UBC Television Uganda
OPM Outreach Boosts HIV Screening | Health Campaign Reaches 1,300+ in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
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- OPM Outreach Boosts HIV Screening | Health Campaign Reaches 1,300+ in Nakivale Refugee Settlement
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- 4:44
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Office of the Prime Minister has wrapped up a three-day health outreach in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Isingiro District, as part of activities marking the International Candlelight Memorial.
The campaign, led through the OPM HIV/AIDS committee, is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen HIV awareness, expand testing services, and support Uganda’s goal of ending AIDS by 2030.
The outreach brought essential health services closer to thousands in the settlement, underscoring renewed commitment in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
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- Advancing Gender-Inclusive Justice | Empowering Women Judges to Strengthen Gender Equality
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Uganda’s top women in the judiciary are pushing for a shift beyond numbers to real influence in the justice system.
The Hon. Lady Justice Olive Kazaarwe Mukwaya has called for stronger empowerment of women judges, saying true gender equity in the judiciary goes beyond representation.
Speaking during a handover ceremony where she assumed leadership of the International Association of Women Judges, Justice Kazaarwe emphasized that having more women on the bench is not enough to advance gender-inclusive justice unless they are fully empowered to shape outcomes and decisions.
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- EAC Security: Forging a United Front for Regional Stability
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- 2:49
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding, has praised EAC forces for their professionalism, discipline, and commitment during the 14th Ushirikiano Imara Command Post Exercise.
Addressing the Ugandan contingent at the Ulinzi Sports Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, Gen. Okiding commended the participants for their strong performance in the regional exercise.
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- Alupo Praises Faith Groups at Jinja Graduation | Hails Role in Development and Peace-Building
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- 5:57
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Outgoing Vice President of Uganda, Jessica Alupo, has applauded faith-based institutions for their continued contribution towards national development, peace-building, and socio-economic transformation in the country.
Ms. Alupo revealed this at the 3rd graduation ceremony of the Queen of Apostles Philosophy Centre In Jinja
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- 12th Parliament Speakership Race | Calls Grow for an Independent and Impartial Speaker
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- 4:28
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Veteran politician, Augustine Ruzindana, Uganda’s first Inspector General of Government and a long-time anti-corruption crusader, has called for strict impartiality and integrity in the election of the next Speaker of Parliament.
He says whoever is elected Speaker must remain neutral while presiding over parliamentary business and firmly resist corruption in order to maintain public trust.
His remarks come as members of the 12th Parliament prepare to convene on Monday, 25th May, to elect both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
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- West Nile Leaders Back Rose Obigah for Deputy Speaker Amid Calls for Greater Representation
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- 4:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- West Nile MPs have set the political stage for the 12th Parliament, electing new caucus leadership and rallying behind Terego District Woman MP, Rose Obigah, for Deputy Speaker.
At the same time, the lawmakers are pressing for a stronger voice in government, demanding a bigger share of ministerial appointments in the next administration.
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- 19 NRM MPs Express Interest in Top Parliament Posts | Oboth-Oboth & Tayebwa Lead Speakership Race
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- 4:28
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has closed the party’s expression-of-interest exercise for members seeking the Speakership and Deputy Speakership of the 12th Parliament. The process attracted three contenders for Speaker and sixteen for Deputy Speaker.
Among the nineteen hopefuls are outgoing Defence and Veterans Affairs Minister, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth, and outgoing Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa.
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- LIVE~ UBC NEWS TONIGHT @10PM I MAY 23, 2026
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- 42:57
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- LIVE~ UBC NEWS TONIGHT @10PM I MAY 23, 2026
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- BUSINESS ROUND UP I MAY 23, 2026
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- 29:36
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- BUSINESS ROUND UP I MAY 23, 2026
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- BUSINESS ROUND UP I MAY 23, 2026
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- 1:05:09
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- BUSINESS ROUND UP I MAY 23, 2026
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- LIVE: UBC LEERO NE AMINAH NABUULE KAGIMU I MAY 23, 2026
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- 29:41
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC LEERO NE AMINAH NABUULE KAGIMU I MAY 23, 2026
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- LIVE: UBC HABARI NA EDWIN NYACHWARA I MAY 23, 2026
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- 24:15
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC HABARI NA EDWIN NYACHWARA I MAY 23, 2026
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- LIVE: UBC LUNCH TIME NEWS I MAY 23, 2026
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- 35:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC LUNCH TIME NEWS I MAY 23, 2026
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- BUSINESS ROUND UP I MAY 23, 2026
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- BUSINESS ROUND UP I MAY 23, 2026
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- Local Government Negotiations Review Confirms Visible Implementation
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- 2:27
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Local Government Finance Commission has held a midterm review of programme negotiations for the Financial Year 2026/2027, aimed at tracking progress for improved service delivery.
Commission secretary Adam Babale, says more than 60 percent of the agreed undertakings have so far been implemented, although inadequate funding continues to slow progress on key programmes.
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- Investment Readiness of Pension Funds: Can They Finance Government Infrastructure Projects?
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Uganda’s pension sector is drawing lessons from Kenya and other African countries on diversifying investments into infrastructure and real estate projects as a way of reducing dependence on foreign borrowing for major government projects.
Key discussions at the Certified Financial Analysts Society of East Africa meeting in Kampala focused on cautious investment strategies, diversification, and safeguarding savers’ funds while ensuring reasonable returns on investment.
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- NSSF Launches Skills & Jobs Hub in Lira to Empower Women Entrepreneurs
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has today launched the operations of a Common User Facility in Lira City supported by the National Social Security Fund to boost livelihoods, skilling and job creation among local communities.
NSSF seeks to increase the number of Ugandans saving with the Fund to at least one million people through community-based empowerment programs.
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- MUBS 19th Graduation: Dr. Kiyonga Warns Youth Against Alcoholism, Supports Anti-Alcohol Bill
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- 5:13
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The Chancellor Makerere University Dr. Crispus Kiyonga has put parliament on notice that he will back the Anti-alcohol bill immediately the 12th parliament commences business.
According to Dr. Kiyonga, Uganda needs to laws that can check the country's alcoholism rate that position it in the leading seat on the continent.
It is worth recalling that in 2016, Mukono Municipality MP Betty Nambooze attempted to introduce the Anti-Alcohol Bill that would later be re-modified and reintroduced in 2023 by Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi, who tabled the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2023, but both were unsuccessful.
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- Agriculture Ministry & IUCN Launch Policy Briefs on Biodiversity to Boost Sustainable Farming
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and fisheries in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature has launched the Agricultural production Policy briefs on biodiversity, highlighting the critical areas where resources need to be invested to reduce biodiversity loss.
The areas highlighted include, investing in good agricultural practices like smart agriculture and clean sources of energy.
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- Speaker Election Race Heats Up as NUP’s Mwiru Promises Corruption-Free Parliament
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The race for Speaker of Uganda’s 12th Parliament is intensifying, with the vote set for Monday, 25th May, 2026, and candidates now making their final push for support.
Paul Mwiru, the National Unity Platform flag bearer, has pledged a Parliament defined by transparency, accountability, and a firm stand against corruption.
Speaking at the party headquarters in Makerere- Kavule, he accused the current leadership culture of self-interest that he says has tainted the image of the House.
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- Menstrual Hygiene Management in Uganda: Stakeholders Call for a National Menstrual Health Policy
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Government has been tasked to provide for a National Policy on Menstrual Health.
In an initiative dubbed youth mock parliament on Menstruation hygiene management, stakeholders want menstrual hygiene to be treated as a National rather than private matter.
The activity took place in Parliament where a resolution was reached to increase appropriation for Menstrual Hygiene guidelines being implemented by the ministry of Education and sports.
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- Butabika Residents Celebrate Life-Changing Development: Safe Water and Modern Bridge Restore Hope
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- 2:56
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- For years, residents of Butabika Village risked their lives crossing a deteriorating makeshift bridge while also struggling to access clean and affordable water.
According to global health studies, poor access to safe water and unsafe transport routes remain major causes of accidents, disease, and disrupted education in rural communities.
In response, Care for Humanity together with the Church of Christ constructed a new bridge and installed a borehole water pump to improve safety and access to clean water.
Local leaders say the projects will strengthen transport, communication, business, and public health within the community.
They described the intervention as a lifeline that will restore hope and improve living standards in Butabika Village.
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- Wazalendo Promotes Stronger Audit Systems for Effective Governance
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- As institutions face growing demands for accountability and transparency, experts are calling for stronger internal audit systems to improve governance, manage risks, and enhance organizational performance.
This was the focus during the Internal Audit Awareness Month commemorated at Wazalendo offices, where stakeholders emphasized the need to transform internal audit from a routine compliance exercise into a strategic pillar for institutional growth and efficiency.
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- Energy Ministry Warns of Gradual Fuel Price Increase Amid “Unprecedented Times”
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- 3:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has cautioned the public about the expected rise in fuel prices in the coming months.
While assuring Ugandans of sufficient fuel stocks, Eng. Irene Bateebe, the Permanent Secretary at the Energy Ministry, attributed the anticipated price increase to global market disruptions arising from tensions in the Middle East.
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- Ensuring EAC Security: EAC Armed Forces Command Post Exercise Concludes in Nairobi
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The 14th East African Community Armed Forces Command Post Exercise has ended in Nairobi, with East African Community troops pledging stronger joint readiness for peacekeeping and regional security.
Brigadier General Ernest Nuwagaba, the Force Commander, said the exercise had achieved its objectives of military readiness and unity
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- Beyond Score and Finish Line: How Sports Infrastructure Is Opening Roads, Tourism, and Investment
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- 5:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Uganda’s sports industry is no longer just about competition and entertainment—it is fast emerging as a serious economic powerhouse.
From new infrastructure projects and improved road networks to rising tourism and expanding business opportunities, sports investments are now reshaping communities across the country.
As government sets its sights on a 500-billion-dollar economy, officials believe sport could play a key role in driving that ambition forward.
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- From School Dropout to Rice Expert: Korean Agricultural Innovation Creating Jobs for Youth
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- 3:38
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- New rice farming technologies introduced by Korean Partnerships for Innovations in Agriculture are transforming the lives of youth who had dropped out of school due to poverty.
The youth are now earning a living through rice transplanting services, with some receiving up to 100,000/= per hour from farmers adopting modern Korean rice farming methods.
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- Ebola Signs and Symptoms: What You Need to Know About This Highly Infectious Disease
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns among experts having detected the disease late and the pace at which it’s spreading rapidly.
The Ministry of Health has registered 2 imported cases of Ebola virus disease involving Congolese nationals who arrived from the DRC after exposure to the virus.
This is what you need to know about Ebola virus.
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- Parliament Speakership Race Sparks Gender Debate | National Women’s Council Urges Calm
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The National Women’s Council has appealed to women across the country to remain patient amid the ongoing debates surrounding the Speaker and Deputy Speaker positions of the 12th Parliament.
The Chairperson of the National Women’s Council, Hajjati Faridah Kibowa, assured women that President Yoweri Museveni remains a strong champion of the women’s agenda and affirmative action in Uganda.
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- No Room for Business as Usual | Gov’t, PLU Back Gen. Muhoozi’s Anti-Corruption Crackdown
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- 4:21
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The involvement of Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, in Uganda’s anti-corruption fight is drawing strong political backing, as senior government officials and Patriotic League of Uganda figures describe it as a ”special operation.”
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- NRM Opens Race for Speaker, Deputy Speaker Posts- CEC Directs Interested Members to Submit to NRM EC
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee has resolved to invite all party members interested in contesting for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament to formally express interest with the party Electoral Commission.
The decision was reached during a Central Executive Committee meeting held on Friday, 22nd May, 2026, at State House Entebbe.
According to the NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, the meeting was chaired by the NRM National Chairman, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT @10PM WITH PATRICIA LUKOMA I MAY 22, 2026
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- 48:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT @10PM WITH PATRICIA LUKOMA I MAY 22, 2026
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- LIVE: UBC LEERO NE AMINAH NABUULE KAGIMU | MAY 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 30:36
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC LEERO NE AMINAH NABUULE KAGIMU | MAY 22, 2026
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- LIVE: UBC HABARI NE EDWIN NYACHWARA | MAY 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 22:26
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC HABARI NE EDWIN NYACHWARA | MAY 22, 2026
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- LIVE: UPDATE FROM THE FRIDAY CEC MEETING | MAY 22, 2026
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- 21:00
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: UPDATE FROM THE FRIDAY CEC MEETING | MAY 22, 2026
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT WITH PATRICIA LUKOMA | MAY 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 1:04:10
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC NEWS TONIGHT WITH PATRICIA LUKOMA | MAY 22, 2026
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA | MAY 22, 2026
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- 42:48
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA | MAY 22, 2026
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- Menstrual Hygiene Management - Stakeholders call for a National Policy and increased funding
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- 4:39
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Menstrual Hygiene Management - Stakeholders call for a National Policy and increased funding
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- LIVE: FAMILY & PARENTING - DIVORCE, SEPARATION & INCREASED SINGLE MOTHERHOOD - GMU | MAY 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 30:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA | MAY 22, 2026
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA | MAY 22, 2026
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- 1:03:56
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA | MAY 22, 2026
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- The Fight Against Sickle Cell: Advocates Urge Youth to Test Before Having Children
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Sickle cell disease continues to be public health burden in the country with an estimated twenty to twenty-five thousand babies born with the condition every year, and more than 13% of the country’s population carrying the trait.
the founder of Blood Run and Fight Against Infirmities Wisdom Ronnin says young people should take caution in choosing partners and do screening of the sickle sells trait before having children
Pauline Ongoet brings you the details
reports from Ministry of health show that nearly 30% of all hospital admissions are linked to sickle sells disease and between 6,000 to 9,000 babies die of the condition every year.
But what does having sickle sells really mean
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- LIVE: UBC LUNCHTIME NEWS WITH PATRICIA LUKOMA || MAY 22, 2026
- Runtime
- 29:38
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- LIVE: UBC LUNCHTIME NEWS WITH PATRICIA LUKOMA || MAY 22, 2026
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA | MAY 22, 2026
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- LIVE: GOOD MORNING UGANDA | MAY 22, 2026
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- National Technology Expo: Young Ugandans Showcase Climate-Smart Innovations
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- 3:28
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Water and Environment, Alfred Okot Okidi, has called on Ugandans to embrace local innovations as a key driver of national development and homegrown solutions to the country’s challenges.
Okidi made the remarks during the opening of the 4th National Appropriate Technology Expo at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo.
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- Corruption Probe into Anita Among: Women Activists Speak Out on Allegations Against Speaker
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Women activists have described ongoing CID investigations into alleged corruption involving former Speaker Anita Annet Among as long overdue.
Speaking on governance and accountability issues, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, Sarah Bireete, said government should have acted earlier, especially after sanctions were imposed on Among by some countries nearly two years ago.
Bireete, however, stressed that criminality should not be associated with gender; saying accountability applies equally to both men and women.
Former Minister for Ethics and Integrity Miria Matembe said leadership must be guided by integrity and transparency.
Meanwhile, former Leader of the Opposition Winnie Kizza argued that some accusations against Among appear exaggerated and could discourage women from seeking leadership positions.
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- NSSF Pushes Savings Culture: Job Connect Festival to Boost Youth Financial Security
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- 2:59
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- As Uganda intensifies efforts to promote a saving culture among citizens, the amended National Social Security Fund law is now expanding mandatory social security contributions to both formal and informal workers.
Speaking during the Job Connect engagement hosted by ISBAT University, officials from the National Social Security Fund emphasized the importance of early financial planning and retirement savings among young people.
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- The Burden of Sickle Cell: QCIL Launches Hydroxyurea Plant as Uganda Starts Local Production
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- 3:33
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Ministry of Health has revealed that about 20,000 children are born with sickle cell disease annually without being detected.
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine, made the remarks launching the local production of Hydroxyurea production at Quality Chemical Industries Limited.
She expressed optimism that local manufacturing of the life-saving drug will improve access to treatment and strengthen the management of sickle cell disease in Uganda.
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- Formalising Trade: Finance Ministry and UNCTAD Launch Accounting Tool for MSMEs
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development together with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has launched a new digital E-Accounting tool aimed
at helping small and medium enterprises improve financial record keeping and formalize their businesses.
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- AFCON 2027 Rush Sparks Hoima Water Mega Project: NWSC Fast-Tracks Expansion
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Preparations for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations have received a major boost after the National Water and Sewerage Corporation announced plans to construct an emergency water production system at River Kafu in Hoima to guarantee steady supply ahead of the continental tournament.
This was disclosed by the Managing Director NWSC Dr Eng.Silver Mugisha while addressing Journalists in Kampala.
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- River Makuba and Sundet: Over 20,000 Indigenous Trees Planted to Restore Ecosystems
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- 2:52
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Efforts to restore the Mt Elgon region have intensified with
Communities involved to restore degraded ecosystems through a major reforestation campaign targeting River Makuba in Mbale District and River Sundet in Kween District.
The exercise, being conducted under the Mt. Elgon Restoration Project seeks to address increasing cases of mudslides, flooding, and soil erosion caused by environmental destruction.
