Friday , 29 May 2026

Outgoing Speaker Among Steps Aside From Speakership Race

Outgoing Speaker Among Steps Aside From Speakership Race

Kampala- Following three days of serious investigations against her by various Security Agencies in the country, Rt Hon. Annet Anita Among the Speaker for eleventh Parliament of Uganda has broken the silence. Outgoing Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Annet Anita Among. In a message posted on her official X handle, Among announced that after several consultations with various key stakeholders, she …

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NRM Chairperson Moses Katanga Passes on

NRM Chairperson Moses Katanga Passes on

Kampala-The Nation has woken up to the shocking news for the passing away of Senior Presidential Advisor and National Resistance Movement (NRM) Chairperson Moses Kalisa Karangwa. The late Moses Karangwa According to outgoing Minister Hon. Milly Babalanda, Karangwa perished in a tragic accident that happened last night. “He was a valued member of our mighty party, the National Resistance Movement …

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Former Speaker of Uganda Parliament, Anita Among’s Withdrawal From the Speakership Race

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Kampala, Uganda — The decision by former Speaker of Uganda’s 11th Parliament, Anita Annet Among, to withdraw from the race for Speaker of the 12th Parliament marks one of the most politically consequential developments within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the new parliamentary term. While officially framed as a move intended to preserve “harmony and clarity” within …

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Museveni Postpones 2026 Martyrs’ Day Celebrations Amid Regional Ebola Fears

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Kampala, Uganda-Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the postponement of the 2026 Martyrs’ Day celebrations, citing growing public health concerns following reports of an Ebola outbreak in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The decision, communicated in a presidential statement issued on Tuesday evening, marks one of the most significant public health interventions affecting Uganda’s …

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Kitende vs Amus: School Football’s Shifting Balance of Power | Voice of Bugerere

Kitende vs Amus: School Football’s Shifting Balance of Power | Voice of Bugerere

For over a decade, St. Mary’s Kitende stood as the undisputed benchmark of Ugandan school football. Their dominance shaped an era, turning them into the team every school feared and admired. But as they prepare to face Amus College in Monday’s semifinal of the 2026 USSSA Boys Football Championship in Lira, the landscape appears to be changing. Standing opposite Kitende …

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I refuse to remain silent as Cameroon shatters gay lives – The Hoima Post –

I refuse to remain silent as Cameroon shatters gay lives - The Hoima Post -

In Cameroon, IDAHOTB is not a celebration, it is a slap in the face. The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOTB and similar abbreviations) is observed annually on May 17 — mostly outside the United States — to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ rights violations and celebrate sexual and gender diversity. The date was chosen to commemorate the World …

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Commentary: I refuse to remain silent as Cameroon shatters gay lives

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In Cameroon, IDAHOTB is not a celebration, it is a slap in the face. The International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOTB and similar abbreviations) is observed annually on May 17 — mostly outside the United States — to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ rights violations and celebrate sexual and gender diversity. The date was chosen to commemorate the World …

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Mukono Galacticos Retain Kings of Soccer Epic Gala U13 Title | Voice of Bugerere

Mukono Galacticos Retain Kings of Soccer Epic Gala U13 Title | Voice of Bugerere

By Mbuga Swaibu  Defending champions Mukono Galacticos once again proved their dominance in youth football after edging Msingi Soccer Academy 1-0 to retain the Kings of Soccer Epic Gala U13 championship in a tense and entertaining final. The much-anticipated showdown lived up to expectations as both sides displayed quality, discipline, and determination from the opening whistle. Msingi Soccer Academy matched …

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FIFA’s First-Ever World Cup Final Halftime Show Signals a New Era of Global Sports Entertainment – Daily Thinkers

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New York, United States-The announcement that global music icons Shakira, Madonna, and BTS will headline the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final marks more than a historic entertainment decision. It reflects a broader transformation in how international sport, popular culture, digital audiences, and commercial diplomacy are increasingly converging on the global stage. Confirmed through a FIFA social …

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Sheikh Imran Ssali Concludes West Nile Tour as Zombo Gets the First District Kadhi

Sheikh Imran Ssali Concludes West Nile Tour as Zombo Gets the First District Kadhi

Sheikh Imran Abdunoor Ssali, the UMSC Secretary for Religious Affairs, has concluded his five-day official working visit to the West Nile Muslim Region, during which he represented His Eminence Dr. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of Uganda, in officiating at the installation ceremonies of Kadhis for five newly created Muslim districts. The tour climaxed with a colourful event held …

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Trump Leaves Beijing with Symbolism, But Strategic Questions Still Define US–China Relations – Daily Thinkers

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Beijing, China — When U.S. President Donald Trump departed the Chinese capital following high-level meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the atmosphere surrounding the visit reflected a familiar feature of modern US–China diplomacy: carefully choreographed stability masking unresolved strategic rivalry. Held across key state venues in Beijing, including discussions linked to the Great Hall of the People and Zhongnanhai leadership …

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Newly Sworn-In Mukono District Leaders Urged to Understand that Leadership Is Not About Titles

Newly Sworn-In Mukono District Leaders Urged to Understand that Leadership Is Not About Titles

Mukono District Local Government on Friday officially ushered in a new chapter of leadership as the newly elected District Chairperson, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, together with 44 District Councillors, took the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Office during a formal swearing-in ceremony marked by calls for servant leadership, unity, and commitment to service delivery. Some of the newly sworn …

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