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@uplandMedia Thu, 28 Aug 2025 03:38:06
Vivo Energy Uganda showcases clean cooking solutions at Headteachers' conference
Vivo Energy Uganda, the distributor of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, is showcasing its new Shell Gas clean cooking solutions for schools at the annual conference for the Association of Secondary School Headteachers of Uganda (ASSHU). The conference runs from Monday, August 25 to Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Speke
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@uplandMedia Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:01:10
Prudential Uganda secures safe drinking water for 71 schools
Prudential Uganda, in partnership with the social enterprise Tusafishe, has announced the successful completion of the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, an eight-month initiative that has delivered sustainable, safe drinking water and environmental education to communities across Western and Eastern Uganda. The fund, established by the Prudence Foundation, Prudential's
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@uplandMedia Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:06:00
Ofwono Opondo floors Minister Gidudu to take NRM flag for Older persons
Ofwono Opondo, a former Uganda Media Centre (UMC) Executive Director, will be the NRM party's flag bearer in elections for the older persons in Parliament for Eastern Uganda. Opondo won the NRM election to pick a flag bearer decisively, 168 votes against State Minister for Older Persons Dominic Mafabi Gidudu
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@uplandMedia Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:30:10
NRM flag bearer Jane Frances Acilo gets president Museveni's nod ahead of Oyam District Woman MP race
Jane Frances Acilo, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer for the Oyam District Woman Member of Parliament (MP) seat, has presented her plans for election to President Yoweri Museveni, who has given his approval. Once considered a stronghold of the Uganda People's Congress (UPC), Oyam District
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@uplandMedia Sun, 31 Aug 2025 21:00:09
Uganda's 14th Rotary Cancer Run attracts thousands
Thousands of people gathered at the Kololo Independence Grounds and major towns across the country today to participate in the 14th edition of the Rotary Cancer Run, showing a united commitment to the fight against cancer. Held under the theme "Many Cancers, One Race", this year's run aims
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@uplandMedia Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:08:10
Uganda gets caught-up in Trump's immigration wars
What does Museveni's government stand to gain from the deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda? NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When U.S. immigration officials recently detained Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an asylum seeker from El Salvador, his fate took a startling turn. Rather than send him back to his homeland in central America, the U.S … The post Uganda gets caught-up in Trump's immigration wars appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:27:39
10,000 Expected at Remnant Mothers Global Mission Anniversary
Pastor Alfred Komagum, the coordinator of the Remnant Mothers Global Mission, announced that the anniversary celebration will take place at the former Kitgum District Farm Institute's playground in Pandwong Division on September 29.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Sep 2025 07:00:05
Uganda launches presidential campaigns ahead of 2026 polls
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda on Monday officially launched presidential campaigns, with eight candidates, including incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, vying for the East African country's top office in the 2026 polls. The campaigns will run for three months across all 146 districts before culminating in the presidential election on Jan. 2, 2026. Museveni, who
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:00:02
Six Nighttime Wanderers Sentenced to Community Service in Kitgum
The six individuals—Juma Odong, Brian Odongtoo, John Maxilus Ouma, Felix Oyet, Tony Okello, and Yasin Onen—pleaded guilty to charges of common nuisance under Section 148 of Uganda's Penal Code Act. The offense stemmed from their actions between 11:00 PM on October 27 and 1:00 AM on October 28, 2025, when they were apprehended in various locations within Kitgum Municipality.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:43:05
Mulago Hospital Joins Global Ranks with Three ISO Certifications
Mulago National Referral Hospital has secured three international ISO certifications in Quality Management, Environmental Management, and Occupational Health and Safety, marking a historic milestone for Uganda's healthcare system. The recognition reflects nearly a decade of rigorous improvements, positioning Mulago among globally accredited health institutions and setting a benchmark for quality and safety in the country.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:09:30
Aber Calls for End to Incitement, Urges Voters to Focus on Capability, Not Party
Speaking during the official launch of her campaign held at Arua Park in Kitgum Municipality on Thursday, Minister Aber, who is also the incumbent Woman Member of Parliament, revealed that in most cases, it's the voters who incite the politicians to fight among themselves which are not proper.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:12:25
HIV Got the Data, Nodding Syndrome Got Silence
Where Nodding Syndrome's scars remain, and new cases quietly emerge. In the sub-counties of Atanga and Awere in Pader District, Nodding Syndrome continues to wreak havoc on families. Dr Benson Oyoo, the District Health Officer, revealed in September 2025 that Pader hosts 1,359 patients, with 562 suffering severe forms of the disease.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:08:16
EC Condemns Gulu Campaign Violence, Calls for Dialogue and Restraint
The Electoral Commission has condemned the December 6 clashes that disrupted Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu's campaign event in Gulu City, warning that the violence undermines national efforts to maintain peaceful 2026 election campaigns and urging candidates, supporters and security agencies to prioritise dialogue and restraint.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 09 Dec 2025 07:37:35
Police Regret Gulu Brutality, Violence But Blame Bobi Wine
The Uganda Police Force has apologised for violent scenes in Gulu where security personnel were filmed assaulting civilians and members of Robert Kyagulanyi's campaign team, but simultaneously accused the NUP leader of breaching agreed campaign routes, triggering the confrontation that escalated into beatings.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:45:36
Ten Women's Groups in Kitgum Receive UGX 60 Million in Funding from UWEP
The funding, which was disbursed by the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, will support various business ventures, including hairdressing, catering, poultry keeping, vegetable growing, fishmongering, and piggery.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:15:00
Kenyan Governor Sees Universities as Catalysts for Unity
During a visit to the Kitgum district headquarters, Nyong'o highlighted the importance of institutions like Gulu University in fostering unity among people from diverse backgrounds.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:35:58
Parliament Presses Govt Over Muhoozi's Election Remarks, Detention of Catholic Priest
Lawmakers have demanded explanations from government over controversial election-related remarks by the Chief of Defence Forces and the continued military detention of a Catholic priest, raising concerns about the role of the army in the 2026 polls and respect for constitutional due process
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