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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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Olympic Flame Visits Uganda | Uganda News
The Olympic flame, though not physically in Uganda, lit up the spirit of the Dakar 2026 Youth Games with a vibrant community event at Green Valley Primary…
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Ronnie Kasewu: Legacy in Ugandan Basketball | Uganda News
Ugandan basketball mourns the loss of Ronnie Kasewu, a fearless guard and national treasure who died from injuries in a hit-and-run accident. A two-time…
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Kitara vs Al Ahly African Stage | Uganda News
Kitara Football Club is about to take on African football royalty—Al Ahly, the continent’s most decorated club—with a historic showdown set to ignite Hoima…
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Gomba on Fire, Coach Near History | Uganda News
Gomba is dominating the Masaza Cup with a commanding 3-0 lead over Buddu, putting them on the brink of advancing while Buddu scrambles to mount a comeback…
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Scrap Buyers Dominate, Roxberry Resilient | Uganda News
Scrap Buyers are firing on all cylinders, storming out of the gate with a perfect 3-0 record despite missing a key player, while Roxberry’s gritty comeback…
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Uganda’s Business Push and Royal Update | Uganda News
Uganda’s government is rolling out mobile registration clinics to help 60,000+ entrepreneurs formalize their businesses, while also warning ambitious owners…
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Tooro Prince David Dies Amid Succession Tensions | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom is reeling from the sudden death of Prince David Kijanangoma, elder brother to newly crowned King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo, who passed away…
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Community Power Over Kings and Presidents | Uganda News
In Kigezi, the myth of ancient kingdoms driving progress is being challenged — real strength comes from people organizing themselves. While educated locals…
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Uganda Shilling Plummets Amid Oil Surge | Uganda News
The Uganda Shilling nosedived past 3,900 to the dollar — its sharpest fall in nearly two years — fueled by soaring global oil prices that drained foreign…
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King Oyo’s Legacy in Tooro | Uganda News
A young king who ruled for thirty-one years, from childhood to visionary leader, has died at thirty-four after a battle with cancer. King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba…
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Money, Family, and Hidden Financial Truths | Uganda News
Money isn’t just numbers—it’s shaped by your tribe, your past, and your emotions. We inherit financial habits from our parents and pass them down to our kids…
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King Oyo’s Legacy and Loss | Uganda News
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the beloved monarch of Tooro Kingdom, has passed away at 34 after a brief illness, leaving Ugandans heartbroken…
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Batwa Turn Forest Wisdom Into Honey Business | Uganda News
The Batwa people of southwestern Uganda are turning ancestral forest wisdom into a thriving modern business by transitioning from wild honey collection to…
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King Oyo’s Cancer Diagnosis Crosses Borders | Uganda News
King Oyo, the 34-year-old monarch of Tooro, had to flee Uganda for Kenya to get a proper cancer diagnosis — a shocking revelation that’s ignited national…
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Uganda's Gaming Boom and Addiction Crisis | Uganda News
Uganda’s booming gaming industry is fueling government revenue but sparking alarm over rising gambling addiction, especially among jobless youth trapped in…
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Food Waste to Jobs in Uganda | Uganda News
A new study from Makerere University reveals that nearly one billion Ugandan shillings worth of fresh produce goes to waste annually in Kampala and Jinja, with…
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Uganda’s Business Formalization Push | Uganda News
Uganda’s Registration Services Bureau has revolutionized business formalization by bringing registration to communities, launching 187 mobile clinics that’ve…
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URA Can't Freeze Undisputed Tax Refunds | Uganda News
The Tax Appeals Tribunal just handed businesses a major win: Uganda Revenue Authority can’t freeze entire tax refunds while investigating disputed portions. In…
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PFF Blocked: Freedom March Under Fire | Uganda News
Security forces blocked the People’s Front for Freedom’s headquarters, halting their planned peaceful march to deliver a petition demanding medical release for…
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CPA Pass Rates Reveal Key Trends | Uganda News
Uganda’s CPA exam results reveal a tough but telling picture: over 6,000 candidates took the test, but only 2,281 passed — a sobering statistic that highlights…
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Mukono Election Office Break-In Allegations | Uganda News
A break-in at Mukono’s Electoral Commission offices has sparked chaos and suspicion as four suspects are arrested amid claims election materials may have been…
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Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens | Uganda News
Eight point six million people remain displaced inside Sudan, while nearly twenty million face hunger as the war devastates the country. With emergency aid…
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Donors Withdraw, Governments Must Step In | Uganda News
Donors are pulling back, forcing governments to step up and own community programs — and Uganda’s HEROES initiative proves it’s possible to build lasting…
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Kids Missing School in Tororo | Uganda News
Schools in Tororo District are facing a crisis as dozens of students—from primary to secondary—skip the new term, leaving classrooms nearly empty. Parents cite…
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High Court Speeds Up Election Disputes | Uganda News
The High Court in Kampala is diving into election disputes from January’s 2026 polls, scheduling 20 petitions for speedy resolution with four judges handling…
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Refugee Student Dies in Mining Tragedy | Uganda News
A South Sudanese refugee student, Peter Mambu, died after a soil collapse at a gold mine in Yumbe — the fourth fatal incident at this site. For many refugees…
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Mukono Election Offices Under Fire | Uganda News
Alleged tampering at Mukono’s Electoral Commission offices has sparked chaos as police arrest four suspects—just as election petition hearings begin…
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Luwero Court Prepares for High-Stakes Elections | Uganda News
Luwero High Court braces for high-stakes election petitions with six 2026 cases set to begin on September 14th, featuring razor-sharp security: only 15 people…
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Schools Crack Down on Hidden Drugs | Uganda News
Schools are tightening rules on snacks and drinks—not just to level the playing field, but because students are turning everyday items into covert drug…
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Kenneth Mugabi Celebrates 10 Years | Uganda News
Kenneth Mugabi turned his 10-year music milestone into a soul-stirring celebration at Ndere Cultural Centre, blending birthday joy with career retrospectives…
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Mobile Courts Target Local Corruption | Uganda News
Minister Balaam Barugahara is launching a bold anti-corruption campaign with mobile courts rolling into communities, forcing local officials to face justice…
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Tooro Kingdom Succession Legal Battle | Uganda News
A legal firestorm erupts in the Tooro Kingdom as royal heirs clash over succession after King Oyo’s death, with Attorney General Sam Mayanja siding with the…
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Kampala City Square Development Debate | Uganda News
A bold plan to transform Kampala’s iconic City Square into a luxury real estate complex has sparked national debate. President Museveni has directed the…
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Zawadi Buses Shut Down After Loan Default | Uganda News
Zawadi Bus Services has abruptly shut down after Stanbic Bank halted all operations due to an unpaid loan, leaving 17 years of regional transport in Adjumani…
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IRE in Ugandan Classrooms | Uganda News
Uganda’s new secondary curriculum now offers Islamic Religious Education as an elective, complete with official textbooks and a national syllabus to ensure…
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Musomi App Solves Uganda's Tutoring Crisis | Uganda News
Parents in Uganda are desperately seeking reliable tutors for struggling kids, often wasting money and feeling defeated—until Reagan Kawuma saw an opportunity…
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Grace Nakimera’s Full Musical Journey | Uganda News
Grace Nakimera electrified fans at her comeback concert, “The Power of Grace,” delivering a dazzling fusion of her secular and gospel eras. Opening with…
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Club Canvas On the Move in Mbarara | Uganda News
Club Canvas On the Move hit Mbarara with a wild, multi-sensory night that turned the city into a cultural hub—complete with VR, gaming, live tattoos, and…
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King Oyo’s Legacy in Ending AIDS | Uganda News
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi the Fourth, Uganda’s youngest reigning monarch and a UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador, has been honored for his groundbreaking…
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Storm Ravages Nkose Lugala Homes | Uganda News
A devastating storm tore through Kalangala’s Nkose Lugala landing site, destroying five wooden homes and damaging others—some even lifted and tossed like toys…
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Back to School, Back on Track | Uganda News
Third term’s off to a sprint — government’s demanding every student back in class day one, with exams looming and no room for delays. Parents struggling with…
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Rice Trap in Bukedi Wetlands | Uganda News
In Bukedi, rice farming—once a lifeline—is now a poverty trap. With 80% of the region’s economy tied to this single crop, farmers face devastating losses when…
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Storeyed Buildings Stifle Growth in Kayunga | Uganda News
Kayunga’s strict 10-year-old by-law demanding multi-story buildings in its central business district is sparking a heated debate—developers call it stifling…
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Two Students Dead in Bushenyi Road Crash | Uganda News
Two students, Arnolin Sasiraabo and Brilian Atwongiryeho, were killed in a horrific motorcycle-trailer collision on the Bushenyi-Ishaka road, while a third…
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Soroti Hospital in Crisis | Uganda News
Soroti Regional Referral Hospital is in crisis, operating with fewer than 300 staff despite needing over 1,200 — leaving nearly a million residents in the Teso…
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Courts Race to Resolve Election Petitions | Uganda News
The courts are launching a massive, two-month blitz to clear 346 election petitions from recent parliamentary and local council races, deploying 100 judicial…
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Uganda’s New Glue Factory Boosts Local Industry | Uganda News
Uganda’s new $10 million glue and silicone factory in Mbale is a game-changer, slashing reliance on imports while boosting local jobs and regional exports…
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Carrefour’s Mixed Bag in Africa | Uganda News
Carrefour’s Ugandan expansion is booming with rising sales—but profits are plummeting, hinting at tough times ahead. Despite opening flagship stores and…
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Lake Victoria Fishing Rules Change | Uganda News
Lake Victoria’s mukene fishers face crackdown as government bans destructive gear, pushing for traditional “chota-chota” methods to protect stocks—but…
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Uganda's Road Death Crisis | Uganda News
Uganda is losing 13 lives daily on its roads—over 18,500 in four years—a crisis where preventable deaths like that of a 26-year-old in Gulu highlight a deadly…
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Loose Tooth in Adults? Not Normal | Uganda News
A loose tooth in adults isn’t just a minor annoyance—it’s a red flag for serious gum or bone damage. Unlike kids losing baby teeth, adult teeth wiggling means…
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False Negatives Can Be Deadly | Uganda News
A Ugandan woman’s tragic delay in cancer treatment after relying on a false-negative at-home screening kit serves as a chilling warning: these kits may offer…
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Tooro Kingdom Succession Crisis | Uganda News
Tensions are rising in the Tooro Kingdom over who should succeed the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, with Prince Edward Rukidi…
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Hoima’s Real Estate Boom and Risks | Uganda News
Hoima City is exploding as a real estate magnet—driven by booming oil and gas, a new industrial park, and AFCON 2027—yet it’s woefully underprepared to meet…
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Prevent Cavities Before They Start | Uganda News
Tooth decay in kids starts small—like a brown spot—but can spiral into pain, bad breath, and food avoidance if ignored. Blame the sugar: it feeds…
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Pregnancy Signs, Cavities, and Crowned Kings | Uganda News
Did you take emergency contraception twice in one month and now miss two periods? That’s a red flag—pregnancy is possible, especially with counterfeit pills…
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Oil Routes Under Siege | Uganda News
Iran-Gulf talks stall as oil routes face escalating threats: drone strikes cripple Saudi pipelines, spike prices, and trigger shipping chaos amid Houthi claims…
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Uganda Turns Agri-Promises into Action | Uganda News
Uganda is turning its agricultural ambitions into action, hosting a high-level policy dialogue with government and African Union leaders to turn the Kampala…
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Uganda's School Road Safety Crisis | Uganda News
Uganda’s road safety crisis is worsening, with over 5,300 deaths last year — including a shocking rise in child fatalities. In response, agencies like the…
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Uganda at BRICS Calls for Fair Global Growth | Uganda News
Uganda’s Vice President Jessica Alupo delivered a fiery message from President Museveni at the BRICS Summit, slamming centuries of Western exploitation and…