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Today in History - Uganda Holds Its First Direct Legislative Elections

[Nile Post] On this day in 1958, Uganda began its first direct elections to the colonial Legislative Council (LEGCO), marking a turning point in the country's journey towards self-government. The elections, held from October 20 to 24, allowed eligible African men and women to vote directly for representatives, replacing a system in which African members were largely appointed indirectly through district councils or nominated by the colonial administration.

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Court Orders Roko to Pay Sh5.7 Billion in Mulago Doors Case

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Commercial Division of the High Court in Kampala has ordered Roko Construction Limited to pay Assa Abloy (U) Limited 1.39 million dollars (approximately sh5.7billion) in outstanding payments for doors, accessories and ironmongery supplied and installed at Mulago National Referral Hospital.

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Museveni Commissions 280 UPDF Officers At Kabamba Military Academy

[Nile Post] President Museveni has commissioned 280 officers at the Uganda Military Academy in Kabamba, Mubende District, urging them to remain focused on their military careers as he pledged a firm response to rising violent crime.

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Uganda Targets 20,000mw Power Capacity By 2040 As It Courts EU Investors

[Nile Post] Uganda is seeking increased European Union (EU) investment in electricity generation, transmission infrastructure and renewable energy as the government targets 20,000 megawatts (MW) of installed generation capacity by 2040 to support industrial expansion and its ambition of building a US$500 billion economy.

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Parliament Committee to Meet Museveni Over Digital Number Plates Audit

[Nile Post] Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure is expected to meet President Museveni this week as it finalises an investigation into the Intelligent Transport Management System (ITMS) digital number plates project.

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Tayebwa Vows to Continue Parliament Staff Validation Despite Pressure

[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has vowed to continue the ongoing staff verification exercise despite pressure from affected individuals and their families questioning its purpose.

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Mao Reveals Saleh-Led Efforts to Resolve Besigye, Lukwago Cases

[Nile Post] Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has revealed that Gen. Salim Saleh is leading efforts to find a broader political solution to the cases of detained opposition figures Dr Kizza Besigye and former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago, under President Yoweri Museveni's direction.

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Prisons Say Lukwago, Besigye's Health Improving

[Nile Post] Uganda Prisons Service spokesperson Frank Baine says detained opposition figures Erias Lukwago and Dr Kizza Besigye are improving, as concerns persist over their health and access to specialised medical care.

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JCRC Closes Mpox Project After Training 449 Frontline Personnel in Kampala and Wakiso

[Nile Post] The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) has concluded a one-year Mpox Prevention and Control Project that strengthened community surveillance, expanded vaccination and supported survivors in Kampala and Wakiso districts.

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Impact Sport, Stanbic Train Athletes to Build Wealth Beyond Competition

[Nile Post] Impact Sport and Stanbic Bank have launched a new phase of an athlete empowerment programme aimed at helping active and retired sportspeople manage their earnings, develop businesses and prepare for life after competition.

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Uganda Moves Closer to Ratifying IGAD Free Movement Protocol

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is finalising a draft document on the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Protocol on Free Movement of Persons for submission to Cabinet, marking a step towards Uganda's ratification of the regional agreement.

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Nabakooba Warns Against Bribery in Special Land Title Applications

[Nile Post] Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba has raised concern over alleged bribery of Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons by wealthy individuals seeking to influence the verification of land title applications.

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Mao Says NUP Must Meet Legal Conditions to Access Ipod Funding

[Nile Post] Democratic Party (DP) president general Norbert Mao has said the National Unity Platform (NUP) must meet legal requirements for political parties to access public funding linked to membership in the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD).

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Indigenous Sorghum Offers Hope to Teso Farmers Amid Prolonged Dry Spells

[Nile Post] Farmers in the Teso Sub-region are turning to indigenous crop varieties to cope with prolonged dry spells, but fluctuating market prices, rising production costs and inadequate storage facilities continue to threaten household incomes and food security.

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Kayunga Local Leaders Urged to Uphold Laws to Improve Service Delivery

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Local Government has concluded a four-day induction training for lower local government leaders in Kayunga District, urging them to adhere to established laws, regulations and administrative procedures to improve service delivery, accountability and community development.

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Government Moves to Return Fisheries Management to Fishermen

[Nile Post] The government plans to return some fisheries management responsibilities to fishermen through landing site committees, in a shift from an enforcement system that has relied heavily on the military to police fishing activities.

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