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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:43
Housing Finance Bank brings homeownership dream to life at Retrowave
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The third edition of Retrowave at Akright City on Saturday (Aug.1) was a night of timeless music, nostalgia and unforgettable moments, but it also carried a message that reached far beyond the dance floor. As the event's Platinum Sponsor, Housing Finance Bank (HFB) invited revellers to think not only about … The post Housing Finance Bank brings homeownership dream to life at Retrowave appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:43
Roe Co joins Kampala's evolving whiskey culture
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At Shisa Nyama Village in Bugolobi, Thursday evening began with whiskey but quickly became about something broader: food, cocktails, music and the social rituals increasingly shaping Kampala's drinking culture. At one table, guests listened as a brand ambassador explained what to look for before taking their first sip of … The post Roe Co joins Kampala's evolving whiskey culture appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:24
Oil and Gas Countdown: Can black gold deliver promised economic transformation?
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | Nearly two decades after commercially viable oil was discovered in the Albertine Graben, Uganda is edging closer to a milestone that successive governments have described as transformational. According to recent reports, TotalEnergies indicated that first oil from the Tilenga Project should begin flowing around September this year. Equally, oil from … The post Oil and Gas Countdown: Can black gold deliver promised economic transformation? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:25
Africa CDC hails Uganda for Ebola containment
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) on Monday praised Uganda for successfully containing its latest Ebola outbreak, attributing the achievement to strong national leadership and coordinated action. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya made the remarks on social media platform X after co-chairing a meeting in Kampala … The post Africa CDC hails Uganda for Ebola containment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:25
Vipers SC out as CECAFA Kagame Cup enters semifinals
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Premier League side Vipers SC has been eliminated from the CECAFA Kagame Cup in Kigali, Rwanda. Vipers finished second in Group A after defeating Djibouti's Garde Republicaine FC and Kenya's Gor Mahia FC, but a loss to host APR FC left the Ugandan side unable to advance to the … The post Vipers SC out as CECAFA Kagame Cup enters semifinals appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:26
Kitagwenda reach Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza semi-finals
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The race for the semi-finals of the 5th edition of the Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza Tournament intensified over the weekend, with Kitagwenda Isaza becoming the first team to secure a place in the last four, while Mwenge North kept their slim qualification hopes alive after edging Ntoroko in a five- … The post Kitagwenda reach Tooro Kingdom MTN Masaza semi-finals appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:00:26
KACITA: Traders fear formalising businesses over tax burden
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda's efforts to expand its tax base and formalise businesses are being undermined by a growing trust deficit between traders and tax authorities, according to the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA). The Association argues that many entrepreneurs remain reluctant to register their businesses because they fear becoming immediate targets for … The post KACITA: Traders fear formalising businesses over tax burden appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:00:32
Uganda's Reagan Muyinda to head YouLead Program
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan development practitioner Reagan Muyinda has been appointed YouLead Project Coordinator, taking charge of the day-to-day operations of the continent's flagship youth leadership program. YouLead is a joint initiative of the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC) and the East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, established to … The post Uganda's Reagan Muyinda to head YouLead Program appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:33
The cost of dirty air, and Africa's search for solutions
The continent receives less than one percent of global clean air investment, a gap experts say must be urgently addressed NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Africa has no shortage of evidence that polluted air is harming people's health, slowing economic growth and placing an increasing burden on cities already grappling with rapid urbanisation. … The post The cost of dirty air, and Africa's search for solutions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:00:34
Rwanda closes 8 liquor firms as campaign against alcohol abuse intensifies
KIGALI | Xinhua | The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) announced Sunday that it has shut down eight liquor factories "in the interest of public health," as the government intensifies efforts to curb alcohol abuse, particularly among young people. In a notice addressed to manufacturers, distributors, retailers and the public, the national regulator … The post Rwanda closes 8 liquor firms as campaign against alcohol abuse intensifies appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:07:05
Gransino: The Quick‑Play Playground voor High‑Intensity Slot Fans
Korte, High‑Intensity Sessies: Waarom Gransino een Zoete Plek Is Stel je voor dat je een casino binnenstapt dat voelt als een bliksemschicht—korte uitbarstingen van adrenaline, directe uitbetalingen, en een ritme dat je op het puntje van je stoel houdt. Gransino brengt precies die sfeer voor spelers die gedijen op snelle uitkomsten in plaats van marathon
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:43:59
U.S. Embassy, Cricket Uganda and UBASA unite to inspire youth ahead of LA 2028 Olympics
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala, Cricket Uganda and the Uganda Baseball and Softball Association (UBASA) have strengthened their partnership through the Beyond the Bats initiative, a programme designed to celebrate 250 years of American independence while inspiring Ugandas next generation of athletes ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.Held at the American Centre Kampala
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:00:32
Epic win for Katutsi and Kacungira at Stanbic Matchplay Challenge
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Vincent Katutsi and Sam Kacungira concluded a remarkable 6 months of pulsating golf at Entebbe Club with victory in the Stanbic Bank Match Play Challenge final on their first attempt. "What can I say? It was epic," Katutsi told The Independent after the victory. " I had … The post Epic win for Katutsi and Kacungira at Stanbic Matchplay Challenge appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:03
The map was wrong, but the perception problem is real
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | A bizarre map of Africa recently appeared in a U.S. government presentation at an international conference in Brazil. Nigeria was shown as a landlocked country in the Sahara, Mozambique was moved to the Horn of Africa, and Cote d'Ivoire was placed on the opposite side of the continent. The U.S. … The post The map was wrong, but the perception problem is real appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:00:14
STUDY: HIV injectable drug offers pregnant, lactating mothers 100% protection
SPECIAL REPORT | URN | A sub-study of the landmark clinical trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of the twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention drug, Lenacapavir, has found that it provides 100 percent protection against HIV infection among pregnant and breastfeeding women using it as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The Phase 3 PURPOSE 1 trial results, published … The post STUDY: HIV injectable drug offers pregnant, lactating mothers 100% protection appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:11:22
Mitchelle Daka crowned first-ever Miss Universe Uganda in glitzy grand finale
On a night dripping in high fashion, intense emotion, and history, Mitchelle Daka emerged victorious as the first-ever Miss Universe Uganda, marking the countrys official entry into one of the world's most prestigious beauty pageants. Powered by VA Sherry, the historic grand finale unfolded on Saturday night, August 1, at Kampalas Imperial Royale Hotel, where The post Mitchelle Daka crowned first-ever Miss Universe Uganda in glitzy grand finale first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:39:01
Speedball Summer Shows Uganda How to Make It Yours
There are fashion shows where the clothes are the main attraction. Then there are those where fashion becomes part of a larger cultural experience. Speedball Summer 2026 was the latter. On August 1, Motiv in Bugolobi hosted Kampala's creatives, fashion enthusiasts and cultural tastemakers for the Speedball Summer, a youth-led showcase that brought together streetwear, The post Speedball Summer Shows Uganda How to Make It Yours first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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