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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:04
Integrating indigenous knowledge in District Climate Change Action Plans strengthens climate justice
COMMENT | WALTER AKENA | While growing up in the village, our grandmother always warned us never to sit at the doorway whenever it rained. According to her, sitting at the doorway while it rained was known to bring misfortune, including developing painful boils on the buttocks, commonly known as "odeke" in Acholi. … The post Integrating indigenous knowledge in District Climate Change Action Plans strengthens climate justice appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:05
Uganda to deploy medics in DRC; Museveni leads while others follow
COMMENT | OBED K. KATUREEBE | It is now public information that the government of Uganda is going to deploy our medical experts to the DR Congo to combat the Ebola scourge that is devastating people in eastern DR Congo. According to Dr Daniel Kyabayinze, who is the Director of Public Health at the Ministry … The post Uganda to deploy medics in DRC; Museveni leads while others follow appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:05
Pearl Bank boosts growth of commercial agriculture, aligning its strategy to government's ATMS agenda
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As the government intensifies implementation of its ATMS agenda – Agriculture, Tourism, Minerals and Science Technology – with a strong emphasis on commercialising agriculture, Pearl Bank is increasingly emerging as one of the financial institutions helping translate that vision into reality. Agriculture remains Uganda's largest employer, supporting … The post Pearl Bank boosts growth of commercial agriculture, aligning its strategy to government's ATMS agenda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:06
Student awarded Shs100 million in UCU graduation dispute
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Kampala has awarded 100 million shillings as compensation for general damages to a law student after finding that Uganda Christian University (UCU) acted irrationally and unfairly in handling the transfer of her academic credits from King's College London in the United Kingdom. In a ruling delivered on … The post Student awarded Shs100 million in UCU graduation dispute appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:07
MTN returns to UPGA after 18 years with Pro Tee sponsorship
Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | MTN Uganda are back to sponsoring the Uganda Professional Golfers Association, bringing back memories from 2006-2008 when they supported monthly mugs. MTN has unveiled a quarterly sponsorship for the professional golfers under their body, UPGA, at East Africa's oldest golf facility, Entebbe Club. Dubbed the MTN Pro Tees … The post MTN returns to UPGA after 18 years with Pro Tee sponsorship appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:00:08
RONALDO: Fitness? haven't you seen me play?
LISBON | Xinhua | Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday laughed off ideas that he could struggle for fitness at the World Cup due to his age. The 41-year-old, who has played 227 times for his country, will lead Portugal in his sixth World Cup finals. Speaking to the press on Friday ahead of his side's departure … The post RONALDO: Fitness? haven't you seen me play? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:05
U.S records first emphatic World Cup victory in 96 years
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua TASS | The United States recorded its first emphatic victory at a FIFA World Cup since the 1930 tournament. As TASS reported earlier, the Americans opened their home World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay. Prior to that, the United States had achieved victories by a margin of at least … The post U.S records first emphatic World Cup victory in 96 years appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:05
Ugandan Mathematical Economics Grad bringing ethical decision-making to Canada's financial sector
Fresh off a top five finish in the CFA Societies Canada Ethics Challenge, Suubi Nsubuga is turning a passion for responsible investment into a career in wealth management. Ontario, Canada | Suubi Nsubuga, 22, left Uganda four years ago to study mathematical economics at Trent University and has become a high-achieving graduate of the … The post Ugandan Mathematical Economics Grad bringing ethical decision-making to Canada's financial sector appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Rwanda unveils 2026/27 budget prioritizing agriculture, economic stability
KIGALI | Xinhua | Rwanda's Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa has unveiled the national budget for the fiscal year 2026/27 beginning on July 1, with estimated resources projected at nearly 7.8 trillion Rwandan francs (about 5.3 billion U.S. dollars), prioritizing agriculture, jobs, and economic stability. Presenting the budget in Parliament on Thursday … The post Rwanda unveils 2026/27 budget prioritizing agriculture, economic stability appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Men rush for AIDS prevention drug as demand exceeds supply
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health revealed Friday that demand for Lenacapavir, an HIV prevention injection launched in April, currently surpasses available doses, with more men demanding the twice-yearly drug. Speaking at a meeting attended by HIV advocates, researchers and policymakers, Dr Herbert Kadama who coordinates Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) at the … The post Men rush for AIDS prevention drug as demand exceeds supply appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:12:20
Super Over spectacle and dominant chase mark opening day of Great Lakes Men's T20
The 2026 Great Lakes Men's T20 Championship got off to an exciting start at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday, delivering two contrasting encounters that showcased both disciplined cricket and edge-of-the-seat drama. Bunyonyi Warriors registered a convincing five-wicket victory over Victoria Strikers in the morning fixture, while Kyoga Avengers edged Mburo Blasters in a thrilling Super
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@uplandMedia Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:00:05
Gold exports surge, but no revenue benefit, civil society warns
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Civil society organizations have raised concerns that Uganda is deriving limited benefits from its booming gold exports, despite the mineral overtaking coffee as the country's leading export earner. Magara Siragi Luyima, the Energy and Extractive Industries Coordinator at Oxfam, said gold exports reached approximately USD 5.8 billion in 2025, surpassing … The post Gold exports surge, but no revenue benefit, civil society warns appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:59:00
Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire
Elon Musk has reached a milestone once thought to belong only in science fiction. With SpaceX making its long-awaited stock market debut, the entrepreneurs net worth has crossed the $1 trillion mark, making him the first person in history to attain trillionaire status. The historic moment came as SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq under The post Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:05
UMA rejects proposal to offer lunch instead of intern allowances
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Uganda Medical Association (UMA) has rejected a proposal by the government to provide all intern doctors with lunch. The government's proposal aims to address concerns following the removal of the one million shillings allowance for medical interns. Dr Frank Asiimwe, UMA President, told URN that interns require more than … The post UMA rejects proposal to offer lunch instead of intern allowances appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:36:46
I saw the breakup statement like everyone else – Shakib speaks out after Zari announces split
Shakib Cham Lutaaya has broken his silence on his reported split from socialite Zari Hassan, revealing that he found out about the separation through social media. Earlier on Friday, Zari announced that her relationship with Shakib had come to an end. In a statement shared on her social media platforms, she said the couple had The post I saw the breakup statement like everyone else – Shakib speaks out after Zari announces split first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:29:26
Hosts Canada and USA take centre stage as World Cup action continues
Co-hosts Canada and the United States will make their long-awaited FIFA World Cup 2026 debuts on Friday, June 12, as Matchday Two of the tournament takes centre stage across North America.The occasion comes almost exactly eight years after Canada, Mexico and the United States were awarded hosting rights for the expanded global showpiece, with both
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