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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:17:45
Great Lakes Men's T20: Riazat's blazing century powers Mburo Blasters to record chase as Kyoga Avengers secure first win
Mburo Blasters captain Riazat Ali Shah produced a breathtaking unbeaten century to inspire a record-breaking run chase, while Kyoga Avengers claimed their first victory of the tournament on an action-packed second day of the Great Lakes Men's T20 Championship at Lugogo Cricket Oval.The day's opening fixture saw Kyoga Avengers defeat Victoria Strikers by 13 runs
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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:21:01
Morocco hold five-time champions Brazil to earn caluable World Cup point
Morocco produced a disciplined and spirited performance to hold Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening Group C match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, earning a valuable point against one of the tournament favourites.The Atlas Lions started brightly at the New York/New Jersey Stadium and were rewarded in the 21st minute
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:05
Rising number of unregistered refugee-run schools bothers education authorities
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Education authorities are raising concerns over a growing number of unlicensed schools established and operated by refugee communities in Kampala, Mukono, Wakiso, and other parts of the greater metropolitan area. Officials say many of these institutions are operating without registration or licensing from the Ministry of Education and Sports and … The post Rising number of unregistered refugee-run schools bothers education authorities appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:06
Why Ugandans watch as mob violence claims more lives
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The brutal killing of Uganda Cranes rugby player Sydney Gongodyo has once again forced the country to confront an uncomfortable question: Why does mob violence continue to thrive in Uganda, often in the presence of dozens of witnesses, without anyone stepping in to stop it? As tributes continue to pour … The post Why Ugandans watch as mob violence claims more lives appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:07
Uganda in the Age of AI
Why steady economic growth may no longer save Uganda from stagnation COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | I have spent some good time recently ruminating about what is likely to be the future of our small economies in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI). I have also worried about how our place in the … The post Uganda in the Age of AI appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:44:41
Minister Babalanda Warns Buganda RDCs Against Indiscipline, Insubordination and Corruption; Calls for Shift to Service Delivery
The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has cautioned RDCs, RCCs, RISOs and DISOs in Buganda sub-region against indiscipline and insubordination, warning that some officers have connived with others to write negative reports against her office. The Minister made the remarks on Friday while delivering closing remarks at a 3-day capacity-building workshop held at Collins Hotel, Mukono. "Some RDCs were in connivence with people to write negative reports against her office which is an act of disrespect, betrayal and insubordination," Hon. Babalanda said. She urged officers to refrain from absenteeism and
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:05
EDUCATION: Only 2 in 10 secondary schools are ICT-ready
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Just two in every ten secondary schools across Uganda meets the minimum standards to be considered ICT-ready, a comprehensive new assessment has revealed, exposing a deep digital divide in the country's education system. The findings mean that more than 80 per cent of secondary schools still lack functional computer laboratories, … The post EDUCATION: Only 2 in 10 secondary schools are ICT-ready appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:05
Busoga farmers urged to shift from sugarcane to cocoa
Jinja, Uganda | URN | Officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) are holding consultative meetings with leaders in Busoga to identify practical solutions for reducing poverty and improving household incomes. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Sub-Regional Wealth Analysis Report 2022, Busoga ranks as the eighth poorest sub-region in Uganda, … The post Busoga farmers urged to shift from sugarcane to cocoa appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:04
Integrating indigenous knowledge in District Climate Change Action Plans strengthens climate justice
COMMENT | WALTER AKENA | While growing up in the village, our grandmother always warned us never to sit at the doorway whenever it rained. According to her, sitting at the doorway while it rained was known to bring misfortune, including developing painful boils on the buttocks, commonly known as "odeke" in Acholi. … The post Integrating indigenous knowledge in District Climate Change Action Plans strengthens climate justice appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:05
Uganda to deploy medics in DRC; Museveni leads while others follow
COMMENT | OBED K. KATUREEBE | It is now public information that the government of Uganda is going to deploy our medical experts to the DR Congo to combat the Ebola scourge that is devastating people in eastern DR Congo. According to Dr Daniel Kyabayinze, who is the Director of Public Health at the Ministry … The post Uganda to deploy medics in DRC; Museveni leads while others follow appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:05
Pearl Bank boosts growth of commercial agriculture, aligning its strategy to government's ATMS agenda
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As the government intensifies implementation of its ATMS agenda – Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals and Science Technology – with a strong emphasis on commercialising agriculture, Pearl Bank is increasingly emerging as one of the financial institutions helping translate that vision into reality. Agriculture remains Uganda's largest employer, supporting … The post Pearl Bank boosts growth of commercial agriculture, aligning its strategy to government's ATMS agenda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:06
Student awarded Shs100 million in UCU graduation dispute
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has awarded 100 million shillings as compensation for general damages to a law student after finding that Uganda Christian University (UCU) acted irrationally and unfairly in handling the transfer of her academic credits from King's College London in the United Kingdom. In a ruling delivered on … The post Student awarded Shs100 million in UCU graduation dispute appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:07
MTN returns to UPGA after 18 years with Pro Tee sponsorship
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | MTN Uganda are back to sponsoring the Uganda Professional Golfers Association, bringing back memories from 2006-2008 when they supported monthly mugs. MTN has unveiled a quarterly sponsorship for the professional golfers under their body, UPGA, at East Africa's oldest golf facility, Entebbe Club. Dubbed the MTN Pro Tees … The post MTN returns to UPGA after 18 years with Pro Tee sponsorship appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 04:00:08
RONALDO: Fitness? haven't you seen me play?
LISBON | Xinhua | Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday laughed off ideas that he could struggle for fitness at the World Cup due to his age. The 41-year-old, who has played 227 times for his country, will lead Portugal in his sixth World Cup finals. Speaking to the press on Friday ahead of his side's departure … The post RONALDO: Fitness? haven't you seen me play? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:05
U.S records first emphatic World Cup victory in 96 years
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua TASS | The United States recorded its first emphatic victory at a FIFA World Cup since the 1930 tournament. As TASS reported earlier, the Americans opened their home World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Prior to that, the United States had achieved victories by a margin of at least … The post U.S records first emphatic World Cup victory in 96 years appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Ugandan Mathematical Economics Grad bringing ethical decision-making to Canada's financial sector
Fresh off a top five finish in the CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge, Suubi Nsubuga is turning a passion for responsible investment into a career in wealth management. Ontario, Canada | Suubi Nsubuga, 22, left Uganda four years ago to study mathematical economics at Trent University and has become a high-achieving graduate of the … The post Ugandan Mathematical Economics Grad bringing ethical decision-making to Canada's financial sector appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 01:00:06
Rwanda unveils 2026/27 budget prioritizing agriculture, economic stability
KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwanda's Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa has unveiled the national budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 beginning on July 1, with estimated resources projected at nearly 7.8 trillion Rwandan francs (about 5.3 billion U.S. dollars), prioritizing agriculture, jobs, and economic stability. Presenting the budget in Parliament on Thursday … The post Rwanda unveils 2026/27 budget prioritizing agriculture, economic stability appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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