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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:20:37
Colonel Magezi Describes 1976 Entebbe Hijacking As Terror Act During Visit By Former Hostages
[Nile Post] The Acting Director of Defence Public Information (DDPI), Colonel Chris Magezi, has described the 1976 Entebbe hijacking incident as a terrorist act against innocent civilians, saying such an episode must never be repeated, as Uganda hosted a delegation of former Israeli and Belgian hostages who returned to the country nearly 50 years later to revisit the old terminal at Entebbe International Airport.
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@sqoop Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:29
Grace Nakimera fires back at Kasuku over witchcraft claims
Gospel singer Grace Nakimera has responded to media personality Kasuku after he questioned her long-standing claims about alleged witchcraft in the music industry. For years, Nakimera has maintained that spiritual attacks were among the factors that forced her to step away from secular music at the height of her career. However, Kasuku recently dismissed her The post Grace Nakimera fires back at Kasuku over witchcraft claims first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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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 The post Suici win Season 6 of Mwiri League as Guinness-powered finale draws large turnout in Jinja first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:44:34
UPRS responds to Eddy Kenzo's criticism over Shs216m royalty distribution
The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) has defended its decision to distribute Shs216 million in royalties to musicians and other copyright holders after Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) president Edrisah Musuuza, better known as Eddy Kenzo, criticized the amount. Kenzo recently questioned the planned payout, describing it as inadequate and arguing that the money would The post UPRS responds to Eddy Kenzo's criticism over Shs216m royalty distribution first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:27:27
Kasuku rejects Grace Nakimera's witchcraft narrative over exit from secular music
Media personality Kasuku has cast doubt on singer Grace Nakimeras claims that alleged witchcraft attacks forced her out of secular music, maintaining that her departure was motivated by better opportunities elsewhere. Nakimera recently opened up about her decision to leave the mainstream music scene, saying she endured repeated spiritual attacks that eventually made her fear The post Kasuku rejects Grace Nakimera's witchcraft narrative over exit from secular music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:04
DRC's Ebola outbreak yet to peak as cases surpass 1,000
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | Confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have topped 1,000, a new mark in an outbreak that remains active and continues to grow. The DRC Health Ministry said Sunday that the country has recorded 1,003 confirmed cases, including 254 deaths, since the outbreak was declared in … The post DRC's Ebola outbreak yet to peak as cases surpass 1,000 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:05
Tooro coffee farmers form cooperative union to boost market access
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Coffee farmers in Tooro have decided to form Tooro Coffee Cooperative Union to strengthen their bargaining power, improve market access, and increase incomes from coffee farming. The decision was reached during a meeting held at Kalya Courts Hotel in Fort Portal City. The meeting brought together coffee farmers, … The post Tooro coffee farmers form cooperative union to boost market access appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:05
Africa enters early sustainable aviation fuel industrialisation phase
Sustainable aviation fuel development in Africa is moving from pilot initiatives into early-stage project planning linked to emerging demand and policy signals. Most activity remains in feasibility and financing stages, a gradual build-up toward potential future production capacity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Sustainable aviation fuel development is moving from dispersed pilot … The post Africa enters early sustainable aviation fuel industrialisation phase appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:06
Starmer's exit leaves Britain's deeper political problems unresolved
LONDON | Xinhua | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday that he would resign as leader of the governing Labour Party and leave office once a successor is chosen. Less than two years ago, Starmer led Labour to a landslide election victory that ended 14 years of Conservative rule. His early departure under … The post Starmer's exit leaves Britain's deeper political problems unresolved appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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WORLD CUP: Messi becomes all-time top scorer as Argentina, France and Norway reach knockout stage
DALLAS | Xinhua | After missing a penalty early in the match, Lionel Messi scored twice as defending champion Argentina eased past Austria 2-0 on Monday to reach the World Cup knockout stage. Messi's goals took his World Cup tally to 18, moving him past Germany's Miroslav Klose to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer. … The post WORLD CUP: Messi becomes all-time top scorer as Argentina, France and Norway reach knockout stage appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Messi, Mbappe and Haaland set up Golden Boot showdown
PHILADELPHIA | Xinhua | Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland all scored twice on Monday, turning the World Cup Golden Boot race into a showdown among three of football's biggest stars. Messi, two days shy of his 39th birthday, struck both goals in Argentina's 2-0 victory over Austria at Dallas Stadium, taking his career … The post Messi, Mbappe and Haaland set up Golden Boot showdown appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:00:08
Ninye Tabz out on police bond following 5-day detention
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Andrew Nabimanya, alias Ninye Tabz, a known National Unity Platform (NUP) supporter who spent five days in security detention, has been released on police bond after being dropped at Central Police Station (CPS), Kampala. Nabimanya was picked up by unknown security operatives on Wednesday last week near the former NUP headquarters … The post Ninye Tabz out on police bond following 5-day detention appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Manufacturers seek new growth formula
The sub-sector continue to grapple with high production costs, limited access to long-term capital, dependence on imported inputs and fragmented supply chains Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's manufacturers are calling for deeper collaboration across supply chains, innovative financing mechanisms and greater investment in value addition as they seek to overcome structural … The post Manufacturers seek new growth formula appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:35:04
Fundas culture: Why Ugandans are falling back in love with Kafundas
On one occasion, while chatting with my sister, who works with UBL, we got into discussing recent drinking trends. Apparently, they have noticed something interesting: more and more consumers are falling in love with bufundas — or simply, fundas. For the uninitiated, funda comes from the word kafunda. It is that small neighbourhood bar or The post Fundas culture: Why Ugandans are falling back in love with Kafundas first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:17:06
Delay in Constituting Parliamentary Commission, Committees Raises Concern Among MPs
[Nile Post] Members of Parliament have raised concern over the delay in constituting the Parliamentary Commission and House committees, warning that the incomplete leadership structure is affecting Parliament's ability to effectively perform its constitutional mandate.
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Kenyan Lawyers Condemn Martha Karua's Deportation From Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- The President of the Law Society of Kenya, Charles Kanjama, has condemned the decision by the government of Uganda to deny Dr. Kiza Besigye's lead lawyer, Senior Counsel Martha Karua.
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@allafrica Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:17:06
Gen Muhoozi Asks Court to Dismiss Besigye's Death Threat Claims As Hearsay
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has asked court to dismiss an application filed by veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye in which he alleges that he was subjected to death threats, describing the claims as speculative, unsubstantiated and based on hearsay.
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