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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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Kalungu Tragedy and the Lynching That Followed | Uganda News
In Kalungu District, a woman named Nabukeera was fatally stabbed by a man named Dan, who allegedly went to her home seeking a latrine key. After she raised the…
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City Survive Ten-Man Derby | Uganda News
Manchester City pulled off a gritty one-nil derby win over Manchester United despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden’s early red card. Erling Haaland’s…
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School Term Starts Amid Road Tragedy | Uganda News
A deadly crash on the Mbarara-Bushenyi Highway has sent shockwaves as two students in uniform were critically injured, casting a grim shadow over the start of…
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Land Title Fraud Freeze Sparks Reform Calls | Uganda News
The Ministry of Lands has paused special land title issuance for three months to crack down on fraud—where fake documents were used to get duplicate titles and…
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Judge vs Cousins Over Family Estate | Uganda News
A High Court judge, Justice Deepa Verma, is locked in a bitter legal battle with her three cousins over a multi-million shilling family estate, accusing them…
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Uganda’s HIV Mother-to-Child Crisis | Uganda News
New data from Uganda reveals a troubling shift: breastfeeding is now the top route for HIV transmission from mothers to children, driving nearly three-quarters…
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Tooro’s New King Seeks Unity and Renewal | Uganda News
Newly endorsed Tooro King Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma is poised to transform the kingdom by opening royal doors to all and reviving cultural pride through events…
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Gang Steals Plates Demands Ransom | Uganda News
Police across Uganda are cracking down on an organized gang stealing vehicle number plates and extorting victims for their return—leading to arrests in Soroti…
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Officer Arrested for Questioning Domestic Violence Case | Uganda News
A Kampala police corporal, part of the Child and Family Protection Unit, got arrested for allegedly challenging her superiors over a domestic violence case —…
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New Admission Rules for Technician Diplomas | Uganda News
Get ready for a major shift in Uganda’s vocational education—starting 2026-2027, all applicants to National Technician Diploma programs must pass interviews or…
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Nigeria Turns to Uganda for Sickle Cell Relief | Uganda News
Nigeria is turning to Uganda for a lifesaving breakthrough in sickle-cell disease treatment, as the African nation—home to the world’s largest burden of the…
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Police Officer Shoots Woman Then Dies | Uganda News
A chilling tragedy unfolded in Freedom City as police officer PPC Saul Ayijuka fatally shot a 23-year-old woman, Florence Akankunda, and a private security…
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Fisherman Arrested in Wife’s Death | Uganda News
A 50-year-old fisherman in Kalangala District has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife during a violent domestic dispute rooted in infertility and…
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BRICS Rising Against Western Dominance | Uganda News
President Museveni, via his Vice President at the BRICS summit, passionately argued for global equity, tracing economic disparities to centuries of Western…
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Sylvia Owori Leads Creative Revolution | Uganda News
Sylvia Damalie Owori, a powerhouse in Kenya’s creative scene, has been promoted to Director for Creatives and Member-Based Organizations at Operation Wealth…
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KIU Student Murder Investigation Deepens | Uganda News
Seven suspects are now in custody after police uncover a chilling chain of events surrounding the death of Patricia Kairu, a KIU student found dead in Waksio…
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Pipeline Strikes and Strait Tensions | Uganda News
A critical oil pipeline in the Middle East suffered a projectile strike, sparking a fire and forcing crew evacuation—just days after Saudi Arabia shut it down…
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Tooro Kingdom Mourns Fallen King | Uganda News
The Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, has died, triggering a nation in mourning as his body was carried to St. John’s…
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Uganda’s Last Two Tree-Climbing Lions | Uganda News
Uganda’s Ishasha sector, famous for tree-climbing lions, is on a ten-year mission to revive its dwindling population—down to just two females—with a $14…
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Uganda Quarantines Students from DRC | Uganda News
Uganda’s education ministry is enforcing a 21-day mandatory quarantine for students returning from the DRC as schools reopen, a bold move to halt any Ebola…
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Rwanda's Mindset Shift and Uganda's Wild Challenges | Uganda News
Rwanda kicked off a bold new era with its first-ever Mindset Reset Forum, rallying former African leaders to turn talk into action for real change. Meanwhile…
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Uganda's Wild 1980 Election | Uganda News
Uganda’s political landscape exploded in 1980 as the nation, still reeling from Idi Amin’s brutal rule, prepared for its first post-dictatorship elections. On…
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Term Limits for Women Leaders | Uganda News
A bold new push seeks to cap women’s terms as District or City Woman Representatives at just two, sparking fierce debate over fairness, fresh leadership, and…
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Religious Leaders Resist Scrutiny | Uganda News
Religious leaders are facing growing scrutiny as critics accuse them of resisting accountability—claiming they’ve long enjoyed unchecked power since the early…
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Ruto’s Vision for EAC Unity | Uganda News
Kenya’s President Ruto is rallying behind the East African Community as the region’s only viable path forward, urging leaders to embrace tough, unpopular…
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Tooro Kingdom's Crown Crisis | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom is in turmoil as it mourns its late king, Omukama Oyo, amid a bitter succession dispute. The Babiito elders have named Prince Edward David…
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Parliament Defends Pinnacle Security on Entebbe Expressway | Uganda News
Parliament votes to keep Pinnacle Security Limited managing Kampala Entebbe Expressway tolls despite damning audits and committee recommendations to cancel the…
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The Hidden Struggle Behind the Constitution | Uganda News
Thirty-one years ago, a fierce political showdown unfolded as the National Caucus for Democracy and allies pushed to reject the 1995 Constitution, sparking…
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Rough Silk: A Journey Home | Uganda News
Deborah Auko Tendo’s explosive debut novel, Rough Silk, is rewriting the narrative of African literature — a raw, riveting journey from Nairobi to Uganda…
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Bruno K Uses Music to Change Lives | Uganda News
Bruno K, the Ugandan artist turning his social media into a lifeline, is flooding his inbox with 15 daily requests for help—and instead of ignoring them, he’s…
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Smoothie Secrets for Vibrant, Nutrient-Packed Drinks | Uganda News
Blend your way to wellness with these three vibrant, nutrient-packed smoothie recipes that taste as good as they feel. From a sunny mango-pineapple-banana…
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Forgiveness as Divine Healing | Uganda News
Forgiving others isn’t just about letting go—it’s a divine act of healing and restoration, rooted in Christ’s own example of mercy. While we’re all prone to…
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Uganda’s Comedy Cats Are Changing the Game | Uganda News
Uganda’s comedy scene is exploding thanks to Sundiata Mok and Salva Two—two cats bringing raw, regional flavor from Karamoja and West Nile. Their humor isn’t…
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The Cost of Being Too Busy | Uganda News
Ever feel like you’re running on autopilot, juggling everything but missing the moments that actually matter? This episode cuts through the “too busy” excuse…
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Lightning Strikes During Youth Football Match | Uganda News
A tragic lightning strike claimed the life of 23-year-old footballer Andrew Makubuya during a match in Buwama Town, leaving his community shattered. A former…
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Tooro’s Royal Transition Under Fire | Uganda News
Tensions rise in Tooro following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, as President Museveni urges calm and adherence to law during…
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Tooro Kingdom’s Succession Crisis | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom is in turmoil following the death of King Oyo, a gentle child king who ruled for 31 years. With succession in dispute and the Babiito clan…
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Busoga’s Coffee and Cocoa Tourism Revolution | Uganda News
Busoga, Uganda, is set to revolutionize its economy with a bold new push centered on coffee and cocoa—turning these crops into engines for tourism, business…
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Queen Mother Pleads for Unity After King Oyo's Loss | Uganda News
Queen Mother Best Kemigisa poured out her heart during King Oyo’s illness, begging God to take her life instead of her son’s, and delivered a moving plea for…
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BRICS Redefines Global Power | Uganda News
BRICS just dropped a bold new declaration in New Delhi, demanding a global reset: outdated institutions must reform, military spending must cool, and the UN…
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Honoring King Oyo Through Action | Uganda News
To honor King Oyo Rukidi the Fourth’s legacy, Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu says it’s not enough to just say nice things—true remembrance means acting. He…
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Tooro Kingdom Names New King | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom has crowned a new king amid a tense succession crisis following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth. Edward…
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Tooro Kingdom Mourns Its King | Uganda News
King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, who ruled the Tooro Kingdom for nearly his entire life, has been laid to rest in a grand, tearful ceremony…
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Judiciary Battles Election Petitions | Uganda News
The judiciary is on high alert, preparing to tackle 346 election petitions in just two months, with 100 judges and magistrates spread across 30 circuits to…
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Queen Mother Pleads for Tooro Unity | Uganda News
Queen Mother Best Kemigisa poured out her heart at King Oyo’s funeral, confessing she prayed God would take her instead of her son, yet embraced His will with…
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BRICS Rising as Global Peacemakers | Uganda News
China’s President Xi Jinping is rallying BRICS nations to take on a bigger diplomatic role, especially as peacemakers in the Middle East, where he insists the…
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BRICS Unites Amid Global Power Shift | Uganda News
BRICS just pulled off a diplomatic coup at their summit, hammering out a joint declaration despite fiery Gulf tensions between Iran and the UAE. Hosted by…
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Tooro Kingdom Succession Crisis | Uganda News
The Tooro Kingdom is in turmoil as it grapples with a bitter succession dispute following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth. Clan…
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Uganda Learns from Australia’s Parliament | Uganda News
Ugandan lawmakers are on a mission to upgrade their Parliament by studying Australia’s legislative playbook—focusing on digital transformation, record-keeping…
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Uganda’s BDS Crisis and Fix | Uganda News
Uganda’s Ministry of Trade is sounding the alarm: too many businesses are failing not because of lack of capital or tools, but because they’re getting bad…
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BRICS Summit and China-India Reconciliation | Uganda News
BRICS just expanded its roster—and tensions are easing as China’s Xi Jinping makes his first visit to India in seven years, meeting Modi amid lingering fallout…
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King Oyo Takes Throne Amid Legacy and Challenges | Uganda News
King Oyo of Tooro Kingdom officially ascended the throne in April 2010, vowing to tackle literacy and HIV/AIDS—two critical issues he inherited from his…
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Raising Responsible Leaders at Home | Uganda News
First Lady Janet Museveni is rallying parents to become active, intentional partners in their children’s lives—emphasizing daily conversations, listening, and…
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Ronald Rugumayo’s Back-to-Back Dominance | Uganda News
Ronald Rugumayo is on fire, winning his second major in two weeks at the MTN Pro Tee Series with a jaw-dropping final stretch—eight-under and seven-under…
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Uganda’s Burial Space Crisis | Uganda News
In Uganda, families are running out of burial space, forcing many to build cement tombs on their own land—stealing farmland and creating a silent crisis…
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Stolen Kenyan Truck Snagged in Uganda | Uganda News
Ugandan police in Pallisa pulled over a stolen Kenyan truck—complete with swapped Ugandan plates—catching two suspects who claimed they were just supposed to…
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Brother Kills Brother Over Debt | Uganda News
Brothers turned killers in Lira City: Tonny Odil allegedly murdered his own brother Jasper Ogwang over a 15,000-shilling debt for iron sheets, using a hoe to…
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Tooro King Dies After Battle With Cancer | Uganda News
The Tooro King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi the Fourth, died after a courageous battle with aggressive angiosarcoma cancer, which he initially mistook for…
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PDM Funds as Political Bait in Kayunga | Uganda News
Kayunga’s top official is pushing a bold political play: use PDM funds as bait to lure opposition supporters into the NRM fold, claiming benefits alone aren’t…
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Uganda’s Food Crisis Deepens | Uganda News
Uganda reels from a devastating food crisis as over 473,000 in Karamoja face acute hunger, fueled by climate shocks, soaring prices, and failing crops. Farmers…