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@allafrica Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:42:12

Most Well-Off East Africans Revealed

[Independent (Kampala)] African countries, however, fare very badly on life evaluation and Uganda, which is the best in East Africa, is ranked at 112 globally out of 140 countries. Ethiopia, whose mean life evaluation is 5.68, is ranked globally at 114, Kenya is next at global rank 115, Tanzania 136, and DR Congo is at 139 out 140 countries with an average life evaluation of 4.78.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:01:00

Why Uganda Has Imposed One-Month Freeze On New Mineral Licences

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda has imposed an immediate one-month moratorium on the granting of new mineral licences and exploration rights as the government moves to tighten oversight, eliminate speculative claims and align the mining sector with its economic transformation agenda.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:17:36

Government Moves to Enforce Waste Sorting At Source

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The government plans to enforce waste sorting at source across the country as part of efforts to improve waste management, reduce poor disposal practices and promote recycling. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said households, institutions and large organisations will be expected to separate waste at the point of disposal, with local governments tasked with promoting the practice within communities.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:36:34

Tooro MPs Eulogise King Oyo As Symbol of Unity, Propose King Oyo Cancer Institute in Fort Portal

[Nile Post] Legislators from the Tooro Sub-region, under their umbrella body, the Tooro Parliamentary Forum, have eulogised their King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing him as a development-oriented monarch who championed the fight against poverty and HIV/AIDS, environmental protection and tourism promotion across the Tooro Kingdom.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:36:35

Health Officials Raise Alarm Over Rising Alcohol Abuse, Malnutrition Cases in Kigezi

[Nile Post] Health professionals in the Kigezi Sub-Region have raised concern over increasing cases of alcohol abuse and malnutrition, warning that the two challenges are contributing to a growing health burden in the region.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:35:05

DPP Ordered to Disclose Exhibits in Shs60 Billion Payment Fraud Case

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Director of Public Prosecutions has been ordered to disclose the exhibits it intends to rely on in the trial of nine Finance Ministry and Bank of Uganda officials accused of manipulating government payment systems in a scheme that allegedly caused losses of about Shs60 billion.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:24:59

Today in History - LRA Massacre Gateway Bus Passengers At Atirir

[Nile Post] On September 1, 2003, one of the most notorious atrocities of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) insurgency unfolded at Atirir Catholic Mission along the Soroti-Lira road in Katine Sub-county, Teso sub-region.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:25:41

Cabinet Approves Nin As Uganda's Tax Identification Number

[Nile Post] Cabinet has approved the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for taxpayers.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:15:44

Tooro Elders' Meeting Halted By Security

[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal -- Personnel from the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UDPF) and the Police have been deployed at the Tooro Kingdom administrative offices at Muchwa in Fort Portal City. The Muchwa also houses the kingdom's parliamentary chambers (Orukurato Orukuru Orwensanju).

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:14:22

Tumwebaze Petitions Parliament to End Western Suit Mandate, Pushes for African Attire

[Nile Post] Kibale East Member of Parliament and Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank K. Tumwebaze, has formally presented a memorandum to Parliament's Committee on Rules, Privileges and Discipline seeking to overhaul Rule 88 of the Rules of Procedure governing the dress code for legislators.

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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 03:16:42

Tooro Kingdom At Crossroads Over Succession

[Independent (Kampala)] Fort Portal, Uganda -- The Tooro Kingdom is at a crossroads as some questions arise over the choice of the heir to King Oyo Kabamab Iguru Rukiidi IV, who passed away last Thursday in the United States where he was undergoing medical treatment.

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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:19:39

Mityana Mayor Urges Govt to Tighten Regulation of Communication Masts

[Nile Post] Mityana Municipality Mayor Faustine Mukambwe Lukonge has urged the government to strengthen regulations governing the construction of communication masts, particularly in densely populated residential areas.

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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:19:41

Lwengo Security Arrest Three School Administrators Over Holiday Classes

[Nile Post] Security authorities in Lwengo District have arrested and detained three school administrators for allegedly defying government directives by conducting classes during the ongoing school holiday.

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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:19:41

UPC Disciplinary Committee Opens Case Against Denis Adim Enap

[Nile Post] The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) National Disciplinary Committee has opened disciplinary proceedings against former party president Denis Adim Enap over alleged misconduct and actions contrary to the party's constitution and principles.

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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:19:42

Uwa Apologises to Kitgum Communities, Promises Faster Compensation

[Nile Post] The Uganda Wildlife Authority has apologised to communities in Chua East County, Kitgum District, over persistent elephant attacks, destruction of crops and delays in compensation.

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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:19:42

Buganda Receives Over Shs42m in Luwalo Contributions From Busiro, Bulemeezi and Britain

[Nile Post] Buganda Kingdom has received more than Shs42 million in Luwalo contributions from subjects in Busiro, Bulemeezi and Britain to support the Kingdom's development programmes.

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