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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:47:01
Mwiri League returns for Season 6 with new venue and Guinness-powered energy
The Mwiri League, powered by Guinness, is officially back for Season Six, promising a bigger and more vibrant experience for all the Busoga College Mwiri alumni. The new season was launched on Tuesday, November 18, at the International University of East Africa (IUEA) in Kansanga, the same venue that will now host the league’s matchdays […]
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:13:36
In Uganda, Girls With Tools Are Building a More Gender Equal World
[Spotlight Initiative] Kampala -- At a garage-turned-classroom on the edge of Kampala, girls and boys in purple overalls are busy fixing engines, welding metal and setting up water pipes. Smart Girls Foundation is a social enterprise supported by Spotlight Initiative that equips young people with vocational skills, mental health support and a future to believe in.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:35:00
Mwiri League returns for Season 6 with new venue and Guinness-powered energy
The Mwiri League, powered by Guinness, is officially back for Season Six, promising a bigger and more vibrant experience for all the Busoga College Mwiri alumni. The new season was launched on Tuesday, November 18, at the International University of East Africa (IUEA) in Kansanga, the same venue that will now host the league’s matchdays […] The post Mwiri League returns for Season 6 with new venue and Guinness-powered energy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:30:51
Uganda Aids Commission raises alarm over rising HIV infections among newborns as 47,000 infants are reported to have been born with HIV in 2024
The Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) has expressed concern over an increase in HIV infections among newborn babies, estimating that about 47,000 infants are currently living with the virus. This rise comes despite a national decline in overall HIV prevalence, which now stands at 4.9%. According to the Commission, the surge is largely driven by mother-to-child […] The post Uganda Aids Commission raises alarm over rising HIV infections among newborns as 47,000 infants are reported to have been born with HIV in 2024 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:18:36
Uganda Aids Commission Calls for Stronger Community Action As Country Begins Countdown to Ending Aids By 2030
[Nile Post] As Uganda prepares to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has called for renewed commitment, deeper community engagement, and accelerated action to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:18:36
UNAIDS Warns of Rising HIV Infections Among Young Women, Calls for Urgent Action Ahead of World Aids Day
[Nile Post] As the world prepares to mark World AIDS Day 2025, UNAIDS Country Director Jacqueline Makokha has warned that Uganda--and the global community is at a "critical juncture" in the fight against HIV, with young women aged 15-24 facing the highest risk of new infections.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:18:41
Museveni Emphasizes Education and Wealth Creation As He Enters Busoga
[Independent (Kampala)] Bugiri, Uganda -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flag bearer, has launched his Busoga sub-region campaign with a major rally in Bugiri District, placing strong emphasis on expanding access to education and accelerating wealth creation across the region.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:18:43
HIV Prevalence Falls to 4.9% As Uganda Celebrates Major Public Health Gains
[Nile Post] Uganda has reduced its HIV prevalence to 4.9 percent, down from 18 percent in the 1980s, reflecting one of the most remarkable public health achievements in the region, the Uganda Aids Commission (UAC) announced on Monday.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:01:09
NRM Leaders Defy Primary Fallout to Back Incumbent Zinkuratire in Intensifying Ruhaama Race
[Nile Post] Support for incumbent Ruhaama County MP Henry Nkwatsibwe Zinkuratire has surged, with influential NRM structure leaders openly backing him ahead of his campaign launch on November 18, 2025.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:06:12
Museveni Urges Church Leaders to Reject Identity Politics Ahead of 2026 Elections
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has urged church leaders across Uganda to guide the nation away from "politics of identity" as the country prepares for the 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:06:14
Museveni Directs Kigongo to End NRM Clashes in Namutumba
[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed NRM First Deputy Chairperson Ali Hajji Moses Kigongo to immediately reconcile internal party differences in Namutumba, saying unity is essential ahead of the general elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:05:55
Sugarcane Farmers Revive National Association to Strengthen Unity and Bargaining Power
[Nile Post] Sugarcane farmers across Uganda have resolved to revive the Uganda National Sugarcane Growers Association (UNASGO), nearly two decades after funding constraints left the body inactive.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:05:57
Leopards Clip Wings of Eagles in Wc Qualifying Playoff
[Nile Post] BBC - DR Congo extended their bid to reach the 2026 Fifa World Cup by upsetting Nigeria 4-3 on penalties following a tense 1-1 draw after extra time in the African play-off final.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:05:57
Gaps Deepen As Candidates Struggle to Finance Costly Campaigns
[Nile Post] The rising cost of campaigning is placing immense strain on candidates across the political spectrum, particularly those in the opposition and independent aspirants who lack access to state-aligned networks.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:05:58
Buganda Holds Historic Manchester Event, Celebrates Diaspora Contributions
[Nile Post] Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has conveyed a special message of appreciation to Baganda living in the United Kingdom, recognizing their dedication and contributions to the Kingdom and Uganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:05:59
Govt to Expand, Modernise Soroti Fruit Factory in Shs 107 Billion Boost for Teso Industrialisation
[Nile Post] In a landmark move to drive industrialisation and economic transformation in the Teso sub-region, the Ugandan Government has announced major plans to expand and modernise the Soroti Fruit Factory. The ambitious project is estimated to cost Shs 107 billion (USD 30 million).
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:57:11
NUP Candidate Withdraws From Mbarara City North Race
[Nile Post] In a dramatic turn of events, National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Peter Mpaka has withdrawn from the Mbarara City North MP race, admitting that he stood no realistic chance of defeating incumbent Robert Mwesigwa Rukaari, who is running as an independent.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:57:12
Bujenje Lc1 Chairpersons Highlight Key Community Concerns Ahead of Elections
[Nile Post] As election campaigns enter the second week, local council one (LC1) chairpersons across Bujenje County have raised concerns they hope will be addressed during the upcoming parliamentary term.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:57:13
Residents Protest As Dead Pigs Cause Foul Stench in Mwererwe Village
[Nile Post] Residents of Mwererwe village in Gombe Division, Nansana Municipality, staged a protest over what they describe as an unbearable stench emanating from a farm owned by Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga of Christian Life Church. The protest follows the death of more than 500 pigs, which locals claim were dumped in the community.
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