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Uganda AIDS Commission defends HIV-positive youth pageant amid stigma debate.
Dr. Byamukama emphasised that the initiative focuses on empowerment rather than rewarding the infection https://t.co/2URDdGzuqH #MonitorUpdates

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Lack of breast cancer detection machines hampers fight - UCI.
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in Uganda, with around 3,308 people in Uganda developing the disease and 1,500 dying annually https://t.co/MBzZfIhAcV #MonitorUpdates

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ULS election hangs in balance as Ssemakadde blames court battles for leadership impasse.
The dispute has brought to the fore questions about who has the mandate to lead the professional body representing more than 4,000 lawyers https://t.co/scfiyNKe1o #MonitorUpdates

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'Don't squeeze us again': Business community begs BoU ahead of Monday rate decision.
Manufacturers warn another CBR hike will break them, markets warn a hold will let inflation run
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Fear of abduction has kept me in UK for three months - Salaamu Musumba.
Ms Musumba said her prolonged stay in the United Kingdom was prompted by concerns about her safety following the abduction of various opposition politicians in Uganda https://t.co/5QKtK7hxts #MonitorUpdates

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LIST: Museveni reshuffles Permanent Secretaries.
Mr Museveni confirmed that he has directed the Public Service Commission to immediately assess the suitability of all designated officers and advise his office accordingly https://t.co/KxZPpYf46s #MonitorUpdates

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Overcrowding forces babies to share beds at Nalufenya Hospital

More than two decades later, rising demand has outpaced the facility's infrastructure and capacity.

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Uganda’s six-time FUFA Women Super League champions, Kawempe Muslim Ladies, have made history by qualifying for the semi-finals of the CAF Women’s Champions League on their debut appearance at the continental tournament in Egypt.

The Valley Warriors sealed their place in the last four with a commanding 3-0 victory over Mali’s USFAS Bamako in their final Group B fixture, finishing second in the group on six points, level with AS FAR Rabat and Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa.

Kawempe will now turn their attention to the semi-finals, where they are set to face South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns as they continue their historic debut campaign.
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Food safety ombudsman to boost organic agriculture – Rwabwogo

Uganda eyes global organic food market as demand grows.

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Social media personality Mzee Magala remanded over attempted murder as fire burns home.
In a dramatic twist of events while Mzee Magala was behind bars, an inferno broke out at his residence early Sunday morning, leaving the building extensively damaged https://t.co/VjrxTyljqy #MonitorUpdates

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Two Ugandan transporters shot dead in South Sudan.
The Ugandan transporter Jamil Kawooya and his turn boy were waylaid at a place called Nakawulira on a road from Juba City to Kapoeta Township https://t.co/lgUVRKltl8 #MonitorUpdates

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Order to detain Gen Elwelu was my worst nightmare, says Gen Okiding

Deputy army chief notes that Gen Peter Elwelu's safety was priority during his arrest. | Details👇

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Why acquiring stocks across Africa is painful for investors.
Analysts call for intergration to curb hurdles of trading with different currencies https://t.co/kW11qzT9ON #MonitorUpdates

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Ministers Kadaga, Babalanda clash over Museveni’s condolence message at burial.

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‘It can be game, set, match since the ball is in our court’
With mental health widely described as a silent emergency in Uganda thanks in no small part to reported cases rising 494,326 to 843,295 post pandemic—between 2021 and 2024—Martha Twesigye, co-founder of The Tennis Club, tells Philip Matogo how a winner can be hit straight down the line https://t.co/HHe6xfXueM #MonitorUpdates

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So far, judges have either dismissed applications asking courts to compel EC to produce DR Forms for comparison, rejected the petitions entirely, or disqualified Opposition MPs, citing malpractices that undermined their victories.
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A total of 380 candidates from St Mary’s College Rushoroza in Kabale Municipality on Sunday received blessings from Kabale Diocesan Youth and Children Director, Rev. Fr. Januario Nomugisha, ahead of this year’s UACE exams scheduled to commence on Monday.

The cleric urged that candidates be provided with a conducive environment to instil confidence in them.
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Somali businessman lured into fake dollar exchange, robbed of Shs208m

The suspects face robbery and related charges upon completion of investigations.

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What next after UPDF pulls out of Somalia?

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