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[Daily News] Beijing -- AMID profound adjustments in the global trade landscape and an accelerating technological revolution and industrial transformation, China-Africa economic and trade relations are entering a new lens…
June 2, 2026
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[Daily News] Dodoma -- WOMEN'S empowerment groups across the country have secured a staggering 136.01bn/- under the government's 10 per cent local government loan scheme over a 21-month period, smashing…
June 2, 2026
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[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR is stepping up efforts to accelerate economic growth through digital transformation, with a strong focus on communication, information technology and innovation in the 2026/2027 financial…
June 2, 2026
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[Shabelle] Washington -- The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has informed Congress that the United States continues to recognize the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic…
June 2, 2026
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[New Times] "Would you mind filling out our feedback form before you leave?" We've all experienced it. You're checking out of a hotel, finishing a meal, or concluding a service…
June 2, 2026
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[New Times] In 2011, President Paul Kagame engaged in a Twitter exchange with UK journalist Ian Birrell, highlighting the essential role of critical thinking in African leadership and governance. He…
June 2, 2026
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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) and its former Board Chairperson, Dr. Isaac Nkote Nabeta, have asked the High Court to dismiss a judicial review…
June 2, 2026
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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The High Court in Kampala has ordered that the treason trial against opposition politician Rt. Col. Dr. Kiiza Besigye proceeds within a week's time, despite objections…
June 2, 2026
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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- At least ten Assistant Inspector Generals of Police (AIGPs) are awaiting President Yoweri Museveni's decision on whether to renew their contracts, as uncertainty grows within the…
June 2, 2026
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[Independent (Kampala)] On May 30, as football fans around the world counted down to the start of the FIFA World Cup in North America and airlines prepared for the annual…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) containment efforts in Ntungamo District have registered significant progress, prompting veterinary authorities to intensify interventions aimed at completely suppressing the outbreak.
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] The debate surrounding Banyarwanda citizenship in Uganda has once again resurfaced, this time in the wake of recent public appointments. As has often been the case, the discussion…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] Police in Ngora District are investigating a fire outbreak that occurred on the morning of May 31, 2026, at Mukura Union Vision Primary and Secondary School in Mukura…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] The prosecution team led by Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Thomas Jatiko and Chief State Attorney Richard Birivumbuka on Monday raised no objection to the suitability of five…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] Bwongyera Health Centre III in Ntungamo District is set to benefit from a Shs100 million renovation and facelift in the 2026/27 financial year, a move aimed at improving…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] Police in Mityana District have introduced stricter traffic enforcement measures following a fatal road crash that left two women dead and four others injured in Mityana Municipality, amid…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] The National Environment Management Authority has issued a stern directive to individuals accused of encroaching on the ecologically sensitive Lumpewo wetland, setting a 21-day deadline for all illegal…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] One of the most significant political battles over Kampala's informal transport sector reached a critical point on June 2, 2004, when President Museveni and then Kampala Mayor John…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] Occupational health and safety experts have raised concerns over the continued prevalence of workplace accidents and work-related illnesses in Uganda's industrial sector, prompting East African Medical Vitals (EAMV)…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] Assistant Private Secretary to President Museveni, Kefa Mafumo, has defended First Lady Janet Museveni's continued tenure as Minister of Education and Sports, dismissing calls by the Forum for…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] Uganda's science policy carries a paradox that is becoming increasingly difficult to reconcile with lived reality. On paper, the state has firmly committed itself to a science-led economy.…
June 2, 2026
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[New Times] Football fans in Rwanda now have a chance to turn their passion for the game into an unforgettable travel experience through the new SKOL Malt "Fly to the…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] The pen is not a toy. It is a scepter. In the hands of the righteous, it builds empires of truth. In the hands of the reckless, it…
June 2, 2026
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[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to undertake a state visit to Russia from tomorrow to Friday at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.
June 2, 2026
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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Parliament's Appointments Committee on Monday commenced the vetting of newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and Ministers of State, launching a constitutionally mandated process that will determine which…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] The Appointments Committee of Parliament convened on June 1, 2026, to begin the vetting of newly appointed ministers in a closed-door session involving all 37 members of the…
June 2, 2026
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[New Times] Microsoft and G42's planned digital investment in Kenya has become a case study in how large infrastructure deals can run into challenges tied to power availability, policy direction,…
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has strongly defended Kenya's Ebola preparedness programme, dismissing criticism over the proposed establishment of a quarantine and isolation facility at Laikipia Air Base…
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has nominated seasoned career diplomat Henry Wooster to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya.
June 2, 2026
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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has declined to provide detailed updates on the ongoing high-profile investigations into alleged corruption involving several politicians, including former Speaker…
June 2, 2026
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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian government has declared the country's 7th General Election a success, praising millions of citizens for their participation in what it described as a peaceful…
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has nominated Henry Wooster, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service from Virginia, to serve as the next Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary…
June 2, 2026
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[Nile Post] Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning…
June 2, 2026
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Mobile tower and sensors developed by Weizmann Institute in Revohot sent to measure impact of land use changes on climate, starting in Kenya The post Filling global data gap, Israeli…
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Education has launched a nationwide public participation process on the proposed Universities (General) Regulations, 2026, inviting stakeholders and members of the public to…
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African electric mobility firm Spiro has secured a $215 million (Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa.
June 2, 2026
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