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Human Rights Watch accuses Uganda military of arbitrary detentions and crackdown on critics
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's military is arbitrarily arresting government critics, holding them incommunicado and using politically motivated prosecutions to silence dissent, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The rights organization alleges that since mid-June 2026, security forces have unlawfully detained at least five critics of President Yoweri Museveni and the … The post Human Rights Watch accuses Uganda military of arbitrary detentions and crackdown on critics appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:28
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to free status
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has begun the mandatory 42-day countdown to being declared Ebola-free after discharging the country's last Ebola patient from the Mulago National Isolation Centre. Health officials described the discharge as a major milestone in containing the outbreak but warned that the response is not yet over. Under World Health Organization … The post Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, begins 42-day countdown to free status appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:00:29
Mpigi DPC superintended Muwanga Kivumbi arrest operation
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Despite police denying knowledge of the whereabouts of former Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi, a highly placed source insists that the Mpigi District Police Commander supervised the operation that led to his arrest on Friday. Kivumbi was intercepted near Mpigi Police Station while travelling to Kampala, just a … The post Mpigi DPC superintended Muwanga Kivumbi arrest operation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:07
Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Airtel Africa's CEO, Sunil Taldar, has announced the telco's commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 through its philanthropic arm, Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). So far, the $57m partnership, which was launched in … The post Airtel Africa plans to connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:08
Here are the business opportunities hiding in refugee communities
COMMENT | TITO MBATHI | Across Africa, hundreds of thousands of refugees have transformed their livelihoods into profitable ventures worthy of attracting corporate and private sector investment. This marks a significant shift from the past, when displaced people were largely viewed as a risk, particularly by financial institutions. Today, evidence is emerging that refugee communities are not … The post Here are the business opportunities hiding in refugee communities appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:09
EXPERTS: School retention key to preventing teenage pregnancy
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Encouraging girls to stay in school is one of the most effective ways of preventing teenage pregnancy, according to education and sexual and reproductive health experts.nThey argue that classrooms remain one of the strongest protective environments for adolescent girls. Eva Nakimuli, Programme Officer at Partners in Population and Development— … The post EXPERTS: School retention key to preventing teenage pregnancy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:09
Africa on the rise as birders' paradise
As international demand for birdwatching grows, Africa's protected areas are gaining greater visibility among specialist travellers. A new global ranking highlights four parks whose rich birdlife is helping reshape the continent's wildlife tourism market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Four African protected areas have been ranked among the world's top 20 birdwatching destinations, … The post Africa on the rise as birders' paradise appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:33:27
Uganda calls for travel restrictions to be lifted after last Ebola patient discharged
Country begins 42-day countdown to outbreak being declared officially over, as numbers continue to rise in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the CongoUganda has started lobbying countries to lift Ebola-related travel restrictions after discharging its last confirmed Ebola patient from hospital.The discharge of a Congolese national from the Mulago national referral hospital's isolation centre in Kampala on Thursday triggered the start of a 42-day countdown required by the World Health Organization before Uganda can officially be declared Ebola-free, provided no new infections are detected. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:20:00
Guinness Smooth Partners With Speedball Summer To Champion Uganda's Next Generation Of Creatives
Guinness Smooth has partnered with Speedball Summer for the second edition of Kampalas fast-rising fashion and cultural showcase, taking place on 1August 2026 at Motiv, Bugolobi. The collaboration brings together two brands united by a shared commitment to championing youth creativity, self-expression, and cultural innovation through an immersive experience that blends fashion, music, and art. The post Guinness Smooth Partners With Speedball Summer To Champion Uganda's Next Generation Of Creatives first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:36
African operators build higher-performing networks for a data-hungry economy
Africa's telecom industry is moving beyond connectivity, investing in intelligent infrastructure to power the continent's digital economy. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African telecom operators are increasingly deploying technologies that improve network efficiency, intelligence and performance rather than simply extending network reach. A rising demand for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, video streaming … The post African operators build higher-performing networks for a data-hungry economy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:00:37
Did the national budget come to the ghetto?
COMMENT | HEWETSON AINEMBABAZI | Uganda's structural housing deficit stands at approximately 2.4 million units, according to the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development (MLHUD) strategic plan IV, with a targeted reduction to 1.9 million units by 2030. The Uganda National Household Survey (UNHS) data reports over 28 percent of dwellings with non-durable walls (mud … The post Did the national budget come to the ghetto? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Supporters credit Abraham Luzzi with advocating governance, health reforms
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Supporters of politician Abraham Luzzi have renewed calls for greater recognition of what they describe as his contribution to governance and public sector reform, arguing that several proposals he championed have since gained traction in government. Among the reforms associated with Luzzi is a call for leaders to spend … The post Supporters credit Abraham Luzzi with advocating governance, health reforms appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:56:26
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient
Uganda has no active confirmed Ebola cases after the last patient receiving treatment at the Mulago National Referral Hospital Isolation Centre was discharged following a full recovery. The patient, a Congolese national, thanked the medical team for the care and support that helped him overcome the disease. The discharge was officiated by Health Minister Dr The post Uganda discharges last Ebola patient first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:05:58
"I earn more than ministers," Muganga says rejection for ministerial post has not affected his focus
Victoria University Vice Chancellor Lawrence Muganga says he has no regrets over his failed appointment as State Minister for Internal Affairs, insisting he is satisfied with his current role and has no desire to compare himself with government officials. Speaking about the controversy, Muganga said he is well rewarded in his position at the university, The post "I earn more than ministers," Muganga says rejection for ministerial post has not affected his focus first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:59:04
TCNOGA Sports Gala returns for fourth edition with Guinness Party Village set to headline celebrations
The Trinity College Nabbingo Old Girls Association (TCNOGA) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, launched the fourth edition of the TCNOGA Sports Gala. This years event is slated for August 8, 2026, at the Uganda Information and Communications Technology Institute (UICT) Grounds in Nakawa, the same venue that hosted the presser. The gala will bring together
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