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SPAIN 2 France 0
DALLAS, United States | Xinhua | Spain beat France 2-0 on Tuesday to book its place in the FIFA World Cup final, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a first-half penalty before Pedro Porro sealed the victory after the break. The reigning European champion will face either England or Argentina, who meet in Wednesday's other semifinal, … The post SPAIN 2 France 0 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:39
Works Ministry suspends engineers over Busega-Mpigi Expressway probe
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Engineers Edward Raymond Kiyaga and Dickens Ahimbisibwe have been suspended over alleged embezzlement of funds for the construction of the Busega-Mpigi Expressway. The suspension by the Ministry of Works and Transport follows a directive from the Inspectorate General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, acting on instructions from … The post Works Ministry suspends engineers over Busega-Mpigi Expressway probe appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:00:39
Ugandan motorists weigh long-term costs as new car incentives challenge used vehicle market
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Rising maintenance costs and concerns over vehicle reliability are prompting more Ugandan motorists to reconsider the long-standing preference for used imported vehicles, with dealers increasingly pitching new cars as a lower-risk option despite their higher purchase price. For years, used imports have dominated Uganda's vehicle market because of their … The post Ugandan motorists weigh long-term costs as new car incentives challenge used vehicle market appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:01
Ecobank Uganda marks leadership transition as board chair exits
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ecobank Uganda has bid farewell to Board Chairperson Richard Munanyeza and Board Director Fatuma Sentongo Nagawa, marking the end of their tenure with tributes to their role in strengthening the bank's governance and growth. The two were honoured during a farewell dinner held on July 10 at the Grand … The post Ecobank Uganda marks leadership transition as board chair exits appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:02
South Sudan@15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope
ANALYSIS | As South Sudan marks 15 years of independence, millions of people continue to live with the consequences of conflict and violence. For more than 40 years, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has worked alongside communities across the country, helping people survive conflict, recover from injury and rebuild their lives. Through … The post South Sudan@15: A humanitarian journey through conflict, resilience and hope appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:03
FARMING: Former dfcu banker building value from every harvest
A former Senior Credit Manager at dfcu Bank, Dr Richard Wemesa left banking to build an agribusiness that turns maize into flour, bran into feed, and farm by-products into new income streams. INTERVIEW | Uganda's agricultural sector is increasingly looking beyond production towards value addition, processing and stronger agricultural value chains. As farmers … The post FARMING: Former dfcu banker building value from every harvest appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:03
Inspections must translate into better service delivery for Omuntu Wa Wansi
COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | It may be too early to applaud the Ministers of State for Local Government, Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere, for their ongoing campaign to expose corruption and inspect government projects, but it is certainly a step in the right direction. Their "Expose the Corrupt in Local Government" campaign, … The post Inspections must translate into better service delivery for Omuntu Wa Wansi appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:00:04
Equity Bank Uganda expanding access to insurance and financial protection
NEWS ANALYSIS | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Uganda's bancassurance industry continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum, with banks generating more than UGX 80.8 billion in insurance premiums during the first quarter of 2026 alone. According to the latest industry performance report, Equity Bank Uganda ranked fourth among the country's 22 licensed bancassurance providers, generating UGX 6.69 billion in … The post Equity Bank Uganda expanding access to insurance and financial protection appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:19
How to save Lake Victoria
Smarter farming can protect a fishery whose export earnings reached US$216.4m last year COMMENT | CHRISTOPHER BURKE | The ecological integrity of Lake Victoria is compromised by terrestrial nutrient inflows driving eutrophication and harmful algal growth. As of 2026, algal blooms around Lake Victoria have been linked by Uganda's Ministry of Water and Environment … The post How to save Lake Victoria appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:20
Nation Media staff struggle with uncertainty and silence
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Two weeks after the military sealed off Nation Media Group offices, hundreds of employees remain uncertain about their future as the country's largest private media house remains closed. Behind the public debate over press freedom and negotiations between the company and government is a growing human story. Employees across the … The post Nation Media staff struggle with uncertainty and silence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:21
Mao says he is back at DP headquarters to reorganise party
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao has returned to the party headquarters for the first time since the race for Speaker of Parliament, pledging to rebuild the party while reaffirming the need to uphold the rule of law amid growing concerns over arrests and detentions. Speaking to party members at … The post Mao says he is back at DP headquarters to reorganise party appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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NIRAS and partners transforming communities through tree growing across Northern and Western Uganda
Amuru, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Communities across northern and western Uganda are beginning to experience the benefits of the Forests and Protected Areas for Climate Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Project, an initiative implemented by NIRAS International Consulting and its consortium partners The Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST), Green Life International and Havilla Company … The post NIRAS and partners transforming communities through tree growing across Northern and Western Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:24
Uganda urged to bridge research-to-farm gap as AGRA marks 20 years of agricultural transformation
Two decades of progress provide a platform for Uganda's next agricultural leap Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda must do more to ensure agricultural innovations developed by scientists reach farmers if the country is to translate its vast agricultural potential into higher incomes, jobs and food security, stakeholders have said. The call was … The post Uganda urged to bridge research-to-farm gap as AGRA marks 20 years of agricultural transformation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:25
PS Ggoobi to punish errant accounting officers over budget
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has released 23.03 trillion shillings for the budget obligations for the first quarter of this financial year, with a vow to ensure fiscal discipline. This is 27 percent of the approved total budget for the financial year 2026/2027 and is based on … The post PS Ggoobi to punish errant accounting officers over budget appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:22
Second American infected with Ebola in DRC evacuated to Germany
The outbreak in the DRC has led to more than 1,900 cases and more than 700 deaths, according to the latest figures from the DRC's Ministry of Health Berlin, Germany | AGENCIES | A second American citizen infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been transferred to Germany for care, … The post Second American infected with Ebola in DRC evacuated to Germany appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:23
South Sudan at 15: how the political elite have found a way to profit from peace as well as war
Peace settlements have redistributed access to money, offices and external finance among elites, leaving intact the coercive revenue system and war economies that preceded them COMMENT | MATTHEW BENSON-STROHMAYER | South Sudan's independence from Sudan in 2011 was meant to close the chapter on one of Africa's longest civil wars: the north-south war that preceded … The post South Sudan at 15: how the political elite have found a way to profit from peace as well as war appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:00:23
Uganda's informal Wi-Fi entrepreneurs test the limits of digital expansion
Wifi crackdown comes at the time the country's internet market continues to expand, with UCC reporting 18.5 million internet subscriptions and 47.1 million active mobile subscriptions Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | For the past six months, Derrick has operated a small but profitable internet business from three locations across Kiira Municipality, selling daily … The post Uganda's informal Wi-Fi entrepreneurs test the limits of digital expansion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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