Uganda clears all 60 contacts of Kenyan Ebola case Uganda has discharged all 60 people who came into contact with a Kenyan traveller who tested positive for Ebola after they completed the mandatory 21-day monitoring period without developing symptoms, the ministry of Health has announced. Health minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi said none of the contacts had tested positive for the disease, adding that Uganda had not recorded a new Ebola case since declaring the end of its outbreak in July. observer.ug/news/uganda-clea…

Atwine orders stricter Ebola screening at DRC border crossings Health ministry permanent secretary Dr Diana Atwine criticised immigration officers at the Mpondwe-Lhubiriha border, accusing some of allowing Congolese nationals into Uganda without adequate checks. Atwine warned that officials found facilitating unauthorised crossings risk arrest and dismissal. She urged the public, particularly residents of border communities, to remain vigilant, saying Uganda remained at risk because of its proximity to the outbreak and the movement of people across the border. observer.ug/news/atwine-orde…

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PS Atwine clashes with Health minister boss Kawooya over ‘pocketing’ doctor In a viral social media video, Kawooya is seen confronting Dr Robert Candia of Arua Regional Referral Hospital for allegedly disrespecting her by addressing her while keeping his hands in his pockets during an official engagement at the hospital. The minister, accompanied by other officials, questions the doctor over his conduct before declaring, “For you, it’s suspension. I have said suspension …” But in a statement issued on Friday, Atwine said the government has established procedures for handling disciplinary matters within the public service, emphasising that any action against a public officer must comply with the applicable administrative requirements. observer.ug/news/ps-atwine-c…

S.6 students' military training is constitutional - Speaker Speaker of Parliament Jacob Martins Oboth-Oboth defends the planned 6-month military training for senior six leavers. He says those uncomfortable with the Kyankwanzi training have to push for an amendment to Article 17(2) of the Uganda Constitution that requires all able-bodied citizens to undergo military training when called upon.

Would you rather save Shs 150,000 or save a mother’s life? But if he demanded Shs 150,000 bribe to facilitate the operation, how genuine is his concern about saving the mother?

Is Yusuf Serunkuma’s pro-Muhoozi transition stance intellectual fidelity or cowardice? Yusuf has spent years building much of his intellectual legitimacy by criticising Museveni and, at different moments, Muhoozi. Yet he is now helping normalise the idea that Muhoozi should be Uganda’s next president. Intellectuals do not merely analyse political possibilities. They shape what society begins to regard as possible, reasonable and acceptable. Buy Maps They have preference-shaping power. Someone who is sceptical of Muhoozi may begin to reconsider simply because they trust Yusuf’s judgement. Repetition across Yusuf’s many political talk shows, podcasts and other public forums can gradually turn a previously unacceptable possibility into something people begin to regard as inevitable. And then there is the defence that Yusuf is simply following the evidence. observer.ug/viewpoint/is-yus…

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Raymond Mujuni reflects on leaving journalism to join Museveni’s government and why he believes the public has always been unfair to him. He also weighs in on the controversial Tooro Kingdom succession, in which he has been accused by some of betraying his late friend, King Oyo. Full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=WW6HJjaY…