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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:07
NCBA Junior Golf Series ends season 6 on a high
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's junior golf development received a significant boost over the weekend as the NCBA Junior Golf Series concluded its sixth season at Uganda Golf Club, highlighting a growing pool of young talent and strengthening the country's presence on the international golf scene. The grand finale, held on June … The post NCBA Junior Golf Series ends season 6 on a high appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:08
Solar Energy transforming education in Kilulu-Mbale
Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages … The post Solar Energy transforming education in Kilulu-Mbale appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:08
Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties
BEIJING | Xinhua | Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Chinese president, will pay a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) June 8 to 9 at the invitation of Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president … The post Xi's visit set to deepen China-DPRK ties appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:09
UOC, BIRDC to invest Shs2.5 billion in nutrition for sports
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Banana Industrial Research and Development Centre (BIRDC), in partnership with the Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC), has committed more than 2.5 billion shillings to a new Nutrition for Sports initiative aimed at improving athlete performance and promoting healthy living. The announcement was made on Friday during the launch of artistic … The post UOC, BIRDC to invest Shs2.5 billion in nutrition for sports appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:09
Why Africa's solar revolution is about resilience, not power
Across Africa, engineers and entrepreneurs are redesigning renewable energy to withstand weak infrastructure, limited financing, and unpredictable conditions NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | In the northern reaches of Uganda, where the road from the provincial capital, Gulu, stretches toward the South Sudan border and the landscape opens into wide, lush plains and scattered homesteads, … The post Why Africa's solar revolution is about resilience, not power appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:36:34
Ebola Cases Rise to 19 As Surveillance Intensifies
[Nile Post] Uganda's cumulative number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 19 following the confirmation of three new infections, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:35:56
Uganda Hit By Nationwide Blackout After Grid Failure Disrupts Power Supply
[Nile Post] Uganda has been plunged into widespread darkness following a nationwide power outage that disrupted electricity supply across the country, authorities have confirmed.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:50:19
Betty Masamba Kalema Shares Her Ecotrust Forestry Journey
[Independent (Kampala)] For years, the intersection of economic survival and ecological preservation in Uganda has been framed as an unavoidable conflict. For a smallholder family to put food on the table or pay school fees, a hillside often had to be cleared for fuel or agriculture.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:45:32
Equity Bank Bets On Green Finance for Uganda's Clean Energy Push
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equity Bank Uganda is increasing its investment in renewable energy financing as it positions itself more firmly within the country's transition towards cleaner and more affordable energy solutions. The move comes as households and businesses contend with rising electricity costs and continued reliance on traditional fuels.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:46:25
Uganda's Education Expansion Runs Into an Infrastructure Wall
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's education sector has made progress in expanding access to learning opportunities over the last three decades, but the newly released Baseline Education Census (BEC) 2025 shows that major challenges remain in school infrastructure, teacher deployment, sanitation, and access to secondary education.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:47:10
Dr. Muganga Visits Parents' Graves to Affirm Ugandan Roots
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Dr. Lawrence Muganga, on Saturday, led journalists to the graves of his parents in Mukono District. He insists that he is a Ugandan by birth he attacked those who have questioned his citizenship.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:48:57
Four Fufa Big League Clubs Earn Promotion to Uganda Premier League
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Four clubs have secured promotion to the 2026/27 StarTimes Uganda Premier League following the conclusion of the 2025/26 FUFA Big League season.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:59:51
Ebola Response Update - June 5, 2026
[U.S. Embassy Juba] The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in partnership with the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, is continuing to mount a rapid and comprehensive response to the Ebola outbreak. Today, the Department is announcing nearly $38 million in additional funding toward the Department's ongoing Ebola response efforts, bringing the total direct funding for the Department of State's Ebola response to more
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:02:48
Solar Energy Transforming Education in Kilulu-Mbale
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale, Uganda -- High in the rolling hills of Mbale District, Kilulu B Village is witnessing a quiet but powerful revolution, one powered not by politics or pipelines but by sunlight. At the centre of this transformation are Local Council I Chairperson Simon Malenje and his partner Grace Kayegi, who manages Good Journey Nursery and Primary School.
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@sqoop Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:08:09
NTV anchor Patrick Mukasa takes major step towards marriage
For years, NTV news anchor Patrick Mukasa has kept his private life away from the spotlight despite constant curiosity from admirers and social media followers. On Sunday, June 7, 2026, however, the celebrated journalist offered the public a glimpse into his personal life after taking a major step towards marriage with fiancée Dorothy Kaka. Mukasa The post NTV anchor Patrick Mukasa takes major step towards marriage first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:09:00
Kampala to toast to a year of Useless Mondays' with Don Julio tonight
Kampala's most delightfully unpredictable night out is turning a year older, and it is marking the occasion in Don Julio style. 'Useless Mondays,' the weekly theme night hosted by DJ Dash, has quietly redefined how Kampala unwinds at the start of the week, celebrates its first anniversary tonight at Mezo Noir, with tequila brand- Don The post Kampala to toast to a year of Useless Mondays' with Don Julio tonight first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:58:28
Inside Museveni's 2026 SONA
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni used his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) to present a largely economic scorecard of Uganda's transformation journey, highlighting strong growth in GDP, exports, agriculture, manufacturing and infrastructure while warning that corruption, inefficiency and poor service delivery remain major obstacles to achieving the country's development ambitions.
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@sqoop Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:13:12
Yung Mulo, fiancée hold private Kukyala ceremony
Months after publicly announcing plans to formalise his relationship, dancehall singer Yung Mulo has taken another significant step towards marriage. The singer, whose real name is Kasim Lubega, and his fiancée, Brenda Kahima, held a private Kukyala ceremony on Saturday, June 6, 2026, as part of preparations for their upcoming traditional introduction. The couple visited The post Yung Mulo, fiancée hold private Kukyala ceremony first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:58:06
Omega 256 demands apology from Cindy Sanyu
What began as a musical collaboration has now turned into a public fallout between singers Omega 256 and Cindy Sanyu. The two artists are currently at odds over the sharing of royalties from their joint song, See You Tonight, with both sides presenting conflicting accounts of how the project was handled. Earlier this week, Cindy The post Omega 256 demands apology from Cindy Sanyu first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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