TITLE: SWEDEN GIVES UGANDA UGX 7B FOR EBOLA FIGHT
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Summary: The Swedish government has announced $2m (UGX 7.5b) in new funding in support of Uganda’s Ebola fight. The contribution will be channelled through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) over a period of five months to support the immediate priorities in the Ebola fight.
Boost to Ebola Fight: Uganda receives $2M (UGX 7.5B)
TITLE: POLICE TRANSFERS 200 OFFICERS
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Summary: Over 200 senior police officers, including the head of investigations in the Kampala Metropolitan Police North (Kawempe Division), have been redeployed.
TITLE: GEN. MUHOOZI, RUSSIAN MILITARY EXPERTS HAIL STRONG RELATIONS
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Summary: The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the robust and enduring relationship between Uganda and Russia, emphasising the shared commitment to regional and global peace.
TITLE: CHINA-UGANDA TRAINING BOOSTS BAMBOO INDUSTRY
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Summary: Ugandans involved in bamboo farming are set to undergo 14 days of specialised training in the extraction of bamboo charcoal and wood fuel while protecting the environment. The training, focused on charcoal processing through the utilisation of wood and bamboo, will be conducted by a team from the China National Bamboo Research Centre at the Water Ministry offices in Luzira.
TITLE: KAMPALA TO GET ELECTRIC CAR CHARGING POINTS
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Summary: The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development is planning to establish at least 10 charging points for electric vehicles in the Kampala Metropolitan Area.
SPORTS EDITION
TITLE: HOIMA STADIUM ON TRACK
Page: 36
Summary: The construction of Hoima Stadium, located in Kyarwiru Cell in Hoima East Division of Hoima City, is making significant progress. The stadium is one of the venues expected to host matches during the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Uganda will jointly host with Kenya and Tanzania.
DAILY MONITOR
TITLE: CANCER INSTITUTE UNVEILS NEW UGX 15B HIGH-TECH EQUIPMENT
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Summary: The Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) has acquired a UGX 15 billion high-tech machine to enhance cancer diagnosis and treatment in the country.
