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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 U20 Crush Djibouti in AFCON Qualifier | Uganda News
Uganda’s U-20 soccer team blasted off their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers with a commanding 4-1 win over Djibouti, setting a strong early pace in Group B…
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Uganda Launches New PET Scan Center | Uganda News
Uganda is poised to revolutionize cancer detection with a new PET scan center at the Cancer Institute, offering early diagnosis of even microscopic…
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Namilyango Leads Golf Championship | Uganda News
Namilyango College holds a slim four-point lead after the first round of the Clash of the Titans Golf Championship, with their top ten players scoring 356…
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Sleep Fixes from Ugandan Doctors | Uganda News
Doctors in Uganda are sounding the alarm on how erratic sleep habits are wrecking our health—physically, mentally, and emotionally. They’re zeroing in on our…
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King Oyo's Diagnosis Sparks Health Reform | Uganda News
A tragic case involving the late King Oyo of the Tooro Kingdom—forced to travel to Kenya for a correct cancer diagnosis at just 34—has exposed deep flaws in…
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Otunnu Targets Security Council | Uganda News
Olara Otunnu, Uganda’s UN Secretary-General hopeful, is on a global lobbying blitz targeting the five Security Council permanent members—most recently meeting…
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Witness Claims Guns Were Planted | Uganda News
A bombshell witness claims the guns seized from Dr. Kizza Besigye and aide Obeid Lutale were planted as part of a covert intelligence operation, while also…
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Speaker Oboth-Oboth’s First 100 Days | Uganda News
Speaker Oboth-Oboth hits 100 days in office with momentum: boosting parliamentary committees, pushing Roko to finish the new Parliament chamber by June 2027…
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Witness Drops Names in Besigye Trial | Uganda News
A major twist in Dr. Kizza Besigye’s treason trial: key witness Wilson Andrew admits he omitted names of two already-arrested individuals—Obeid Lutale and…
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Uganda Cranes Crush Sierra Leone | Uganda News
Uganda’s Cricket Cranes delivered a thunderous statement win, crushing Sierra Leone for just 55 runs in 17 overs before chasing it down in just 7, sealing…
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Ismaili Dominates UG20 Season Opener | Uganda News
Ismaili Community Cricket Club stormed out of the gate with a double-header sweep over Kutchi Tigers, showcasing resilience and depth as they defended their…
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Nakasongola Bans All Livestock Movement | Uganda News
Nakasongola District is under a full, indefinite livestock movement ban after confirming a deadly Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak that’s already claimed 55…
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Taibah Teams Aim for Glory | Uganda News
Taibah’s sports tournament is back with fire—schools are doubling down after last year’s one-trophy disappointment, training harder, coaching smarter, and…
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Minister Takes Corruption to the Streets | Uganda News
Uganda’s Minister of State for Karamoja Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, is turning bureaucracy on its head by hitting the road unannounced, holding town halls, and…
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Tooro Kingdom Crown Dispute | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom braces for a royal showdown as Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi steps forward to claim the throne after King Oyo Nyimba’s shocking death at…
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Museveni Campaigns in Adjumani West | Uganda News
President Museveni celebrates his 82nd birthday while campaigning in Adjumani West for NRM’s James Leku Pili, the frontrunner in a by-election triggered by the…
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Zoka Forest Vanished Under President's Eyes | Uganda News
President Museveni was stunned to find Zoka Forest—once visible from the sky—gone during a recent visit to Adjumani District, prompting him to question if he’d…
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UCAA Invests in Fire Safety Gear | Uganda News
Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority just splashed out big time on next-gen firefighting gear — including a pricey, high-tech rescue boat costing 1.4 billion…
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Mugaba Palace Reborn Through Restoration | Uganda News
Once a crumbling relic of Ankole royalty, Mugaba Palace on Kamukuzi Hill has been resurrected — now open to the public after a decade-long restoration that…
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Uganda’s Digital Tax Stamps Revolution | Uganda News
Uganda’s tax authorities are going digital with a bold new system to crack down on tax evasion—over 1,680 manufacturers and importers now use Digital Tax…
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Royal Clan Defends Traditional Burial | Uganda News
The Babiito royal clan is fiercely defending their traditional burial of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, moving his body from palace to church to…
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Congo Protests Over Presidential Term Limits | Uganda News
Tensions flare in the Democratic Republic of Congo as opposition protests erupt over proposed constitutional changes that could let President Felix Tshisekedi…
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50-Year Ownership Battle at Natural Food Industries | Uganda News
A 50-year-old company, Natural Food Industries, is caught in a high-stakes legal battle over ownership after one of its original shareholders, Neema Sheba…
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Live Kiwanuka's Legacy Daily | Uganda News
Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kazibwe Kawumi is urging Ugandans, especially in justice institutions, to live by the principles Benedicto Kiwanuka died…
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Bribes, Betrayal, and Broken Trust | Uganda News
Residents at Kisaba Landing Site are furious as police and fisheries enforcers allegedly demand bribes for turning a blind eye to illegal fishing and charcoal…
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Uganda’s Coffee Crisis Deepens | Uganda News
Uganda’s coffee farmers in Buganda are reeling from a brutal dry spell that’s scorched crops and slashed prices, threatening their survival as coffee trees are…
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Nairobi to Host First African World Athletics Championships | Uganda News
Nairobi is set to make history as the first African city to host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, a landmark moment for the continent’s sporting…
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Masaka MP Election Challenge Heats Up | Uganda News
A legal showdown is heating up in Masaka City as Rose Nalubowa, the National Unity Platform candidate, challenges the election results for Woman MP, arguing…
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UPDF Sweeps Roads to Enforce Traffic Laws | Uganda News
UPDF Military Police Brigade launches nationwide “Tekeleza Sheria” crackdown targeting unregistered, unlicensed, and plate-covered vehicles — including…
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Digital Evidence Falls Short in Court | Uganda News
In a dramatic twist in Bbaale County’s election dispute, a Mukono judge tossed out six contested video clips—claiming they lacked provenance and authenticity…
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Bosco Waako Sentenced for Cattle Theft | Uganda News
A 34-year-old man, Bosco Waako, received a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence and a ₵4 million compensation order after stealing cattle in Kamuli, with…
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Eviction Crisis in Buikwe District | Uganda News
Two thousand people in Buikwe District are bracing for eviction as a bitter land dispute between Kiziba Estates and Sir Henry Morgan & Associates escalates…
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Uganda and Pakistan Forge Parliamentary Ties | Uganda News
Uganda’s Parliament Speaker Jacob Oboth is forging a bold new economic alliance with Pakistan, leveraging the existing Pakistani diaspora to build real trade…
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Roosevelt Africa Trail: Trade Over Aid | Uganda News
The Roosevelt Africa Trail is reviving Theodore Roosevelt’s 1909 African expedition to forge real economic ties between East Africa and the U.S., turning…
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Bul Tops League After Comeback Win | Uganda News
Bul rockets to the top of the Startimes Uganda Premier League after a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Blacks Power, extending their unbeaten run to four…
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Public Alert: Report Unsafe Taxis | Uganda News
The government’s 100-day crackdown on dangerous commuter taxis—known as DMCs—is still going strong, with officials urging the public to report any unsafe…
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PLU Pushes for Muhoozi’s 2031 Bid | Uganda News
The Patriotic League of Uganda is energizing a nationwide movement to propel General Muhoozi Kainerugaba into the 2031 presidential race, framing it as a…
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Tooro Kingdom Crown Prince Coronation | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom is set to crown Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as Nyabongo the First on September 29, 2026, following King Oyo’s passing after a 30-year…
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Africa’s Democracy Under Pressure | Uganda News
Africa’s democracy landscape remains fragile and complex, with elections often sparking chaos rather than unity. Amid economic hardship, political leaders…
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Girl Set on Fire by Stepfather | Uganda News
A chilling case in Amolatar has shocked the community: a young girl allegedly set on fire by her stepfather after he claimed she stole a 200-shilling coin. The…
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Moses Karangwa Estate Battle | Uganda News
The family of Uganda’s late political heavyweight Moses Karangwa is locked in a high-stakes legal battle over his $1 billion+ estate, as his children challenge…
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Tooro Kingdom Names New King | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom has officially crowned Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo the First as its next king, following a historic decision by the Supreme…
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Elephants Destroy Crops Farmers Wait Years | Uganda News
Elephants are crashing crops in Buliisa, leaving farmers like Robinah Bagadisa—who lost two acres of maize and cassava in 2020—waiting six years for…
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Nairobi Set to Host 2029 World Athletics Championships | Uganda News
Nairobi is set to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships — a historic first for Africa! After narrowly missing out on the 2025 event, Kenya’s capital has…
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Handwriting Clues in Election Dispute | Uganda News
In Nakaseke Central, a high-stakes election dispute heats up as handwriting analysis reveals suspicious similarities across polling station results—potentially…
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Moses Karangwa Estate Battle | Uganda News
A bitter family feud erupts over the billion-shilling estate of late political heavyweight Moses Karangwa, as his widow Florence Kirabo clashes with his nine…
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Tooro Kingdom Names New King | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom has officially crowned its next king: Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo the First, chosen unanimously by the Supreme Council on…
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Gwaaka Shatters Record, Eyes 2028 World Cup | Uganda News
Brian Gwaaka just shattered the national beach woodball record with a blistering 32 strokes, cementing his lead in the second Beach Woodball Circuit and…
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Budaka District Invests 80M Shillings for Desks | Uganda News
Budaka District is launching a major push to fix a shocking classroom crisis: thousands of students, especially the youngest, are forced to sit on the floor…
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Heroes Need Homes Too | Uganda News
The folks who keep us safe—soldiers, cops, and prison staff—are the unsung backbone of our economy, enabling jobs, growth, and public services. Yet they’re…
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Mityana Leaders Fail to Recover PDM Funds | Uganda News
Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba is sounding the alarm on Mityana District’s failure to recover billions in government funds from programs like PDM and Emyooga…
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MV Rafiki Back on Lake Victoria | Uganda News
The MV Rafiki is back on the water—after a 16-day shutdown caused by floating junk damaging its engine. Set to resume service Wednesday, September 16th at 2…
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She Cranes Aim for World Cup Qualifier | Uganda News
Uganda’s netball powerhouse, the She Cranes, are flying to Nairobi ready to reclaim the African crown and lock down their spot at the 2027 Netball World…
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Adjumani West By-Election Showdown | Uganda News
A high-stakes by-election looms in Adjumani West, Uganda, as voters prepare to choose between NRM’s James Leku Pili and independent Gasper Draga to fill the…
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Do Uganda's Roads Actually Help? | Uganda News
Uganda’s road projects are more than ribbon-cutting milestones—they’re about real impact: faster, safer, cheaper travel that connects communities and fuels…
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Kobs Stuns Rams to Claim Title | Uganda News
Kobs stunned everyone with a wild second-half comeback to win the Kyabazinga Sevens, flipping a 19-5 halftime deficit into a 24-19 victory — their first…
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Uganda Premier League Wild Season | Uganda News
Uganda’s Premier League is exploding with surprises this season—underdogs like Bul are surging to the top, while defending champs Vipers stumble from the…
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Uganda Takes Lead on African Humanitarian Front | Uganda News
Uganda has officially landed the African Union’s new Humanitarian Agency headquarters — a major milestone reflecting its proven leadership on the continent…
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Uganda’s Basketball Pipeline Takes Shape | Uganda News
The Miracle Basketball Academy’s third annual Back to School Tournament exploded onto the scene with 52 teams and over 500 young athletes competing for…
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Innocent’s Goal Seals MUBS’ First Blind Football Title | Uganda News
Makerere University Business School stunned the Blind Football world with their first-ever championship win, shutting out every opponent and crowned by a…