by The post Experts worry over increase in mental health cases in Schools first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:25:14
Girls 'Clock It' Don Julio Style At Mezo Noir
Tuesday night belonged to the girls, and Don Julio in partnership with Mezo Noir, made it a memorable one. Mezo Noir transformed into Kampalas most coveted address for a reservation-only soirée that redefined how East Africas finest celebrate. This wasnt a party you stumbled into. You earned your spot, and once inside, every detail reminded The post Girls 'Clock It' Don Julio Style At Mezo Noir first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:30:45
Kitgum Civil Servants Urged to Prepare for Life After Service
Speaking at a farewell ceremony for Monday Joseph Bagonza, the former Kitgum Municipal Town Clerk, Oyo noted that many civil servants face significant challenges after retirement due to lack of planning.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:42:40
Kitgum Woman Allegedly Abducted Over Loan Default
According to Joseph Okidi, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kitgum, Adiyo was taken from her home in Paibwor North Village, Labongo Layamo Sub-county, on March 24th. She was reportedly brought to the UMOJA Microfinance office located in Nyanza Cell, Pager Division, Kitgum Municipality, where she was held until March 27th.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:38:54
Janzi row exposes gaps in Uganda's creative protection laws
For Ssewa Ssewa, the journey of creating the Janzi was never just about music. It was about identity, legacy, and placing Uganda on a global creative map through something entirely original. Today, that journey has taken a confrontational turn, as he accuses the Federation of Uganda Football Associations of using his creation without acknowledgment, consent, The post Janzi row exposes gaps in Uganda's creative protection laws first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:53:51
Women's Rights Are Trade Rights
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's expanding footprint in regional and global trade, particularly through the East African Community (EAC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signals a strong trajectory toward economic integration and growth. Yet beneath this progress lies a structural contradiction: the persistence of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) violations continues to undermine the very foundation of inclusive trade.
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