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Zari's controversial take on love and money
Socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan has sparked debate after suggesting that women whose partners deny them financial support despite preventing them from working should not feel guilty about seeking help from another man. Speaking during a TikTok Live session, Zari argued that such situations leave many women financially trapped, describing the decision to look elsewhere The post Zari's controversial take on love and money first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:02:00
Enjoy authentic Indian Cuisine at Speke Resort Munyonyo's Nyanja/Lake Terrace Restaurant this August
Speke Resort Munyonyo is treating guests to an unforgettable dining experience this August with its Indian Spice Trail culinary promotion, running throughout the month of August at the Nyanja/Lake Terrace Restaurant. The special menu features a carefully curated selection of authentic Indian à la carte dishes, showcasing the countrys rich culinary heritage through bold regional The post Enjoy authentic Indian Cuisine at Speke Resort Munyonyo's Nyanja/Lake Terrace Restaurant this August first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:06:00
Uganda Waragi backs Ray G ahead of his Kololo concert
Uganda Waragi, the spirit that actually tastes like home, has just doubled down on its partnership with the one and only Ray G, ahead of his concert this 7th August at Kololo Airstrip. Uganda Waragi officially hosted Western Uganda's musical royalty at Uganda Breweries for a visit that cements the brand's lead partnership for the The post Uganda Waragi backs Ray G ahead of his Kololo concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:17
What should we do about Sino trucks that dominate our roads?
COMMENT | MATHIAS RUKUBA | Every morning, thousands of Ugandans leave their homes and get onto the roads with a simple expectation. To return safely at the end of the day. They hug their children goodbye, promise to be back for supper, head to work, school, business, or the market, believing that the greatest challenge … The post What should we do about Sino trucks that dominate our roads? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:17
East Africa's iconic snow peaks will soon disappear for good – what will be lost when they melt
East Africa's shrinking mountain glaciers on three peaks in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will soon be no more. The 2025 State of the Climate in Africa report (page 13) estimates that the ice areas on Mt Kenya, the continent's second-highest peak, have shrunk 96% in the past 115 years. The ice cap will cease to … The post East Africa's iconic snow peaks will soon disappear for good – what will be lost when they melt appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:18
Otunnu forgives Museveni gov't over passport denial that left him stateless
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former United Nations Under-Secretary-General Olara Otunnu says he has forgiven the Ugandan government for what he describes as years of mistreatment that left him stateless after authorities allegedly refused to renew his Ugandan passport. Otunnu, once one of President Yoweri Museveni's most outspoken political critics, says he has chosen to … The post Otunnu forgives Museveni gov't over passport denial that left him stateless appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:18
How digitisation is defining the future of banking
Self-service replacing the brick-and-mortar model COMMENT | LAURA BAHEMUKA | The evolution of banking from what it was, brick-and-mortar, to what we are witnessing today is all thanks to the growth in technology and innovations. These have enabled digitisation in banking so that more people are ushered into formal financial services through self-serve … The post How digitisation is defining the future of banking appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:19
DTB Uganda, Universal-Multipurpose Enterprise partner to boost housing finance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has partnered with Universal Multipurpose Enterprises Limited to expand access to mortgage financing and increase opportunities for Ugandans seeking to own homes amid a growing housing deficit. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 5 at DTB headquarters in … The post DTB Uganda, Universal-Multipurpose Enterprise partner to boost housing finance appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:19
DTB Partners with Universal Enterprises to unlock home ownership financing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Diamond Trust Bank Uganda (DTB) has partnered with Universal Multipurpose Enterprises Limited to expand access to mortgage financing and increase opportunities for Ugandans seeking to own homes amid a growing housing deficit. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on August 5 at DTB headquarters in … The post DTB Partners with Universal Enterprises to unlock home ownership financing appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:20
Women's involvement with barkcloth exposed in solo exhibition
Through a series of research on barkcloth conducted with barkcloth makers in his local community, Fred Kato Mutebi has conceived his personal interpretation of the complete trajectory of the organic fabric production and through this engagement, brings to attention the contribution made by women in the value chain of barkcloth production. ARTS | … The post Women's involvement with barkcloth exposed in solo exhibition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:00:20
FIRST OIL: EACOP hosts Bank of Uganda Governor, Judiciary heads
Hoima, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Bank of Uganda Governor (BOU) Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has said the progress of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is critical to Uganda's macroeconomic outlook, noting that government revenue projections and export earnings are closely tied to the successful delivery of the country's oil and gas projects. "If … The post FIRST OIL: EACOP hosts Bank of Uganda Governor, Judiciary heads appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:32:41
Ugandan youngster James Bogere shines with two goals in UEFA Champions League qualifier
Ugandan forward James Bogere produced a brilliant display, scoring twice to inspire Denmarks Aarhus Gymnastikforening (AGF) to a 2-1 victory over Azerbaijans Sabah FK in the first leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. The highly rated youngster broke the deadlock shortly after the hour mark at Cepheus Park, unleashing a The post Ugandan youngster James Bogere shines with two goals in UEFA Champions League qualifier first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:00:12
Kalifah AgaNaga challenges A Pass to music battle over 'Nassanga Remix' criticism
What began as a war of words over the Nassanga Remix could soon spill into the studio. Singer Kalifah AgaNaga has challenged fellow musician A Pass to a music battle, accusing him of unfairly criticizing the blockbuster remix instead of supporting one of Ugandas biggest collaborative music projects. Speaking during a TikTok Live session, AgaNaga The post Kalifah AgaNaga challenges A Pass to music battle over 'Nassanga Remix' criticism first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:54:20
Muhoozi's son Ruhamya completes Officer Cadet Course at the UK's Sandhurst Academy
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's son, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, has successfully completed the Officer Cadet Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England. Ruhamya, who serves in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) with the rank of Private, has been undertaking officer training at the prestigious military academy located in Berkshire and The post Muhoozi's son Ruhamya completes Officer Cadet Course at the UK's Sandhurst Academy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 06 Aug 2026 00:00:37
Miss Tourism Uganda raises stakes with luxury home for next Queen
Winning the Miss Tourism Uganda crown has always come with prestige, purpose and the responsibility of promoting the countrys rich cultural and natural heritage. This year, however, the title comes with something no previous queen has enjoyed. A place to call home. In a landmark move aimed at elevating the status of the pageant, organisers The post Miss Tourism Uganda raises stakes with luxury home for next Queen first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:00:44
U.S. sanctions endanger patient lives in Cuba: official
HAVANA | Xinhua | The long-running U.S. trade embargo against Cuba and a recent fuel blockade are causing power outages and shortages that threaten patients' lives, Deputy Health Minister Julio Guerra said Wednesday. "When the lack of a stable power supply directly affects the preservation of medications, every blackout and every restriction translates into … The post U.S. sanctions endanger patient lives in Cuba: official appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:56:09
HABIB SERUWAGI: Why Uganda's New General Cleaning Policy Misses the Mark
Uganda's National Cleaning Day was launched with the promise of transforming civic responsibility and environmental stewardship, but its rollout has already exposed the hallmarks of policy failure. What was meant to be a unifying exercise has instead revealed the dangers of coercion, poor planning, and lack of stakeholder engagement. The architects of this initiative must confront the reality that patriotism cannot be legislated through roadblocks and directives; it must be cultivated through persuasion, structure, and genuine ownership. The coercive nature of the policy is its most glaring flaw. Forcing citizens to clean by halting transport and erecting roadblocks is
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@uplandMedia Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:00:30
U.S. health aid meets resistance across Africa
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | Under Washington's "America First Global Health Strategy," seven American aid workers entered a U.S. isolation facility in central Kenya in mid-July, defying weeks of local protests and Kenyan High Court orders to halt the work. The strategy aims to rebuild U.S. global health assistance around a new generation of bilateral … The post U.S. health aid meets resistance across Africa appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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