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@uplandMedia Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:00:27
Who pays after a road accident in Uganda?
SPECIAL REPORT | Uganda's roads are claiming more lives than ever before. But for those who survive, the greatest struggle often begins after the wreckage is cleared. As debate grows over whether the country should establish a road accident fund, victims, lawyers and road safety experts are asking whether Uganda's compulsory Motor Third Party … The post Who pays after a road accident in Uganda? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:18:09
Budondo Turacos complete stunning turnaround to win inaugural Nile Super T10 title
Budondo Turacos completed a remarkable late season resurgence to claim the inaugural Nile Super T10 title with a five wicket victory over Masese Hornbills in Sundays final at Jinja Secondary School Cricket Ground. Having struggled through the round robin phase and only just secured a place in the knockout stage, the Turacos produced their best
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@matookerepublic Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:07:00
Namungoona–Bwaise section of Kampala Northern Bypass reopens after months of repairs
Motorists can once again use the Namungoona–Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass after the Ministry of Works and Transport reopened the road following months of repair works. The ministry announced that the repaired section has been reopened to traffic, marking the end of a major phase of the rehabilitation project that had disrupted the The post Namungoona–Bwaise section of Kampala Northern Bypass reopens after months of repairs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:58:43
Former MPs seek Shs15 million monthly retirement allowance
Former Members of Parliament are seeking a special retirement package that would provide them with a monthly allowance of between Shs10 million and Shs15 million after leaving Parliament. The proposal was presented during the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Parliamentary Alumni of Uganda held at Parliament. Former MP Gelard Menya, who chaired the The post Former MPs seek Shs15 million monthly retirement allowance first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:00:43
Uganda renews diplomatic push with Brazil
Brazil is Latin America's largest economy and a global powerhouse in agriculture, trade and technology—sectors that align with Uganda's ambitions. Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda has renewed its diplomatic engagement with Brazil, appointing Ambassador Robie Kakonge as non-resident envoy to Latin America's largest economy in a move that signals Kampala's growing … The post Uganda renews diplomatic push with Brazil appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:52:48
EDRINE BENESA: How Illegal Fees is Chocking The President's Universal Education Vision
Uganda's Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE) programs were founded on a simple, powerful promise: that every child, regardless of wealth or background, would have access to free education. It was a national commitment to equality, a declaration that the future of this country would not be determined by the size of a parent's wallet. Yet today, that promise is being quietly eroded by a widespread and deeply entrenched practice—public schools that receive full government funding continue to charge illegal, exorbitant fees. This betrayal has persisted despite repeated warnings from President Yoweri Museveni, who has consistently insisted
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:45:45
First Lady Janet Museveni Lauds Bishop Samuel Lwandasa, A Beacon of Faith and Architect of National Transformation
Uganda's First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet K. Museveni, has praised Bishop Dr. Samuel Lwandasa and his wife, Pastor Margaret Lwandasa, as exemplary servants of God whose lives embody the biblical call to be "salt and light" to the nation. In a heartfelt message delivered during a grand thanksgiving service held at Mt Lebanon Christian Centre Cathedral located in Mukono Municipality , Maama Janet celebrated the clergyman's multiple milestones: his 60th birthday, 41 years in ministry, 34 years of pastoral service, and the Silver Jubilee (25 years) of their marriage. The message, read by Executive Assistant Beaker
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@uplandMedia Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:17
U.S., Iran exchange fresh strikes as tensions escalate
TEHRAN | Xinhua | The United States completed a third round of strikes on Iranian military targets on Sunday, while Iran launched attacks on U.S. bases and facilities across the Gulf, marking a sharp escalation despite a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June. The U.S. Central Command said on Sunday it had completed the … The post U.S., Iran exchange fresh strikes as tensions escalate appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:49:38
Reviewing Mobile Interaction Across Desktop and Mobile
Reviewing Mobile Interaction Across Desktop and Mobile The most revealing part of a website is not always the first screen, within the argument developed in reviewing mobile interaction across desktop and mobile. Initial design may attract attention, but the quality of the experience becomes clearer only after the visitor begins to navigate, compare information, and
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@uplandMedia Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:40
SMALL PLOTS, BIG HARVESTS: How climate-smart farming is helping refugees feed their families
Kyegegwa, Uganda | URN | When food and cash assistance stopped two years ago, Moise Kaulwa, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo living in Kakoni Refugee Zone in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement in Kyegegwa district, had to find a new way to feed his family. Like many other refugees in the settlement, Kaulwa … The post SMALL PLOTS, BIG HARVESTS: How climate-smart farming is helping refugees feed their families appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:00:42
Why the future of female athletics in Uganda is uncertain
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The future of female athletics development in Uganda is under growing scrutiny following the withdrawal and downsizing of athlete management camps. The changes have alarmed athletes, coaches and sports administrators, who fear that reduced investment in athlete management programmes could weaken efforts to develop the next generation of female champions. … The post Why the future of female athletics in Uganda is uncertain appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 12 Jul 2026 07:00:02
Why Africa's traditional mediation model is breaking down
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | For more than three decades, African peace mediation rested on a framework that became familiar across the continent. Wars were to be stopped through ceasefires and security arrangements, followed by negotiations over power-sharing, wealth-sharing, transitional justice and, eventually, national dialogue. The approach helped resolve some of Africa's most difficult conflicts … The post Why Africa's traditional mediation model is breaking down appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:37
Malaria Surge in Urban Teens: Medics site gaps in care
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Health workers have questioned why government health programmes such as free bed net distribution, spraying, and other interventions do not include schools, and yet over 50 percent of the country's population is below 15 years of age, and the majority are in school. Speaking to URN after three high school … The post Malaria Surge in Urban Teens: Medics site gaps in care appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:23:35
Vipers re-sign Cesar Manzoki on two-year deal
Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC have completed the signing of Congolese striker Cesar Lobi Manzoki on a two-year contract, marking the return of one of the clubs most celebrated players ahead of the 2026/27 season.The 29-year-old rejoins the Venoms after spells across Africa and Asia, having played for AS Dauphins Noirs, AS Maniema Union,
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@theScribeUganda Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:24:25
President Museveni Mourns Former BoU Deputy Governor Bukhumune
BUGWERI —H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni paid tribute to the late Mr. Perezi Tenywa Bukhumune, former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, describing him as a patriot who played a key role in stabilizing Uganda's economy after 1986. In a condolence message that was delivered yesterday by the Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda at the funeral of the late in Ibulanku Sub-County, Bugweri District. "H.E. the President was saddened to learn of the death of the former Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Mr. Perezi Tenywa Bukhumune.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:45
New tax policy driving away experienced teachers
Masaka, Uganda | URN | Proprietors of private schools in the Greater Masaka sub-region have criticised the government's new Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) tax policy on secondary sources of income, saying it is making it harder to attract and retain experienced teachers. The school owners argue that the policy, which imposes a 40 per cent tax on … The post New tax policy driving away experienced teachers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:46
Russian humanitarian mission returns from Uganda as Ebola situation stabilizes
MOSCOW | TASS | A team of the Russian Federal Service for Surveillance on Consumer Rights Protection and Human Wellbeing (Rospotrebnadzor) has returned from a humanitarian mission in Uganda after Ebola virus situation in the country has stabilized, the agency's press service has told TASS. "At this point, epidemiological situation in the Republic of Uganda … The post Russian humanitarian mission returns from Uganda as Ebola situation stabilizes appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:00:34
Experts speak out on DRC's Ebola response hurdles
Kinshasa, DRC | URN | Health experts responding to the ongoing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have revealed that despite the high number of people who continue to get confirmed positive for virus, they are still getting only half of the people they are supposed to reach. As of … The post Experts speak out on DRC's Ebola response hurdles appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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