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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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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:11:34
Cricket Cranes set for Tanzania departure as World Cup Qualification push reaches decisive stage
Uganda's Cricket Cranes will depart for Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Sunday, August 2, as they begin the final and most important phase of their ICC Cricket World Cup Challenge League B campaign, carrying an unbeaten record, a strong points advantage and a clear ambition of advancing along the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup qualification
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@matookerepublic Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:14:00
Pier One's Fourth Anniversary: A Ladipoe, Don Julio And Johnnie Walker Affair
Some milestones deserve more than a toast. They deserve a celebration the size of the milestone. And few brands understand that better than Johnnie Walker- the worlds most iconic whisky, and Don Julio- the worlds first luxury tequila. Together, the two global icons transformed Pier One Lounges fourth anniversary into an unforgettable night, where luxury, The post Pier One's Fourth Anniversary: A Ladipoe, Don Julio And Johnnie Walker Affair first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:26
Kadaga unhappy with Uganda's negotiators, slow pace to regional currency
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has entered into debt, trade and investment agreements that have disadvantaged the country because of poor decisions by technocrats and policymakers involved in the negotiations, First Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga has said. Kadaga says some deals signed for the country reflect either a lack of knowledge on the issue … The post Kadaga unhappy with Uganda's negotiators, slow pace to regional currency appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:26
Colourful and bold textures on canvas at Tuula Tuwaye exhibition
The exhibition is a metaphor to the power that lies in dialogue as a tool for sharing, learning and discovering who we're and what exists in our immediate surrounding. ARTS | DOMINIC MUWANUZI | Conversation is an integral component of human existence and behaviour. Through it, humans are able to commune, learn, share … The post Colourful and bold textures on canvas at Tuula Tuwaye exhibition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:00:30
MTN takes Y'ello Storm campaign to Gulu with hospital support
Gulu, Uganda | URN | MTN Uganda has extended its Y'ello Storm campaign to Northern Uganda, combining customer engagement with support to Gulu Regional Referral Hospital as the telecommunications company seeks to deepen its presence beyond connectivity services. The company handed over mattresses, protective covers and mosquito nets to the hospital for use in the … The post MTN takes Y'ello Storm campaign to Gulu with hospital support appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:12
Climate change fuels farmer-herder conflict in northern Uganda
Apac, Uganda | URN | On the afternoon of June 26, 2026, Frank Tumwesigye drove his herd toward a familiar watering point in Maruzi Ranch, expecting another routine day. Instead, he found angry residents blocking the access road, but this time, residents blocked the access road leading to the watering point, accusing his animals of … The post Climate change fuels farmer-herder conflict in northern Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:42:12
MINISTER BABALANDA RALLIES KALIRO RESIDENTS TO EMBRACE WEALTH CREATION, FIGHT CORRUPTION
The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, yesterday joined the family of the late Ngobi Fred in Kaliro District to officiate a thanksgiving service and commission a new family home, where she rallied residents to reject corruption and embrace government wealth-creation programmes to transform their livelihoods. The event was marked with joy, gratitude and prayer as the family gave thanks to God for His faithfulness and provision throughout the journey of building the home. Delivering remarks, Minister Babalanda conveyed greetings from His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:20:19
Democracy Denied: Kayunga Residents Locked Out of Local Leadership
By Denis Mukisa Residents of Kakoowekoowe Zone in Bukolooto Ward, Kayunga Town Council, woke up early on Saturday hoping to finally elect their local leaders, only to find empty polling stations and no Electoral Commission officials present. The August 1 re-election had been scheduled for areas where polls collapsed earlier in the week. For communities that had already been denied the chance to vote on July 28, the empty stations marked a second blow to their right to choose representation. The original election descended into chaos when a scuffle broke out among voters. Deputy RDC John Magezi intervened and halted
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@theScribeUganda Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:36:25
NRM Stages Grassroots Comeback in Kayunga Town Council LC1 Polls
By Denis Mukisa The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has reclaimed majority control in Kayunga Town Council after winning 11 of the 19 villages in LC1 elections. Independent candidates, most of them NRM-leaning, secured the remaining eight seats, while the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) failed to win any. Town Council NRM chairperson Alex Kasiriivu described the result as a clear revival of the party's influence in the area. "This victory is a sign of appreciation from the people and a resurrection of our party, which had been taken over by the opposition. We worked together this time round to
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@sqoop Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:01:32
I no longer stress over things I can't control – Lydia Jazmine
Ugandan singer Lydia Jazmine says she has reached a stage in life where she no longer allows circumstances beyond her control to weigh her down, choosing instead to focus on gratitude, personal growth, and the future she continues to envision for herself. Speaking during a press conference ahead of her The One Only concert The post I no longer stress over things I can't control – Lydia Jazmine first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:01:11
Pearl of Africa Fight Night set to blend championship boxing with luxury entertainment in Kampala
Kampala is set to host a unique sporting and entertainment experience as Pearl of Africa Fight Night takes over the gardens of Fairway Hotel Kampala on Saturday, August 8. The event promises to go beyond traditional boxing by combining professional championship bouts with premium hospitality, fine dining, live entertainment, and an upscale nightlife experience. Headlining The post Pearl of Africa Fight Night set to blend championship boxing with luxury entertainment in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:25:41
Jose Chameleone honoured at Tanzania's prestigious Bongo Flava Honors Concert
Ugandan music icon Jose Chameleone received special recognition at the prestigious Bongo Flava Honors concert held at The Dome, Masaki in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Friday night. The legendary singer headlined the event, becoming the first non-Tanzanian artist to perform at the annual concert since its inception, marking another milestone in his celebrated music The post Jose Chameleone honoured at Tanzania's prestigious Bongo Flava Honors Concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:35
Chief Justice launches new justice strategy, aims to reduce case backlog
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Chief Justice Dr. Flavian Zeija has unveiled the Administration of Justice Programme (AJP) Strategy for the 2026/27–2029/30 financial years. Key among the expectations is improving access to justice, reducing case backlog and strengthening public confidence in the country's justice system. Speaking during the launch at the Supreme Court in Kampala … The post Chief Justice launches new justice strategy, aims to reduce case backlog appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:36
IGG orders interdiction of Chris Obore, 6 other senior parliament officials
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has directed the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesige, to interdict seven senior officials of Parliament pending the conclusion of criminal proceedings against them. The directive, issued on 31 July 2026, targets officials who are currently on remand after being … The post IGG orders interdiction of Chris Obore, 6 other senior parliament officials appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:00:36
How New Vision missed its own set target
Kampala, Uganda | URN | New Vision Printing and Publishing Company has warned shareholders that it expects to post another annual loss for the financial year ending June 30, 2026, dealing a setback to management's ambitious turnaround strategy that had projected a return to profitability. The profit warning, issued through a notice to shareholders … The post How New Vision missed its own set target appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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