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@uplandMedia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:46
Ugandan-born social worker brings hope to orphans
How Samalie Kristensen bridges two continents to empower vulnerable children in East Africa. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | At 52, Samalie Kristensen wears many hats: dedicated social worker, mother of four, active gardener, and passionate humanitarian. Living in Denmark, she balances a full-time career supporting families within the Danish welfare system with an … The post Ugandan-born social worker brings hope to orphans appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Rugumayo in blistering form, sets new Entebbe Club golf course record
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ronald Rugumayo showed why he is the new Uganda Open Pro champion today with a blistering 8-under-par score of 63 to take the lead at the MTN Pro Tee event that concludes Friday at Entebbe Club. After struggling to keep with the leaders on the first two days, with scores … The post Rugumayo in blistering form, sets new Entebbe Club golf course record appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:46
Public barred from royal tombs as Tooro enforces strict burial protocols for King Oyo
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The burial of the fallen Tooro King, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, will be conducted under strict cultural protocols, with the public barred from accessing the royal tombs as traditional burial rituals are performed. The burial committee says the restrictions are intended to preserve the sanctity of … The post Public barred from royal tombs as Tooro enforces strict burial protocols for King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:00:46
Trial of Geraldine Ssali and co-accused set for December
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The trial of former Ministry of Trade Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali and five co-accused is to begin on December 5th, 2026. Geraldine Ssali and some members of Parliament were charged in relation to the 3.8-billion-shilling war loss compensation. The fixing of the trial date by the Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday … The post Trial of Geraldine Ssali and co-accused set for December appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:18:11
Tooro needs a king ready to lead, not another 'baby as King' – Big Eye
Ugandan musician Big Eye has rejected the idea of Tooro returning to a child monarch, arguing that the kingdom needs an adult king who is ready to take on the responsibilities of leadership immediately. Speaking on the ongoing debate over who should succeed the late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, Big Eye said The post Tooro needs a king ready to lead, not another 'baby as King' – Big Eye first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:34:00
Muhoozi Thanks Sudhir, Kirumira for 2031 Endorsement
Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has publicly thanked prominent Kampala businessmen Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and Godfrey Kirumira after they formally endorsed his bid for the presidency in the 2031 general elections. In a post on X on the morning of September 9, 2026, Gen. Kainerugaba addressed the two tycoons directly, calling them his The post Muhoozi Thanks Sudhir, Kirumira for 2031 Endorsement first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:53:29
TV presenter v secret son: the succession dispute engulfing a Ugandan kingdom
Family of late King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV reveal son's existence as they reject committee's choice of cousin as new monarchA traditional Ugandan kingdom has become engulfed in a bitter succession dispute after the family of a king who recently died rejected the selection of a television news anchor as his successor.King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who became the world's youngest reigning monarch when he took the throne in the kingdom of Tooro in 1995 at the age of three, died on 27 August in the US, where he was receiving cancer treatment. Continue reading...
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@uplandMedia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:24
Jailed Journalist Remmy Asiteza applies for bail
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed Daily Express journalist Remmy Asiteza has applied for bail before Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court, where he is facing charges of publishing fake news and broadcasting without a licence. Asiteza appeared before Chief Magistrate Ritah Neumbe Kidasa on Wednesday and presented three sureties through his lawyers, led by Yasin Ssentumbwe … The post Jailed Journalist Remmy Asiteza applies for bail appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:29:49
Nigerian artiste Fave slams Ugandan promoter over poor pay and treatment
Nigerian singer Fave has criticised a Ugandan event promoter over what she describes as poor treatment and inadequate payment during her recent visit to the country. The singer, whose real name is Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, travelled to Uganda earlier this month to headline an event. Although she did not name the promoter in her remarks, The post Nigerian artiste Fave slams Ugandan promoter over poor pay and treatment first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:50:14
Salvado challenges Fave over Uganda criticism, reveals past booking dispute
Nigerian singer Fave's criticism of a Ugandan promoter has sparked a wider debate about the relationship between foreign artistes and local entertainment organisers, after comedian Patrick Salvado challenged her decision to generalise her experience. Fave, whose real name is Chidozie Godsfavour Ugochinyere, recently visited Uganda to headline an event but later took to social media The post Salvado challenges Fave over Uganda criticism, reveals past booking dispute first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:09:56
Komuntale rejects Prince Kijanangoma's selection as Tooro King
The choice of Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi as the next Omukama of Tooro has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after Princess Ruth Nsemere Komuntale publicly challenged the decision. Kijanangoma was announced on Wednesday as king-elect, with the Ababiito clan saying it had selected him to succeed the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, The post Komuntale rejects Prince Kijanangoma's selection as Tooro King first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:10
SFC disowns "Captain" Yonasan Tibenderana
Kampala, uganda | URN | The elite Special Forces Command (SFC) has distanced itself from a man arrested for allegedly extorting money at the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) offices in Kololo, saying he is not one of its officers. SFC Public Information Officer Captain Julius Kabandize said in a statement issued Wednesday evening, September … The post SFC disowns "Captain" Yonasan Tibenderana appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:11
Trial for Geraldine Ssali and co-accused set for December
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The trial of former Ministry of Trade Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali and five co-accused is to begin on December 5th, 2026. Geraldine Ssali and some members of Parliament were charged in relation to the 3.8-billion-shilling war loss compensation. The fixing of the trial date by the Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday … The post Trial for Geraldine Ssali and co-accused set for December appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:12
King Oyo: A remarkable influencer of young people
# COMMENT | HUMPHREY NABIMANYA | It would be interesting if someone conducted research to establish what makes young people respond so strongly to popular youth figures. Is it their age, their personality, their status? There are several examples that justify this case. The current example is the late King Oyo, who was young … The post King Oyo: A remarkable influencer of young people appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:00:12
Tooro Queen Mother rejects Kijanangoma selection
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | The Tooro Queen Mother, Best Kemigisa, has rejected the selection of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as the new King of Tooro, accusing the 21-member succession committee of disregarding the late King Oyo's purported will and an earlier agreement to suspend succession proceedings until after his burial. In a statement … The post Tooro Queen Mother rejects Kijanangoma selection appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Business booms around Karuziika Palace ahead of Oyo burial
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Business is booming around Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal City as traders cash in on the growing number of mourners arriving for the burial of the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Along the Fort Portal-Kasese road, particularly around the junction leading to the palace, temporary businesses … The post Business booms around Karuziika Palace ahead of Oyo burial appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:35:31
FULL LIST: Here are the 2,790 students approved for the government education loan scheme for 2026/27
A total of 2,790 students have been selected to receive government loans under the Higher Education Students Financing Scheme for the 2026/27 academic year. The beneficiaries were selected from 10,615 applicants seeking financial support to pursue degree and diploma programmes at accredited higher education institutions. The Ministry of Education and Sports said the number of The post FULL LIST: Here are the 2,790 students approved for the government education loan scheme for 2026/27 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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