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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:25:28
Police Investigate Gruesome Mityana Murder Amid Land and Domestic Disputes
[Nile Post] Mityana -- Police in Mityana District are investigating the brutal murder of 37-year-old businessman Gaddafi Matovu , whose body was discovered partially buried in a maize garden in Zigoti Town Council.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:25:28
Museveni Receives Credential of New Irish, French, Thai Ambassadors to Uganda
[Nile Post] President Museveni has formally received credentials from three new Ambassadors-designate to Uganda, pledging stronger bilateral cooperation with Ireland, France, and Thailand in areas of education, infrastructure, security, trade, and socio-economic transformation.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:25:29
Busoga,Toro Strengthen Bilateral Relations Through Cultural Diplomacy
[Nile Post] In a significant move to foster cooperation and development, the Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, and the King of Toro, His Majesty Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, have engaged in productive discussions aimed at fortifying bilateral relations between their two kingdoms.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:26:35
Poster Removals in Lubaga South Raise Alarm Over Electoral Fairness
[Nile Post] The removal of campaign posters in several parts of Lubaga South has sparked concerns among aspiring candidates and voters, raising questions about fairness in the run-up to the 2026 elections.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:27:28
Gen Muhoozi in China for High-Level Military Engagements
[Nile Post] Beijing - The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Tuesday arrived in Beijing, China, for a series of high-level military engagements aimed at deepening defence cooperation between the two countries.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:30:23
Uganda Marks World Patient Safety Day With Orange Illumination of Nile Bridge
[Nile Post] Uganda joined the rest of the world in marking World Patient Safety Day 2025 on Wednesday evening, with the Source of the Nile Bridge in Jinja illuminated in orange, the official colour of the global health awareness campaign.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:30:24
Mbale City Residents Decry Lack of Health Centre
[Nile Post] Namabasa residents say the nearest health facilities are Kabwangasi in Butebo District, Nakaloke Health Centre IV, Namatala Health Centre IV, and Mbale Regional Referral Hospital--distances that present a major challenge for vulnerable patients.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:30:24
Parliament Approves Shs750bn Loan for Water and Sanitation Project
[Nile Post] Parliament has authorized government to borrow Shs 751.5 billion (€183.3 million) from Standard Chartered Bank and an additional Shs120.4 billion from the domestic market through a six-month Treasury Bill to finance the Strategic Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project - Phase II.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:30:26
Bunyoro, Tooro Local Governments Call for Increase in Road Funds
[Nile Post] Local leaders from Bunyoro and Tooro regions have urged government to revise its road rehabilitation funding formula to reflect district size, terrain, and road network coverage, rather than distributing equal amounts across the country.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:30:26
Kyebando Kibaale Residents Raise Alarm Over Child Labour
[Nile Post] Residents of Byoohya and Kirasa villages in Kyebando Sub-county, Kibaale District, have raised concern over what they describe as rampant child labour and abuse linked to a disputed tobacco farm.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:30:28
Police Crack Down On Cattle Theft in South Kyoga Region, 10 Suspects Arrested
[Nile Post] Security agencies in the South Kyoga Region have intensified operations against cattle theft, resulting in the arrest of 10 suspects and the recovery of 32 stolen cows.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:30:29
Museveni Endorses Teso Cattle Compensation Report, Backs Five-Cow Restocking Scheme
[Nile Post] President Museveni has welcomed the recommendations of a consultation report on cattle compensation in Teso, describing the findings as realistic, inclusive, and transformative during a meeting at State House Entebbe on Wednesday.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:30:29
19 NRM Candidates in Kamwenge Nominated Unopposed for District Council Seats
[Nile Post] A total of 19 National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearers for district councilor positions in Kamwenge District have been nominated unopposed, the District Returning Officer, George William Magezi, confirmed.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:44:27
UAE announces visa ban on Ugandans starting in 2026
Starting in 2026, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will suspend the issuance of tourist and work visas to Ugandan nationals, in a move that is expected to disrupt travel and employment opportunities for thousands of Ugandans. The directive, communicated through an immigration circular, is said to be temporary but will apply indefinitely until further notice. […] The post UAE announces visa ban on Ugandans starting in 2026 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:18:26
Byabakama Warns Security Against Obstructing Presidential Aspirants During Consultations
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has cautioned security agencies against obstructing presidential aspirants during consultations, stressing that the law only requires notification, not permission, for such activities.
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@allafrica Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:18:27
EC Chairperson Warns Youth On Social Media Misuse
[Nile Post] Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has warned Ugandan youth against abusing social media. He said spreading lies, defamation, and incitement threatens peace and stability as the country prepares for the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:18:28
Busimbi Archdeacon Warns Youth Against Wasteful Spending, Urges Focus On Development
[Nile Post] The Archdeacon of Busimbi in Mityana Diocese, Ven. Rev. Fredrick Kironde, has expressed concern over the growing habit among young people of spending money recklessly on non-productive activities, leaving many trapped in financial struggles.
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