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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:02:12
How solar technology transformed a small Lira nursery into a thriving business
What started as a small backyard nursery in Lira City has grown into a thriving tree-seedling business thanks to the adoption of solar-powered irrigation. Located in the Gwengbar area of Boroboro Parish, Dopla Tree Nurseries was founded in 2019 by entrepreneur Daniel Ocen. In its early years, the business struggled with limited resources. Without start-up The post How solar technology transformed a small Lira nursery into a thriving business first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:54:02
Ivory Coast end 12-year World Cup wait for victory with dramatic win over Ecuador
A late goal from Manchester United winger Amad Diallo earned Ivory Coast a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, handing the African side their first World Cup win in 12 years. In an entertaining contest played in Philadelphia, Ecuador dominated large stretches of the match and
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@uplandMedia Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:06
A boundless energy to creative expression
In the exhibition, Toward Spontaneity, the artist works against common expectations and predictability to show that everything is possible for him on canvas Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | I am naturally impressed when an artist can surprise with their work. It is a sign of being unpredictable and naturally curious as a … The post A boundless energy to creative expression appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:07
Iran, U.S. agree on ceasefire on all fronts
TEHRAN | Xinhua | The U.S. naval blockade against Iran will be lifted as of tonight and the immediate and permanent end of the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, is announced, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said early Monday. Gharibabadi said Iran and the United … The post Iran, U.S. agree on ceasefire on all fronts appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:07
Human Rights Watch renews scrutiny of US-Africa health deals
Concerns growing over the privacy, security, and sovereignty of Ugandans' health data NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | A new report by Human Rights Watch has renewed scrutiny of a new generation of health cooperation agreements between the United States and African governments, raising concerns about data-sharing provisions, pathogen access arrangements and the broader implications … The post Human Rights Watch renews scrutiny of US-Africa health deals appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:08
Woman dies in Brazil after rope jump without safety line
SAO PAULO | Xinhua | A 21-year-old woman died Saturday in Brazil after being released from a platform about 40 meters high during a rope-jump activity without a safety line attached, local authorities said. The incident occurred at the Ponte do Esqueleto bridge in Limeira, a city in southeastern Sao Paulo state. During the … The post Woman dies in Brazil after rope jump without safety line appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Sheikh Mbogo: Cleric who bridged faith, service and politics
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Muslim community and the Democratic Party are mourning the death of Sheikh Abdul Kadir Mbogo. The Muslim cleric and veteran died on Friday evening at the age of 96, according to the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council. In his condolence message, His Eminence Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, the Mufti of … The post Sheikh Mbogo: Cleric who bridged faith, service and politics appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Mon, 15 Jun 2026 05:03:54
Uganda's Ghetto Kids to Shake It With Shakira At World Cup Final
[RFI] A group of young Ugandan dancers from the slums of Kampala have been invited to perform alongside pop star Shakira at the 2026 World Cup final, an opportunity they hope will bring them new visibility and help them transform their future.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 14 Jun 2026 18:00:05
Taylor Swift tops UK chart for seventh time
LONDON, UK | TASS | A song by US star Taylor Swift has topped the UK singles chart for the seventh time, The Official Charts Company, which compiles and publishes music rankings in the United Kingdom, said. The song in question is "I Knew It, I Knew You" from the soundtrack of the animated film … The post Taylor Swift tops UK chart for seventh time appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:43:36
Football banter, World Cup late-night kickoffs, friendships dominate latest Gilbey's Hangout
With the FIFA World Cup already capturing attention across the globe, it was no surprise that football became one of the most talked-about topics among revelers who gathered to unwind after a busy week on Friday evening as Gilbeys Hangouts returned to Old Tymerz Ntinda The evening kicked off with first-time Gilbeys tasters getting a The post Football banter, World Cup late-night kickoffs, friendships dominate latest Gilbey's Hangout first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:02:10
Olila and Soroti City make strong statements on opening day of Cricket Uganda Women's Division One League
Defending champions Olila Cricket Club and Soroti City Cricket Club made strong starts to their campaigns in the Cricket Uganda Women's National League Division One, securing two victories each on an action-packed opening day.The day belonged to Olila's prolific duo of Esther Iloku and captain Malisa Ariokot, whose consistent batting displays powered the defending champions
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@uplandMedia Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:06
African governments are strengthening governance systems around carbon market institutions
African governments are shifting carbon markets from fragmented project systems into state-controlled infrastructure that defines how environmental assets are measured, verified, and monetized. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African governments are increasingly shifting from fragmented carbon projects to state-controlled systems that determine how environmental assets are measured, verified, and monetized. The shift … The post African governments are strengthening governance systems around carbon market institutions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:46
Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet?
With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fear and disinformationWhen an orphanage in Bunia took in a newborn baby after his mother died from Ebola, the nuns who ran it hoped they were giving the infant a chance for life. The baby survived for only another two weeks. Now four of the nuns who cared for him have fallen sick with the deadly virus.It is a snapshot of the tragedies at the centre of an outbreak in which the number of victims is roughly doubling every week, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Continue reading...
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@uplandMedia Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:05
Mercy Aujo wins sh1 million School Fees in the Bona Basome campaign
Kampala,Ugana | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Mercy Aujo, a Senior Six student at Code High School in Seeta Bajjo, has received sh1 million in school fees support under the Bona Basome Campaign, an initiative by DTB Uganda and Furaha Finserve Uganda aimed at helping learners stay in school despite growing financial pressures on families. Aujo became the … The post Mercy Aujo wins sh1 million School Fees in the Bona Basome campaign appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:06
African electricity systems are opening to private capital as utility dominance eases
African electricity systems are moving beyond state-owned utility models as governments increasingly rely on private capital to build new generation, storage, and grid infrastructure. This is creating more diversified power markets while redefining the role of utilities across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | African electricity systems are shifting away from … The post African electricity systems are opening to private capital as utility dominance eases appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:07
EU migration pact tests balance between values, capacity
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | The European Union's (EU) Migration and Asylum Pact took effect on Friday, marking one of the bloc's most significant efforts to address the growing tension between migration pressures and governance capacity. The pact seeks to manage divisions among member states through a solidarity mechanism while preserving free movement within the Schengen … The post EU migration pact tests balance between values, capacity appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:00:05
In DRC displacement camp, Ebola warnings meet dry taps, crowded shelters
KINSHASA, DRC | Xinhua | At the Kigonze camp for displaced people on the outskirts of Bunia, the capital of Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the daily struggle against Ebola begins with something as basic as water. Since early morning, Furha Jeannette, a displaced mother of four, had been waiting … The post In DRC displacement camp, Ebola warnings meet dry taps, crowded shelters appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:12:53
Ggoobi defends 2026/27 financial outlook at 5th Absa Post-Budget Forum
Finance Ministry Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has strongly pushed back against sceptics of Ugandas economic progress, declaring it foolhardy for anyone to dismiss the countrys growth trajectory. His remarks were made on Friday at the 5th edition of the Absa Post-Budget Forum, a high-level annual engagement that brings together key The post Ggoobi defends 2026/27 financial outlook at 5th Absa Post-Budget Forum first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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