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785Kamuli leaders raise alarm as HIV rate shoots to 5.8%
The district leaders called on communities to strengthen efforts towards HIV prevention through responsible behavior, faithfulness among couples and increased awareness campaigns.
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711Umukuka appeals to Museveni over safety of Bamasaba in South Africa amid Xenophobia fears
According to the spokesperson of the Bugisu Cultural Institution, Mr Steven Masiga, the Bugisu cultural leader is "having sleepless nights" following reports...
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618Rotary Club, AIBIS unite to promote sustainable agriculture, environment protection
AIBIS Executive Director Allan Kalangi welcomed the partnership initiative, describing collaboration as essential in addressing growing environmental and climate challenges.
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1.8KCabinet confusion forces Museveni to swap Lumumba, Aceng ministerial roles
Museveni is said to have quickly sanctioned the redeployment after legal and parliamentary experts pointed out that the Government Chief Whip position...
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2.1KMaj Gen Don Nabasa released after ‘long meeting’ with Muhoozi
Maj Gen Nabasa was arrested in March this year alongside Brig Gen Johnson Namanya Abaho during an internal military crackdown reportedly linked...
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915Eight arrested as police crackdown on phone snatchers, vehicle theft in Kampala
The crackdown followed public outcry over increasing cases of phone snatching, theft of side mirrors and other vehicle parts, especially during traffic...
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963Church of Uganda opts for ‘Scientific’ Martyrs’ Day amid Ebola fears
Archbishop Kaziimba said attendance at the main service will be strictly by invitation and limited in line with Ministry of Health guidance.
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705Kisanja No More Sleep: We expect no more road carnage
We must implore all stakeholders around us to prioritize safety; the kisanja demands that we sleep no more. Our time is now...
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652What UN’s endorsement of the ICJ Advisory Opinion on climate Change mean for Africa
For the 1.4 billion people across the continent, the resolution transforms a dry legal text into a potential roadmap for survival, accountability...
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867Three lynched over suspected cattle theft in Mayuge
Three suspected cattle thieves were lynched by an angry mob in Mayuge District after residents allegedly caught them stealing cattle, while one...
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1.0KTension in Pallisa as CAO locked out of office amid leadership wrangles
The chaos comes weeks after Pallisa District Council reportedly passed a resolution recommending that the CAO be returned to the appointing authority...
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550EID-AL-ADHA: Muslims urged to embrace sacrifice, sharing during festivities
The annual Eid al-Adha celebration commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice in obedience to Allah and is marked by prayers, animal sacrifice...
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788Uganda temporarily shuts DRC border as Ebola cases rise
Govt also announced that all persons returning from the DRC into Uganda will now undergo mandatory 21-day self-isolation under the supervision of...
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579URRENO pushes for safer streets after road safety assessment in Kampala
During the exercise, the team engaged pedestrians, boda boda riders, business operators and other community members around the area to collect firsthand...
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840Muganga pledges humility, hard work as Internal Affairs State Minister
In a statement on Wednesday morning, Dr Muganga thanked Museveni for entrusting him with the sensitive security and governance docket, saying he...
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471Kamuli water supply reaches 400% growth as residents hail improved access
According to NWSC, the project has so far connected 800 new customers, constructed 70 public stand taps and operationalized four water reservoirs...
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964Men vs Women: How Museveni’s ‘Kisanja No Sleep’ cabinet is shaped out by gender
A DailyExpress analysis of the full executive cabinet that out of the 83 appointments announced, including the Vice President, Prime Minister, Cabinet...
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831UNAB, Refactory, empower young women with essential digital skills
The programme, implemented in partnership with Refactory Academy, targeted young women with visual impairments in a bid to bridge gaps in digital...
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914Museveni hands loyal cadre Wanyoto Public Service role in new Cabinet
Wanyoto, a long-serving NRM cadre and influential mobiliser within regional and continental politics, makes a return to frontline executive government after years...
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1.2KVictoria University boss Muganga named State Minister for Internal Affairs
KAMPALA, Uganda: Victoria University Vice Chancellor and outspoken educationist, Prof Lawrence Muganga, has been appointed State Minister for Internal Affairs in President...
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2.0KLIST: The new faces, returnees and knifed ministers in Museveni’s new cabinet
KAMPALA, Uganda: President Museveni’s newly unveiled 2026–2031 Cabinet has introduced a blend of fresh entrants, political returnees and notable casualties in one...
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965Butaleja Farmers pioneer Uganda’s first Climate Smart Black Soldier Fly Project
Butaleja District Production Officer Amina Dugo praised the farmers for fulfilling all programme requirements, describing the group as the first in both...
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844AS IT HAPPENED: Parliament elects Oboth Speaker, Tayebwa Deputy
Addressing the House shortly after the elections, President Museveni congratulated the new parliamentary leadership but warned leaders against pursuing public office without...
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842“I Will Sack You” – Museveni turns heat on ministers as anti-corruption pressure mounts
Addressing newly sworn-in legislators, the Vice President and parliamentary leadership, the President expressed frustration that despite billions of shillings invested in poverty...