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Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Uganda News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Uganda and East Africa. From national politics and business developments to the economy, agriculture, energy, technology, public safety, education, culture, entertainment, sports, and major events happening across the country, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes each day. Whether you're living in Uganda, part of the Ugandan community abroad, or simply want to stay connected to one of…
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Three Men Posing as Cops Caught in Entebbe | Uganda News
Three suspects posing as cops pulled off a brazen scam in Entebbe, targeting a foreign investor with fake badges and demands for cash and passport—until a…
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Messi Announces Retirement from Argentina | Uganda News
Lionel Messi is retiring from international football, marking the end of an era for Argentina. At 39, the legend — who captained them to World Cup glory in…
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Messi Announces Retirement from Argentina | Uganda News
Lionel Messi is retiring from international football, marking the end of an era for Argentina. At 39, the legend — who captained them to World Cup glory in…
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Three Children Killed in Home Attack | Uganda News
Three children aged 10, 13, and 14 were tragically murdered in their home in Kazo District while their parents were away seeking work; a three-year-old…
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Free Fertilizer for Tea Farmers | Uganda News
The government’s new agricultural push kicks off with free fertilizer for smallholder tea farmers, targeting soil health and boosting yields—coffee growers…
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Ocheng Zone 1 Rejects Election Results | Uganda News
Residents of Ocheng Zone 1 in Nansana are staging a fierce protest over a disputed local council chairperson election, claiming the vote was rigged and results…
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Blended Finance for Refugee Farmers | Uganda News
A groundbreaking partnership is taking root in Uganda, uniting ADRA Uganda, ADRA Denmark, Opportunity Bank Uganda, and Danish cooperative bank FasterOikos to…
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Quran Memorization Graduation in Uganda | Uganda News
Thirty-six young scholars from Isar Primary School in Nsaggu Village just graduated after memorizing the entire Holy Quran — a historic first for the school…
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Planes Fly Low Over Cape Town Stadium | Uganda News
Two jets — one green, one black — streaked less than 50 feet above DHL Stadium in Cape Town before a massive SA vs. NZ rugby clash, trailing smoke and sparking…
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Uganda Tightens Forest Laws | Uganda News
Uganda’s government is ramping up its fight against illegal logging by proposing steeper fines to match the real value of stolen timber and forest products…
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Rwanda Gives Students Second Chance | Uganda News
Rwanda’s education system is facing a major shake-up after 7,188 primary students are forced to retake exams—because adults overseeing the tests enabled…
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Kasese Woman Found Dead in Bedroom | Uganda News
A 78-year-old woman in Kasese District was found hanging in her bedroom, sparking a police investigation into what may be a suicide. Neighbors discovered her…
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Wakiso District Tackles Staffing & Corruption | Uganda News
Wakiso District Council has slammed the brakes on corruption, announcing a new District Service Commission with a zero-tolerance policy for bribery, tribalism…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Lives On | Uganda News
Dolly Parton’s legacy soars as fans mourn her passing, with a private Nashville funeral and her final resting place beside her late husband. Her great-niece…
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Kampala Water Upgrade Set for 2027 | Uganda News
Kampala’s water future is getting a major upgrade with a 7.7-kilometer pipeline set to launch by January 2027, connecting fast-growing neighborhoods like…
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Liverpool Land Barcola for £123M | Uganda News
Liverpool just splashed a record £123M on 23-year-old French winger Bradley Barcola from PSG, securing him on a five-year deal with performance bonuses. After…
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Tooro Kingdom Announces Succession Protocol | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom has officially stepped in to manage the transition after King Oyo’s passing, placing cultural authority firmly in the hands of the Musuuga…
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Parental Care Bushenyi Crowned National MDD Champions | Uganda News
Parental Care Nursery and Primary School from Bushenyi has smashed it at the national Music, Dance, and Drama championships, winning seven out of thirteen…
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Nairobi Delays Hit Multiple Airlines | Uganda News
Uganda Airlines is warning travelers of possible delays flying to or from Nairobi due to ongoing air traffic control chaos at Jomo Kenyatta International…
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Ugandan Innovator Honored Globally | Uganda News
Ugandan entrepreneur Samuel Nabeeta Mulowooza just lit up the global stage at Spain’s Clevenard Global Awards, where he received an honorary award for his…
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City’s Big Summer Move with Allan Elias | Uganda News
Manchester City just splashed out £32 million on Brazilian winger Allan Elias, with add-ons potentially pushing it to £34.2 million — a bold move for a…
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Forest Land Colombian Star Munoz | Uganda News
Nottingham Forest just splashed £22 million on Colombian right-back Daniel Munoz, a proven performer with 11 goals in 100+ games and a trophy haul including…
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Dubai Man Loses $4M in Dubai Gold Scam | Uganda News
A Dubai businessman lost $4 million in a brazen gold scam orchestrated by Real Sunnex Ltd, sparking a massive police bust that netted 16 suspects—including…
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Follower Count vs Real Sales | Uganda News
Forget follower counts—real influence is about who’s actually buying. Big audiences don’t equal big sales, especially for high-ticket items like industrial…
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Housing Finance Bank Names New Head | Uganda News
Housing Finance Bank just landed a major win: Dorothy Namutebi, with 22 years of banking firepower, is now Head of Mortgages and Consumer Banking. Rising…
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Uganda's $60B Financial Leak Exposed | Uganda News
Uganda’s finances hit a major crisis when over sixty billion shillings meant for repaying international loans vanished into overseas bank accounts in Japan and…
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New Command, Same Mission in Moroto | Uganda News
Brigadier General Michael Walaka Hyeroba takes the helm of Uganda’s Third Infantry Division in Moroto, succeeding Major General Wilberforce Sserunkuma—a leader…
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AI for Real Business, Not Just Hype | Uganda News
AI is no longer just about answering questions—it’s about solving real, money-making problems, especially in places like Africa where practicality trumps…
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Gomba Back in Quarterfinals Aiming for Sixth Title | Uganda News
Gomba’s back in the Masaza Cup quarter-finals after a thrilling 3-1 win over Mawokota, ending a two-year group-stage drought and reigniting hopes for their…
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Carrefour Uganda’s 4-Year Anniversary Boost | Uganda News
Carrefour Uganda turns four with a shopper-savvy anniversary blitz: up to 50% off, daily vouchers, and a massive 4-million-point jackpot for MyCLUB members. As…
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Mystery Surrounds Elderly Woman's Death in Kasese | Uganda News
A 78-year-old woman in Kasese was found hanging in her bedroom, sparking a chilling investigation as police scramble to uncover the truth behind her death…
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Dokolo’s Climate Crisis Exposed | Uganda News
Parliament’s Climate Change Committee just returned from Dokolo with a gut-wrenching report: over 2,000 people displaced by floods, farms erased, and…
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Party Dominates Local Women Council Elections | Uganda News
The ruling party crushed it in district-level Women Council elections, winning 98.5% of the 580 seats — a clear sign of local dominance — while independents…
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Uganda Rwanda Armies Strengthen Border Security | Uganda News
Ugandan and Rwandan army commanders convened for their eighth joint meeting to deepen border security cooperation, emphasizing community trust, intelligence…
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Leadership as Public Trust | Uganda News
Ugandan leader Jacob Oboth Oboth is urging national leaders to emulate Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu’s unwavering integrity and accountability, framing…
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Federer’s Legacy in Tennis Hall of Fame | Uganda News
Roger Federer, tennis legend with 20 Grand Slam titles and the most Wimbledon wins ever, was emotionally honored at his induction into the International Tennis…
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Venus Williams’ Late-Night Exit | Uganda News
Venus Williams’ 15-match losing streak hit a new low as she crumbled in a late-night US Open thriller against Sofia Kenin, despite leading the tiebreak. Ranked…
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Free Fertilizer Boosts Uganda’s Key Crops | Uganda News
Uganda’s government is launching a bold push to revitalize farming by distributing 173,000 free fertilizer bags to coffee, tea, and cocoa growers—targeting…
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Djokovic’s Shocking US Open Exit | Uganda News
Novak Djokovic’s legendary career hit a shocking low as he suffered a first-round US Open defeat to Mariano Navone, visibly crumbling under physical strain and…
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Accidental Handball, Own Goal Allowed | Uganda News
A defender’s accidental handball didn’t stop the goal — because it was an own goal. When the ball deflected off another player into the net after a wild shot…
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Cooking in Plastic Bags Risks | Uganda News
Plastic bags are becoming a surprising kitchen staple—boiling matooke, sweet potatoes, and rice wrapped in them for speed and convenience. But experts warn…
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Youth Push for Oil-Free Future | Uganda News
Young Ugandan activists from Rooted in Resistance face arrest again after marching to Parliament with petitions demanding economic reforms — shifting focus…
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Airtel Money Makes Saving Easier | Uganda News
Airtel Money and NSSF just teamed up to revolutionize savings for Uganda’s informal workers—traders, farmers, transporters, and more. Now, with just a few taps…
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Bank Heist Trial Stalls Over Pardon Claims | Uganda News
Nine former Bank of Uganda officials, including ex-Accountant General Lawrence Ssemakula, face trial over a $60 billion heist allegedly funneled to foreign…
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Afro Urban: Kigali Meets Kampala | Uganda News
Afro Urban: Kigali Meets Kampala lit up MoTIV Bugolobi with a vibrant fusion of Ugandan and Rwandan talent, blending intimate live sets, fresh Afro-fusion…
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Uganda Railways Adds New Kampala Mukono Trains | Uganda News
Uganda Railways is rolling out new train services between Kampala and Mukono, adding a lunchtime departure at 1:30 PM and an extra evening return trip to give…
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Sam’s Story Sparks Global Inclusion | Uganda News
A Man Like Sam, a powerful documentary premiering in Kampala, follows the inspiring journey of Sam, a young man with Down syndrome, as he pursues independence…
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Sseggona Warns Against Rushed Anti-Corruption Push | Uganda News
Former Busiro MP Medard Sseggona backs Uganda’s anti-corruption push but warns against rushing to declare victory—this is just the first step on a long road…
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Raising Kids in a New Era | Uganda News
Parenting is rewiring itself as kids today demand more trust, transparency, and emotional connection — not just rules. Experts urge parents to ditch the…
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Electric Buses & Cashless Commutes | Uganda News
EBus Xpress just launched three new electric bus routes linking Ntinda to Kira, Najjera, and Sonde—bringing cashless payments via MTN Mobile Money, onboard…
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Makerere Offers Last-Chance Exams | Uganda News
Makerere University is offering a one-time chance for final-year students to clear outstanding courses via special supplementary exams from September 7–11…
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Smirnoff Fiesta Ignites Nkozi Campus | Uganda News
Smirnoff rolled into Nkozi University with a wild afterparty at Bbosa Hostel, turning the courtyard into a non-stop dancefloor fueled by Smirnoff Ice and…
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Kayondo’s 90th Minute Heroics | Uganda News
Uganda Cranes defender Aziz Kayondo stunned fans with his first league goal of the season — a dramatic 90th-minute winner for Slovan Liberec against Hradec…
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Uganda’s $60B Fraud Exposed | Uganda News
A major scandal has erupted as Uganda’s Auditor General reveals a massive fraud: over 60 billion shillings—nearly $14 million—was illegally diverted overseas…
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King Oyo’s Legacy Lives On | Uganda News
Uganda is in deep mourning as the world’s youngest-ever reigning monarch, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, passes away at just 34. His sudden…
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Uganda’s Turning Point in Congo Peace | Uganda News
In 1999, the Lusaka Peace Accord united two rival factions of the Rally for Congolese Democracy, paving the way for Uganda’s withdrawal from Congo and setting…
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Museveni Reflects on East African Revival | Uganda News
President Museveni reflects on his deep personal connection to the East African Revival, celebrating its 90th anniversary in Ankole — a movement that reshaped…
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Kaziimba’s Legacy Lives Beyond Retirement | Uganda News
As Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu prepares to retire next year at age 65, Speaker Jacob Oboth Oboth delivered a powerful send-off in Tororo, urging him not…
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Adventists Launch National Clean-Up | Uganda News
Minister Milly Babalanda launched a nationwide Seventh-day Adventist clean-up initiative, kicking off in Iganga District with church members clearing streets…
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African Firm Leads mRNA Cancer Vaccine Breakthrough | Uganda News
Ugandan biotech giant Dei BioPharma just filed seven groundbreaking U.S. patents for modular mRNA cancer vaccines — positioning Africa at the cutting edge of…