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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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Tororo Runs for Cancer Hope | Uganda News
Tororo’s Cancer Run smashed goals—600 run kits sold vs. 400 aimed—with community, health workers, and leaders united for Uganda’s fight against cancer. Funds…
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Kids Risk Lives Crossing Lake Bunyonyi | Uganda News
Every day, hundreds of kids on Lake Bunyonyi’s islands brave perilous canoe rides to school—sometimes a mile or more across open water in unsafe, overloaded…
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Buweekula’s Title Defense Ends in Heartbreak | Uganda News
Buweekula’s reign ends in heartbreaking fashion as they’re eliminated in the group stage of the Massaza Cup, finishing fourth with just 12 points after a…
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Khamenei Calls for Muslim Unity Against US and Israel | Uganda News
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is rallying Muslim nations—especially Gulf states—to unite against the U.S. and Israel, framing their internal divisions…
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Ruto Meets Ateker Chiefs for Cross-Border Growth | Uganda News
Kenyan President William Ruto made a historic move by meeting with Papa Emorimor Paul Sande Emolot Etomeileng, Paramount Chief of the Iteso and Ateker people…
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Khamenei Calls for Muslim Unity | Uganda News
Supreme Leader Khamenei rallies Muslims worldwide on the Prophet’s birthday, calling for unprecedented unity—not just to avoid conflict, but to actively defend…
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Legacy of General Moses Ali | Uganda News
Forty days after his passing, Uganda honored General Moses Ali with a solemn memorial in Adjumani, celebrating his legacy as a peacebuilder, principled leader…
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Watkins Leaves Villa for Al-Hilal | Uganda News
Ollie Watkins has stunned football fans by leaving Aston Villa for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia for a reported £51 million, signing a three-year deal after six…
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Bruno Fernandes Leads United to Victory | Uganda News
Bruno Fernandes just won the PFA Player of the Year award—and for good reason. With 21 assists last season and 113 goals in 330 games, he’s been Manchester…
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Builder Found Dead in Kasese Home | Uganda News
A builder in Kasese, Thomas Mbalabahi, was found dead in his home—body showing signs of decomposition and a postmortem pointing to strangulation. The discovery…
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When Speed Outpaces Truth in Royal News | Uganda News
When the King of Tooro passed, confusion erupted as media outlets rushed to report his death before official confirmation — a stark reminder that the race for…
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Gakpo’s Liverpool Future in Flux | Uganda News
Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool future is heating up as City and Spurs circle, with City leading the chase — they’ve already started talks with Liverpool over his price…
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Messi Shines with Four Goals for Inter Miami | Uganda News
Messi drops a legendary four-goal masterclass, leading Inter Miami to a 7-1 demolition of Montreal and reclaiming top scorer honors in MLS with 18 goals this…
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Cannabis Smell Disrupts US Open Practice | Uganda News
The US Open’s biggest distraction isn’t aces or volleys—it’s the unmistakable scent of cannabis drifting onto courts from nearby parks. British star Katie…
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Cancer Run Brings Community Together | Uganda News
Over 400 runners hit the streets of Kasese for the 15th annual Cancer Run, turning sneakers into symbols of hope as they tackled 5K, 10K, and 21K races. More…
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Ankole Agreement and Uganda's Lost Kingdom | Uganda News
The Ankole Agreement of 1962 carved out a unique constitutional monarchy for Uganda’s Ankole region, granting it federal autonomy under a king—the Omugabe—who…
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When Cleaning Becomes Coercion | Uganda News
A boda boda rider was fatally shot by police during National Cleaning Day in Kampala, sparking outrage over how community service is being enforced. What was…
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Student Designers Shine in Fashion Challenge | Uganda News
Six universities battled it out in the high-stakes Inter-University Fashion Challenge, where heritage, eco-design, and inclusivity took center stage…
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Buwekula Saved by Vice Chairperson | Uganda News
Buwekula’s playoff hopes just got a lifeline when First Vice Chairperson Fridah Uwamahoro Bigirimaana dropped four point two million shillings to cover…
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Spurs Stars Want Out Amid Struggles | Uganda News
Tottenham’s shaky start to the season just got worse as Richarlison, Kevin Danso, and Pape Matar Sarr all signal they want out — but only if they can bring…
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Uganda’s Football Economy Potential | Uganda News
Football’s turned into a global money machine—and Uganda’s got the talent to cash in. Manchester City made over 1.8 trillion Ugandan shillings by selling just…
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Bamutakudde’s Green Revolution | Uganda News
In Bamutakudde Village, residents turned National Cleaning Day into a green revolution by planting 2,000 new trees — from shade and timber species to avocado…
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Sacred Trust: Islam’s View on Family | Uganda News
This week on the MUMSA Daawa Show, they unpacked the sacred Islamic bond between parents and children — not just a social tie, but a divine trust rooted in…
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MP Pushes for Cancer Screening Access | Uganda News
MP Hassan Kirumira Lukalidde is rallying for nationwide cancer screening access in government hospitals, warning that lack of government support is costing…
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Mufti Leads Kassanda Clean-Up Drive | Uganda News
Sheikh Muhammad Galabuzi, Uganda’s Super Supreme Mufti, rolled up his sleeves in Kassanda District—not just preaching cleanliness but leading a hands-on…
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Truck Crash in Uganda Kills 5 | Uganda News
A deadly truck crash in Uganda’s Napak District leaves five dead and several injured after a tire blowout on the Moroto-Soroti highway—witnesses blame…
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Village Chairpersons Warned on Land Fraud | Uganda News
Mpigi’s new village chairpersons are being warned: no deals with land brokers. Deputy Resident District Commissioner Yahaya Katunze Kavuma made it clear these…
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Uganda’s Film Rise Powered by MultiChoice | Uganda News
MultiChoice Uganda is powering up Uganda’s booming film and TV scene by teaming up with the Uganda Communications Commission for the Uganda Film Festival…
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King Oyo’s Quiet Revolution of Inclusion | Uganda News
King Oyo of Tooro, who ruled since age three, has redefined belonging in his kingdom by appointing leaders from diverse ethnic and political…
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Run for Hope Against Cancer in Uganda | Uganda News
Two hundred runners took to the streets of Adjumani District for the 15th annual Rotary Cancer Run — a powerful, six-kilometer stride through community, grief…
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EACOP Builds Sanitation for 500+ | Uganda News
EACOP just unveiled a brand-new ten-stall pit latrine with ventilation, privacy, and rainwater harvesting at Kabagarame Market—serving over 500 people from 16…
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Guard Your Game: Protect While You Play | Uganda News
Marie Stopes Uganda launches “Guard Your Game,” a high-energy six-week campaign targeting youth with street events, music, and free condoms to slash new HIV…
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PET Scans Coming to Regional Hospitals | Uganda News
Parliament is rolling out lifesaving PET scans to regional hospitals like Kabale’s, slashing travel burdens for cancer patients across Kigezi. This bold move…
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Minister Leads National Cleanup Drive | Uganda News
State Minister Phiona Nyamutoro rolled up her sleeves in Kucwiny Sub-county, leading a hands-on push for the Second National Cleaning Day — proving that…
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Cancer Run Unites Uganda for Hope | Uganda News
Thousands of Ugandans took to the streets this year for the Cancer Run, turning fitness into a force for change as they raced through Kampala and beyond to…
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Ntungamo Cleans Up for Health | Uganda News
Ntungamo Municipality kicked off its second National Cleaning Day with a massive community effort—shop owners and residents alike took to the streets, clearing…
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Teen Boy Killed in Alleged Chase | Uganda News
A sixteen-year-old student, Derick Bamwesigye, died after being chased and allegedly assaulted following an accusation of using a fake money note. His father…
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Rwenzori Farmers Secure Free Land Titles | Uganda News
Four thousand people in the Rwenzori region just received free official land certificates during Land Awareness Week, a major step toward securing land rights…
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PLU Cleans Streets, Calls Out Corruption | Uganda News
The Patriotic League of Uganda turned National Cleaning Day in Tororo into a powerful anti-corruption rally, blending street cleanup with community barazas to…
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Uganda Seeks US Investment Amid Health Wins | Uganda News
Uganda’s Foreign Affairs Minister Adonia Ayebare made waves in Washington, locking in a high-stakes meeting with top U.S. officials to revive economic ties and…
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Uganda’s Agent Banking Surges | Uganda News
Uganda’s agent banking exploded in value, hitting 41.3 trillion shillings — a 65.2% surge — as more people turned to local agents for cash deposits and…
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Oath Gone Awry in Nansana | Uganda News
In Nansana Division, a chaotic yet unforgettable swearing-in ceremony unfolded as new village chairpersons struggled with the English oath—some needing…
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Minister Orders Clean Streets or Face Consequences | Uganda News
State Minister Joseph Kabuye Kyofatogabye is cracking down hard on National Cleaning Day, warning that skipping the cleanup could lead to arrest and businesses…
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MUBS Unites Languages for Global Business | Uganda News
Makerere University Business School is turning language into a business superpower, hosting a multilingual food and film fest to showcase how fluency in…
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Nansana’s Cleanup Crackdown | Uganda News
Nansana’s leaders are going hard on cleanliness, ordering village chairpersons to mobilize residents for monthly cleanups—or face being dragged out themselves…
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Shincheonji Church Cleans Kampala Together | Uganda News
Shincheonji Church in Uganda rolled up their sleeves for National Cleaning Day, mobilizing eight branches across Kampala to tackle litter and beautify…
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Golf Meets Dancehall at Uganda Open | Uganda News
The Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open is closing with a bang—literally. After the golfers tee off, the party hits full throttle with headline dancehall star…
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Tooro King Oyo Dies at 34 | Uganda News
Uganda is in deep mourning after the sudden death of Tooro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, who passed away at 34 from aggressive cancer…
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Uganda's New Sugar Tech System | Uganda News
Uganda’s government just launched SIIMS, a powerful new tech system tracking every inch of sugarcane land and every ton of cane moving through the supply chain…
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Justice System Funding Key to Uganda's Growth | Uganda News
Chief Justice Flavian Zeija is rallying Uganda’s justice system to align with national development goals, stressing that economic growth hinges on funding and…
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Youth Council Seeks Guidance from Katikkiro | Uganda News
Fresh off their April election, the Namirembe Diocese Youth Council met with Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga to get strategic advice on making a real impact…
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Cente Green Days: 500K Trees for Uganda | Uganda News
Centenary Bank is launching Cente Green Days — a five-year, 500,000-tree planting mission across Uganda to restore degraded land and boost community…
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Sickle Cell in Uganda: Hope Through Early Detection | Uganda News
Sickle cell disease is silently devastating families in Uganda, with many children only diagnosed after severe symptoms strike—leading to costly hospital…
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Youth Clean Up for Busoga Coronation | Uganda News
Youth leaders and locals in Mayuge unite for a major cleanup ahead of the Kyabazinga’s 12th coronation anniversary, kicking off preparations in Bunha Chiefdom…
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Rural School Shines at National Debate | Uganda News
St. Thomas Aquinas College in Moyo District stunned the nation by winning Uganda’s Best School in Public Speaking at the National Debate, Poetry, and Public…
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PSG Stage Late Drama Against Lille | Uganda News
PSG clawed their way back from a two-goal deficit against Lille in a nail-biting 95th-minute thriller, with Vitinha’s stunning strike followed by Marquinhos’…
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King Oyo Honored Kitagwenda’s Legacy | Uganda News
In Kitagwenda Saza, the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Rukidi the Fourth stings deeper than in most places — because he personally honored the village’s role in…
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Uganda Stats Bureau Unites for Teamwork | Uganda News
Uganda Bureau of Statistics leadership is driving a major cultural shift, urging staff to prioritize teamwork, professionalism, and accountability as the…
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Leaders Join Vendors to Clean Market | Uganda News
Leadership rolled up their sleeves at Awindiri Market, joining vendors in a nationwide cleanup to boost public health and community pride. Commissioner Koma…
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Graduates Ready to Serve with Precision | Uganda News
Graduates from Uganda, Rwanda, and the Central African Republic just earned their badges after five months of elite training at the College of Logistics and…