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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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Uganda’s Insect Revolution | Uganda News
Uganda is turning to edible insect farming as a bold, hunger-fighting solution that also creates jobs and boosts incomes—especially for women and youth with…
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King Oyo’s Legacy Lives On | Uganda News
The Tooro King, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, has passed away, leaving a profound void in Uganda’s cultural and political landscape…
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Bukedde: Uganda's Luganda Media Empire | Uganda News
Bukedde, Uganda’s iconic Luganda-language newspaper born in 1994, started as a weekly but quickly became daily—driven by massive public demand for local news…
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Archbishop Calls for National Cleanliness | Uganda News
Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda is rallying the nation to embrace cleanliness as a sacred duty—not just for streets and homes, but…
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Uganda’s Industrialization Push | Uganda News
Uganda’s energy minister is rallying the private sector to fuel national growth through industrialization, stressing that reliable electricity and tailored…
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Liverpool Lands Barcola for £123M | Uganda News
Liverpool is set to shatter records with a potential £123 million deal for Paris Saint-Germain’s rising star Bradley Barcola, signaling a bold offensive…
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Kasese Mayor Crackdown on Lazy Residents | Uganda News
Mayor Chance Kahindo of Kasese Municipality is cracking down on residents who skip mandatory community cleanups by hiding inside until others finish. With…
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King Oyo’s Legacy for Tooro Youth | Uganda News
The King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Rukidi IV, has died — leaving a nation in mourning. Known for his fierce devotion to youth, he championed HIV/AIDS…
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Vandalism Threatens Bukurungu Power Grid | Uganda News
Bukurungu Town Council is facing a major crisis as locals are stealing and vandalizing newly installed electricity infrastructure, sabotaging efforts to bring…
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Uganda Schools Embrace Emotional Learning | Uganda News
Uganda’s Ministry of Education is launching a bold new push to embed social and emotional learning in schools, aiming to help students—especially displaced…
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Tooro King’s Passing and Regional Condolences | Uganda News
The Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu extends heartfelt condolences to the Tooro Royal Family and people following the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba…
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Mafia Gang Terrifies Bukasa Village | Uganda News
In Bukasa Village, a terrifying gang calling themselves “Mafia” has seized control of a neighborhood, terrorizing residents with weapons and targeting women…
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Bayern Dominate Stuttgart with Four Goals | Uganda News
Bayern Dominate Stuttgart with Four Goals | Uganda News
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EACOP Protesters Face Legal Delay | Uganda News
Four activists from Uganda’s youth-led Rooted in Resistance movement, arrested for protesting the controversial EACOP oil pipeline, are still detained after…
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A King’s Legacy Lives On | Uganda News
A somber day in Tooro, Uganda, as the community mourns the sudden passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru the Fourth — a young, beloved monarch who embodied…
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Gifts Build Peace in Homes | Uganda News
Resident District Commissioner Isaiah Kanyamahane Byarugaba is urging couples in Kitagwenda to build peace through mutual appreciation—women should regularly…
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Stay Anchored in Holiness | Uganda News
At a youth convention in Kampala, hundreds of young Christians were challenged to live holy lives amid worldly temptations—especially when it comes to sexual…
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Families Demand Justice in Fatal Crash Case | Uganda News
Families of slain Next Media employees Isaac Ndamagye and Badru Kasirye are demanding deeper court involvement in the crash case involving John Baptist Junior…
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Uganda and Algeria Forge Trade Deal | Uganda News
Uganda and Algeria are forging a bold new trade alliance, aiming to bring Ugandan coffee and milk to Algerian shelves while building a deeper economic…
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Namayingo Police Crack Down on Crime | Uganda News
Namayingo police bust 21 in bold crackdown on crime hotspots—bars staying open past curfew, illegal gambling dens raided, suspects including 8 women and 13 men…
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Werro’s Record Bid Falls Short | Uganda News
Audrey Werro came agonizingly close to breaking the 800m world record, clocking 1:53.70 in Zurich—just shy of Kratochvilova’s legendary mark from 1980—but her…
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Northern Uganda Prepares for Wet Season | Uganda News
Northern Uganda braces for a wetter-than-normal October to December season fueled by a strengthening El Niño, bringing both hope and risk for farmers in Gulu…
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Uganda’s Education Transformation | Uganda News
Busoga University is set to become Kiira University as Uganda’s education system undergoes sweeping reforms. The NCHE launches a five-year plan to overhaul…
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Community Justice for Children in Uganda | Uganda News
Twenty-two local leaders in Nebbi, Uganda, just got a powerful new tool: the ability to handle child-related disputes at the community level—keeping kids out…
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New Vision Terms of Use Explained | Uganda News
New Vision’s terms of use lock you in with strict rules: no commercial reuse of their content, limited personal use only, parental consent for minors, no…
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Vision Group’s New Privacy Practices | Uganda News
Vision Group is rolling out a transparent new privacy policy to give you full insight into how your data is handled—what they collect, how they use it, and how…
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Africa’s AMR Plan: From Paper to Action | Uganda News
Africa’s bold new AMR roadmap, the African Union Framework for Antimicrobial Resistance Control 2026–2030, aims to turn paper plans into real action—because…
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Vision Group's Privacy Policy Explained | Uganda News
Vision Group just dropped their privacy notice — here’s what you need to know: they collect your name, location, and online identifiers to run their services…
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Lawmaker Demands Fair Road Funding | Uganda News
Lawmaker Wilbur Aheebwa is sparking outrage after exposing how road funds are being unfairly distributed in his district. With over 380 km of roads needing…
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Media Goes Digital with E-Paper | Uganda News
Media giants are pivoting to e-paper formats, blending tradition with digital convenience as publications like New Vision, Bukedde, and Kampala Sun adapt to…
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Alur Kingdom Mourns Loss of Close Friend King Oyo | Uganda News
The Alur Kingdom mourns the sudden passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, honoring him as a visionary leader and cherished friend. King…
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TOOKE Expands to Congo’s North Kivu | Uganda News
Uganda’s banana-based TOOKE products are set to launch in North Kivu, DRC, thanks to a landmark deal between PIBID and the provincial government. Starting with…
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King Oyo’s Legacy Inspires Ugandan Youth | Uganda News
In a moving tribute at the Holy Orthodox Metropolis of Mityana, leaders honored the late King Oyo of Tooro, celebrating his legacy as a youth empowerment…
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King Oyo of Tooro Dies at 34 | Uganda News
King Oyo of Tooro, the world’s youngest-ever monarch who ruled for nearly 31 years, has died at just 34—reportedly in the U.S. seeking treatment for an…
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Norway Mourns King Harald the Fifth | Uganda News
Norway’s beloved King Harald V, who modernized the monarchy and became a unifying symbol for the nation, has died at 89 after a battle with a rare blood…
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Uganda’s Manufacturing Hurdles | Uganda News
Ugandan manufacturers are stuck in a cycle of crippling challenges—unreliable power, sky-high short-term loans, and unfair trade standards—that prevent them…
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Kampala Millennials Revisit the 2000s | Uganda News
Kampala’s millennials are turning back the clock, ditching the Amapiano beats for throwback R&B and early 2000s jams at nostalgic picnics like Baileys Old…
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MPs Assess Wildlife Conflict Zones | Uganda News
MPs dive into the frontlines of Uganda’s human-wildlife conflict, touring communities near Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Parks to witness firsthand…
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Dutch Court Sentences Genocide Accomplice | Uganda News
A Dutch court has sentenced a 66-year-old Dutch-Rwandan man, Eugene N, to life in prison for his role in the 1994 Rwandan genocide — a massacre that killed an…
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Former Town Clerk Faces Corruption Charges | Uganda News
Former Mbarara City Town Clerk Assy Abirebe Tumwesigire faces serious corruption charges after allegedly signing a controversial license deal with ATC Uganda…
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A Personal Loss for Uganda | Uganda News
Entebbe Mayor Fabrice Rulinda mourns the passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, calling it a devastating personal and national loss. He…
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Tiira Gold Project Breaks New Ground | Uganda News
A groundbreaking gold project in Tiira is shaking up Uganda’s mining scene by replacing dangerous artisanal methods with modern, mechanized operations—backed…
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UPC’s Hold in Lango Under Pressure | Uganda News
In Lango, the Uganda People’s Congress is navigating a turbulent political shift: while they won 12 parliamentary seats—including a major victory in Dokolo…
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Uganda’s Economy in Motion | Uganda News
Uganda’s economy is buzzing with growth as companies like Roofings pump over $400 million into the national coffers, while ministers push for tenfold value…
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Uganda Airlines Under Scrutiny | Uganda News
Uganda Airlines is facing intense scrutiny as Parliament’s COSASE committee demands hard evidence behind its bold expansion plans—feasibility studies, profit…
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NRM Bolts for Local Power | Uganda News
The NRM is pouring five billion shillings into local council elections, betting big on grassroots control as other parties like FDC and NUP scramble for…
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Kisoro Corruption Scandal Exposed | Uganda News
Two top Kisoro District officials and a businessman face serious corruption charges for allegedly extorting over 200 million shillings from job seekers between…
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When Thanks Become a Barrier | Uganda News
A Ugandan MP is sparking controversy by calling out a parliamentary motion to thank the President for his State of the Nation Address — arguing it’s absurd to…
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Uganda’s Fight Against Drug Resistance | Uganda News
Uganda is launching a bold fight against antimicrobial resistance by introducing a new Nutrient Profile Model to curb unhealthy food choices, while also…
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Villa’s Big Move: Watkins Out, Jackson In | Uganda News
Aston Villa’s star striker Ollie Watkins is off to Saudi Arabia for a reported $51 million, sparking major squad shake-ups as the club eyes Nicolas Jackson…
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Young King Oyo’s Passing Shocks Tooro and Bunyoro | Uganda News
Tragedy strikes as King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru the Fourth of Tooro, just 32, passes away — leaving Bunyoro and Tooro in profound grief. A young ruler who…
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Tooro Kingdom’s Silent Sovereign | Uganda News
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of the Tooro Kingdom has died after a prolonged illness, sparking questions about royal communication and privacy. The…
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Salif Keïta Cancels Show Amid Xenophobia | Uganda News
Legendary Malian singer Salif Keïta has canceled his South Africa tour, calling out xenophobic violence targeting African migrants — a move that stirs national…
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Ugandan Women Trapped in India | Uganda News
Ugandan women lured with false job promises in India are now trapped abroad—Parliament’s National Female Youth Rep. Mercy Kanyesigye is demanding urgent action…
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Kiira University Name Finalized | Uganda News
The government has settled on “Kiira University” as the name for the new public university in Busoga, avoiding confusion with the old private institution. With…
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Chelsea Snag Martinez Before Deadline | Uganda News
Chelsea’s defense is getting a major upgrade as they swoop in for £7.5m goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa — a move sparked by shaky performances…
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Richard Kaliisa Wins Smoke vs Steel | Uganda News
Richard Kaliisa just claimed the first-ever Smoke vs Steel championship in Jinja, proving his mastery across two wildly different racing disciplines—gymkhana…
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Ugandan Soldier Cleared for Extradition | Uganda News
A former Ugandan soldier, Michael Katungi Mpeirwe, has been cleared for extradition to the U.S. facing serious charges including drug trafficking, firearms…