Latest news, breaking stories, community updates and important developments from Uganda and the Nile region.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the technology industry, but growing cybersecurity threats and concerns about AI safety are raising new questions. Major technology companies and the US government are backing voluntary safety measures as experts call for stronger oversight and accountability.
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant dream or a technology reserved for scientists and giant corporations. It is already changing how we work, learn, communicate, create and do business. As AI continues to reshape our world, the real question is no longer whether we should embrace it, but how we can use it wisely to build a smarter, more innovative and opportunity-filled future.
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ALUR KINGDOM MINISTRY OF HEALTH STEPS UP MEASLES-RUBELLA MOBILISATION.
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Pakwach Young Stars will host Kaaro Karungi FC at Luo Grounds on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in their first home FUFA Big League match. After losing 1–0 away to Iganga United in their opening fixture, Young Stars will be aiming to bounce back and secure their first points of the campaign in front of their home supporters.
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Justine Nameere has withdrawn five of her seven planned defence witnesses in the Masaka City Woman MP election petition, leaving herself and Electoral Commission legal officer Enoch Kugoonza. Kugoonza told court the disputed recount was conducted in compliance with a magistrate’s order. Justice Bernard Namanya directed both parties to file closing submissions by October 12.
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A Russian firm implementing Uganda’s digital number plate programme says it can install up to 1,500 plates daily. Project manager Damir Makhmutov told MPs that 1,307 plates had been installed by September 23, with international shipping disruptions contributing to delays. Parliament is investigating the backlog and effectiveness of the programme.
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🇺🇬🔥 FULL-TIME: UGANDA 1–0 LIBYA 🇱🇾 The Cranes have secured a hard-fought victory over Libya in the AFCON 2027 Qualifiers, with Arnold Yula delivering the decisive moment just before the break. ⚽💪
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The West Nile Regional League is tentatively set to kick off on October 17–18, 2026, with fixtures expected to be released soon. Clubs are already preparing for the new campaign, which is expected to run through April 2027 amid a busy Ugandan football calendar and preparations for AFCON 2027. The wait is now on for the fixtures as clubs discover their opening opponents.
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Alur Kingdom Joins Tooro in Historic Royal Transition as Prince Ocaya Vincent Orach Represents Alur at the Installation of New Omukama. FORT PORTAL, UGANDA — 29 September 2026:
