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@allafrica Wed, 02 Sep 2026 06:44:16
Parliament Sets Busy Agenda As Ministers, MPs Tackle Health Funding, Railway Status
[Nile Post] Parliament has lined up a busy agenda for Wednesday's sitting, with lawmakers expected to consider health sector financing, a tax waiver request, the status of Uganda Railways Corporation and the President's State of the Nation Address.
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@allafrica 19 hours ago
Health Alert - U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda (October 7, 2026)
[U.S. Embassy Kampala] Location: Kampala, Uganda
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@allafrica 20 hours ago
Museveni Urges African Defence Chiefs to Link Security With Development
[UG Diplomat] President Yoweri Museveni has called on African defence leaders to recognise the close link between national security, economic strength and political cohesion.
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@allafrica 20 hours ago
Museveni's Confession On Dangote's Day
[This Day] Last week Wednesday in Lamu county on the Kenyan coast, a Nigerian businessman stood before East African leaders to break ground on a $16 billion refinery complex that did not exist even as an idea six months ago.
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@allafrica 21 hours ago
African Lawmakers Push Three Zeros Agenda At 153rd Ipu Assembly
[Nile Post] The African Union's Three Zeros agenda has taken centre stage on the margins of the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Arusha, Tanzania, with African lawmakers urged to turn political commitments on maternal, newborn and child health into concrete action.
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@allafrica 22 hours ago
African Defence Chiefs Meet in Kampala to Strengthen Cooperation On Non-Combat Operations
[Shabelle] Kampala -- The conference brought together military chiefs and senior officers from several African countries, as well as representatives of the African Union and regional organisations.
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:20:23
Uganda Approves Dangote Refinery Shares Sale to Domestic Investors
[UG Diplomat] Kampala -- Uganda's Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has approved the marketing and distribution of shares in Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE to eligible Ugandan investors, opening the door for local participation in Africa's largest initial public offering (IPO).
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:14
Health Ministry Mobilises Faith Leaders to Help Reduce Maternal Deaths
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has called on religious and cultural leaders to use their influence in communities to encourage pregnant women to attend antenatal care and deliver at accredited health facilities as part of efforts to reduce maternal deaths in Uganda.
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:30:18
Kitagwenda Mobile Court Hears 17 Cases As Leaders Demand Permanent Court
[Nile Post] At least 17 cases, including 10 involving domestic violence, have been heard during a three-day mobile court session in Kitagwenda District, with local leaders calling for a permanent court to improve access to justice.
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:07:17
Uganda Targets Stronger Kenya Tourism Links As Visitor Numbers Rise
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Uganda is seeking to deepen tourism ties with Kenya as both countries look to increase cross-border travel and attract more international visitors to the region.
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:50:01
Viva College Students Urged to Explore Career Paths Beyond Traditional Professions
[Nile Post] More than 50 professionals from over 20 organisations recently gathered at Viva College for a Careers Day aimed at helping students better understand the link between school subjects, skills and future career opportunities.
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:10:47
Military Police Deploy 537 Officers to Secure UCE Exams
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Military Police Brigade has deployed 537 officers and men to provide security during the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations scheduled to start on October 12, 2026.
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:10:48
Museveni to Preside Over Scaled-Down Independence Day At State House
[Nile Post] Uganda will mark 64 years of independence on Friday with a scaled-down, largely virtual ceremony at State House, Entebbe, where President Yoweri Museveni is expected to preside.
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:10:31
UN Child Rights Committee Calls for Free Pre-Primary Education in Uganda
[HRW] 6 in 10 Ugandan Children Miss Out on Early Learning
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:55:45
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Push for Community-Led Climate Adaptation
[Nile Post] Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are pushing for a new approach to climate adaptation that places communities at the centre of decision-making, financing and implementation as the region grapples with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
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@allafrica Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:34:22
Shs22.7bn Linked to Corruption Cases As Museveni's 'Expose the Corrupt' Campaign Gains Momentum
[Nile Post] President Museveni's directive to intensify the fight against corruption and strengthen accountability in government programmes is gaining momentum, with at least Shs22.7 billion linked to corruption-related complaints and cases currently under investigation.
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