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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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@matookerepublic Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:17:52
Roe & Co finds its way to Kampala's tables at Shisa Nyama
At one of the tables at Shisa Nyama Village in Bugolobi, on Thursday evening, a guest held a glass of whiskey as the brand ambassador explained what to look for before taking the first sip. Across the venue, another group was following a cocktail demonstration, watching familiar ingredients come together around a new Irish whiskey. The post Roe & Co finds its way to Kampala's tables at Shisa Nyama first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:17
EC dismisses support staff in Busia for allegedly tampering with voters register
Busia, Uganda | URN | The Electoral Commission (EC) has dismissed 13 election officials who were deployed in Busia District over allegations of tampering with the voters' register during the recently concluded Local Council I (LC I) elections. Those dismissed include Buhehe Sub-county Supervisor Andrew Ogema and all 12 village registrars assigned to manage the … The post EC dismisses support staff in Busia for allegedly tampering with voters register appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:18
Fauci's COVID‑origins hearing shows how conspiracy theories became political weapons
Inside the far-right networks and digital radicalization – the exact ecosystem where these conspiracy theories have taken root and spread COMMENT | ART JIPSON | Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and declined to answer questions from a Senate committee more than 100 times on July 29, 2026. The Republican-led hearing – convened … The post Fauci's COVID‑origins hearing shows how conspiracy theories became political weapons appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:43:39
PHOTOS: Singer A Pass who claimed he wanted to marry at 70, is off the shelf at 36
Singer A Pass, whose real name is Alex Bagonza and who once vowed to marry at 70, is officially off the market after secretly tying the knot with his partner, only identified as Alicia, in a private traditional ceremony on Saturday. The 36-year-old singer shared a photo from the ceremony on his social media pages, The post PHOTOS: Singer A Pass who claimed he wanted to marry at 70, is off the shelf at 36 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:31
AFCON 2027: A golden opportunity for Ugandans to showcase our nation
COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Hosting the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 is not just about football; it presents a significant economic opportunity for Ugandans to engage, offer services, generate employment, and highlight the best of our nation. As Uganda gets ready to join Kenya and Tanzania in hosting AFCON PAMOJA 2027, … The post AFCON 2027: A golden opportunity for Ugandans to showcase our nation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:32
Reach A Hand Africa graduates 99 peer educators
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand Africa (RAHA) graduated 99 peer educators from the class of 2025 of its Peer Educators Academy on 31st July 2026 after completing their year of service. The 2025-cohort graduation ceremony was held at RAHA headquarters in Lungujja, where the graduates were honoured with certificates of service. … The post Reach A Hand Africa graduates 99 peer educators appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:32
Filmmakers discuss marketing and distribution strategies to boost the sector
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Various players in the film industry, particularly marketers and distributors, have met to discuss new strategies to boost Uganda's film industry through effective marketing and distribution. The discussions were held July 29 during iKONVERSATIONS, a platform of the iKON Awards designed to bring together industry players to discuss challenges affecting … The post Filmmakers discuss marketing and distribution strategies to boost the sector appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:33
China's PLA celebrates 99th founding anniversary
It is a PLA march toward world-class military, with peace as enduring mission BEIJING | Xinhua | Saturday August 1 marked the 99th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) as it continues its journey from a fledgling revolutionary force to a modern military advancing toward its centenary. In Nanchang, in east … The post China's PLA celebrates 99th founding anniversary appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:22:52
A Pass shocks internet with announcement he is off the market
Ugandan reggae and dancehall star Alexander Bagonza, popularly known to fans as A Pass, has sent social media into an absolute frenzy after hinting that he is officially a married man. The Guli Wano hitmaker took to X (formerly Twitter) to share an elegant photo standing beside a stunning bride. Dressed in a sharp white The post A Pass shocks internet with announcement he is off the market first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:00:37
Faridah Nakazibwe, Justine Nameere feud reignites over released audio
The long-standing conflict between media personalities Faridah Nakazibwe and State Minister for local government Justine Nameere has erupted once again, proving that time has done little to heal old wounds. The renewed clash follows Nakazibwe's decision to leak a recorded audio file, firing back after Nameere reportedly threatened another woman with a defamation lawsuit. According The post Faridah Nakazibwe, Justine Nameere feud reignites over released audio first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:17:28
What royalty row reveals about business of music
When the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) announced the distribution of Shs216 million in royalties to eligible rights holders this year, it should have been a moment of celebration for Uganda's music industry. Instead, it triggered one of the most intense debates the country's copyright ecosystem has witnessed in recent years. The controversy reached its The post What royalty row reveals about business of music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:00:20
Lawyers urge DPP to suspend Besigye treason trial
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A group of 18 Ugandan lawyers has asked the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to suspend the treason trial of opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajj Obeid Lutale, arguing that the prosecution proceeded despite unresolved concerns over the accused's constitutional right to a fair hearing. In a … The post Lawyers urge DPP to suspend Besigye treason trial appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:00:21
Glovo launches AI shopping assistant for ChatGPT and Claude
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Glovo has unveiled a new artificial intelligence-powered shopping experience that allows customers to discover and order products through natural conversations on ChatGPT and Claude, marking a significant step in the evolution of quick-commerce. The Spanish multi-category technology company announced on July 30 that its new "Shopping Assistant" integrates Glovo's marketplace … The post Glovo launches AI shopping assistant for ChatGPT and Claude appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:00:21
Kampala suburbs still littered with garbage days after National Cleaning Day
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Several Kampala suburbs are still grappling with uncollected garbage nearly a week after the inaugural National Cleaning Day. Concerns over public health are emerging as heaps of waste continue to rot along roadsides and near homes and businesses. A Uganda Radio Network survey found large piles of garbage in Bwaise, … The post Kampala suburbs still littered with garbage days after National Cleaning Day appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:00:46
China's rising global favorability reflects the appeal of cooperation and openness
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | A new survey from the Pew Research Center found that China is now seen more positively than the United States in most of 36 countries surveyed. In many places, positive perceptions of China have reached their highest levels since records began. The findings add to a growing body of international … The post China's rising global favorability reflects the appeal of cooperation and openness appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Sat, 01 Aug 2026 23:00:11
Anti-LGBTQ+ laws are on the rise across west Africa, campaigners warn
Activists in the region say politicians regard LGBTQ+ people as 'the easiest scapegoats to maintain their power'A growing number of west African countries are implementing or strengthening anti-LGBTQ+ laws, amid local political pressures and a global pushback against LGBTQ+ rights.In March, Senegal doubled the maximum prison sentence for gay sex to 10 years and criminalised the "promotion" of homosexuality. Niger criminalised "sexual relations with a person of the same sex" in February, the first time same-sex intimacy had been outlawed in the country. Continue reading...
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:00:36
Rugumayo finds winning form ahead of next month's Uganda Open
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | South Africa-based Ronald Rugumayo has his eyes firmly on the Uganda Open next month, and he is ticking off his form book in a manner only a perfectionist does in the run-up. After a three-stroke victory in the professional category at the Uganda Golf Club Ladies Open on Friday, … The post Rugumayo finds winning form ahead of next month's Uganda Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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