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July 10, 2026, 12:37 pm
Epidemic Coalition Focuses on Bundibugyo Ebola Vaccine
- [allAfrica] The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been labelled the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever, not only among the previous Bundibugyo outbreaks. This has raised concern that response efforts are falling behind the virus. As of 10 July 2026, the DR Congo had recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths. Neighbouring Uganda had reported 20 cases, including two fatalities and 17 recoveries.
All of Africa Today - July 10, 2026
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Teacher Killed, Dozens of Students Injured in Train-Bus Collision At Mukono Railway Crossing
- [Nile Post] MUKONO: One teacher was killed and several students injured on Friday morning after a passenger train collided with a bus carrying Mwebaza High School students on a study trip to Jinja at the Namumira railway crossing in Mukono Municipality.
New MPs Given Deadline to Declare Wealth Details to IGG
- [Nile Post] The Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, has directed newly elected Members of Parliament who did not declare their income, assets and liabilities in 2025 to urgently submit the required information to the Inspectorate of Government.
How Radio Is Changing Farming Methods in Northern Uganda
- [Independent (Kampala)] Every Tuesday and Friday, a familiar sound echoes through many households in northern Uganda. Many are tuning into a radio frequency, followed by the distinctive broadcast of the Farmer's Voice Radio (FVR) program on Tembo FM.
Govt Seeks Trade, Affordable Financing to Achieve $500 Billion Economy By 2040
- [Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The government has said Uganda is prioritising trade partnerships, investment and affordable development financing as part of efforts to achieve a USD500 billion economy by 2040.
Kivumbi, 16 Co-Accused Granted Bail After 169 Days On Remand
- [Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The International Crimes Division of the High Court has granted bail to former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 16 of his co-accused, ending 169 days--more than five and a half months--on remand over terrorism charges arising from violence that followed the January 2026 general elections.
We Shall Not Tolerate Agents of Foreign Interests, Gen Muhoozi Tells New UPDF Recruits
- [Nile Post] KAWEWETA -- Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) will not allow foreign interests to undermine Uganda's sovereignty, warning that the military remains vigilant against individuals he accused of working against the country's development.
Kayunga PDM Officers Ordered to Prioritise Youth, PWDs for Funding
- [Nile Post] KAYUNGA -- Parish Development Model (PDM) officers in Kayunga District have been directed to prioritise youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) during beneficiary selection to improve their livelihoods and promote inclusive economic development.
Govt Fast-Tracks National IDs for Ugandans Repatriated From South Africa
- [Nile Post] Government has started the registration and issuance of National Identity Cards to Ugandans recently repatriated from South Africa as part of efforts to support their reintegration following xenophobic attacks.
PM Nabbanja Defends Cattle Restocking Programme As Shs60.2bn Reaches 12,000 Households
- [Nile Post] Government has defended the integrity of Uganda's cattle restocking programme, assuring Parliament that beneficiaries are being subjected to a rigorous verification process following concerns that some payments could have gone to ineligible claimants.
Insurance Sector Urged to Innovate or Perish
- [Nile Post] The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has challenged players in Uganda's insurance industry to rethink their products, delivery channels and business models as emerging technologies continue to reshape the global insurance landscape.
Nabakooba Orders Arrest of Land Grab Enforcers in Buikwe Dispute
- [Nile Post] Lands Minister Judith Nabakooba has ordered the arrest of individuals accused of intimidating and forcefully evicting bibanja holders from disputed land in Lugazi Municipality, Buikwe District.
Salon Operators Urged to Register Businesses, Form Saccos to Access Government Support
- [Nile Post] Salon operators across Uganda have been urged to register their businesses and form Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) to improve access to government support, affordable financing and business growth opportunities.
'My Baby Is Growing' - Serwanjja Returns to NBS Media Roundtable As NBS Marks 18 Years
- [Nile Post] As NBS Television celebrates 18 years of informing, inspiring and shaping national conversations, award-winning investigative journalist Solomon Serwanjja returned to familiar ground, hosting NBS Media Roundtable and NBS Live at 9 years after leaving the station.
NUP Will Not Condemn Supporters Who Accept Plea Bargains
- [Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) has said it will not condemn detained supporters who choose to enter plea bargains or plead guilty in order to secure their release from prison, describing the decision as a response to prolonged detention rather than an admission of guilt.
Kivumbi Granted Bail After 169 Days On Remand
- [Nile Post] Former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been granted bail by the International Crimes Division of the High Court after spending 169 days on remand.
Naalya SS Student Dies in Suspected Suicide
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A senior four student of Naalya Senior Secondary School, Bweyogerere campus, has died in a suspected case of suicide. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy spokesperson, says the incident occurred on Wednesday evening. He explains that the deceased's body was found hanging inside a toilet block in the boys' section.
Security Experts Find Major Gaps in Among Investigations
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Fifty-three days after security agencies launched a high-profile money laundering investigation, security experts say fundamental procedural mistakes may have fatally undermined the case, potentially exposing the government to costly legal challenges even if the matter proceeds to trial.
Court Dismisses Besigye Bail Application for Want of Prosecution
- [Nile Post] The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a bail application filed by veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutale, citing want of prosecution.
Farmers' Case Against EACOP 'First of Its Kind'
- [RFI] Four Ugandan farmers filed a case against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) at the UK's High Court on Tuesday, seeking to have Ugandan constitutional, environmental and climate law applied to EACOP Ltd, the UK-registered company financing the project
Uganda Tightens Control Over Public Spending
- [Independent (Kampala)] The Ugandan government has begun digitally monitoring public projects worth approximately Shs1.2 trillion ($320 million) as authorities step up reforms aimed at improving spending efficiency, strengthening contract oversight and reducing procurement-related losses.
Uganda's Anti-Corruption Push Under Pressure As CPI Stagnation Fuels Reform Demands
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's efforts to improve its global corruption ranking are facing renewed scrutiny after anti- corruption agencies and stakeholders warned that the country's stagnating performance on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reflects deeper institutional and societal challenges.
Four Ugandan Farmers Sue to Halt Pipeline Before First Oil - EACOP
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Four Ugandans have filed a landmark lawsuit in the UK High Court seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from becoming operational.
All of Africa Today - July 8, 2026
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Gen Muhoozi Hosts New U.S. Chargé d'Affaires for Defence Talks
- [Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Wednesday hosted the new United States Chargé d'Affaires to Uganda, Mikael (Mika) Cleverley, for talks aimed at strengthening defence cooperation and broader bilateral relations between Uganda and the United States.
Lake Albert Fishermen Decry Tough New Fishing Rules
- [Independent (Kampala)] Buliisa, Uganda -- Fishermen operating on Lake Albert in the Bunyoro say the new government fishing regulations are threatening their livelihoods.
Parliament Names Backbench Commissioners, Constitutes Committees
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Parliament has completed the constitution of its committees and designated of Members of Parliament to various parliamentary and international bodies, laying the groundwork for the 12th Parliament to commence its legislative, oversight and representative functions.
High Court Orders Inquest Into 2018 Killing of Bobi Wine's Driver Yasin Kawuma
- [Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The High Court has ordered a formal judicial inquest into the 2018 shooting of Yasin Kawuma, the driver of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, paving the way for a public inquiry into one of Uganda's most politically contentious unresolved killings.
How DFCU Bank Support Changed Joan Kantu's Vision for Commercial Agriculture
- [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As one of the winners of the 2025 Best Farmers Awards, Joan Kantu is part of a growing class of Ugandan agripreneurs demonstrating that agriculture can be both profitable and transformative. Through the programme, dfcu Bank and its partners have combined recognition with practical support, including financing opportunities, mentorship and an exposure visit to the Netherlands.
