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UPDATE:President Museveni visited the home of the late Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba in Buziga to pay his respects. He was received by the widow, Susan née Randall Kanyeihamba, & their children. The President hailed him as a key contributor to Uganda’s liberation and Constitution.
In a bold step against patriarchal dominance in direct parliamentary seats, FOWODE has launched a digital platform to break barriers limiting women’s access to vital electoral information. Link: youtu.be/WsQiyonXlcc #UBCNews | #UBCUpdates

VIDEO:There has been a low voter turnout at most polling stations in Entebbe Municipality for the NRM flag bearer election, where three candidates—incumbent Fabrice Rulinda, Mutebi Michael, and Kashilling—are vying for the ticket. #UBCUpdates 📹@KagugubeSulah
VIDEO: Voting gains momentum in Nakawa Division as more voters arrive at the division HQ. Name verification is ongoing, and voting began at 1:00 p.m. #UBCUpdates
VIDEO: Kabale RDC Godfrey Nyakahuma has assured residents that security across the district is calm and under control, telling journalists that all measures are in place for a peaceful and smooth start to the 2025 elections. #UBCUpdates 📹@SAyebare209613
JUST IN: Namutumba NRM registrar Mwanja Richard has been arrested over irregularities in the recently concluded parliamentary elections. He allegedly declared multiple contestants as winners. #UBCUpdates 📹@obboyusuf
VIDEO: At Akaoidebe Polling Station, where incumbent mayor Sam Atul voted, his opponent Henry Opio received one vote, compared to the 19 votes garnered by the incumbent. #UBCUpdates 📹@olwaeddy
PHOTOS: By 11 a.m. at Ayere Cell, Barapwo Ward, only election officials and candidates' agents were present. Few of the 137 expected voters had turned up. Village registrar Ocen Denis Awori blamed the delay on garden work and prior name verification. #UBCUpdates 📸@olwaeddy


PICTORIAL: Rubanda District Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Eric Sewangidi, has assured the people of Rubanda that the security situation across the district is calm and under control as voting takes place today, July 24, 2025. #UBCUpdates




VIDEO: By 10:30 a.m., most of the polling villages in Katikekire Sub-county, Moroto District had finished voting #UBCUpdates
CHAN Update: Journalists will be allowed only 15 minutes to capture training footage during team sessions — Ahmed Hussein, Media Communications Officer, LOC. #UBCCHAN2024 #UBCUpdates
CHAN Update: Ticket prices for all three host countries will be announced by CAF. However, Ugandans can rest assured that the prices will be affordable — Dr. Dennis Mugimba, Local Organising Committee. #UBCCHAN2024 #UBCUpdates

If emissions exceed standards, we’ll detect it in real time. We’ll first offer support and guidance on suitable technology, as we now have ways to treat air before it's released. If improvement isn’t possible, we’ll enforce compliance ~ @ABarirega, ED @nemaug #UBCGMU
The regulations were gazetted last year, so we have just started implementation. We are working with the Ministry of Works and Transport to develop a phased approach. After raising awareness and preparing Ugandans, we will begin full implementation ~@ABarirega, ED @nemaug
Uganda’s national air quality is safe at 13 (well below the 35 threshold). Muyenga was at 16 this morning—still safe. But Owino & Kisenyi hit 60, which is unhealthy, especially for kids, pregnant women & people with respiratory issues. ~@ABarirega, ED @nemaug #UBCGMU
Uganda’s overall air quality is relatively good compared to other African countries. However, some urban centers perform poorly despite strong national-level performance. ~ Dr. @ABarirega , ED @nemaug #UBCGMU
Uganda’s Business Climate Index shows a significant rise in business confidence in Quarter 2, with the Economic Policy Research Centre reporting a 3.7-point increase compared to Quarter 1 of the 2025 calendar year. Link: youtu.be/ojhZG7ksUmk #UBCNews | #UBCUpdates

Discover how visionary leaders integrate communication into strategy. At the National PR Symposium 2025, industry leaders discuss “CEO Mindset" 🎙️ Moderator: @Codongtho 👥 Panelists: Patrick Kinoti, CPA Josephine Ossiya, Grace Muliisa 🗓️ July 25 | 📍Imperial Royale Hotel

Uganda’s Ministry of Health is committed to ensuring 95% of newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth—and complete the full immunization series—by 2030. Link: youtu.be/8ohAmh4a1SM #UBCNews | #UBCUpdates

Four men alleged to have impersonated members of the Special Contracts Committee in the President’s Office have been arrested by security operatives, in coordination with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit Link: youtu.be/51h3rFB684g #UBCNews | #UBCUpdates

Gov't Chief Whip Obua urges political parties to adopt party-based voting in internal polls—says it's the only way to end violence and irregularities. Link: youtu.be/De6-Dvu-_Fo #UBCNews | #UBCUpdates
