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Besigye's Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua narrates deportation ordeal, vows to sue Uganda
Kenyan lawyer and politician Martha Karua has announced plans to sue the Ugandan government after she was denied entry into the country and deported from Entebbe International Airport on Monday. Speaking to NTV Kenya following the incident, Karua detailed what she described as a distressing experience at the airport, claiming immigration officials detained her for The post Besigye's Kenyan lawyer Martha Karua narrates deportation ordeal, vows to sue Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:23:00
UBL's Learning for Life Programme equips 100 young adults with hospitality and entrepreneurship skills
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) celebrated the graduation of 100 young adults from Jinja on Friday, marking the completion of a three-day Learning for Life hospitality and entrepreneurship training programme at the Crested Crane Hotel. The graduation is part of UBLs commitment to equip more than 300 young Ugandans this financial year. The programme targets people The post UBL's Learning for Life Programme equips 100 young adults with hospitality and entrepreneurship skills first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:00:05
STUDY: Uganda has eliminated endogenous cholera
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Results of a new study conducted by researchers at the Makerere School of Public Health (MakSPH) show that Uganda has eliminated Cholera outbreaks or transmission that originate completely from within the country, referred to as endogenous cholera. Details of this study titled, 'Uganda's Cholera Elimination Journey in a Cholera Endemic … The post STUDY: Uganda has eliminated endogenous cholera appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 24 Jun 2026 02:00:06
Uganda's dark days return
A wave of opposition arrests, military detentions and treason charges signals a deepening political crisis COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda's security agencies' continued abduction and torture of political opponents, with Erias Lukwago, former Kampala Lord Mayor and lawyer to the incarcerated Dr Kizza Besigye on treason charges, becoming the latest … The post Uganda's dark days return appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:06:48
African teams close in on record knockout representation at FIFA World Cup 2026
Africa could be on the verge of achieving its most successful FIFA World Cup campaign ever, with as many as five nations still in contention to qualify for the knockout stages of the expanded 2026 tournament. The continent's previous best collective performance came at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, when Algeria, Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:41:08
Concern Grows Over Anita Among's Health
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Bukedea County MP David Beecham Okwere has said that former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is not so critically ill as stated being reported in sections of the media.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:38:33
Zari and I have never broken up – Shakib Cham opens up about what really happened
Shakib Cham Lutaaya has dismissed reports that he and his wife, socialite and businesswoman Zari Hassan, have ended their relationship. Speaking during an interview on Sanyuka TV, Shakib explained that the rumours stemmed from a misunderstanding between the couple and insisted that they never separated. According to him, Zaris public comments about their relationship were The post Zari and I have never broken up – Shakib Cham opens up about what really happened first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:00:06
Kigali to host 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair
This year's fair will spotlight leather and horticulture, two sectors viewed as critical to the region's industrial ambitions By The Independent The East African Community (EAC) will bring its flagship Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Trade Fair to Kigali in late October, as regional policymakers seek to accelerate industrialisation, strengthen local supply chains and … The post Kigali to host 26th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Trade Fair appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:23:00
Suici win Season 6 of Mwiri League as Guinness-powered finale draws large turnout in Jinja
Suici FC reinforced their dominance in the Mwiri League by securing a third consecutive championship after defeating Makaya FC 2-0 in the Main Pool final during the sixth edition finale held in Jinja City over the weekend. The event, powered by Guinness attracted hundreds of former students from different cohorts and old boys from other
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:04
New Ebola case found in Uganda two weeks after last case
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has registered a new positive case of Ebola, almost three weeks after the country registered a case on 5 June 2026. The new case brings the total number of cases recorded in Uganda to twenty, According to sources within the Ministry of Health, the case was confirmed on Monday … The post New Ebola case found in Uganda two weeks after last case appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Concern grows over Anita Among's health
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Bukedea County MP David Beecham Okwere has said that former Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among is not so critically ill as stated being reported in sections of the media. The legislator, however, confirmed that when he met the former Speaker, she had signs of swollen feet. He could not … The post Concern grows over Anita Among's health appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:06
NEW SKILLS: 100 graduate from UBL's Learning for Life Programme
UBL's Learning for Life Programme Equips 100 Young Adults with Hospitality and Entrepreneurship Skills Jinja, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) celebrated the graduation of 100 young adults from Jinja on Friday, marking the completion of a three-day Learning for Life hospitality and entrepreneurship training programme at the Crested Crane Hotel. … The post NEW SKILLS: 100 graduate from UBL's Learning for Life Programme appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Spiro raises $55m from Chinese investor, takes total funding to $270m
Dubai, UAE | THE INDEPENDENT | African electric mobility company Spiro has secured a fresh $55 million investment from Chinese growth-stage fund NewTrails Capital, bringing the company's latest funding round to $270 million as it accelerates expansion of its electric vehicle and battery-swapping infrastructure across the continent, the company said in a June 22 … The post Spiro raises $55m from Chinese investor, takes total funding to $270m appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:00:07
MAKINDYE MAGISTRATE: No bail for Lukwago
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court denied bail to former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The Chief Magistrate, Sarah Basemera, ruled that Lukwago is likely to interfere with the investigations because he is influential in society. The Court has also ruled that Lukwago faces a charge that attracts life imprisonment. The Magistrate … The post MAKINDYE MAGISTRATE: No bail for Lukwago appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:23:00
Ugandan artist Mungu Feni wins big at Prestigious Personalities Awards 2026 in Ghana
Ugandan gospel singer and philanthropist Benard Feni, popularly known as Mungu Feni, has added another international accolade to his growing list of achievements after being named International Artist of the Year at the Prestigious Personalities Awards 2026. The awards ceremony, organised by Feleb Concepts Multimedia (World Credibility Office), was held on 14 June 2026 in The post Ugandan artist Mungu Feni wins big at Prestigious Personalities Awards 2026 in Ghana first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:53:31
Korea Foundation Launches Uganda Advocates Programme to Boost Youth Engagement in Health Development
[Nile Post] The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Uganda Office has launched its first-ever KOFIH Uganda Advocates Programme, an initiative designed to engage young people in promoting awareness of health sector interventions and strengthening public understanding of healthcare development projects across the country.
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