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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:45:52
How the government evacuated 43 students from Iran
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has safely moved 43 Ugandan students out of Iran as fighting between United States, Israel and Iran continues to escalate. The students were first gathered from different parts of the country, with priority given to those studying in Tehran, where tensions were highest. They were then transported by road to The post How the government evacuated 43 students from Iran first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:56:46
Uncovered Sewer Chambers in Kabale's Kigongi Ward Raise Safety and Health Concerns
[Nile Post] Residents of Kigongi Ward in the Central Division of Kabale Municipality, Kabale District, have expressed concern over several uncovered inspection chambers along Kigongi Road, describing them as a major threat to public health and safety.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:56:47
High Alert As MAM Forecast Warns of Floods, Landslides and Disease Outbreaks
[Nile Post] The government has issued a high-level alert following the release of the March-April-May (MAM) 2026 seasonal forecast, warning of warmer-than-normal temperatures and significant rainfall that could trigger a wave of natural disasters across the country.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:58:19
Tumushabe Warns of Governance Breakdown, Urges Parliament to Reclaim Independence
[Nile Post] Makerere University law lecturer Godber Tumushabe has warned of what he described as a "systematic breakdown of governance" in Uganda, arguing that Parliament must urgently reclaim its independence and oversight role.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:58:20
Allen Kagina Reflects On a Life of Leadership, Perseverance, and Public Service
[Nile Post] The Chairperson of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, Allen Kagina, has shared an insightful account of her personal and professional journey, tracing her path from school leadership roles to some of Uganda's most prominent public service positions.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:58:20
Balimwezo Pledges Inclusive Leadership and Practical Solutions for Kampala
[Nile Post] Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has unveiled an ambitious vision for the capital, promising inclusive leadership, strengthened service delivery, and practical solutions to Kampala's persistent urban challenges.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:44:08
Uganda's KPC IPO Move - Coup or Risk?
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- For more than 50 years, Uganda depended on its eastern neighbour, Kenya, to transport the fuel that powers its economy, but had little influence over the infrastructure and pricing decisions shaping that supply.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:44:08
Magogo Right On Reforms to Ugandan Club Football
[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- Football in Uganda naturally attracts passionate and organic support. Despite this deep connection with fans, the game has been struggling for nearly two decades as match attendance continues to dwindle, especially in the Uganda Premier League and the Big League.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:53
'Catastrophic and Historic Mistake' to Join US-Israel Senseless War With Iran - Jeremy Corbyn
[Nile Post] Jeremy Corbyn, the Independent Member of Parliament for Islington North and former Leader of the Labour Party, has publicly opposed any British involvement in the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:54
Constitutional Court Upholds DP-NRM Cooperation Agreement
[Nile Post] The Constitutional Court of Uganda has dismissed a petition challenging the cooperation agreement between the Democratic Party (DP) and the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM).
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:55
Why Cybersecurity Is No Longer Just an It Problem but a Business-Wide Risk
[Nile Post] If you asked most Business leaders and managers in Kampala five years ago where their biggest risks lay, they would have pointed to inflation, supply chains or regulatory hurdles. Few would have pointed to the server room. Today, continuing to view cybersecurity as merely "an IT problem" is a strategic error that Ugandan businesses can no longer afford to make.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:56
UPDF Spouses Applauded for Smart Use of Presidential Support Fund Loans
[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has commended spouses who have successfully invested Presidential Support Fund (PSF) loans, while warning against misuse and delayed repayments.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:56
Phaneroo Targets Over 50,000 Participants for 9th Men Gather Conference
[Nile Post] Renowned Christian fellowship Phaneroo Ministries International is set to host the ninth edition of its annual Men Gather Conference on March 7, at the ministry's grounds in Naguru, Kampala.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:57
Hisense Says Technology Museum to Bridge Gap Between Classroom Theory and Practical Skills
[Nile Post] Hisense has said its newly established Technology Museum in Kampala is intended to help Ugandan students translate classroom theory into practical technological skills, as part of efforts to nurture future innovators in one of the world's youngest populations.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:57
Uganda Urged to Increase Braille Access, Assistive Devices for Visually Impaired
[Nile Post] The Uganda National Association of the Blind (UNAB) has called on the government and development partners to invest more in Braille materials and assistive technologies, citing limited access as a major barrier to education and inclusion for visually impaired Ugandans.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:56:58
Zeija Launches Lugazi High Court Circuit
[Nile Post] The Chief Justice, Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija, on Monday presided over the official launch of the Lugazi High Court Circuit at the court grounds in Lugazi, marking a significant milestone in the Judiciary's decentralisation drive.
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