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@uplandMedia Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:00:42
Otunnu says rift with Museveni persists despite backing for UN top job
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Olara Otunnu, Uganda's candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, has acknowledged that his long-standing disagreements with President Yoweri Museveni remain unresolved, even as Museveni's government throws its weight behind his campaign. Otunnu, who made his strongest bid for the UN's top job in 1996 but lacked the backing of the Ugandan … The post Otunnu says rift with Museveni persists despite backing for UN top job appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:00:42
FIRST OIL AND BEYOND: The road to a US$500 Billion Economy
COMMENT | ALI SSEKATAWA | When President Yoweri Museveni met the Uganda Cranes team following their exit from the AFCON 2025 campaign, he drew on his military experience to deliver a lesson that transcended football. He reminded the players that every force has an Area of Responsibility (AOR) and that success depends on … The post FIRST OIL AND BEYOND: The road to a US$500 Billion Economy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:00:43
Uganda's business rebounds, but fragile
Businesses are still struggling with higher costs caused by global events, including renewed conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted energy markets and pushed up fuel prices Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Ugandan businesses are feeling more confident about the months ahead, but rising fuel prices, high operating costs and global … The post Uganda's business rebounds, but fragile appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:23:38
African Union to Build Humanitarian Agency Headquarters in Uganda
Uganda has been selected to host the headquarters of the African Union Humanitarian Agency, a move the government says will strengthen the countrys position as a regional hub for diplomacy and humanitarian affairs. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, ICT and National Guidance Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba announced that the agencys permanent headquarters The post African Union to Build Humanitarian Agency Headquarters in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:57:49
Medical interns refuse to report for duty until gov't funds their welfare
Medical interns due to begin their 2026/2027 internship have announced that they will not report to their assigned hospitals until the government resolves their welfare concerns and withdraws the controversial National Education and Training for Health (NETH) policy. The decision was reached after a meeting held on 31 July 2026 between representatives of the interns The post Medical interns refuse to report for duty until gov't funds their welfare first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:14
SEATINI @30: The African institution seeking to reshape the continent's place in global trade
Geopolitical tensions, climate change, technological disruption and shifting trade relationships are reshaping how countries engage with each other economically Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | For three decades, the Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) has worked behind the scenes to give African countries a stronger voice in … The post SEATINI @30: The African institution seeking to reshape the continent's place in global trade appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:00:42
The triumph of India's Cockroaches
It started with an insult. In mid-May, during an open court hearing, Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant referred to some unemployed young people as "cockroaches" and "parasites." COMMENT | SHASHI THAROOR | For those accustomed to viewing Indian democracy through the prism of grand electoral contests or warnings about institutional erosion, recent … The post The triumph of India's Cockroaches appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:11:37
ForteBet Real Stars Awards honour Uganda's international sporting Heroes for July
Ugandas outstanding sporting achievers were celebrated on Tuesday as the ForteBet Real Stars Awards recognised the countrys top performers for the month of July during a ceremony held at Nanjing Hotel in Kampala. The monthly awards honoured excellence across Swimming (Para Sports), Archery, Basketball and Rally, with each winner being recognised for exceptional performances on
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:35:02
Regional Qualifiers near finish as 19 teams seal 2026 Schools Cricket Week berths
The race to the 2026 Boys' Schools Cricket Week is entering its final stretch, with 19 schools already securing qualification from regional tournaments across Uganda. Only one place remains up for grabs before the countrys premier schools cricket championship gets underway later this month. The expanded 20-team tournament will bring together the nations top secondary
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:23:32
CANAL+ Strengthens Football Offering with Exclusive UEFA Men's Club Competitions Rights Through 2031
CANAL+ announces the acquisition of the exclusive rights, in all languages, to all UEFA Men's Club competitions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Starting in mid-2027, the Group will exclusively bring the biggest matches from the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League to its subscribers across more than 40 countries in the region until
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:45:08
Alcohol Fuels Domestic Violence Among South Sudanese Refugees in Lamwo
The issue was discussed during a community dialogue, or Baraza, held on Monday by Reproductive Health Uganda (RHU) in partnership with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA). This event was part of the Strengthening Community-Based Climate Adaptation (STRENGTH) in Uganda and Sudan Project, which is funded by the Danish Family Planning Association (DFPA).
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:57:12
The Spark at Freedom Square: How East Africa's Gen-Z Leaders Are Rewriting the Future
By Fatumah Hussein The atmosphere at Makerere University's Freedom Square was charged with energy and ambition as more than 1,500 student leaders from Kenya, Tanzania, South Sudan, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia and Uganda gathered for the 3rd Annual East African Guild Leaders' Summit. This was far more than a conventional academic gathering. Held under the theme, "Youth Leadership, Production, and Regional Integration: Building a Competitive East Africa in a Changing Global Order," the summit transformed Makerere University into a platform for young leaders to discuss solutions to some of the region's most pressing challenges. With
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:28
Safaricom acquisition turns fintech into Vodacom's biggest growth engine
Taking control of Safaricom is accelerating Vodacom's shift from a traditional telecommunications operator into a digital financial services business powered by M-PESA. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa-headquartered Vodacom is entering its biggest strategic reset in decades after taking control of Safaricom, the Kenyan telecommunications giant behind one of Africa's … The post Safaricom acquisition turns fintech into Vodacom's biggest growth engine appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:00:29
MTN, partners to strengthen maternal and newborn care
Public private partnerships accelerate maternal healthcare access across Uganda's underserved communities Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | MTN Uganda has launched the 2026 edition of its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign, committing employee volunteers, digital technology and strategic partnerships to improve maternal and newborn healthcare in underserved communities, in a move … The post MTN, partners to strengthen maternal and newborn care appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:52
Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Unconscious in ICU After Collapsing in Court
[RFI] Detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, 70, has been left unconscious in intensive care after collapsing in a Kampala courtroom on Wednesday, his wife said, as he stands trial on treason charges.
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@allafrica Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:58:32
PFF Says Besigye Out of ICU but Remains in Critical Condition
[Nile Post] The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) says Dr Kizza Besigye has been discharged from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Mulago National Referral Hospital but remains in critical condition following his collapse during a court session last week.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:00:15
TECNO pushes smartphone design towards a true zero-bezel display
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Smartphone makers have spent years shrinking the borders around displays, but TECNO says it is attempting to eliminate them altogether with a new concept phone designed around a true 0mm screen border. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer has teased the TECNO Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone, a flagship concept device that removes … The post TECNO pushes smartphone design towards a true zero-bezel display appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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