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Understanding Uganda’s biofuel blending
Independent (Uganda)
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July 5, 2025
Minister Nankabirwa (middle) with some petroleum industry leaders t the Uganda Media Centre. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced the commencement of biofuel blending in Uganda starting in August. This move...
Uganda: The end of the runway? Kabalega airport fabled finish line
Zawya
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Uganda’s Kabalega International Airport (KIA) has featured in several budget and State of the Nation addresses, but it has remained at 95 percent completion, and the government now says that the facility will begin operations within the next...
84% of African Mpox Cases in DRC, Sierra Leone, Uganda
News Central TV
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July 5, 2025
The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has revealed that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sierra Leone, and Uganda together account for over 84% of mpox cases reported across the continent. This figure, based on...
Uganda Reiterates Global Commitment to Ethical AI at UNESCO Forum
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
Uganda has once again emphasized its international dedication to responsible artificial intelligence during the 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (GFEAI) held in Bangkok, Thailand. Representing the country, Hon....
Natural harmony of Uganda's 'Ghost Island' under threat from international tourism
Africanews
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July 5, 2025
On a tiny island in Uganda’s Lake Victoria, local fishermen have created a rare harmony with nature, guided by strict cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs. But with growing interest from tourists, there are fears this fragile coexistence...
Ugandan Youth-Led Initiative Illuminates Hope for Preterm Babies’ Vision at Kampala Symposium
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
By David Mwanje A dynamic youth-led organization Ubora Foundation Africa, partnered with UK-based Eye Health Africa to host a transformative symposium. The event, a culmination of a 16-month project funded by The Tropical Health and Education...
Strengthening Media Collaborations: Equity Bank Uganda Delegation Visits NMG
Red Pepper
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July 4, 2025
A delegation from Equity Bank Uganda led by Managing Director Gift Shoko today paid a courtesy visit to the Nation Media Group head office in Namwongo, a Kampala suburb. The courtesy visit is part of a series of meetings that the Bank is holding...
NSSF collects shs1.7 billion as savings on jobs through Hi-Innovator program
Independent (Uganda)
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July 5, 2025
NSSF Managing Director, Patrick Ayota Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has collected at least 1.7 billion Shillings in savings from new contributors employed through its Hi-Innovator program. This comes...
Zert Essential: The Tech-Savvy Visionary Transforming Uganda’s Digital and Film Landscape
Red Pepper
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July 4, 2025
In Uganda’s dynamic digital space, one name continues to dominate conversations about innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship -Kizito Siraje known as Zert Essential. The multifaceted media personality, film director, and digital strategist...
Ugandan President Museveni to seek re-election in 2026
The Maravi Post
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June 26, 2025
KAMPALA-(MaraviPost)-President Yoweri Museveni, Uganda’s leader since 1986, is set to seek re-election in the 2026 general election. The 80-year-old leader’s announcement reaffirms his dominance over Ugandan politics, following constitutional...
Uganda seeks billions in innovative financing to transform agrifood systems
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | Patricia Akankwatsa | Uganda is intensifying efforts to unlock critical investments and promote collaboration in its agrifood sector, recognizing that despite notable progress, significant funding gaps, coordination challenges,...
Uganda’s Aviation Sector Rallies Against Cyber Threats in Bold Entebbe Summit
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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June 27, 2025
By David Mwanje ENTEBBE — The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) launched its fourth Cybersecurity Workshop, a two-day crucible aimed at fortifying the nation’s aviation sector against the rising tide of cyber threats. Under the banner of...
Culinary artistry as Kampala Restaurant Week 2025 kicks off with exclusive menu tasting
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala’s premier food celebration, Kampala Restaurant Week, is back, promising ten days of bold flavor, local innovation, and immersive culinary experiences across the city. Slated for 3rd to 13th July, the...
Uganda's long-serving Museveni to seek reelection
Bulawayo 24 News
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June 26, 2025
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni will seek reelection for another term in polls due early next year to extend his nearly four-decade rule, according to a senior official from the ruling party. Although he was widely expected to run for office...
Ugandan engineer and Chinese mentor build roads and bonds
Independent (Uganda)
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June 26, 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Every morning since last October, Ugandan engineer David Ochwo arrives promptly at the new municipal road project site in the capital city of Kampala. Helmet on and blueprints in hand, he meticulously inspects progress...
Innovative Affordable Cold Boxes Boost Food Preservation for Small-Scale Farmers in East Africa
Bioengineer.org
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June 26, 2025
Across East Africa, the challenge of keeping perishable food items fresh in regions lacking reliable electricity grids is a persistent and pressing issue. Particularly in Uganda, small-scale fishers face significant hurdles in preserving the...
Nuclear energy debate finding its voice in Kenya
ESI Africa
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July 21, 2025
The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) of Kenya plans to start construction on the country’s first nuclear power plant by 2027, aiming for commissioning by 2034—a move aligned with the National Energy Policy 2025–2034. Yet proposed sites,...
Uganda’s Museveni should retire
New National Star
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June 26, 2025
The news filtering out of Uganda must be unpalatable to many watchers of events in that East African country. Again, the country’s President Yoweri Museveni, will seek reelection for another term of four years in polls due early next year. When...
Ugandan woman living in Kenya highlights reason for backing Maandamano:...
TUKO
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June 26, 2025
A frustrated woman from Uganda supported the Wednesday, June 25 protests by participating alongside a fellow Ugandan lady. The outspoken woman expressed her frustration with the Kenyan government, adding that she had children living in the foreign...
Violent protests are latest sign of Kenyan president’s unpopularity 3 years into his term
The Messenger - Kentucky
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyans disaffected with President William Ruto hold placards proclaiming “WANTAM,” a sensational slogan distilling their efforts to disgrace him as a “one-term” leader. They stick their index fingers in the air, saying Ruto...