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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:22:56
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda to Set Afcon 2027 Roadmap Next Week
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will meet on Thursday, April 23, to develop a roadmap for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the three East African neighbors will co-host.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:45:19
Fleeing Sudan's War, Refugees Rebuild Their Lives in Uganda
[UN News] On the outskirts of the Ugandan town of Biale, tents are scattered along dirt roads that give way to open fields. The Kriandongo camp sits between a shattered past and a life tentatively being rebuilt. Here, the story does not end with fleeing war. Another phase begins, one where days are measured not in hours, but in the weight of loss and the effort to carry on.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:53:04
Youth Financial Inclusion Rises, but Enterprise Growth Still Out of Reach for Many Businesses
[Nile Post] Uganda's financial inclusion story is often framed as a success, with millions now connected to banks, SACCOs, and mobile money platforms.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:53:05
Entebbe Chief Magistrate Leads Plea Bargaining Drive At Kitala Prison
[Nile Post] The Entebbe Chief Magistrate, Stella Maris Amabilis, has led a plea bargaining sensitisation exercise at Kitala Prison as part of the Judiciary's ongoing efforts to reduce case backlog and promote access to justice.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:12:49
Phase II Construction of Ntenjeru-Bule Road Project Commences
[Independent (Kampala)] Construction of the 10.5-kilometre Ntenjeru-Buule Road (Phase II) has officially commenced in Mpata Sub-county, Mukono District, marking a major step in efforts to improve connectivity and boost economic activity in the area. The launch, held at Kiyanja playground, completes the full 18.5km stretch from Ntenjeru to Buule, following an earlier phase covering about 7.5-7.8km.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:55:48
Cleft Condition Triggers Abandonment, Experts Warn
[Nile Post] Families and health experts are raising concern over the social and emotional challenges surrounding cleft lip and palate, with stigma, abandonment, and limited awareness undermining treatment and care despite the condition being medically manageable.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:55:49
1,500 Babies Born Annually With Cleft Lip and Palate in Uganda
[Nile Post] About 1,500 children are born each year with cleft lip and palate in Uganda, with experts warning of serious feeding and breathing challenges that require urgent and specialized care.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:53:04
Uganda Launches 'Nutrition for All' Campaign to Combat Rising Child Malnutrition
[Nile Post] The Government of Uganda has stepped up efforts to combat malnutrition with the launch of the "Nutrition for All" campaign, as health experts and development partners raise alarm over the scale and complexity of the crisis affecting children across the country.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:00:18
Crysto Panda opens up on Sheebah call before Spice Diana collaboration
The new collaboration between Crysto Panda and Spice Diana may sound like just another hit in the making, but behind it lies a thoughtful decision that speaks volumes about relationships within Uganda's music scene. Before stepping into the studio with Spice Diana, Crysto Panda made an unexpected but deliberate move. He reached out to Sheebah The post Crysto Panda opens up on Sheebah call before Spice Diana collaboration first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:36
Low Judiciary Funding Blamed for Remand Home Congestion in Uganda
[Nile Post] Low funding in Uganda's Judiciary has been blamed for the congestion of remand homes, with delays in case handling continuing to worsen across the justice system.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:37
Construction of Jinja District Headquarters Stalls
[Nile Post] Construction of the Jinja District headquarters has stalled at 65 percent completion, with district officials citing persistent funding shortfalls from the central government as the primary obstacle to the project's completion.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:39
Regional Integration Takes Centre Stage At Kyankwanzi Retreat
[Nile Post] Regional integration and governance reform have taken centre stage at the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders' Retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, with senior political leaders and invited guests calling for urgent and coordinated action to position Africa more competitively in an evolving global order.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:40
Kapatu Refutes NCHE Claims, Defends Legal Compliance in University Establishment
[Nile Post] Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) Project has dismissed claims by the National Council for Higher Education, insisting it has met all legal requirements and remains on course to establish the region's
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:41
Three Tororo Hospital Officials Arrested Over Patient Extortion
[Nile Post] Three officials from Tororo General Hospital have been arrested by the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) over allegations of patient extortion and misconduct uncovered during a monitoring visit in Tororo District.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:42
Ibanda University to Roll Out Full Science Programmes in Major Academic Expansion
[Nile Post] Ibanda University in Ibanda District is set to introduce full-fledged science degree programmes as part of a strategic expansion aimed at strengthening its academic portfolio and responding to rising demand for science-based education in Uganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:43
Karamoja Varsity Disputes NCHE Claims Over Accreditation, Governance
[Nile Post] Karamoja Peace and Technology University (KAPATU) has rejected allegations by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), setting up a dispute over compliance, governance, and the status of its licensing process.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:44
New State Attorneys Warned On Corruption, Bias
[Nile Post] Newly appointed State Attorneys have been warned against corruption, bias, and ethical compromise as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) begins a week-long induction aimed at strengthening Uganda's criminal justice system.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:44
Museveni Commissions Pan-African Research Complex At Kyankwanzi
[Nile Post] At the sidelines of the ongoing National Resistance Movement (NRM) Leaders' Retreat in Kyankwanzi, President Museveni has commissioned the construction of the Rtd Gen Caleb Akandwanaho School of Research and the Walter Rodney Block.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:47
Govt, Experts to Tackle Youth Job Crisis At Labour Convention
[Nile Post] Government officials, labour experts and private sector leaders are set to converge in Kampala for the 4th Annual National Labour Convention and Expo 2026, as concerns grow over rising youth unemployment and the dominance of informal work.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:20:48
Government Confirms 7-Year Term Proposal As Debate Intensifies
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has confirmed that a proposal to extend the tenure of Parliament and the Executive from five to seven years is officially under consideration, sparking renewed political and legal debate.
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