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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:31
Gov't: No budget to rescue stranded Ugandans overseas
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has admitted it lacks the financial resources to repatriate Ugandans stranded abroad, despite labour migration generating an estimated US$2 billion (7.48 trillion Shillings) in annual remittances and ranking among the country's biggest sources of foreign exchange. The disclosure by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs comes amid renewed concern … The post Gov't: No budget to rescue stranded Ugandans overseas appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:00:31
Military vacates NMG offices
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Military personnel have finally withdrawn from the premises of Nation Media Group (NMG) Uganda, ending a physical occupation of the media house's offices. When soldiers first sealed off the company on June 28, they were deployed in large numbers at NMG's headquarters in Namuwongo and its broadcast studios at the … The post Military vacates NMG offices appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:18
EC sets September 17 for Adjumani West by-election
. Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Electoral Commission (EC) has scheduled September 17, 2026, as the polling day for the Adjumani West parliamentary by-election to fill the seat left vacant following the death of Gen. Moses Ali. The by-election road map was unveiled on Monday during a stakeholders' meeting in Adjumani District, where … The post EC sets September 17 for Adjumani West by-election appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:19
HEAD-ON: Truck crashes into taxi, 14 dead!
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fourteen people, including the driver of a commuter taxi, were killed in a head-on collision with a sand-laden truck at Kamuwunga Trading Centre along the Lwera swamp stretch on the Masaka-Kampala Highway in Kalungu District. The fatal crash occurred at about 11:40 p.m. on Monday, according to police. Police identified … The post HEAD-ON: Truck crashes into taxi, 14 dead! appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:19
URC explains itself on billions in trainings and missing wagons
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has insisted there was no omission or commission of offence regarding the fate of 394 railway wagons that cannot be traced. This was plea was made before parliamentarians probing the management of the corporation's assets, arising from the Auditor General's failure to get satisfactory responses over … The post URC explains itself on billions in trainings and missing wagons appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 05:00:20
The enemy within State House
How a crook infiltrated the highest office in Uganda and caused untold disruption Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION TEAM | Erina Kagisha is the wife of the former commander of SFC, Maj. Gen. Don Nabasa. She works in the legal department of the Office of the President at Okello House as a legal … The post The enemy within State House appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Voices that shape tomorrow
How Uganda's youth are using media and partnerships to influence policy and development Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | When 16-year-old Martin Luther Nyanzi walked into Parliament with a petition seeking legislation to establish a National NGO Fund, he was doing more than presenting a policy proposal. He was demonstrating how young people can … The post Voices that shape tomorrow appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:18:40
Chameleone receives special recognition at Bongo Flava Honors
Ugandan music legend Jose Chameleone has become the first non-Tanzanian artist to headline the prestigious Bongo Flava Honors, capping the milestone with a special recognition for his decades-long contribution to East African music. The award-winning singer received the honour on Friday night during the annual celebration at The Dome in Masaki, Dar es Salaam, where The post Chameleone receives special recognition at Bongo Flava Honors first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:50:21
Did A Pass and Alicia reveal more than their wedding? Fans think so
No sooner had singer A Pass, real name Alexander Bagonza, surprised fans with his traditional wedding than another topic began dominating social media—whether he and his wife, Alicia, are expecting their first child together. Photos and videos from the intimate ceremony, held on Saturday, quickly made the rounds online, but it was Alicias appearance that The post Did A Pass and Alicia reveal more than their wedding? Fans think so first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 04 Aug 2026 03:07:20
How a group of twenty-somethings made 'Made in Uganda' cool again
Three years ago, Speedball was little more than an ambitious idea shared by a group of teenagers who believed Ugandan fashion deserved to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with global brands. On Saturday night, that idea looked a lot more like a movement. At Motiv in Bugolobi, Speedball Summer 2026 brought together designers, models, musicians, photographers, stylists, creatives The post How a group of twenty-somethings made 'Made in Uganda' cool again first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:52:25
I was confusing my enemies when I said I would marry at 70 — A Pass explains why he did it
Singer A Pass, whose real name is Alex Bagonza, has revealed that his long-standing claim that he would only marry at the age of 70 was a deliberate joke aimed at throwing people off his real plans. Speaking during a live TikTok session, the singer said he intentionally misled the public because he believes people The post I was confusing my enemies when I said I would marry at 70 — A Pass explains why he did it first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:02:43
Lugazi FC complete signing of midfielder Vicent Zziwa on two-year deal
Uganda Premier League side Lugazi FC have officially announced the signing of experienced attacking midfielder Vicent Zziwa from FUFA Big League side Iganga United on a permanent transfer. The talented midfielder has penned a two-year contract with the Leaders, becoming the clubs latest addition as preparations continue for the new season. Widely regarded as one
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:21:43
POA Golf Series set for major boost as Sunshine Development Tour partnership nears
Ugandas professional golf circuit is set for another significant milestone as the Pearl of Africa (POA) Golf Series prepares for what promises to be one of its most competitive tournaments yet, with organizers also closing in on a partnership with the Sunshine Development Tour and BET Tour. The tournament, scheduled for September 16-19 at the
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:43:01
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@theScribeUganda Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:41:50
Locals Demand Free Services from Re-elected Village Chairperson
By Denis Mukisa Residents of Naalyamabidde B Village have called on their newly re-elected chairperson, Ibrahim Kamwoosi, to provide recommendation letters, stamps and other official endorsements free of charge. The demand came during a thanksgiving ceremony held at Kayunga Sub-county headquarters, where the community celebrated Kamwoosi's unopposed victory in the recent local council elections. Villagers argued that since the chairperson did not distribute money to secure votes for his second term, he should equally refrain from charging fees when residents seek his assistance. They insisted that official services must remain accessible to all, particularly in a community still grappling with
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@theScribeUganda Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:48:07
Speaker Oboth Calls for Unity Across Politics and Faith for National Progress
By Eric Yiga The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Jacob Markson Oboth, has called on Ugandans to embrace unity free from discrimination based on political affiliation, religion, ethnicity or other differences, saying such cohesion is essential for the country's meaningful development. He made the remarks on Friday during a prayer and thanksgiving ceremony organised in his honour by the Greater Mukono Interfaith Forum at Mt. Lebanon Christian Church in the heart of Mukono Municipality. The event brought together leaders of various faiths, government officials, Members of Parliament and local leaders to congratulate the Speaker on his elevation and to pray
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:04:03
MADI LEADERS PUSH FOR ICT LABS AT PRESIDENTIAL SKILLING HUB TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR DIGITAL ECONOMY
Leaders in the Madi sub-region have appealed to the State House to establish Information and Communication Technology (ICT) laboratories and introduce computer-related courses at the Madi Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub, arguing that digital skills are now essential for young people seeking employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. The appeal was made during a stakeholders engagement meeting held at the Madi Zonal Presidential Industrial Skilling Hub in Adjumani District on Friday, July 31, 2026. The hub serves youth from the districts of Moyo, Adjumani and Obongi. Mr. Geoffrey Filbert Ocaliap, the Resident District Commissioner for Moyo and Chairperson of the Madi Zonal
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