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Africa health agencies urge faster Ebola response in DRC as cases rise
WHO and Africa CDC call for stronger detection, contact tracing and treatment capacity as response struggles to keep pace Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Republic of Congo needs to urgently expand its community-led response to Ebola as new infections and deaths continue to outpace efforts to contain the outbreak, the … The post Africa health agencies urge faster Ebola response in DRC as cases rise appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Why Marriott introduced its flagship brand to Uganda
The first hotel under the flagship Marriott brand has been hailed as a vote of confidence in the country's hospitality market Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A gleaming blue twin-tower complex connected by a skybridge rises above Nsambya Hill, the latest addition to Kampala's rapidly changing skyline. But beyond its … The post Why Marriott introduced its flagship brand to Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Rice import traders accuse brokers of hijacking business
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Rice importers say brokers are allegedly working with officials in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to take control of the country's rice import business through a permit allocation system. They claim that the permit allocation system has locked genuine traders out of the market. The Kampala Rice Traders … The post Rice import traders accuse brokers of hijacking business appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic 12 hours ago
Congolese national sent to prison for sneaking Shs5.9 billion in cash into Uganda
A Congolese national working for a money remittance company in Kampala has been committed to the High Court for trial over allegations of bringing $1.6 million (about Shs5.9 billion) into Uganda without declaring the cash to authorities. Samuel Muhindo Musyenene, a cashier employed by MK Cash Express Limited, which operates as MK-Cash Point at Nakasero The post Congolese national sent to prison for sneaking Shs5.9 billion in cash into Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 15 hours ago
V&A Sherry celebrates Northern Uganda's journey to the Crown
Imagine traveling four hundred kilometers for one shot on a stage. That is roughly the distance between Gulu and Kampala; enough time on the road to rehearse what youll say if you are called, and what youll tell yourself if after it all you don't make it. That was what happened at Motiv Bugolobi over The post V&A Sherry celebrates Northern Uganda's journey to the Crown first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 16 hours ago
Dreadlazer's Turn Up returns with Smirnoff backing at Kati Kati
DJs are no longer simply the people behind the decks providing background music at parties. They have become central figures in shaping Uganda's nightlife, particularly among Gen Z, where music, energy and the overall experience have become just as important as the venue itself. One DJ who has embraced this shift is Dreadlazer, whose energetic The post Dreadlazer's Turn Up returns with Smirnoff backing at Kati Kati first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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"We had gone to work, not knowing we had attacked someone popular," Suspected gang members speak after arrest over SC Villa Captain David Owori's murder
Police have arrested several suspected members of a gang believed to be behind the murder of SC Villa player David Owori in Makindye, Kampala. The arrests followed the recovery of Owori's iPhone 14 Pro Max, which detectives tracked to Kisenyi in central Kampala. According to police, one of the suspects, identified as Frank, alias Musezi, The post "We had gone to work, not knowing we had attacked someone popular," Suspected gang members speak after arrest over SC Villa Captain David Owori's murder first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 13 hours ago
From one production line to a Shs60 billion business: How Equity Bank backed Master Grain Milling's growth
When Master Grain Milling Limited produced its first bag of wheat flour in 2013, it was a small operation running a single production line. Today, 13 years later, the Jinja-based manufacturer has grown into a fully structured agro-processing business with an annual turnover of more than Shs60 billion in the 2025/2026 financial year. The company The post From one production line to a Shs60 billion business: How Equity Bank backed Master Grain Milling's growth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 15 hours ago
Natasha Museveni shares family photos celebrating First Lady Janet's recovery
First Daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire has shared new photographs of First Lady Janet Museveni, offering a glimpse of her recovery after a serious illness earlier this year. The photographs show Janet posing with members of her family and appearing healthy and in good spirits. "Thank you LORD Jesus!" Natasha captioned the post. The images have The post Natasha Museveni shares family photos celebrating First Lady Janet's recovery first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Parliament's oversight of Uganda's rising debt comes under fresh scrutiny
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Civil society organisations have questioned whether Parliament is effectively exercising its constitutional mandate to scrutinise government borrowing, warning that weak oversight has contributed to Uganda's rising public debt and poor returns from loan-funded projects. The concerns were raised during a dialogue between Members of Parliament and civil society organisations organised … The post Parliament's oversight of Uganda's rising debt comes under fresh scrutiny appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:02:33
Johnnie Walker Uganda Open returns with world class golf, and Afro Exchange experience
The Uganda Golf Union, in partnership with Johnnie Walker Uganda, has officially launched the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship, setting the stage for a month of world-class competition and elevated experiences that extend beyond the fairways into culture, fashion, music and contemporary lifestyle. The tournament was launched with a putting challenge on the
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:48:39
I&M Bank renews Katogo Golf Series partnership, confirms Kenya Migingo Skirmishes regional edition as Team OO and The Aldertons claim victory
IM Bank Uganda Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to growing Ugandan golf and creating memorable customer experiences by extending its partnership with the Katogo Golf Series for another three years, while also confirming the return of the regional Migingo Skirmishes showdown in Kenya. The landmark announcement was made during the third round of the 2026
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@uplandMedia 22 hours ago
Uganda finds a smoother route to China's yuan
Stanbic's China payment link is set to ease the country's trade friction with Beijing Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan businesses trading with China are set to gain faster access to yuan payments after Stanbic Bank Uganda became the country's first lender to connect to China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System, or CIPS. … The post Uganda finds a smoother route to China's yuan appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:14:26
Angélique Kidjo to make history as first African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Beninese music icon Angélique Kidjo is set to make history this month as the first Black African artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The five-time Grammy Award winner will be honoured on August 18 with the 2,854th star on the famous boulevard, marking a landmark moment not only in her The post Angélique Kidjo to make history as first African artist on Hollywood Walk of Fame first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:33:14
Ray G is currently Uganda's most expensive musician – Abitex
Ray G's growing influence on Uganda's music scene appears to be coming with a hefty price tag, with veteran events promoter Abitex Promotions naming the Western Uganda star as the country's most expensive musician at the moment. The promoter made the claim shortly after Ray G's massive concert at Kololo Independence Grounds over the weekend, The post Ray G is currently Uganda's most expensive musician – Abitex first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:04:02
When millennials dressed the part and danced back in time
For once, Kampala's millennials actually followed the dress code For a generation known to treat dress codes as friendly suggestions, Kampala's millennials made an unusually serious commitment to white and khaki on Saturday. Canary Gardens was awash with the two colours as thousands turned up for the Baileys and Tusker Cider Millennials Picnic, filling the The post When millennials dressed the part and danced back in time first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:14:46
A Pass reflects on the legacy he wants to leave behind
Ugandan singer A Pass is already thinking beyond his music career, reflecting on how he wants to be remembered long after he is gone. For the outspoken singer, the answer begins with authenticity. He believes that remaining unapologetically himself, while being confident and vocal about his views, has been central to the identity he has The post A Pass reflects on the legacy he wants to leave behind first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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