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Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge
[Nile Post] Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the ongoing maintenance.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:05:25
CAF Beach Soccer Afcon Senegal 2026 - Uganda - Sand Cranes Target Strong Return At Beach Soccer Afcon
[CAF] Uganda will return to the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2022 when they compete at the Senegal 2026 finals, with the Sand Cranes looking to build on their previous continental experience.
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@allafrica Fri, 30 Oct 2026 02:36:18
Uganda Launches Electricity Distribution Master Plan to 2040
[Nile Post] Government of Uganda has launched the development of the National Electricity Distribution Master Plan to 2040, a strategic initiative aimed at improving electricity planning, reducing infrastructure costs and ensuring that households, businesses, schools, health facilities and industries have access to a more reliable power network.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:07:17
Janet Museveni Warns of Rising Teenage Pregnancy, Sexual Activity Among Youth
[Nile Post] First Lady Janet Kataaha Museveni has raised concern over teenage pregnancy, early marriages, sexually transmitted infections and substance abuse among young people, calling for stronger family guidance and life-skills education.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:07:17
Govt Sets December 2027 Deadline to Train Health Skills Leaders in 16,200 Schools
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Education and Sports has set December 2027 as the deadline for ensuring that all 16,200 primary and secondary schools in Uganda have at least one trained leader to oversee health and life skills education.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:07:18
Funding Shortage Leaves Children Stranded in Remand Homes After Completing Sentences
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has raised concern over the growing number of children stranded in remand homes and rehabilitation facilities after completing their sentences, citing inadequate funding for their reintegration into their families and communities.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:07:18
NRM Luweero Shortlists Three Candidates for District Administrator Post
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership in Luweero District has shortlisted three candidates for the position of district administrator, with their names forwarded to the party secretariat for a final decision.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:07:24
Climate-Smart Farming Show Targets to Boost Coffee and Food Production in Zombo
[Independent (Kampala)] Zombo, Uganda -- Farmers in Zombo District are expected to engage agricultural experts and other stakeholders in a three-day trade show and coffee conference scheduled for November 11th-13th to promote improved farming practices and market access.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:07:25
Methane Controls Face Test As First Oil Nears
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's preparations to reduce methane emissions from its emerging oil and gas industry face questions over whether the country will have adequate monitoring systems, clear regulations and enforceable controls in place before commercial production begins.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:22:55
Museveni Succession Paper Could Be a Gambit to Test Public Opinion, Lule Says
[Nile Post] Political analyst Wasswa Lule has suggested that reports of succession discussions within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) could be a tactic to test public opinion before any formal decision is made about the party's future leadership.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:22:55
KCCA Says 95 Kiteezi Disaster Victims Have Been Compensated
[Nile Post] Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has compensated 95 of the 96 people identified for compensation following the Kiteezi landfill disaster, with payment to the remaining beneficiary pending because the individual is out of the country.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:22:59
Uganda Embassy in Addis Ababa Backs IACO's New AU Office, Continental Coffee Strategy
[Independent (Kampala)] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The Uganda Embassy in Addis Ababa has expressed strong support for the Inter-African Coffee Organisation (IACO) and its newly opened office at the African Union headquarters, reaffirming Uganda's commitment to a continental strategy aimed at transforming Africa's coffee sector.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 05:23:02
Mourners Turn Against MPs Over Funeral Contributions At Former Buyamba MP's Burial
[Nile Post] Mourners at the burial of former Buyamba County MP Amos Mandera Mugerwa confronted legislators from the region over what they considered inadequate funeral contributions, prompting police to intervene.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:04:20
National Drug Authority Commended for Its Dedication to Actualising the NRM Manifesto and President Museveni's Aspirations
[New Light] Following the recognition of the National Drug Authority as a Uganda Drug Policy Actualisation Champion by Public Opinions with the Responsible Investment Global Award 2026, news has spread rapidly across the country. People from all walks of life, particularly leaders within the National Resistance Movement, have praised the authority for its outstanding efforts to protect and advance health sector gains.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:07:28
Police Arrest Two Over Kidnap, Murder of Two - Year-Old
[Nile Post] Police in Kampala have arrested two people accused of orchestrating the kidnap of a two-year- old baby whom they later killed after demanding a shs10 million ransom.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:10:23
The Dfcu Society Scorecard - 6,527 SMEs, 80,000 Women, 62,000 Trees
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Serena Kigo, overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Victoria, provided a fitting venue for dfcu Bank's inaugural Report to Society 2025, unveiled on October 27. The setting reflected the environmental responsibility underpinning the gathering, where glass water bottles replaced plastic ones, highlighting how everyday choices can contribute to environmental protection.
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