June 10
Uganda: UPRS Distributes Shs 216m in Royalties Amid Artist Concerns Over Low Earnings
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The Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) has announced a royalty distribution of Shs 216 million to music rights holders, while acknowledging continued concerns from artists… Read more »
Uganda: Ecotrust Leads Tree-Based Livelihood Programme in Northern,Western Uganda
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Uganda's efforts to promote climate-smart agriculture and restore degraded landscapes are gaining momentum through a government-backed agroforestry initiative aimed at improving… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Cancels Uganda Cranes Friendly Over Health Precautions
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Uganda Cranes have suffered another setback in their preparations after Zanzibar called off a scheduled international friendly due to health-related concerns. Read more »
Africa: Rugby Cranes Withdraw From Africa 7s As Mauritius Shuts Out Uganda Over Ebola
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Uganda's hopes of competing at the 2026 Rugby Africa Men's Sevens have suffered a major setback after the Rugby Cranes 7s were forced to withdraw from the continental showpiece in… Read more »
Uganda: Okello Blasts Fufa After Third Cranes Friendly Falls Through
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Public order security and safety expert Dixon Okello has criticised Fufa's planning of international friendlies after Zanzibar became the latest opponent to cancel a scheduled… Read more »
Uganda: Plascon Continues Sponsorship As Masaza Cup 2026 Season Kicks Off
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Kansai Plascon Uganda has said it will continue its sponsorship of grassroots football development and community engagement as a co-sponsor of the 2026 Masaza Cup, extending a… Read more »
Uganda: Mountains of the Moon University Students Win Global Huawei ICT Award in China
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Three students from Mountains of the Moon University (MMU) have brought international acclaim to Uganda after winning Second Prize at the Huawei ICT Competition 2025-2026 Global… Read more »
Uganda: Kamwenge Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures in Schools, Public Places
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Public places in Kamwenge Town Council, Kamwenge District, have intensified the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other health guidelines issued by the… Read more »
Uganda: Buganda's Tradition of Integration Should End Ethnic Prejudice [opinion]
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There are always opportunities for societies to reflect on who they are, what they value, and what they reject. One concern that remains evident, however, is that some individuals… Read more »
Uganda: Youth Leaders Push for Increased Funding Ahead of 2026/27 Budget Reading
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As Uganda prepares for the reading of the 2026/27 national budget tomorrow, youth leaders have called on government to increase funding for programmes aimed at empowering young… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Amina Mukalazi Pledges to Strengthen Uganda's Investment Climate
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The Minister of State for Privatization and Investment, Hajjat Amina Mukalazi, has pledged to strengthen Uganda's investment climate by working closely with investors, government… Read more »
Uganda: Alupo Says Missing Amuria MP Etilu Will Return This Week
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Vice President Jessica Alupo has assured Parliament that Amuria District Woman MP Margaret Etilu, who has been missing from public view for more than two weeks, will be released… Read more »
Uganda: Ntungamo to Clear Shs4bn Gratuity Backlog By June 30
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More than 145 claimants in Ntungamo District are set to receive long-delayed gratuity and pension payments after government released Shs4 billion in supplementary funding to clear… Read more »
Uganda: Kazo District Boss Warns Health Workers Against Absenteeism
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The Kazo District Chairperson, Rev Samuel Mugisha Katugunda, has warned health workers against absenteeism, saying the habit undermines the delivery of quality healthcare services… Read more »
Uganda: Katumba Wamala Tips Successors On Integrity At Ministry Handover
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Former Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, has urged the incoming leadership at the ministry to uphold integrity and avoid mismanagement of public… Read more »
Uganda: Fronasa Liberation War Hero and Presidential Advisor Apollo Mabaati Dies At 71
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Prominent Ugandan military veteran and liberation war hero Apollo Mabaati has died at Nakasero Hospital after a long battle with cancer, family sources and government officials… Read more »
Uganda: Gomba Residents Demand Ambulance, Ask Museveni to Spare One From Convoy
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Residents of Gomba District have expressed growing frustration over what they describe as continued neglect of the area's healthcare system, accusing both local and national… Read more »
East Africa: Intra-EAC Trade Falls By 10.4 Percent
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The latest EAC Quarterly Statistics bulletin has painted a picture of a rapidly evolving regional economy in which countries are increasingly competing for export markets and… Read more »
Uganda: BoU Launches Shs990 Billion Treasury Bond Auction to Fund Record Budget
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Bank of Uganda has invited investors to participate in a Shs990 billion Treasury bond auction as the government seeks to raise funds to support the implementation of its record… Read more »
Uganda: Must Innovation Bootcamp Mobilises Youth to Save River Rwizi Through Green Solutions
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Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched an intensive innovation bootcamp aimed at developing sustainable solutions to protect River Rwizi, one of South… Read more »
Uganda: Expert Explains Importance of Halal Certification
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As Uganda prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), experts are calling for the rapid adoption of Halal Certification across the country's hospitality and tourism… Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Global Grant Cohort Graduates First Group of Health Workers in Newborn Care Training
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Uganda's maternal and newborn health sector has received a significant boost following the graduation of the first cohort of health workers trained under the Rotary Global Grant… Read more »
Uganda: Mukalazi Takes Over Privatisation Docket From Anite
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The Ministry of Finance has conducted a handover ceremony for the Privatization and Investment docket, with Hajjat Amina Mukalazi officially taking over leadership. Read more »
Uganda: Kazo District Imposes Three-Week Quarantine Over New FMD Outbreak
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Kazo District leaders have confirmed a fresh outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), prompting authorities to impose a three-week quarantine as part of measures to contain the… Read more »
Uganda: Minister Babalanda Urges Govt Officials to Prioritise Museveni's Strategic Directives
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The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, has called on government leaders and technical officials to prioritise the implementation of Presidential Strategic… Read more »
