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MPs: Nakimuli was a humble but audible voice

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have paid tribute to former Member of Parliament for Kalangala District, the late Helen Nakimuli describing her as a humble but audible voice for her people. The special sitting that transcended party lines on Wednesday 22 April 2026 was chaired by …

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Ugandans go for African contracts as first oil drop nears

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The industry has put the completion level of the export pipeline at close to 90 percent today, while pre-commissioning and commissioning testing phase (including hydro testing) exercises are ongoing to determine the facility’s readiness, according to the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU). These tests ensure …

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Key figures, facts on Sudan in 4th year of war

KHARTOUM | Xinhua | Sudan has entered the fourth year of war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Over these years, the country has become an open arena of mounting losses, not only on the battlefield, but across every facet of life, as the humanitarian …

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TESO LEADERS: ‎The Sovereignty Bill offends East African unity

Soroti, Uganda | URN | A coalition of Civil Society Organizations, churches, and political actors from the Teso Sub Region has urged the government to withdraw the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026. ‎ ‎‎‎They warn that the Bill could fundamentally alter the constitutional order in Uganda, strip citizens of their power, …

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NWSC steps up action on illegal connections, system losses as Uganda pushes for universal water access

The utility is also reviewing its metering systems, which currently struggle to capture low-flow water usage, particularly during night-time consumption Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda’s national water utility is intensifying efforts to protect infrastructure, improve efficiency and sustain recent expansion gains, as it moves to address rising cases of …

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AFCON 2027 countdown begins as CAF Taskforce lands in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The race to deliver the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has entered a decisive phase, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convening in Kampala to align East Africa’s co-hosting strategy. The high-level two-day technical meeting, running from April 22 to 23, brings together …

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SPEAKER AMONG: I have overachieved, time to retire in 2031

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has dismissed reports suggesting she intends to contest for the presidency in 2031, saying instead that she plans to retire from active politics and support a successor backed by President Yoweri Museveni. Speaking on Monday in Kampala during a …

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