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Health 17 May 2026
President Museveni has postponed Uganda Martyrs' Day celebrations due to an escalating Ebola outbreak, coinciding with the WHO declaring the virus a global health emergency. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-postpones-uganda-martyrs-day-over-ebola-fears-who-declares-global-emergency-5463270
Politics 17 May 2026
President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, aiming to shield Uganda's self-determination from external influence. The new legislation introduces oversight for foreign entities operating within the country. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-signs-landmark-protection-of-sovereignty-law-5463298
Entertainment News 17 May 2026
Singer Spice Diana has publicly called out promoter Abitex for allegedly failing to pay her outstanding performance fees. Abitex has denied the claims, accusing the singer of seeking attention and disrespecting promoters. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42986/spice-diana-accuses-promoter-abitex-of-failing-to-clear-performance-payments
Entertainment News 17 May 2026
Uganda National Musicians Federation President Eddy Kenzo has successfully brokered a peace deal between Mudra and D Star, resolving their public disagreement over the 'Hoozambe Remix'. The dispute, which centered on royalty sharing and ownership, has been settled after a professional financial review. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42982/eddy-kenzo-reconciles-mudra-and-d-star-after-hoozambe-remix-dispute
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Health
President Museveni has postponed Uganda Martyrs' Day celebrations due to an escalating Ebola outbreak, coinciding with the WHO declaring the virus a global health emergency. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-postpones-uganda-martyrs-day-over-ebola-fears-who-declares-global-emergency-5463270
Politics
President Yoweri Museveni has signed into law the Protection of Sovereignty Act, 2026, aiming to shield Uganda's self-determination from external influence. The new legislation introduces oversight for foreign entities operating within the country. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/museveni-signs-landmark-protection-of-sovereignty-law-5463298
Entertainment News
Singer Spice Diana has publicly called out promoter Abitex for allegedly failing to pay her outstanding performance fees. Abitex has denied the claims, accusing the singer of seeking attention and disrespecting promoters. Source: https://www.howwe.ug/news/entertainment/42986/spice-diana-accuses-promoter-abitex-of-failing-to-clear-performance-payments
football
Following Manchester United's secured third-place finish in the league, interim manager Michael Carrick has downplayed speculation about his long-term future as manager. Carrick emphasized focusing on the present performance and results. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/soccer/carrick-plays-down-future-talk-after-man-united-secure-third-place-finish-5463142