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Uganda receives first batch of injectable HIV prevention drug

Uganda receives first batch of injectable HIV prevention drug

Uganda has received its first 19,200 doses of Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug supported by the Global Fund and PEPFAR, targeting high-burden districts to curb new infections.Lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection, is now accessible in Uganda.

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Gov’t to spend Shs56.9b on LC1, LC2 elections

Gov’t to spend Shs56.9b on LC1, LC2 elections

KAMPALA — The Government of Uganda has approved a budget of Shs56.9 billion to facilitate the long-awaited elections for Local Council One (LC1) and Local Council Two (LC2) leaders, with voting expected to take place before the swearing-in of President Yoweri Museveni.Cabinet cleared the

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Mother Arrested Over Murder of 3-Year-Old Daughter in Nateete

Mother Arrested Over Murder of 3-Year-Old Daughter in Nateete

Kampala – Police in Nateete are holding a 24-year-old woman for allegedly murdering her three-year-old daughter in a domestic incident that occurred in Lusaze Zone, Rubaga Division, Kampala District.The incident happened in the early hours of February 24, 2026, at around 5:00 a.m., accor

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Gold mine collapse in Bushenyi claims 5 l lives in Bushenyi

Gold mine collapse in Bushenyi claims 5 l lives in Bushenyi

Locals look on as the rescue team is engaged in retrieving bodies from the mines.Bushenyi, Uganda —At least five people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a gold mine in Kayanga Village, Kyamuhunga Sub‑County, Bushenyi District. The incident occurred when the artisanal

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Lynda Ddane Confirms Dating DJ Kasbaby

Lynda Ddane Confirms Dating DJ Kasbaby

Renowned female DJ, influencer, and media personality Lynda Ddane has officially confirmed that she is dating fellow DJ DJ Kasbaby, born David Kassami.For the past few years, Lynda, real name Lynda Uwamahoro Ddane, has been linked to several notable figures in the entertainment scene, incl

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MPs Question Finance Ministry on Delayed Substantive Appointments

MPs Question Finance Ministry on Delayed Substantive Appointments

Legislators on the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) have put the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to task over failure to appoint substantive officials in different administrative positions.In a meeting held on Monday, 23 February 2026, a team from the m

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BREAKING! Alebtong District Health Officer Remanded Over Shs165M Loss

BREAKING! Alebtong District Health Officer Remanded Over Shs165M Loss

Odur in court on Tuesday, 24th February, 2026NORTHERNThe Alebtong District Health Officer has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of causing financial loss to Government amounting to Shs165,520,800 through irregular payments and failure to follow proper procur

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How Ugandans will benefit from visa-free travel to SA

How Ugandans will benefit from visa-free travel to SA

Uganda’s Ambassador to South Africa Paul Amoru has urged Ugandans living there to remain disciplined and respect domestic laws as the two countries move closer to introducing visa-free travel for ordinary passport holders.Mr Amoru said technical processes to waive visa fees for ordinary

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Why Ugandans Will Always Remember Jennifer Bamuturaki, Former Uganda Airlines CEO

Why Ugandans Will Always Remember Jennifer Bamuturaki, Former Uganda Airlines CEO

Jennifer Bamuturaki, Former Uganda Airlines CEOUganda is the only peaceful country where everyone is free to trade any baseless accusation without being remorseful after developing any disagreement.When President Museveni gave a job to Mrs Jennifer Bamuturaki, that was the beginning

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Katikkiro warns parents against financial ruin for elite schools

Katikkiro warns parents against financial ruin for elite schools

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has cautioned parents against sacrificing their long-term financial stability in pursuit of enrolling their children in what he described as “Ivy League” schools.As schools across Uganda reopen for the first term, many families are feelin

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