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Entertainment News 15 July 2026
Musician Kalifah Aganaga advocates for quality over quantity in the music industry, asserting that a single impactful hit song offers greater career longevity and opportunities than a multitude of mediocre releases. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43305/one-mega-hit-is-better-than-a-catalogue-of-average-songs-kalifah-aganaga
Health 15 July 2026
The Ministry of Health has refuted claims that a new, more virulent malaria strain is responsible for recent student fatalities. Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi stated that the deaths are likely due to an "immunological gap" in urban learners, not a mutated parasite. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4496/govt-rules-out-new-malaria-strain-learner-deaths
Politics 15 July 2026
The Attorney General has clarified that Mariam Wangadya's submission of an intention to resign from her role as Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) does not legally constitute an actual resignation. She continues to serve in her substantive position. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4495/wangadya-still-uhrc-chairperson-attorney-general
government 15 July 2026
Uganda's Parliament Committee on Physical Infrastructure is scrutinizing the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for granting post-construction approval to Ham Shopping Centre, raising concerns about adherence to planning and environmental laws. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4494/post-construction-approval-ham-mall-queried
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Entertainment News
Musician Kalifah Aganaga advocates for quality over quantity in the music industry, asserting that a single impactful hit song offers greater career longevity and opportunities than a multitude of mediocre releases. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/43305/one-mega-hit-is-better-than-a-catalogue-of-average-songs-kalifah-aganaga
Health
The Ministry of Health has refuted claims that a new, more virulent malaria strain is responsible for recent student fatalities. Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi stated that the deaths are likely due to an "immunological gap" in urban learners, not a mutated parasite. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4496/govt-rules-out-new-malaria-strain-learner-deaths
Politics
The Attorney General has clarified that Mariam Wangadya's submission of an intention to resign from her role as Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) does not legally constitute an actual resignation. She continues to serve in her substantive position. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4495/wangadya-still-uhrc-chairperson-attorney-general
government
Uganda's Parliament Committee on Physical Infrastructure is scrutinizing the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for granting post-construction approval to Ham Shopping Centre, raising concerns about adherence to planning and environmental laws. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/4494/post-construction-approval-ham-mall-queried