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LUMUMBA SWITCHES LANES!
After controversy exploded over her appointment as Government Chief Whip despite not being an MP, @JustineLumumba now says she has been redeployed to the @MoICT_Ug ICT Ministry.
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CABINET!
IS LUMUMBA’S NEW JOB SAFE?
Queries Over Appointment of “Stranger” @JustineLumumba as Govt Chief Whip
Read on- 👉 https://t.co/XekkGThqPY
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 has officially been declared a public holiday as President-elect Gen. M7 prepares to be sworn in for the 2026-2031 term. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Public Service through UMC @UgandaMediaCent , according to ED @kasujja
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Uganda Red Cross Kibaale Branch continues to respond to a tragic boat accident on River Nguse, en route from Kikube to Kagadi. Three bodies have been recovered, with over 20 people still missing. Search and rescue continues with @PoliceUg and community teams.
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Trade order enforcement continues as Govt pushes to restore order in cities, urging traders to operate in safe, designated spaces—not roads, drainage channels or walkways. Engagement and alternative spaces are being rolled out to protect livelihoods.
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2 Israeli soldiers DETAINED for destruction of Jesus statue in Lebanon
In a statement, @IDF announced that soldier who smashed the statue and soldier who took a photo were 'removed from combat duty and will receive 30 DAYS OF MILITARY DETENTION'
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Helen Nakimuli, the Kalangala District Woman MP, has died.
Her party, @NUP_Ug National Unity Platform, says she passed away following an unsuccessful surgery.
Details surrounding the procedure remain unclear by press time.
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Gracious Kadondi has clinched the 92nd Guild President seat at @Makerere , securing 6,801 votes to narrowly beat main rival Ex-Miss Uganda Hannah Karema, who managed 5,787 votes.
Kadondi also makes history as Makerere’s 6th female Guild President.
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Effective next FY, Uganda is set to eliminate the use of polythene bags (buveera).
To effect this, High-level political discussions are ongoing + Amendments to the National Environment Act...
According to @nemaug ED @ABarirega 'they must go!'
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.@nemaug has intensified its crackdown on environmental offenders, with cases rising from 69 in 2021 to 606 to date.
The @JudiciaryUG is also set to establish a specialized Environmental Court to strengthen prosecution, affirms ED @ABarirega
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Environmental compliance audits have surged nearly tenfold, increasing from 521 in 2021 to 5,360 annually todate, says @nemaug ED @ABarirega
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According to @nemaug ED @ABarirega , environmental impact assessment applications have risen sharply from 1,478 in 2021 to 4,589 this year—signaling a growing commitment to sustainability among developers.
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Uganda’s forest cover has been taking a hit year after year for over a century, dropping 45% by 2020. From a low of 9%, it’s now recovering to 13%. @nemaug ED @ABarirega urges Ugandans to halt illegal logging, stop Agriculture expansion in forests...
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Uganda tops Africa & ranks 3rd globally in wetland protection, says @nemaug @nemaugED @ABarirega.
Despite population tripling since 1980, wetland cover has risen from 8.9% in 2015 to 13.9% today—well above East Africa’s 10% average.
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If you received a wetland restoration order from @nemaug and still occupying the area, you’re advised to vacate peacefully to avoid disruption. We are coming for you!
—Dr @ABarirega , @nemaugED
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Wetland enforcement operations have officially resumed. @nemaug @nemaugED @ABarirega say the earlier slowdown was to give encroachers time to vacate.
That window is now closed.
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Blow to @narouganda ’s Anti-tick Vaccine project as Dr. Andrew Kiggundu, Principal Research Officer & Vaccine Production Manager at @NaLIRRI, passes away!
25+ years advancing biotech, biosafety & research innovation!
His legacy lives on!
RIP!
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Today select journalists joined @nemaug @nemaugED @ at 360 Hotel, Ndejje, for discussions on the National State of the Environment Report—focusing on governance, oil, biodiversity and pollution. Emphasis on collaboration, awareness and practical solutions.
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Genuine compliance or pressure too loud to ignore?
@URAuganda has finally blinked & removed its container in the very CBD where others are being evicted. The move clears path for @KCCAUG enforcement teams to press on without accusations of double standards.
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Rubaga Cathedral has postponed a planned 2PM Holy Mass to pray for the release of KB & other political detainees... leaving supporters — including wife Winnie Byanyima & @NUP_Ug SG Rubongoya stunned. The Mass has been deferred “till further notice.”.”
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FDC's strongman Yusuf Nsibambi's BLUE is gone...now officially YELLOW. Politics in Uganda will humble you! As they say, there are no permanent enemies… only permanent interests. May we truly live in interesting times.
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