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@matookerepublic Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:11:58
Panga-wielding thugs attack police station in Kasese, one shot dead
A group of suspected thugs armed with pangas attacked Bugoye Sub-County Police Station in Kasese District in the early hours of Thursday, 1 October 2026, leaving one of the attackers dead. The incident happened at around 2am when a group of about six people reportedly attacked the police station and attempted to disarm the police The post Panga-wielding thugs attack police station in Kasese, one shot dead first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:17:06
Finance minister, BOU officials & Basajjabalaba expected before COSASE
KAMPALA: The minister of finance together with Bank of Uganda officials and businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba of Haba Group are again expected to appear before parliaments Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises this morning. They are expected to answer queries relating to the over Shs.140bn liability which the The post Finance minister, BOU officials & Basajjabalaba expected before COSASE first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:32:45
Health Insurance for older persons in the offing
By Darias Wasajja KAMPALA: Government is considering introducing a dedicated health insurance scheme for older persons to reduce the financial burden of medical care as Uganda's ageing population continues to grow. This comes as the country today commemorates the International Day for Older Persons with calls for improved The post Health Insurance for older persons in the offing first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:26:50
NIRA invites couples to formalise marriages for Shs250,000
Couples looking to formalise their relationships can now have a civil wedding through the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) for Shs250,000. NIRA Registrar Clair Ollama made the announcement on Wednesday, 30 September, during the ongoing My Identity Expo and Symposium 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. Ollama encouraged couples attending the expo to The post NIRA invites couples to formalise marriages for Shs250,000 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:46:49
South Africa opens electronic visa services to Ugandans
Ugandan passport holders can now apply online for permission to travel to South Africa under the country's Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system. The South African High Commission in Kampala said the South African Government has approved the inclusion of Ugandan passport holders in the eTA regime following an expansion of the electronic travel authorisation system. The post South Africa opens electronic visa services to Ugandans first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 01 Oct 2026 05:59:54
Government says no final decision yet on City Square redevelopment
Government has said no final decision has been made on a proposal to redevelop Kampala's City Square into a modern commercial and business complex. The clarification was made in Parliament on Wednesday after Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi raised concerns about the possible loss of one of the capital's remaining green spaces. Ssenyonyi questioned The post Government says no final decision yet on City Square redevelopment first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:19:21
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom Crowns New King
[New Times] Uganda's Tooro Kingdom on September 29 crowned Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as its new king, weeks after the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV triggered a dispute over his successor.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:20:54
MPs Raise Alarm Over Wave of Murders in Kazo, Kiruhura
[Nile Post] Legislators from Western Uganda have raised alarm in Parliament over a spate of murders in Kazo and Kiruhura districts, where more than 15 people have allegedly been killed by unknown assailants in less than a month.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:34:12
Museveni - Uganda Must 'Jealously' Guard Its Culture and Indigenous Knowledge
[UG Diplomat] President Yoweri Museveni has paid tribute to the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, praising his contribution to Tooro and calling on cultural leaders to strengthen traditional institutions and preserve indigenous knowledge.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:39:28
Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I Is New Omukama of Tooro
[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was installed early Tuesday morning as the new Omukama of Tooro in a series of traditional rituals held at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City. The traditional installation followed an overnight procession that began at 11 p.m. on Monday at Rwengoma Palace, with Nyabongo and thousands of his subjects walking about three kilometres through Fort Portal City to Karuziika Palace.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:31
URA Says NIN Transition Will Help Tackle Multiple Tins and Tax Evasion
[Nile Post] The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has welcomed the transition from Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) to National Identification Numbers (NINs), saying the move will strengthen tax administration and help tackle tax evasion.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:31
USPC Plans to Print Land Titles, Ballot Papers and Other Government Documents
[Nile Post] The Uganda Security Printing Company Limited (USPC) is preparing to expand its operations beyond national identity cards to produce a wider range of sensitive government documents locally.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:32
New African Project Targets Faster Response to Future Disease Outbreaks
[Nile Post] The Director of Public Health, Dr Daniel Kyabayinze, has called for stronger clinical trial preparedness and laboratory networks across Africa to ensure health systems can respond quickly when infectious disease outbreaks occur.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:34
National ID At Heart of Uganda's Future, Kamuntu Says As Identity Expo Opens
[Nile Post] The Minister of Internal Affairs, Prof. Ephraim Kamuntu, has described the national identification system as a cornerstone of Uganda's development, saying accurate identification of citizens is essential for effective planning and service delivery.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:36
Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Falls, but Uganda Still Misses 5 Percent Target
[Nile Post] Uganda has made significant progress in reducing HIV transmission from mothers to their babies, but health officials say thousands of new infections are still being recorded, with breastfeeding accounting for the majority of cases.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:37
Marine Police Warn Lake Victoria Users Against Travelling Without Life Jackets
[Nile Post] The South East Zonal Commander of the Marine Police, Kosea Stephen Okiria, has warned people using water transport to stop travelling on the water without life jackets.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:38
Sheikh Swidiq Ndawula Urges New Thanawi Graduates to Advance Islamic Studies
[Nile Post] Sheikh Swidiq Ndawula has congratulated new Thanawi graduates from various recognized Islamic institutions, including Bilal Kakiri and Bilal Bwaise.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:39
Teachers Urged to Upgrade Qualifications Under New ECCE Policy
[Nile Post] More than 1,000 teachers could miss out on a government-backed opportunity to upgrade their qualifications as Uganda moves to tighten professional standards in pre-primary education.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:45:39
Kyabazinga Holds Talks With UAE Firm On Agro-Processing and Logistics Hub
[Nile Post] The Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, has held strategic investment talks with UAE-based logistics company 5PL Logistics Solutions to explore the establishment of an integrated agro-processing and logistics facility in Busoga.
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