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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:06
Digital platforms reshape entertainment journalism as content creators expand audiences
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The growth of digital media platforms is creating new opportunities for entertainment journalism in Uganda, with independent content creators increasingly building audiences outside traditional newsrooms. One such platform, SENKAYI MEDIA, has marked four years of reporting on Uganda's entertainment industry, highlighting the growing influence of digital-first journalism in connecting … The post Digital platforms reshape entertainment journalism as content creators expand audiences appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:06
How Equity Bank is helping schools adopt smart cooking to save on energy costs
Equity Bank enables St. Andrew's School Save UGX 15 Million a Year Through Clean Cooking Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | In Mbarara district, within Rubindi village, a quiet revolution is taking place. St Andrew's Secondary School is leading clean cooking in the area. The school administration recently acquired technology from Ebenezer Energy Saving … The post How Equity Bank is helping schools adopt smart cooking to save on energy costs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:04
Solar irrigation powering a cocoa revolution in Lira through Equity Bank
Lira, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | For decades, cocoa cultivation was considered impossible in Lira and the wider Lango sub-region. Farmers believed the area's rainfall patterns, heat, and soil conditions could not support a crop traditionally associated with wetter regions such as Bundibugyo or West Africa. Today, that assumption is being steadily dismantled, thanks … The post Solar irrigation powering a cocoa revolution in Lira through Equity Bank appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:05
School boys take charge of Absa Bank offices for a day
24 Boys Step into the Shoes of Absa Senior Executives for a Day Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Twenty-four secondary school students from across Uganda have spent a day shadowing senior leaders at Absa Bank Uganda as part of a mentorship initiative aimed at exposing young people to leadership, decision-making and the world … The post School boys take charge of Absa Bank offices for a day appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:06
Oil revenues alone cannot fund Uganda's energy transition, experts warn
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The expected oil revenues could provide an important source of financing for the country's Energy Transition Plan (ETP), but they will not be sufficient on their own to fund investments required to transform the energy sector and achieve broader development goals, experts have said. The warning emerged during a dialogue … The post Oil revenues alone cannot fund Uganda's energy transition, experts warn appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:06
Citizens must take up the responsibility of monitoring government programs
COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Grassroots involvement makes a significant difference not only in how any government project is monitored but also in how it is initiated. I assert that we, as Ugandans, share responsibility for the issues troubling our nation because we have neglected to take charge of and monitor development programmes. … The post Citizens must take up the responsibility of monitoring government programs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:00:07
???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 12/2026
UgandaVsMollyKatanga: Cross Examination of Defense's Forensic Expert Ends SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** This matter returned to the High Court this morning, June 19th, with the defense set to present their third witness. Outside Mrs Katanga herself, … The post ???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 12/2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:05
Africa's 43 million displaced people generate $27 billion a year
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Africa's displaced population of 43.1 million people, refugees and internally displaced persons combined, generates an estimated $27 billion in annual income, a report by the Amahoro Coalition indicates. The Amahoro Coalition on Thursday released a research report, "Hiding in Plain Sight: Africa's $27B Displacement Market Opportunity", that documents the economic scale … The post Africa's 43 million displaced people generate $27 billion a year appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:06
Kabale science teachers turn to alcohol abuse after hefty pay
Kabale, Uganda | URN | The Kabale District Education Officer, Mowes Bwengye Tumwijukye, has expressed concern over increasing alcohol abuse among secondary school science teachers. He says many have spent their enhanced salaries on drinking instead of investing in productive ventures or focusing on their teaching responsibilities. The government increased salaries for science teachers starting … The post Kabale science teachers turn to alcohol abuse after hefty pay appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:07
Football "fans" to design Cranes AFCON jersey
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) and lead sponsor MTN Uganda have launched a challenge for the redesign of the next national team jersey. Artists are expected to pitch ideas to a selection committee, which will, in turn, choose the best design for the jersey for Uganda Cranes at … The post Football "fans" to design Cranes AFCON jersey appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:00:06
Shs6 billion Agago solar-powered water project fails to deliver water
Agago, Uganda | URN | Residents of Lamingonen Sub Parish in Agago District dont have access to clean water after a multi-billion-shilling solar-powered water supply project failed to produce water due to dry geological formations. The affected communities include the villages of Lamingonen Central, Kamuk, Loch-Ken, Lukom, Lamingonen Tee-Got, and Otumpili, as well as Lamingonen … The post Shs6 billion Agago solar-powered water project fails to deliver water appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:06
African Development Bank Group approves Shs650 billion for Arua Airport
Arua, Uganda | URN | The African Development Bank Group's Board of Directors has approved over 650 billion shillings (€155.99 million) to finance the upgrade of Arua Airport. It is expected that the upgrade will transform regional air transport and unlock new economic opportunities. With the funding, Arua Airport will be transformed into an international-standard … The post African Development Bank Group approves Shs650 billion for Arua Airport appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:00:07
Justice Madrama defends Law Development Centre standards
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The outgoing Chairperson of the Law Development Centre (LDC) Management Committee, Justice Christopher Izama Madrama, has defended the institution's strict academic standards, saying they are essential to protecting the integrity of Uganda's legal profession. Speaking at the LDC's 53rd graduation ceremony, where 1,563 students graduated with the Postgraduate Diploma in … The post Justice Madrama defends Law Development Centre standards appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:00:05
How a poultry loss led to a digital management tool
Entrepreneur Mengué Diouf is helping poultry farmers use real-time monitoring and data management to improve oversight, reduce losses, and make more informed decisions. Her technology is helping Senegal become more food self-sufficient. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Before setting foot on her poultry farm, Mengué Diouf already knows how her birds are … The post How a poultry loss led to a digital management tool appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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