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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:35:05
DPP Ordered to Disclose Exhibits in Shs60 Billion Payment Fraud Case
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Director of Public Prosecutions has been ordered to disclose the exhibits it intends to rely on in the trial of nine Finance Ministry and Bank of Uganda officials accused of manipulating government payment systems in a scheme that allegedly caused losses of about Shs60 billion.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:24:59
Today in History - LRA Massacre Gateway Bus Passengers At Atirir
[Nile Post] On September 1, 2003, one of the most notorious atrocities of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency unfolded at Atirir Catholic Mission along the Soroti-Lira road in Katine Sub-county, Teso sub-region.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:25:41
Cabinet Approves Nin As Uganda's Tax Identification Number
[Nile Post] Cabinet has approved the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for taxpayers.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:15:44
Tooro Elders' Meeting Halted By Security
[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal -- Personnel from the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UDPF) and the Police have been deployed at the Tooro Kingdom administrative offices at Muchwa in Fort Portal City. The Muchwa also houses the kingdom's parliamentary chambers (Orukurato Orukuru Orwensanju).
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:14:22
Tumwebaze Petitions Parliament to End Western Suit Mandate, Pushes for African Attire
[Nile Post] Kibale East Member of Parliament and Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank K. Tumwebaze, has formally presented a memorandum to Parliament's Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline seeking to overhaul Rule 88 of the Rules of Procedure governing the dress code for legislators.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:16:42
Tooro Kingdom At Crossroads Over Succession
[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- The Tooro Kingdom is at a crossroads as some questions arise over the choice of the heir to King Oyo Kabamab Iguru Rukiidi IV, who passed away last Thursday in the United States where he was undergoing medical treatment.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:39
Mityana Mayor Urges Govt to Tighten Regulation of Communication Masts
[Nile Post] Mityana Municipality Mayor Faustine Mukambwe Lukonge has urged the government to strengthen regulations governing the construction of communication masts, particularly in densely populated residential areas.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:41
Lwengo Security Arrest Three School Administrators Over Holiday Classes
[Nile Post] Security authorities in Lwengo District have arrested and detained three school administrators for allegedly defying government directives by conducting classes during the ongoing school holiday.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:41
UPC Disciplinary Committee Opens Case Against Denis Adim Enap
[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) National Disciplinary Committee has opened disciplinary proceedings against former party president Denis Adim Enap over alleged misconduct and actions contrary to the party's constitution and principles.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:42
Uwa Apologises to Kitgum Communities, Promises Faster Compensation
[Nile Post] The Uganda Wildlife Authority has apologised to communities in Chua East County, Kitgum District, over persistent elephant attacks, destruction of crops and delays in compensation.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:42
Buganda Receives Over Shs42m in Luwalo Contributions From Busiro, Bulemeezi and Britain
[Nile Post] Buganda Kingdom has received more than Shs42 million in Luwalo contributions from subjects in Busiro, Bulemeezi and Britain to support the Kingdom's development programmes.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:43
Afreximbank Targets Investments in Agro-Industry, Tourism and Minerals
[Nile Post] The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is seeking to support Uganda's economic transformation through investments in agro-industrialisation, tourism, minerals and infrastructure as the government implements its Tenfold Growth Strategy.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:43
NRM Election Losers Demand Museveni Meeting Over Delayed Court Cases, Political Limbo
[Nile Post] Former junior health minister and Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi has led more than 149 unsuccessful NRM parliamentary flagbearers to the party headquarters in Kampala, where they demanded an audience with President Museveni over what they described as neglect and delays in resolving their election grievances.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:44
Bankers Seek New Financing Models to Drive Uganda's Tenfold Economic Growth
[Nile Post] Uganda's banking sector is calling for a shift from traditional lending models to innovative and long-term financing solutions as the country seeks to grow its economy from about $50 billion to $500 billion by 2040.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:14:53
Busoga Postpones 12th Coronation Anniversary to Honour Tooro King Oyo
[Nile Post] Busoga Kingdom has postponed celebrations marking the 12th coronation anniversary of His Majesty Isebantu Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV in honour of the fallen Tooro King, Rukirabasaija Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:44:16
Parliament Sets Busy Agenda As Ministers, MPs Tackle Health Funding, Railway Status
[Nile Post] Parliament has lined up a busy agenda for Wednesday's sitting, with lawmakers expected to consider health sector financing, a tax waiver request, the status of Uganda Railways Corporation and the President's State of the Nation Address.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:44:17
Govt Orders Earthquake Safety Audit of Over 80,000 Buildings in Greater Kampala
[Nile Post] The government has ordered a structural safety assessment of more than 80,000 buildings in Greater Kampala to determine their ability to withstand earthquakes and identify structures that could endanger the public.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:44:17
Uganda Calls for More Climate Finance to Protect Food Security
[Nile Post] Uganda has called for increased grant-based and concessional climate finance to help African countries protect food security, create jobs and strengthen livelihoods threatened by climate change.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:19:40
Uganda Warns Climate Finance Must Deliver Results
[Nile Post] Uganda has challenged African countries to move beyond establishing climate finance institutions and strategies and instead ensure that climate funds translate into actual investments and measurable results.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:38:45
Museveni to Name Uganda's Crude Oil Today At Kingfisher
[Nile Post] Uganda will today unveil the name of its crude oil, giving the grade a commercial identity ahead of its planned entry into the global market, at a ceremony at the Kingfisher production facility on the shores of Lake Albert.
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