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Uganda Waragi steps into golden era with new look
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | To celebrate World Gin Day held last week, Uganda Waragi has unveiled a bold, new pack refresh across its product portfolio. An official proudly said that "The makeover showcases the ever-evolving nature of Uganda's very own spirit, boldly reflecting its living heritage while signaling a new modern era for … The post Uganda Waragi steps into golden era with new look appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:00:05
Museveni's 7th Term: The illusion of change in an age of turmoil
New ministers, old questions, and Uganda's unfinished state-building project. COMMENT | ANDREW PI BESI | It is to the late John Nagenda (RIP) that I owe my introduction to Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr, an intriguing literary figure of 19th-century France. From his modest but enduring body of work emerged one of history's most memorable observations: Plus … The post Museveni's 7th Term: The illusion of change in an age of turmoil appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:04
As aid budgets shrink, refugees in East Africa show a path to self-reliance
From Bidi Bidi in Uganda to Dollo Ado in Ethiopia, refugee families are proving that economic opportunity can be as important as humanitarian assistance NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When Viola fled South Sudan with her one-year-old daughter, survival was her only concern. The journey to Uganda's Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in the … The post As aid budgets shrink, refugees in East Africa show a path to self-reliance appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:05
How unsafe food became normal in Uganda
The dangerous everyday habits behind the country's growing food safety crisis Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The young man making your morning Rolex barely notices the cloth anymore. Darkened by grease, flour, charcoal dust, and countless washes and rinses, it hangs from the side of the stall like an extension of his … The post How unsafe food became normal in Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Lukwago family condemns violent arrest
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The family of former Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has condemned what it describes as a violent and illegal arrest by security agencies, accusing operatives of storming his home and taking him away without a warrant. The family says Lukwago's whereabouts remain unknown, alleging that security personnel forced their way into … The post Lukwago family condemns violent arrest appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:05
World Cup newcomers justify expanded format
MIAMI, United States | Xinhua | Dick Advocaat wept as Curacao's anthem echoed around Houston Stadium before the island team's first World Cup match. The veteran Dutch coach later spoke of the "joy of the people" on the island of around 150,000 at seeing their team make history. Barely 24 hours later in Atlanta, Cabo … The post World Cup newcomers justify expanded format appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:06
Cabo Verde dreams big after historic World Cup draw with Spain
PRAIA | Xinhua | "We are small, yes. But our hope is as vast as the sea." The words, written in Portuguese on a hand-held placard, rose above a crowd in Praia on Monday night as Cabo Verdeans celebrated a result that already felt larger than football. Around the woman holding the sign, fans in … The post Cabo Verde dreams big after historic World Cup draw with Spain appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:07
U.S., Iran reach deal to end war, what comes next?
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | The United States and Iran on Monday announced the finalization of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to end hostilities following months of negotiations. Despite widespread viewing of the agreement as an important step toward peace, it does not resolve the underlying disputes, leaving the future trajectory of U.S.-Iran relations and … The post U.S., Iran reach deal to end war, what comes next? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:08
FDC: 2026/27 Budget "Written for the comfort of those in power"
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has sharply criticised the proposed National Budget for the Financial Year 2026/27, describing it as detached from the realities of ordinary Ugandans and overly skewed towards government and security spending. Speaking during a media briefing at the party headquarters in Najjanankumbi, FDC Vice Chairperson … The post FDC: 2026/27 Budget "Written for the comfort of those in power" appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:08
New cabinet pledges discipline and zero tolerance to corruption
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's newly constituted Cabinet has pledged disciplined leadership, accountability and zero tolerance for corruption as ministers began a ten-day induction retreat at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. The commitment was voiced by Vice President Jessica Alupo and Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja during the official opening of the retreat, … The post New cabinet pledges discipline and zero tolerance to corruption appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:09
Nalufenya hospital registers 800 cases of sickle cell disease per month
Jinja, Uganda | URN | Jinja city-based Nalufenya Children's Hospital has disclosed that they handle a whopping 800 cases of Sickle Cell disease every month. James Kitonsa, a pediatrician at the hospital, says that their monthly sickle cell disease (SCD) clinic's load has grown from 760 in 2024 to 800 per month this year. Most of … The post Nalufenya hospital registers 800 cases of sickle cell disease per month appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:10
ePianoh eyes meaningful collaborations to grow Africa's creative economy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigerian music producer and digital creator Ogunremi David Tope, popularly known as ePianoh, is looking beyond personal success and setting his sights on meaningful collaborations with artists, producers and music industry stakeholders in Uganda and across Africa. At a time when African music is attracting growing global attention, ePianoh … The post ePianoh eyes meaningful collaborations to grow Africa's creative economy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:10
Okello raises three grounds of appeal to challenge death penalty
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Christopher Okello Onyum, 39, who was recently sentenced to death over the killing of four nursery school children in Ggaba, has filed an appeal challenging both his conviction and sentence before the Court of Appeal in Kampala. Okello was convicted by the High Court following a fast-tracked trial presided over by … The post Okello raises three grounds of appeal to challenge death penalty appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:00:11
ICPAU records improved exam performance for May 2026
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU), through its Public Accountants Examinations Board (PAEB), has Monday released the May 2026 examination results for the Certified Tax Advisor (CTA) and Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (CPA) courses, showing a moderate improvement in performance compared to the December 2025 examinations. … The post ICPAU records improved exam performance for May 2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:06
Health Ministry warns against fake Ebola certificates for travellers
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health has clarified that Ugandans travelling abroad are not required to present Ebola-free certificates as a condition for departure, despite the country's ongoing response to an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola Virus Disease. Speaking to journalists on Monday, the Director General of Health Services, Dr … The post Health Ministry warns against fake Ebola certificates for travellers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:07
Equity Bank steps in to help schools survive
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As schools across Uganda reopened last month for a new term, excitement returned to classrooms, playgrounds and staffrooms. Yet behind the scenes, school administrators and parents are confronting a familiar challenge: financing education at the start of the academic term. For many schools, the reopening period is one of … The post Equity Bank steps in to help schools survive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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