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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 Railway Training Opens to Civilians | Uganda News
Tororo’s railway training school, long reserved for military use, is facing a major shift as local leaders push to open it up to civilians—aiming to boost job…
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Courts Open Doors to Public | Uganda News
Kampala courts are pausing for their third National Court Open Day—no full shutdown, just a focused shift to bring justice closer to the people. Visitors can…
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Messi Takes Over Eldense Club | Uganda News
Messi’s takeover of C.D. Eldense is the latest move in his bold expansion into Spanish football ownership, following his recent acquisition of UE Cornella —…
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Retired Generals Detained in Intelligence Probe | Uganda News
Two retired UPDF generals, Major General Abel Kandiho and Brigadier General Charles Bakahumura, have been detained just weeks after retiring — accused of false…
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Bugweri Soars with Lukooya’s Brace | Uganda News
Bugweri Entuudhi are flying high in the MTN Busoga Masaza Cup, leading the Nendha group after a stunning 3-1 win over Bukooli Bugiri — fueled by a brace from…
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Court Moves Forward on 3.8B Corruption Case | Uganda News
Anti-corruption court moves forward with a high-stakes corruption case involving former Trade Ministry Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali and ex-MP Paul…
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Prince Edward Named Next Tooro King | Uganda News
Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi is poised to ascend as the next King of the Tooro Kingdom, following the passing of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi…
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Waste to Wealth in Kampala | Uganda News
Kampala’s trash crisis is hiding a golden opportunity: what’s choking the city could become a thriving economy if young innovators get the tools to turn waste…
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Buganda MPs Unite for Regional Progress | Uganda News
Buganda MPs unite across party lines to champion regional development, pledging to push for agricultural aid, healthcare access, and fair revenue…
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Kamuli Boxing Tragedy and the Power Behind the Gun | Uganda News
A deadly shooting at a boxing event in Kamuli has sparked outrage as Hussein Tenywa, a 41-year-old carpenter, was killed by Presidential Police Guard officers…
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Museveni Orders Administrative Transfers | Uganda News
President Museveni has ordered government administrators to embrace cross-institutional transfers, with Secretary to the Office of the President Hajji Yunus…
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Solar Projects Failing Communities | Uganda News
Parliamentarians are sounding the alarm over two solar projects in Kayunga District that cost a whopping 1.5 billion shillings — but instead of serving entire…
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Students Stuck Waiting for Loans | Uganda News
Students are stuck in limbo as government education loans remain undecided weeks into the semester, forcing some to scramble for admission letters just to meet…
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Services Trade Stalls in East Africa | Uganda News
East African business leaders are sounding the alarm over how trade in services is being stifled across the region, despite services accounting for nearly half…
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Uganda’s Drought Crisis Deepens | Uganda News
Uganda’s gripping drought is turning daily life into a survival challenge, with parched lands from northeast to west, wilting crops, and starving livestock…
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Kenya Pauses Expulsions for Foreign Traders | Uganda News
Kenya’s government is shifting gears from expelling foreign traders to officially registering them—especially those from neighboring East African nations—after…
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Tooro Kingdom Honors King Oyo's Final Rites | Uganda News
As the Tooro Kingdom prepares to lay King Oyo to rest at the Karambi Royal Tombs on Saturday, September 12th, the nation braces for a grand, culturally rich…
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BRICS Summit Brings India-Uganda Closer | Uganda News
India’s BRICS Summit in New Delhi this year is a landmark moment—celebrating 20 years of the bloc while expanding to 11 members and 10 partners, including…
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Heat Wave Hits East Africa's Livelihoods | Uganda News
East Africa’s brutal heat wave is hitting hard, especially in Moroto District where temperatures soar past 33°C, compounding an already devastating dry spell…
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Nordic Creativity Meets Ugandan Growth | Uganda News
Nordic embassies in Uganda are igniting youth creativity with a week-long cultural exchange, showcasing a long-held belief in shared human potential — as the…
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PLU Pushes Muhoozi for 2031 Vote | Uganda News
The Patriotic League of Uganda is rallying nationwide to get General Muhoozi Kainerugaba on the 2031 presidential ballot, distributing endorsement books across…
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Uganda’s Oil Push and Leadership Shifts | Uganda News
Uganda’s oil sector is heating up as it races toward first production by year-end, with the Petroleum Authority navigating leadership shifts and economic…
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Lab Upgrade Threatened by Power Outages | Uganda News
Nakaseke General Hospital just got a $118,000 lab upgrade thanks to Baylor Foundation Uganda and the U.S. CDC, turning it into a regional hub for HIV and TB…
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Uganda’s Malaria Turnaround | Uganda News
In Uganda’s Bukedi sub-region, malaria is on the decline thanks to community-driven prevention, early testing, and swift treatment—thanks to nets, spraying…
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Uganda Closes Polio Outbreak | Uganda News
Uganda just shut down a major polio outbreak — WHO officially confirms the Type 2 virus is contained, marking a huge public health win. The country joins four…
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Uganda’s Road Crash Crisis | Uganda News
Uganda’s roads in 2025 saw over 26,000 crashes—claiming about 15 lives daily—each tragedy echoing through families and communities. As traffic surges with…
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Missing Funds in Key Development Programs | Uganda News
Government oversight has uncovered serious mismanagement in key development programs like PDM, Emyooga, and cattle restocking, with millions missing during a…
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Kigezi’s Health Crisis and Hope | Uganda News
Kigezi is in crisis, with 801 babies dying around birth in 2025-2026 — a staggering toll demanding urgent action. Beyond infant deaths, pneumonia, road…
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Coffee Seedlings Dried Up by Drought | Uganda News
Ten thousand coffee seedlings rolled out by the government in Katakwi District to lift farmers out of poverty are now mostly dead—thanks to a brutal drought…
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Promises Unfulfilled Power Grid Delays | Uganda News
Seven years of waiting, broken promises, and rising heat: Uganda’s power grid delays in Lwengo, Kyotera, and Rakai leave communities stranded while millions…
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Twelve Years of Unity and Progress in Busoga | Uganda News
Twelve years after William Nadiope Gabula the Fourth ascended as Kyabazinga of Busoga, the kingdom celebrates a remarkable transformation—from fractured…
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Uganda’s Global Hotel Boom and Local Struggles | Uganda News
Global hotel chains are rolling into Uganda, signaling a booming economy and international confidence — but beneath the glitz lies a complex reality: rising…
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Hydroxyurea Shortage Threatens Sickle Cell Patients | Uganda News
Hydroxyurea, a lifesaving drug for sickle cell patients, is running critically short at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital — leaving thousands of Ugandans…
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Uganda Blocks Mourners to Prevent Ebola | Uganda News
Uganda’s health officials are locking down borders to stop Ebola from sneaking back in as thousands prepare to attend the burial of King Oyo, who died on…
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Seven Officials Granted Bail Amid Billion-Shilling Scandal | Uganda News
Seven ex-parliamentarians accused of embezzling billions and laundering money just got bail — but with heavy conditions. Justice Michael Elubu set cash bail…
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Uganda’s New Early Learning Rules | Uganda News
Uganda’s new Early Childhood Care and Education policy, launching in 2025, is revolutionizing pre-primary education by capping school hours at eight AM to…
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Hand-Holding in Uganda Under Scrutiny | Uganda News
In Uganda, a heated debate is unfolding over whether men holding hands in public crosses cultural boundaries—some religious and family figures call it…
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The Gentle Lion Who Led With Love | Uganda News
A gentle lion has slept, but his legacy roars on: Omukama Oyo, Uganda’s beloved young king who ruled with heart over hierarchy, passed away after a 30-year…
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Boundary Clash at Araga River | Uganda News
Koboko District leaders sparked a heated standoff by erecting a boundary signpost along the Araga River, claiming it as their territory and accusing Yumbe…
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The Tech That’s Rewriting Safari Travel | Uganda News
A 25-year-old tech genius from Uganda, Devin Itaagi, built Quest — a revolutionary platform that slashes safari quote creation from hours to under 40 minutes —…
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The House That Outgrew the Family | Uganda News
A retired police officer reflects on his 20-year regret of building a sprawling six-bedroom mansion in Entebbe, now eerily quiet and costly to maintain as his…
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KCCA Turns Business Owners Into Economic Partners | Uganda News
KCCA is reinventing its business strategy—no longer just collecting fees, but actively keeping Kampala’s entrepreneurs alive and thriving. Over 1,250 business…
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From Protester to Political Bridge | Uganda News
From Ugandan activist to government collaborator and faith leader, Ernest Benjamin Kivumbi’s journey is a riveting tale of transformation. Once jailed for…
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Seven Thousand Jobs Amid 300K Vacancies | Uganda News
Uganda’s government plans to hire 7,000 new public servants with over 122 billion shillings, but lawmakers are questioning why vacancies—some open for…
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Mbarara Murder: Body Parts Found | Uganda News
A chilling murder in Mbarara District has sent shockwaves through the community: the dismembered body of 29-year-old Richard Arinaitwe was found in Bwizibwera…
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Uganda Urges Kenya on Pending Permits | Uganda News
Uganda is urgently reaching out to Kenya over delays in processing work permits and business licenses for Ugandans operating there, as Kenya’s new crackdown on…
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TikTok Accusations and Alleged Torture | Uganda News
Two TikTok creators, Ronald Mayega and Swaibu Kakaire, face serious charges—including fake news, broadcasting without a license, and conspiracy—for allegedly…
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Ugandan CEO Wins Top African Entrepreneur Award | Uganda News
Ugandan entrepreneur Benard Feni just won the CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the Ghana Merit Awards 2026 — and his Mungu Feni Foundation snagged Best…
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UCAA Procurement Scandal Exposed | Uganda News
Uganda’s lawmakers are sounding the alarm over the Civil Aviation Authority’s messy procurement of a transformer from Vietnam, with conflicting cost figures…
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Sinotruk Crash Sparks Safety Calls | Uganda News
A Sinotruk truck carrying stones veered off the Kampala-Hoima Highway, crashing into three vehicles and killing two—driver and conductor of a commuter taxi—and…
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Uganda Unveils Pearl Sweet Oil | Uganda News
Uganda just dropped its debut crude oil on the world stage—dubbed “Pearl Sweet”—a heavy, low-sulfur gem proudly branded as the “Pearl of Africa.” With just…
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Tooro Kingdom Prepares for King Oyo’s Burial | Uganda News
Tooro Kingdom gears up for the solemn, culturally rich burial of King Oyo on Saturday, September 12th — a day steeped in tradition, dignity, and deep public…
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KCCA Struggles as Bul and Blacks Power Dominate | Uganda News
KCCA’s rocky start continues as they draw 0-0 with Kigezi Homeboys, extending their winless streak to three games under new coach Brian Ssenyondo. Meanwhile…
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Bank Forced to Pay After Unfair Termination | Uganda News
Former PostBank employee Ronald Onenchan wins big in Industrial Court, securing 13 million shillings for unfair termination and an extra 3 million for wrongful…
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Party Rumors Shake Anita Among | Uganda News
Rumors of a party for former Speaker Anita Among sparked chaos as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba vowed no celebration and threatened arrests, hinting forgiveness…
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Party Rumors Shake Anita Among | Uganda News
Rumors of a party for former Speaker Anita Among sparked chaos as General Muhoozi Kainerugaba vowed no celebration and threatened arrests, hinting forgiveness…
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Big Infrastructure & Health Boost | Uganda News
Big infrastructure wins and bold economic moves are reshaping Uganda’s future: the Mbarara-Ishaka Road kicks off with a 249 billion shilling contract, two…
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Four Young Men Face Capital Robbery Charges | Uganda News
Four young men, aged 18 to 27, face serious aggravated robbery charges after allegedly wielding machetes to steal cash and phones from two victims in Kampala —…
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Rushoroza Hospital Crowned Top in Kigezi | Uganda News
Rushoroza Hospital just took top honors as the best general hospital in Kigezi, beating Rubanda General Hospital in a rigorous two-day health review. Led by…
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Social Media Stars Face Court Over False Claims | Uganda News
Two TikTok stars, Ronald Mayega and Swaibu Kakaire, face serious charges in Ugandan court for allegedly spreading false claims about a minister—accusations…