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@matookerepublic Wed, 16 Sep 2026 07:07:31
30 vehicles impounded as UPDF starts traffic crackdown on ministers, security chiefs
A total of 30 vehicles have been impounded during joint operations in and around Kampala. The operations are being conducted by the UPDF Military Police Brigade in coordination with the Uganda Traffic Police across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area and other parts of the country. According to Army spokesperson Chris Magezi, the operations are targeting The post 30 vehicles impounded as UPDF starts traffic crackdown on ministers, security chiefs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:26:48
Johnnie Walker backs Joshua Baraka's journey to B'RAKA LAND Kampala Finale
Walker is stepping further into Uganda's music scene, announcing its partnership as headline sponsor of Joshua Baraka's B'RAKA LAND East Africa Kampala finale, set for November 28 at Lugogo Hockey Grounds. The partnership brings together a global brand with one of the new voices shaping Uganda's music and creative scene, at a time when Baraka's The post Johnnie Walker backs Joshua Baraka's journey to B'RAKA LAND Kampala Finale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:18:36
Makerere University introduces supplementary exams for students with retakes: Who qualifies and how much does it cost?
Makerere University has introduced supplementary examinations for final-year students who have a small number of retakes, allowing eligible students to clear their remaining courses without waiting for another academic year. The examinations are intended to help students who are close to completing their undergraduate programmes but have failed one or two courses required for graduation. The post Makerere University introduces supplementary exams for students with retakes: Who qualifies and how much does it cost? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:05:00
Ministry of Health speaks out on rising cases of misdiagnosis
The Director General of Health Services at the Ministry of Health, Dr Charles Olaro, has spoken out on the rising cases of misdiagnosis in Uganda. According to a 2022 report on Prevalence and Classification of Misdiagnosis among Hospitalised patients in five general hospitals of Central Uganda, 9.2% of hospitalized The post Ministry of Health speaks out on rising cases of misdiagnosis first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:08:46
Judiciary set for 9th Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial lecture
KAMPALA: The Judiciary is tomorrow set to hold the ninth Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial Lecture at its headquarters in Kampala. The lecture commemorates the life and legacy of former Chief Justice Benedicto Kiwanuka, who was abducted from his chambers at the High Court on September 13th, 1972, and was never The post Judiciary set for 9th Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial lecture first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:19:37
Minister Mao challenger withdraws election petition
GULU: The former National Resistance Movement (NRM) aspirant for Laroo-Pece Division Constituency in Gulu City, Tonny Kitara has withdrawn his election petition against Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao. Speaking from Gulu on Tuesday morning, Mr. Kitara said he was moving on after the election loss. Mr. The post Minister Mao challenger withdraws election petition first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:36:06
President Museveni campaigns for NRM candidate in Adjumani
President Yoweri Museveni, has arrived at Paridi Stadium in Adjumani District to campaign for James Leku Pilli, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer in the Adjumani West county Parliamentary by-election. The president, also the NRM National chairman, is in the West Nile district to drum up support for The post President Museveni campaigns for NRM candidate in Adjumani first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:43:17
Doctoral student develops app for data protection in Uganda's health sector
An Information Technology doctoral student has developed an application aimed at increasing compliance with the law on data protection in Uganda's health sector. For her PhD in Information Systems at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa, Barbara Naluwadda Kayonde aimed to identify a practical way to The post Doctoral student develops app for data protection in Uganda's health sector first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:46:20
Preparations for new Tooro King Coronation kick off today
Preparations for the coronation of Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi Nyabongo I as Tooro's next king officially begin today, with meetings expected to establish various committees to oversee the ceremony slated for September 29, 2026. The coronation plans gained momentum following yesterday's unanimous endorsement by the Supreme Council, clearing a The post Preparations for new Tooro King Coronation kick off today first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:00:48
How will the US-Iran war end?
The only stable solution to the impasse in the Gulf is one that involves China and increases economic integration in the region COMMENT | SIMON JOHNSON AMIR KERMANI | On Aug.24, the US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, launched an "economic D-Day" programme, intended to cut Iran off from all trading partners. So far, … The post How will the US-Iran war end? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:00:08
Arsenal remains unbeaten, Liverpool held to draw
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Arsenal remains top of the Premier League with a perfect record after a hard-fought 2-0 win away to Sunderland on Saturday. Arsenal had two heroes: goalkeeper David Raya, who saved a 56th-minute penalty from Sunderland's Enzo Le Fee, and Bruno Guimaraes, who put Arsenal ahead three minutes later with a … The post Arsenal remains unbeaten, Liverpool held to draw appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 13 Sep 2026 09:00:08
Stand off erupts at final interment of Omukama Oyo
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | There was a standoff lasting more than two hours at the Karambi Royal Burial Grounds in Fort Portal on Saturday as the Tooro Kingdom prepared to bury Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The standoff followed a disagreement over who could participate in the king's final interment rituals, … The post Stand off erupts at final interment of Omukama Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:33
Residents want ID services at sub-counties, offer to facilitate NIRA's operation
Kitgum, Uganda | URN | Residents in Kitgum District are calling for the decentralisation of national identification services to sub-counties to reduce the distance and costs involved in accessing National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) services. The residents say the current arrangement, where they are required to travel to designated registration centres to access or … The post Residents want ID services at sub-counties, offer to facilitate NIRA's operation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 13 Sep 2026 13:00:33
Why Uganda's crude oil was named 'Pearl Sweet'
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The decision by the government to name its crude oil "Pearl Sweet" has generated debate, with some questioning why the crude oil to be produced from the Albertine Graben needs a name as the country approaches first oil. The debate has gained traction on social media sites as well as … The post Why Uganda's crude oil was named 'Pearl Sweet' appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:00:06
The Missing URC Ledger: Billions invested, assets unaccounted for
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | From the 1977 EAC breakup to the Rift Valley Railways concession and today's missing wagons, Uganda's railway records reveal decades of investment but no continuous account of where the assets ended up. After the collapse of the East African Community (EAC) in 1977, the Uganda Railway Corporation (URC) was formed … The post The Missing URC Ledger: Billions invested, assets unaccounted for appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:23
Xi calls on BRICS to unite Global South, deepen cooperation
NEW DELHI | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday called on BRICS countries to strengthen unity among the Global South and play an active, stabilizing and positive role in global affairs. In a speech when attending the second day of BRICS summit in New Delhi, Xi also outlined concrete proposals to further … The post Xi calls on BRICS to unite Global South, deepen cooperation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:02:47
Tooro's throne and its fierce matriarchs
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | In the misty shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains, behind the pristine white walls of Karuziika – a Royal Palace that has stood for over a century, a high-stakes historical drama is unfolding. It is an elegant, tense standoff that perfectly mirrors a 200-year-old cycle of royal wills, bloodlines, and Matriarchal … The post Tooro's throne and its fierce matriarchs appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:02:47
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid win in La Liga
MADRID, SPAIN | Xinhua | FC Barcelona remained top of La Liga and preserved its perfect start to the season with a 4-2 win away to a determined Levante on Sunday. Raphinha was one of Barcelona's standout players, providing assists for young defender Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal as the visitor raced into a 2-0 … The post Barcelona, Atletico Madrid win in La Liga appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:02:48
Haaland wins derby for Manchester City
LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Erling Haaland scored the only goal as Manchester City battled to a 1-0 win away to Manchester United in a bad-tempered derby on Sunday, maintaining its perfect record. The Norwegian striker stuck out a foot to score from a narrow angle on the hour mark, with the goal initially ruled … The post Haaland wins derby for Manchester City appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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