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Veteran Ugandan musician Master Parrot dies in Northern Bypass crash
Veteran Ugandan singer David Sifaayo, popularly known by his stage name Master Parrot, has tragically passed away following a road crash along the Kampala Northern Bypass on Monday evening. According to eyewitnesses and preliminary police reports, the accident occurred in the busy Masanafu area on June 1, 2026. The singer was reportedly struck by a The post Veteran Ugandan musician Master Parrot dies in Northern Bypass crash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:36:45
BOU Approves Absa Uganda Takeover of Standard Chartered Retail Business
[Nile Post] Absa Bank Uganda Limited has received regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda to acquire the Wealth and Retail Banking (WRB) business of Standard Chartered Uganda.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:19:37
Analysts Weigh Museveni's New Cabinet Faces
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- President Yoweri Museveni's latest Cabinet reshuffle has ushered 30 new faces into an 81-member government, bringing together diplomats, doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs and youth leaders in what analysts describe as one of the most diverse waves of appointments in recent years.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:20:14
Sixth Parliament Should Serve As a Useful Reference for Oboth Oboth
[Independent (Kampala)] Dear Oboth Oboth, by examining the successes and decisions from that Sixth Parliament, I strongly believe that you can identify effective strategies that resonate with people today as you take charge of the 12th Parliament. Adopting similar practices will boost productivity and build trust with constituents.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:05
Analysts weigh Museveni's new cabinet faces
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni's latest Cabinet reshuffle has ushered 30 new faces into an 81-member government, bringing together diplomats, doctors, lawyers, engineers, entrepreneurs and youth leaders in what analysts describe as one of the most diverse waves of appointments in recent years. While several veteran ministers retained their portfolios, the appointments … The post Analysts weigh Museveni's new cabinet faces appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:05
UPDF to continue anti-ADF operations despite Ebola outbreak in DRC
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan military said Sunday that it will continue joint operations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) against the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebel group despite the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the neighboring country. Chris Magezi, acting spokesperson for the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), told Xinhua by … The post UPDF to continue anti-ADF operations despite Ebola outbreak in DRC appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:16:19
Why Precision Matters in Uganda's Ebola Narrative
[Independent (Kampala)] After news of a Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in East-Central Africa, international media began portraying the region with exaggerated and harmful stereotypes. Over the weekend, international and some local media outlets published screaming headlines quoting CDC Africa numbers for Ebola, lumping Uganda with DRC.
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@sqoop Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:14:33
Manager Kavuma reveals how ghetto kids really make money
Dauda Kavuma, manager of the famous Triplets Ghetto Kids, has opened up about how the dance group sustains itself financially, revealing that celebrity recognition does not always come with immediate financial rewards. Over the years, the Ghetto Kids have caught the attention of several international stars, including French Montana, P. Diddy, and most recently, Colombian The post Manager Kavuma reveals how ghetto kids really make money first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:25:19
Thanks but no thanks- King Saha to Chameleone
What initially appeared to be a goodwill gesture from singer Jose Chameleone toward fellow artist King Saha has taken an unexpected turn, after Saha publicly distanced himself from any plans to stage a concert on the date recently vacated by the Leone Island boss. Chameleone, born Joseph Mayanja, recently made headlines after issuing a letter The post Thanks but no thanks- King Saha to Chameleone first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:42:18
20-Year mystery nears end as Prince Paul Kafeero's remains exhumed for DNA tests
More than two decades after the death of legendary Ugandan musician Prince Job Paul Kafeero, a long-standing family mystery that has lingered for years may finally be edging toward resolution. The remains of the celebrated Kadongo Kamu icon were exhumed on Monday as part of a court-sanctioned process aimed at settling a paternity dispute involving The post 20-Year mystery nears end as Prince Paul Kafeero's remains exhumed for DNA tests first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:04
Why precision matters in Uganda's Ebola narrative
COMMENT | CAROLYNE MUYAMA | After news of a Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in East-Central Africa, international media began portraying the region with exaggerated and harmful stereotypes. Over the weekend, international and some local media outlets published screaming headlines quoting CDC Africa numbers for Ebola, lumping Uganda with DRC. The headline was "Congo, Uganda … The post Why precision matters in Uganda's Ebola narrative appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:05
Sixth Parliament should serve as a useful reference for Oboth Oboth
The experiences of the Sixth Parliament can guide the Twelfth Parliament COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Dear Oboth Oboth, by examining the successes and decisions from that Sixth Parliament, I strongly believe that you can identify effective strategies that resonate with people today as you take charge of the 12th Parliament. Adopting similar … The post Sixth Parliament should serve as a useful reference for Oboth Oboth appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:06
Accused Number Two: Lawyers speak out on defending political prisoners
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The courtroom is often full during the first appearance of a political detainee in Uganda. Supporters squeeze onto benches. Security personnel line corridors. Journalists carry heavy cameras to the courtroom, lawyers turn up in large numbers, sometimes more than twenty at a time, all holding briefs for the accused and united … The post Accused Number Two: Lawyers speak out on defending political prisoners appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:00:06
POATE 2026 highlights film, iKON experience as a catalyst for tourism growth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The iKON Awards, in partnership with the Producers Guild of Uganda, recently held the iKON Experience at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) at Speke Resort Munyonyo, bringing together filmmakers, policymakers, tourism leaders, and investors to explore the growing intersection between film, tourism, and investment in Uganda and across … The post POATE 2026 highlights film, iKON experience as a catalyst for tourism growth appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:16:35
Why Lynda Ddane has no problem spending money on her man
Media personality and DJ Lynda Ddane has revealed that she has no problem spending her hard-earned money on the man she loves, pushing back against societal expectations that men should always be the providers in relationships. Recently, Lynda and her boyfriend, DJ KasBaby, were spotted enjoying a getaway in Malaysia, sparking conversations online about who The post Why Lynda Ddane has no problem spending money on her man first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:19:03
'The Next 3 Months Will Be Warmer and Drier'
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Ministry of Water and Environment has dismissed as misleading a wave of viral social media posts warning of heavy rainfall across Uganda in the coming months, insisting that the country's official seasonal forecast points to a warmer and drier-than-normal period between June and August 2026.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:18:37
UPDF Artillery Commander Emphasises Physical Fitness As Key to Combat Readiness
[Nile Post] The Commander of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Artillery Division, Maj Gen Daniel Kakono, has said that physical exercise plays a critical role in preserving life, enhancing combat readiness, and developing leadership qualities among soldiers.
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