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@matookerepublic Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:36:37
Gov't gives digital number plate contractor three weeks to end shortage
The Minister of Works and Transport, Fred Byamukama, has given the company responsible for supplying Ugandas digital number plates three weeks to resolve the persistent shortages that have disrupted motorists and vehicle dealers for nearly two years. Speaking during a meeting with car and motorcycle importers in Kampala on Thursday, Byamukama directed Joint Stock Company The post Gov't gives digital number plate contractor three weeks to end shortage first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 02 Jul 2026 01:55:00
Kabira Country Club unveils discounted special weekend staycation packages
Kabira Country Club has launched special weekend staycation packages, offering guests an affordable opportunity to unwind and enjoy a luxury lakeside getaway with family and friends. The offer features discounted accommodation packages starting from $125 (about Shs456,500) per night. Each package includes full-board accommodation, with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided, and is charged per night, The post Kabira Country Club unveils discounted special weekend staycation packages first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:24:07
Museveni orders talks on single East African visa for AFCON 2027
President Yoweri Museveni has approved plans to pursue a single East African visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a move aimed at making travel easier for thousands of fans, teams and officials during the tournament that will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. According to a State House statement issued The post Museveni orders talks on single East African visa for AFCON 2027 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Jul 2026 02:53:00
Planning for the new financial year? Forest Cottages has the ideal conference package
With a new financial year now underway for most Ugandan companies, boardrooms across Kampala are turning their attention to budget reviews, target-setting, and strategy planning sessions. This important activity calls for out of office retreats to strategy with a fresh lens. Forest Cottages has the perfect a Half Day Conference Package tailored for businesses needing The post Planning for the new financial year? Forest Cottages has the ideal conference package first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:47:08
First group of 273 evacuated Ugandans returns home from South Africa
The first group of Ugandans evacuated from South Africa under the governments voluntary repatriation programme has safely returned home. A total of 273 nationals, including 18 infants and 255 adults, arrived at Entebbe International Airport in the early hours of Friday aboard the first evacuation flight. The group was accompanied by Uganda's High Commissioner to The post First group of 273 evacuated Ugandans returns home from South Africa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:43:18
SKILLS MEET SPORTS AT PRESIDENTIAL SKILLING INITIATIVE SHOWCASE EVENT
More than 5,000 students from the seventh cohort have completed six months of free vocational training under the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl and Boy Child (PISGBC). On Wednesday 1 st July 2026, the trainees showcased a wide range of products and services during the final exhibition held at the Makerere University Rugby Grounds under the theme, "Skilling, Socialising and Showcasing." The event was officiated by the Minister of State for Economic Monitoring in the Office of the President, Hon. Santa Sandra Alum Ogwang, who represented the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda. The exhibition brought
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:35
Arrest of Parliament officials sparks calls for wider accountability
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The arrest and remand of seven senior Parliament officials on corruption-related charges has attracted a mixed reaction. Some politicians, activists and members of the public welcomed the development, while others urged that the IGG should cast her net wider to catch the big fish in Parliament. Among … The post Arrest of Parliament officials sparks calls for wider accountability appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:36
UN: Ebola outbreak in DRC could cost Africa $3.6 bln, put 300,000 jobs at risk
GENEVA | TASS | The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could cause economic losses for African countries of up to $3.6 billion and threaten more than 300,000 jobs on the continent, according to Damien Mama, UN Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the DRC. "It could … The post UN: Ebola outbreak in DRC could cost Africa $3.6 bln, put 300,000 jobs at risk appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:42:55
Roc Nation Sports International Delegation Arrives to Boost Afcon 2027 Tourism Campaign
[Nile Post] A high-level delegation from Roc Nation Sports International has arrived in Uganda for a three-day familiarisation tour aimed at showcasing the country's tourism potential and strengthening destination marketing ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:42:55
Seven Parliament Officials Remanded Over Shs27 Billion Corruption, Money Laundering
[Nile Post] The Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala has remanded seven employees of Parliament to Luzira Prison until July 7, 2026, over charges related to embezzlement, money laundering and causing financial loss amounting to more than Shs27 billion.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:42:56
Besigye, Lutale Accuse High Court of Violating Fair Hearing Rights in Ongoing Bail Proceedings
[Nile Post] Opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and co-accused Hajj Obeid Lutale have accused the High Court Criminal Division of violating their constitutional right to a fair hearing and legal representation of their choice in ongoing criminal and human rights proceedings.
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:24:07
Model of Transparency: Bugaddu LC1 Chair Charles Bwatte Holds Public Accountability Meeting
By Denis Mukisa Bugaddu, Kayunga: In a rare display of grassroots accountability, Local Council I Chairperson Charles Bwatte convened a special public meeting this evening to report on his stewardship, winning praise from residents and senior politicians alike as the country prepares for Local Council elections. Over 500 residents of Bugaddu turned up for the evening meeting, which was prompted by the Electoral Commission's recent announcement of the Local Council election program. Bwatte used the platform to present a detailed account of his achievements across four terms spanning 16 years in office. Key highlights included successful lobbying for boreholes and
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:05:53
Brother vs Loyalists: Succession Battle Intensifies in Kayunga NRM After Kalangwa's Death
By Denis Mukisa Kayunga, Uganda: Barely two months after the death of Moses Kaliisa Kalangwa, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Kayunga, a rural Ugandan District is already engulfed in a fierce succession battle, with family ties, personal ambitions, and factional loyalties threatening to fracture the once-dominant party structure. A tense meeting held on thursday afternoon exposed deep divisions as cadres clashed over when and how to elect a new district chairperson. The position fell vacant following Kalangwa's tragic death in a road accident on May 17, 2026, at Ssuka along the Kayunga-Jinja highway. Tumwiine Augustine, the younger brother of
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@uplandMedia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:13
How Airtel Masaza Cup spurred Kitara FC's goal machine Jimmy Kalema
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | At only 23 years, Jimmy Kalema has already built an impressive football CV. The lethal striker for Bunyoro region-based Kitara FC has won two Masaza Cup titles, a Golden Boot, multiple individual accolades, scored the winning goal that secured Kitara FC's second Stanbic Uganda Cup title, and many … The post How Airtel Masaza Cup spurred Kitara FC's goal machine Jimmy Kalema appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:13
PENSION: Civil Servants to contribute to retirement benefits from 2027
Beginning July 1, 2027, public officers will contribute five percent of their monthly salary, while the government will contribute 10 percent to the new Public Service Pension Fund. Kampala, Uganda | URN | Civil servants will begin contributing to their retirement benefits, marking the end of Uganda's decades-old non-contributory pension system. The Minister of Public … The post PENSION: Civil Servants to contribute to retirement benefits from 2027 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:14
Turkey boosts NATO role as Europe's reliance on US weakens — agency
NEW YORK | TASS | Turkey's role in NATO is expanding as European countries seek to reduce their reliance on US military support and boost their own defense capabilities, Bloomberg reported. According to the media outlet, Ankara is becoming an increasingly important member of the alliance as it strengthens its defense industry and arms exports. Turkish … The post Turkey boosts NATO role as Europe's reliance on US weakens — agency appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:15
Museveni backs single East African visa for 2027 AFCON
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has endorsed a proposal to introduce a single East African entry visa for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Uganda will co-host with Kenya and Tanzania. Museveni, according to a State House statement issued on Thursday, directed officials to begin consultations with … The post Museveni backs single East African visa for 2027 AFCON appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Hong Kong stages festivities to celebrate 29th anniversary of return to China
HONG KONG | Xinhua | From flag-raising ceremonies to horse races and a drone performance, Hong Kong commemorated the 29th anniversary of its return to China on Wednesday with a day of celebrations across the city. At 8 a.m. local time, the government of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) held a flag-raising … The post Hong Kong stages festivities to celebrate 29th anniversary of return to China appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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