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Dr Bonifance Obbo Declares Bid for Uva Vice Presidency, Vows to Revamp Advocacy and Member Welfare

[Independent (Kampala)] Arua, Uganda -- Dr. Bonifance Obbo, former General Secretary of the Uganda Veterinary Association, has formally declared his candidacy for the position of Vice President and will present himself to the UVA Annual General Meeting in Arua City next week.

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UDC Commits Additional Shs31bn to Eamv for Expansion As Glove Production Targets 300 Million Pairs

[Nile Post] Government, through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), is committing an additional Shs31 billion towards the expansion of East African Medical Vitals (EAMV), in an investment expected to increase Uganda's annual medical glove production capacity to 300 million pairs.

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Former Workers to Sue Zziwa Sanctuary, Uwa for Shs1.5bn Over Wrongful Dismissal

[Nile Post] A group of 170 former workers for Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary have threatened to sue Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Wildlife Ranch Limited and Uganda Wildlife Authority(UWA) over wrongful dismissal.

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Liaison Group Renews Sponsorship of Kinyara Golf Open for 15th Year

[Nile Post] Liaison Group has renewed its sponsorship of the Kinyara Golf Open, extending a partnership with the tournament to 15 years as preparations get underway for its 28th edition, scheduled for November 19-21, 2026, at Kinyara Golf Course in Masindi District.

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PS Pius Bigirimana Sent Into Retirement in Major Shake-Up

[Nile Post] President Museveni has retired Pius Bigirimana, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary, in a major shake-up of senior civil service leadership that has seen 11 permanent secretaries sent into retirement.

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@allafrica 23 hours ago

Four Dead, Nine Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash Along Kampala-Gulu Highway

[Nile Post] Four people have died and nine others sustained injuries following a three-vehicle road crash along the Kampala-Gulu Highway in Nakasongola District.

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Government Approves Shs19bn for 1,841 Traders Affected By Kampala Floods

[Nile Post] The government has approved Shs18.9995 billion in financial assistance for 1,841 traders whose businesses were affected by the October 2025 floods in Kampala, following months of demands and protests over delayed compensation.

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New Fishing Rules Restrict Mukene Fishing to 14 Days a Month

[Nile Post] The government has introduced new restrictions on mukene fishing, limiting fishing activity to 14 days each month and tightening requirements for boats, fishing gear and crews in a bid to address concerns about the sustainability of the silverfish industry.

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Entebbe Airport Opens As Africa's Largest Aviation Facility

[Nile Post] Entebbe International Airport was officially opened on November 10, 1951, marking a significant milestone in Uganda's aviation history and establishing the facility as the largest airport on the African continent at the time.

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Marks for Favors - the Open Secret Undermining Girls and Women in Higher Education

[Independent (Kampala)] Opinion -- A final year student is three months from graduation. Her tuition is paid, her family has sold land to see her this far, and one signature stands between her and a degree. The signature belongs to the lecturer who has been sending her late-night messages, suggesting she visit his office alone, and reminding her that supervisors have discretion.

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Black November Gains Momentum As Ugandan Retailers Compete for Shoppers' Attention

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As November gets underway, supermarkets and retailers across Uganda are finding different ways to participate in the Black November shopping season. From retailers focusing on the traditional Black Friday period to supermarkets such as Carrefour Uganda, which has extended its promotions throughout the month, businesses are competing for the attention of consumers increasingly looking for ways to make their money go further.

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Nile Special Returns As Safari Beats Partner Ahead of December Concert

[Nile Post] Nile Special, the flagship beer of Nile Breweries Limited, has returned as the official beer partner for the second edition of Safari Beats.

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BOU Governor Warns Against Reliance On Central Bank to Stabilise Shilling

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has warned that the central bank cannot sustainably defend the Ugandan shilling against depreciation, saying long-term stability will depend on increasing exports, tourism earnings and domestic production.

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Government Distributes 19,833 Hand Hoes to Households in Karenga to Boost Agriculture

[Nile Post] The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), has distributed 19,833 hand hoes to households in Karenga District as part of efforts to boost agricultural production, improve household incomes, eradicate poverty and address food insecurity.

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Uganda Courts UK, Irish Buyers to Smell, Taste and Invest Into Its Rich Coffee Potential

[Nile Post] Uganda is courting coffee buyers, roasters, importers and investors from the United Kingdom and Ireland to tap into its expanding coffee industry, offering opportunities in direct sourcing, speciality coffee, processing, value addition and access to regional markets.

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Major General James Kazini Is Killed

[Nile Post] On November 10, 2009, Major General James Kazini, one of Uganda's most prominent and controversial military commanders, was killed in a domestic altercation at a residence in Namuwongo, a Kampala suburb. He was 52.

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