The democrat was considered the architect of the Southern African country’s economic rise and a pioneer in the fight against AIDS Gaborone, Botswana | AGENCIES | The political career of Botswana’s ex-President Festus Gontebanye Mogae can be summarized under one heading: “good governance.” During his time in office from 1998 …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has boosted the Kabaka’s Birthday Run 2026 by donating and purchasing 140 kits for the run. “As Equity Bank Uganda, we are honoured to join the 13th edition of the Kabaka’s Birthday Run as we celebrate His Majesty the Kabaka’s 71st birthday,” said …
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Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The 2026 edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, organised by Buganda Kingdom supported by Uganda Baati, among other companies, is projected to attract over 130,000 participants within Uganda and the diaspora in the fight against HIV/AIDS . Speaking during the sponsors’ recognition event at …
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The controversy and promise of Uganda’s new health pact with the United States Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | On Dec. 10, 2025, Uganda entered into one of the most consequential health partnerships in its recent history. At the Ministry of Finance headquarters in Kampala, senior officials from Uganda and the …
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Airtel Uganda and Buganda Launch the 2026 Kabaka Birthday Run with Renewed Commitment to Ending HIV/AIDS in Uganda by 2030 Kampala, Uganda …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kingdom of Buganda has hosted key partners, sponsors, and stakeholders of the annual Kabaka Birthday Run to present an accountability and impact report on the initiative’s contribution to the fight against HIV/AIDS. The breakfast meeting, presided over by the Katikkiro of Buganda, Owek. …
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By protecting budgets that reach young women, Uganda will not only reduce HIV risk but also safeguard its human capital COMMENT | HELLEN DIANA ZAWEDDE | Uganda is paying a hidden development cost because many young women are acquiring new HIV infections, however, equity responsive budgets can cut infections, keep …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has recorded a sharp fall in both AIDS-related deaths and new HIV infections. Speaking during a sitting of the Parliamentary Committee on HIV/AIDS and Related Matters on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, Tom Etti, the Director for Partnership at UAC …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) has announced that it has signed an access agreement with Pharmaceutical Company Gilead Sciences to procure lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable for HIV prevention, for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This development, which …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of participants defied the early Sunday morning downpour to take part in the 2025 Kabaka’s Birthday Run—a high-profile annual event aimed at fighting HIV/AIDS. The run officially began at 7:12 am, flagged off by His Majesty Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who used …
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