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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:05
Mungu Feni Foundation, Madi West Nile Diocese sign partnership to support vulnerable communities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mungu Feni Foundation has signed a partnership agreement with the Madi West Nile Diocese aimed at supporting vulnerable communities and expanding social development programmes in the West Nile sub-region. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on May 31 during celebrations marking the ninth anniversary of the consecration of the … The post Mungu Feni Foundation, Madi West Nile Diocese sign partnership to support vulnerable communities appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:05
MTN Mobile Money names Phrase Lubega managing director
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Mobile Money Uganda has appointed Phrase Lubega as its new Managing Director, subject to approval by the Bank of Uganda, as the fintech company seeks to deepen financial inclusion and expand digital financial services in the country. The appointment, announced on June 4 by the Board of Directors … The post MTN Mobile Money names Phrase Lubega managing director appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:06
Embassy in Addis Ababa concludes 10-day Uganda familiarization trip for Ethiopians
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Ugandan Embassy in Addis Ababa has concluded a landmark ten-day Familiarisation (FAM) trip that brought together an Ethiopian delegation comprising media influencers, tour operators, travel professionals, content creators and prospective investors. The trip, from 23rd May to 2nd June, aimed to further strengthen tourism diplomacy, … The post Embassy in Addis Ababa concludes 10-day Uganda familiarization trip for Ethiopians appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:06
EACOP compensation dispute deepens as PAPs demand retrial
Masaka, Uganda | URN | At least 30 people living within the demarcated route of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project in different parts of Lwengo, Kyotera, and Rakai districts are seeking a retrial of a compensation case instituted against them by the government, alleging judicial misconduct. The defiant Project Affected Persons (PAPs) … The post EACOP compensation dispute deepens as PAPs demand retrial appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:22:24
Master Parrot laid to rest in emotional send-off as music industry pays tribute
Veteran singer Master Parrot, born David Sifaayo, was on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, laid to rest in an emotional ceremony at his ancestral home in Kamengo, Butembe, Mpigi District, following his tragic death in a road accident earlier this week. The singer lost his life on Monday evening after he was reportedly knocked by a The post Master Parrot laid to rest in emotional send-off as music industry pays tribute first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:15:02
Cindy Sanyu opens up on fallout with Omega 256 over 'See You Tonight'
Singer Cindy Sanyu has opened up about her fallout with fellow musician Omega 256, revealing that disagreements over ownership, recognition, and revenue from their hit collaboration See You Tonight strained their relationship. Speaking during a recent interview, Cindy claimed tensions between the two camps first emerged when the pair started receiving awards for the song, The post Cindy Sanyu opens up on fallout with Omega 256 over 'See You Tonight' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:09:29
Uganda Cranes Friendlies in Morocco Cancelled Over Public Health Concerns
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the cancellation of two international friendly matches involving the Uganda Cranes that had been scheduled to take place in Morocco this month. The Uganda Cranes were set to face Tanzania on June 5, 2026, and Madagascar on June 8, 2026, at the Stade de Marrakech during the June FIFA international window. The fixtures were intended to help the team prepare for upcoming competitive engagements.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:14:56
Traffic Police - Time to Declare Operation 'Towa Ujinga' On Our Roads
[Independent (Kampala)] Lately, Uganda is experiencing gruesome road accidents that are claiming many Ugandans in what seems to be reckless behavior by the drivers and riders on the road. Whereas the government has made good progress in constructing paved roads across the country, Ugandan drivers think it is now time to "fly" on these roads instead of responsible driving.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:15:50
Embassy in Addis Ababa Concludes 10-Day Uganda Familiarization Trip for Ethiopians
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Ugandan Embassy in Addis Ababa has concluded a landmark ten-day Familiarisation (FAM) trip that brought together an Ethiopian delegation comprising media influencers, tour operators, travel professionals, content creators and prospective investors. The trip, from 23rd May to 2nd June, aimed to further strengthen tourism diplomacy, commercial partnerships and people-to-people connectivity between Uganda and Ethiopia.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:08:12
Unfinished Business Ahead of Museveni's State of the Nation Address
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds this afternoon, attention is increasingly shifting from government achievements to a growing list of unresolved national concerns that have dominated public discourse over the past year.
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@allafrica Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:08:40
Bishop Calls On Teso to Pray for Former Speaker Anita Among
[Independent (Kampala)] Bukedea -- The Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach, has urged the people of Teso to keep former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among in prayer during her difficult times.
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:20:41
SONA: Activists, opposition call for shift in development priorities
As the country prepares to receive the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday afternoon, more people continue to voice their expectations. President Yoweri Museveni is expected to address some of the pertinent issues relating to the state of Uganda's political social and economic environment in his The post SONA: Activists, opposition call for shift in development priorities first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:37:19
NIRA urges aliens to embrace mandatory registration
The National Identification and Registration Authority has asked the people living in Uganda as Aliens to embrace the planned mandatory registration exercise. The authority's Communications and Media Relations Officer, Mr. Peter Okwalinga says the exercise set to kick off on June 10th is targeting to register, the legally resident The post NIRA urges aliens to embrace mandatory registration first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:04:14
MPs assemble at Kololo ahead of SONA amid opposition boycott
Members of Parliament have assembled at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds ahead of the State of the Nation Address to be presented by President Museveni scheduled for this afternoon. The annual constitutional address comes amid rising but subtle political tensions, with the opposition in Parliament announcing that its members will The post MPs assemble at Kololo ahead of SONA amid opposition boycott first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:05
Uganda Cranes friendlies in Morocco cancelled over public health concerns
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced the cancellation of two international friendly matches involving the Uganda Cranes that had been scheduled to take place in Morocco this month. The Uganda Cranes were set to face Tanzania on June 5, 2026, and Madagascar on June 8, 2026, at the … The post Uganda Cranes friendlies in Morocco cancelled over public health concerns appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:05
Traffic Police: Time to declare operation 'towa ujinga' on our roads
COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | Lately, Uganda is experiencing gruesome road accidents that are claiming many Ugandans in what seems to be reckless behavior by the drivers and riders on the road. Whereas the government has made good progress in constructing paved roads across the country, Ugandan drivers think it is now time to "fly" … The post Traffic Police: Time to declare operation 'towa ujinga' on our roads appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Unfinished business ahead of Museveni's State of the Nation Address
Kampala, Uganda | URN | As President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni prepares to deliver the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds this afternoon, attention is increasingly shifting from government achievements to a growing list of unresolved national concerns that have dominated public discourse over the past year. In his 2025 SONA address, … The post Unfinished business ahead of Museveni's State of the Nation Address appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:00:07
How the US–Israel war with Iran impacts Uganda's agriculture
OPINION | ERIC MUDOKO | The Middle East conflict since February 2026 has disrupted normal life globally. Despite seemingly distant, Uganda's agriculture sector has become one of the causalities. The impact has ranged from disruption in fertiliser importation, costly fuel, and export of farm products. Trade data from World Integrated Trade Solution 2024 indicate that Uganda imported fertilisers … The post How the US–Israel war with Iran impacts Uganda's agriculture appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:36:02
UPDF officers withdraw from Anita Among's homes days after meeting with Museveni
Security officers from the Uganda People's Defence Forces have pulled out of former Speaker Anita Among's homes, and police units have now taken charge of guarding them. According to New Vision, spot checks at her residences in Ntinda, Nakasero, Kigo, and Bukedea show that the Presidential Guard Police and Counter-Terrorism officers have replaced the UPDF The post UPDF officers withdraw from Anita Among's homes days after meeting with Museveni first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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