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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:54:34
World Bank Cautions Uganda On Fiscal Management
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- "Currently 33 percent of every shilling invested in infrastructure is lost in poor planning, project delays and weak maintenance." -World Bank Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Somalia, Qimiao Fan.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:55:15
Govt Paid Shs3.1 Billion Over Illegal Closure of Daily Monitor in 2013
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government paid approximately 3.1 billion Shillings to Daily Monitor in 2025, more than a decade after security agencies illegally shut down the newspaper and its sister media outlets in one of Uganda's most significant press freedom cases.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:27:00
Song Review: The Mith, Navio and BigTril Unite for COAST 2 COAST
COAST 2 COAST is a powerful collaboration that unites three of Ugandas most respected Hip-Hop artists — The Mith, Navio and BigTril — on a track that celebrates experience, consistency and lyrical ability. Produced by Dagg Mizzo, the song blends hard-hitting rap verses with a memorable chorus, creating a record that feels both polished and The post Song Review: The Mith, Navio and BigTril Unite for COAST 2 COAST first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:05
???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 29/2026
DNA evidence before court is incapable of proving who fired the gun that ended Mr Henry Katanga's life, says a British DNA forensics expert SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** In February 2026, Mrs Molly Katanga was put … The post ???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 29/2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:06
Clean energy: How Elsmart is turning agricultural waste into a business revolution
Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | When Matovu Muhudi watched his mother struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) after years of cooking over smoky traditional stoves, he saw more than a family tragedy. He saw a public health crisis affecting millions of Ugandans. Rather than continue treating the symptoms as a medical professional, Muhudi … The post Clean energy: How Elsmart is turning agricultural waste into a business revolution appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:07
How Enersave turned Results-Based Financing into a clean cooking success story
Mukono, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Less than two years after its establishment, Enersave Enterprises Limited has transformed from a fledgling clean energy business into one of Uganda's emerging players in the clean cooking sector, earning recognition as a hub under the Uganda National Alliance on Clean Cooking (UNACC). The achievement marks more than just … The post How Enersave turned Results-Based Financing into a clean cooking success story appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:07
How Kakande built a Shs450m clean cooking business
Mubende, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | When Osward Kakande watched his mother struggle with persistent coughs and headaches caused by smoke from traditional cooking stoves, he never imagined that her suffering would inspire a business now valued at more than Shs450 million. Today, the founder and director of Mubende Stoves is emerging as one … The post How Kakande built a Shs450m clean cooking business appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:08
Gov't paid Shs3.1 billion over illegal closure of Daily Monitor in 2013
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government paid approximately 3.1 billion Shillings to Daily Monitor in 2025, more than a decade after security agencies illegally shut down the newspaper and its sister media outlets in one of Uganda's most significant press freedom cases. URN has established that the government settled the entire amount in a … The post Gov't paid Shs3.1 billion over illegal closure of Daily Monitor in 2013 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:09
Government backs MSMEs to drive growth
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has pledged commitment to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a key driver to attaining the 10-fold economic growth. Speaking at the UG Catalyst Summit on Thursday, Sanjay Tana, the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, said that the government has intensified its focus on supporting … The post Government backs MSMEs to drive growth appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:14:47
Retired Bishops Rebuke Gen Muhoozi
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Former Northern Uganda Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Nelson Onono-Onweng has openly challenged Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba over the ongoing crackdown on media houses and alleged abductions, insisting that the army commander is "not the authority" in Uganda and must stop actions that violate the country's laws.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:15:19
MTN Uganda Faces Sh2.3 Billion Charge for Malicious Prosecution of Mwami
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- MTN Uganda Limited has been ordered to pay more than 2.3 billion shillings to its former Senior Manager, Richard Mwami, after finding that the telecommunications company maliciously instigated his prosecution in the MTN Mobile Money fraud case.
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@theguardian Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:04
'I was devastated': the Nigerian with albinism deported under Trump's asylum crackdown
Ladidi Shaibu's two siblings both gained asylum before the Trump administration's changes to immigration policy. But instead of being allowed to join them, she is being deported to UgandaGrowing up and living with albinism in rural Nigeria was tough for Ladidi Shaibu. She and her two siblings with the condition were shrouded in stigma and lived in constant fear of being mutilated or killed. Her sister was attacked twice and her brother was kidnapped as a child by people who wanted to sell his body parts.Three years ago, Shaibu, 35, entered the US via the border with Mexico and registered as an asylum seeker. Her brother had already been granted asylum and her sister's case was soon to be successful, too. Continue reading...
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@sqoop Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:08:31
The price of piracy: Why Uganda must respect creative work
A routine anti-piracy operation on Kampalas Nasser Road last week reignited a debate that stretches far beyond counterfeit books and illegal photocopying. It exposed a deeply rooted misconception that continues to undermine Ugandas creative economy: the belief that paying for access to creative content is the same as owning the right to reproduce and profit The post The price of piracy: Why Uganda must respect creative work first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:34:56
Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services Awards I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow With Honorary Fellowship
IM Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer (CEO)- Robin Bairstow has been awarded the Honorary Fellowship of the Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services (UIBFS), in recognition of his contribution to Uganda's banking industry and leadership in advancing financial services. The award was presented to him on Friday, June 26, during the 13th UIBFS Graduation The post Uganda Institute of Banking and Financial Services Awards I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow With Honorary Fellowship first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:05:00
Kampala's party people toast to the first Half of the Year at the Daycation with Don Julio
On Sunday, brunch faithfuls and soft life ambassadors found their Sunday sanctuary as Silo 15 lounge opened its glass walls to welcome the citys most stylish crowd for a special Daycation experience. Laughter spilled out alongside good music, fine food, and even finer tequila. Now approaching its second anniversary, the Silo Daycation has built a The post Kampala's party people toast to the first Half of the Year at the Daycation with Don Julio first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:07
On Xi Jinping's global vision
COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | Chinese President Xi Jinping, is one of the most consequential world leaders of our time. Both his leadership style and ideological persuasion are unique. He features distinctively, even when compared to former Chinese leaders in recent memory. His worldview – the ideological and thought system he has shaped to … The post On Xi Jinping's global vision appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:08
MTN Uganda faces sh2.3 billion charge for malicious prosecution of Mwami
Kampala, Uganda | URN | MTN Uganda Limited has been ordered to pay more than 2.3 billion shillings to its former Senior Manager, Richard Mwami, after finding that the telecommunications company maliciously instigated his prosecution in the MTN Mobile Money fraud case. Mwami, who served as Senior Manager for MTN Village Phone before becoming Senior … The post MTN Uganda faces sh2.3 billion charge for malicious prosecution of Mwami appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 08:00:09
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Republican challenge to restrict mail-in voting grace periods
WASHINGTON | Xinhua |The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a Republican National Committee challenge to restrict mail-in voting grace periods, ruling that elections officials may continue to count mail-in ballots that arrive after election day if they were mailed by deadline. "The Framers recognized the difficulty of crafting election laws 'applicable to every … The post U.S. Supreme Court rejects Republican challenge to restrict mail-in voting grace periods appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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