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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:08
Housing Finance Bank champions affordable housing solutions at Gulu real estate conference
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting affordable housing and sustainable urban development in Uganda's emerging cities during the Acholi Real Estate and Infrastructure Conference held in Gulu City. The conference, organized by Knight Frank Uganda through its Real Estate Development and Investment (REDi) initiative, … The post Housing Finance Bank champions affordable housing solutions at Gulu real estate conference appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:09
Jumia marks 14 years of transforming Uganda's e-commerce landscape
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over the past 14 years, Jumia Uganda has grown from a relatively unknown online marketplace into one of the country's leading digital commerce platforms, playing a significant role in shaping Uganda's e-commerce ecosystem and creating opportunities across the value chain. According to Jumia Uganda Managing Director Steven Lamony, … The post Jumia marks 14 years of transforming Uganda's e-commerce landscape appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:09
Martyrs Day without the business rush for Namugongo traders
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Every year on June 3, the Namugongo Martyrs sites become more than places of prayer. They also turn into a thriving commercial center. The annual influx of pilgrims creates a vibrant marketplace, with vendors selling rosaries, images of the martyrs, prayer books, food, drinks, clothing, and souvenirs. Photographers earn a … The post Martyrs Day without the business rush for Namugongo traders appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:10
Ebola SOPs ignored at Kampala bus terminals
Kampala, Uganda | URN | As the Ministry of Health heightens efforts to contain the spread of Ebola, bus terminals in Kampala are not enforcing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Following the confirmation of Ebola cases in the country, health authorities directed all Ugandans to observe preventive measures, including regular hand washing and temperature measurements. … The post Ebola SOPs ignored at Kampala bus terminals appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Museveni to deliver State of the Nation Address as new parliament session opens
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Museveni is expected to deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday. The address will be held as the 12th Parliament meets for its 3rd sitting of the current session. According to the Government Citizens' Interaction Centre, the venue for this year's State of the Nation Address will be … The post Museveni to deliver State of the Nation Address as new parliament session opens appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:39:41
Today in History - Young Ugandans Burned for Their Faith
[Nile Post] On June 3, 1886, one of the most significant events in Uganda's history unfolded at Namugongo when a group of Christian converts serving in the court of Kabaka Mwanga II were executed for refusing to abandon their faith.
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@sqoop Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:44:08
Moritz Lounge turns one, sets stage for big anniversary celebration with Afrigo Band
What started as a new hangout spot along Kireka–Kamuli Road has quickly grown into one of the buzzing entertainment spaces around Kampala. Now, Moritz Lounge is preparing to celebrate its first anniversary in style with a major entertainment experience headlined by Uganda's legendary Afrigo Band. The celebration, scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026, marks one The post Moritz Lounge turns one, sets stage for big anniversary celebration with Afrigo Band first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:13:46
Mother of Master Parrot Speaks of Pain As She Mourns Son Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash
[Nile Post] Josephine Nakayiza, the mother of the late entertainer David Sifayo, popularly known as Master Parrot, has described the emotional devastation she is experiencing following the death of her son in a fatal hit-and-run road accident.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:13:19
Uganda in Talks With Premier League Clubs for Jersey Sponsorship
[Nile Post] The government is in discussions with several English Premier League clubs over a potential jersey sponsorship arrangement that would see the 'Visit Uganda' brand featured prominently on match kits, in a move aimed at boosting the country's global tourism visibility.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:50:39
Mukono District Chairman Lukooya Issues Tough Conditions on Ambulance Deployment
Mukono District Local Government Health Department has held its final quarterly review meeting for the current financial year aimed at assessing performance in the health sector, reviewing achievements and challenges, and setting new targets to improve health service delivery across the district. The engagement, held at the CAO's Boardroom, brought together health facility in-charges, district health technical staff led by the District Health Officer Dr. Mulindwa Steven and Dr. Ddumba Isaac, political leaders headed by District Chairperson Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, the District Female Councilor for Nagojje Sub-county and Secretary for Health, Education and Community-Based Services Hon. Annah Lubuulwa,
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:02:32
Museveni, Netherlands Ambassador Discuss Agriculture, Animal Feed Production, Investment
[Nile Post] President Museveni has met and held talks with Netherlands Ambassador to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, at State House Entebbe, with discussions focusing on agriculture, animal feed production, fish farming and economic cooperation between Uganda and the Netherlands.
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@sqoop Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:57:09
Avoid dual citizenship, you might fall in things
Dear fellow Ugandans, sons and daughters of the Pearl, hear this wisdom while there is still time: avoid dual citizenship. Not because of patriotism. Not because of immigration complications. Not because embassies are expensive places where they ask too many questions. Avoid dual citizenship because one day, completely by accident, you might fall in things. The post Avoid dual citizenship, you might fall in things first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:09:07
Makindye SS school prom, what a wow!
There was a time in Uganda when a school prom was simple enough to explain in one sentence: students, music, food, and danke, where everyone pretended not to care too much. It was not glamorous, and that was the point. It was a soft landing at the end of a long school journey. Makindye Secondary The post Makindye SS school prom, what a wow! first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:04
16 sureties in Muwanga Kivumbi bail case cross examined
Kampaal, Uganda | URN | State lawyers have put dozens of sureties under intense scrutiny in the bail application of former Butambala County MP Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi and 22 co-accused persons facing terrorism charges, probing their identities, incomes, and capacity to guarantee the accused. At least 16 sureties, including Mustafa Kyambalango, Yudaya Namyalo, Hamidu Luyambi, Sumaya … The post 16 sureties in Muwanga Kivumbi bail case cross examined appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:00:05
Pilgrims arrive at Namugongo despite Martyrs Day cancellation
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Some believers, from the Catholic and Anglican Churches, were seen at the Martyrs' shrine in Namugongo, even after the national event was called off due to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus On Tuesday afternoon, Uganda Radio Network found some pilgrims arriving at the sacred sites after days of … The post Pilgrims arrive at Namugongo despite Martyrs Day cancellation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Mystery deepens over missing Amuria MP as police and army deny holding her
Amuria, Uganda | URN | The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Amuria District Woman Member of Parliament, Maggie Etilu, has deepened after the Police Force and the Army denied that she was under their detention. The legislator has not been seen in public since she was reportedly picked up by security operatives on May 23 … The post Mystery deepens over missing Amuria MP as police and army deny holding her appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:47:48
Ugandan designers shine at revived Kigali Fashion Week
After a six-year hiatus, Kigali Fashion Week made a highly anticipated return last week, bringing together designers, models, stylists and fashion industry stakeholders from across Africa for a celebration of creativity, culture and innovation. Held at different venues across Rwanda's capital, including Kigali Universe and The Pinnacle Kigali, the event featured designers from seven African The post Ugandan designers shine at revived Kigali Fashion Week first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:09:20
Which African team will go the furthest? Here's what you need to know about Africa's 10 representatives at the 2026 World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is about to get bigger than ever. For the first time, 48 nations will play, with games spread across Canada, Mexico, and the United States starting 11 June 2026. FIFA confirmed 1,248 players made the final squads. 891 will be World Cup debutants, 357 are coming back for another shot. The post Which African team will go the furthest? Here's what you need to know about Africa's 10 representatives at the 2026 World Cup first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:30:51
Papa Cidy puts Chameleone on the spot over royalties, unpaid gig
Veteran singer Papa Cidy has made a public appeal to Jose Chameleone, asking the Leone Island boss to address outstanding royalty payments and performance fees linked to projects they worked on together. In a message directed to Chameleone, Papa Cidy struck a respectful tone, describing the singer as a good person while urging him to The post Papa Cidy puts Chameleone on the spot over royalties, unpaid gig first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:20:54
Ebola Rumours Keeping Some Learners Out of School, Government Warns
[Nile Post] The government has expressed concern that misinformation about Ebola is preventing some learners from attending school, despite assurances that no education institutions have been ordered to close.
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