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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:09:14
Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Leaders to Prioritise Citizens and Uphold Their Mandate
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on political leaders at all levels to remain faithful to the promises that brought them into office and to prioritize effective service delivery for the people who elected them.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:57:28
Minister Cancels Contested 12-Square-Mile Land Title in Mubende
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, has ordered the cancellation of a 12-square-mile land title in Buweekula South Constituency in Mubende District, declaring that the late Christopher Obeya illegally acquired the land.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:57:00
Students Urged to Embrace Volunteer Work to Tackle Unemployment
[Nile Post] Students have been encouraged to take up voluntary work to build practical skills and improve their employability, as experts warn that academic qualifications alone are no longer sufficient in an increasingly competitive job market.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:54:44
Makerere Must Treat the Disease, Not Silence the Symptoms
[Nile Post] Makerere University's decision to enforce virtual guild campaigns may appear prudent on the surface, but it risks becoming a convenient substitute for confronting a deeper institutional failure. Instead of treating the root causes of election violence, the university is, quite literally, plugging the anus while the diarrhoea persists.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:55:34
Moneylenders Push Back Against 'Predator' Label, Admit Internal Abuse and Call for Policy Reset
[Nile Post] Uganda's moneylending industry is pushing back against what it calls a sustained campaign of public vilification, even as its own leaders concede that rogue operators within the sector have fueled the very mistrust now threatening its legitimacy.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:29
Judiciary Under Pressure As Audit Exposes Backlog Crisis, Staffing Gaps
[Nile Post] Members of the Judiciary Audit Committee have raised concern over deep-rooted inefficiencies in the justice system following a high-level meeting with Chief Justice Flavian Zeija at the Supreme Court.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:54:05
Uganda to Launch Climate Camera Into Space - Musenero
[Nile Post] The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Monica Musenero, has revealed that Uganda will this year deploy a space-based climate monitoring camera in a bid to strengthen the country's ability to predict floods, drought and other weather-related disasters.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:56:40
Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has warned young people against falling victim to fraudulent labour export schemes, saying many are losing money to traffickers and unlicensed recruitment agents.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:33:13
Gulf Shock, African Shield
[Independent (Kampala)] Cairo, Egypt -- Africa's multilateral lender, African Export-Import Bank, has approved a $10 billion emergency facility to shield African and Caribbean economies from the fallout of escalating tensions in the Gulf, as policymakers race to contain a fresh wave of global economic disruption.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:13:30
Museveni says NRM decision on Speaker position is not yet final
President Yoweri Museveni has reignited uncertainty over the leadership of Uganda's 12th Parliament, indicating that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has not yet made a final decision on who will serve as Speaker and Deputy Speaker. While addressing party members at the ongoing NRM retreat in Kyankwanzi, Museveni signaled that earlier recommendations by the The post Museveni says NRM decision on Speaker position is not yet final first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:12:32
Sheebah hits pause on performances over health concerns
Sheebah Karungi has pressed pause on her high-energy performance schedule, citing exhaustion and emerging health concerns in a candid message to her fans. The self-styled "Queen Karma" broke the news through her social media platforms, revealing that the relentless pace she has maintained in recent weeks has finally caught up with her. Known for her The post Sheebah hits pause on performances over health concerns first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:22:27
Ggaba Daycare Killer Sought Wealth Through Human Sacrifice, Court Hears
[Nile Post] A 34-year-old man accused of killing four children at a daycare centre in Ggaba, a suburb of Kampala, believed he would gain wealth through human sacrifice, according to prosecution evidence presented in court
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:22:28
You Must Fight for Africa's Strategic Security - Museveni Tells NRM MPs
[Nile Post] President Museveni has called on leaders across the continent to prioritise Africa's strategic security, warning that without unity and technological advancement, the continent risks continued vulnerability in a rapidly evolving global order.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:23:48
Opposition Calls for Reforms Amid Rising Debt Burden
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- In its alternative budget for the 2026/27 financial year, the Opposition has warned that Uganda's rising debt burden, shifting fiscal targets and controversial tax proposals risk undermining livelihoods, weakening institutions and choking service delivery.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:23:48
EACOP Advances Construction As Final Pipe Delivery Marks Major Milestone
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has registered significant construction progress in the first quarter of 2026.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:28:30
Museveni Sets Tough Agenda for New MPs
[Independent (Kampala)] Kyankwanzi, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni has asked newly elected NRM MPs to restore accountability as they begin their legislative term. He said this will help halt rising corruption cases in flagship government programmes.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:29:17
NUP's Mufumbiro seeks temporary release to bury wife
Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, the deputy spokesperson of the National Unity Platform (NUP), has asked the Chief Justice to grant him temporary release from Luzira Upper Prison to attend the burial of his wife, Edith Katende, who died while he remained on remand. Mufumbiro has been in custody since September 2025, facing charges of unlawful drilling The post NUP's Mufumbiro seeks temporary release to bury wife first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:48:59
CSOs Warn Debt-Heavy Budget Threatens Service Delivery
[Nile Post] The Executive Director of Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG), Julius Mukunda, has expressed concern over the government's budget allocation for the 2026/2027 financial year.
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