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@sqoop Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:13:59
King Oyo tribute adds emotion to Miss Tourism Uganda finale
The lights were on, the music was playing and Uganda's beauty and tourism hopefuls had gathered for one of the country's biggest cultural showcases. But for a few poignant moments, the glamour gave way to remembrance. At the Miss Tourism Uganda 2026 grand finale at Serena Hotel Kampala, contestants from the Tooro sub-region joined the The post King Oyo tribute adds emotion to Miss Tourism Uganda finale first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:46:39
Singer Shakira Shakiraa reveals how she became friends with King Oyo
What began with a malfunctioning gym machine developed into an unlikely friendship between musician Shakira Shakiraa and the late King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Following the King's death, Shakira joined many Ugandans in mourning and spoke publicly about her personal connection with the young monarch, revealing that the two had been The post Singer Shakira Shakiraa reveals how she became friends with King Oyo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:03:00
King Oyo honoured as RnB and Friends brings old-school magic to Mestil
There are some songs that do more than play in the background; they take you somewhere. On Sunday evening at Mestil Hotel, the opening lines of Mario's Let Me Love You did exactly that. As the familiar "Baby, I just don't get…" began playing, conversations gave way to singing, with guests joining in as though The post King Oyo honoured as RnB and Friends brings old-school magic to Mestil first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:00:15
Uganda appoints Vitol to market crude oil ahead of planned exports
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda has appointed global energy and commodities trader Vitol to market the country's crude oil allocation ahead of planned exports early next year, the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) said Monday. According to a statement issued by UNOC, Vitol will market the crude oil allocation belonging to the Ugandan government … The post Uganda appoints Vitol to market crude oil ahead of planned exports appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:55:48
When the DJ became the band: Inside the Dread Lazer Turn Up
There is a particular moment in a Kampala party when the evening stops being an event and becomes a memory. It usually arrives without warning. A song changes, somebody screams, a previously restrained crowd suddenly discovers that sitting still is no longer an option. Phones appear in the air. People who had been politely nursing The post When the DJ became the band: Inside the Dread Lazer Turn Up first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:21:58
NUP acting President Nambeshe says he has 28 children but still wants more
National Unity Platform (NUP) acting president John Baptist Nambeshe has revealed that he has 28 children, including six sets of twins, but says he is not ready to stop expanding his family. Nambeshe, the Member of Parliament for Manjiya County, made the revelation while speaking about his family, his late father and his personal journey The post NUP acting President Nambeshe says he has 28 children but still wants more first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 08 Sep 2026 05:34:35
Two sons arrested for allegedly beheading their 95-year-old mother
Police in Kagadi District have arrested two brothers in connection with the suspected murder and beheading of their 95-year-old mother, Angela Kabagenzi. Kabagenzi, a resident of Matuntu A Village in Kagadi District, reportedly went missing from her home on the night of 4 September 2026. Her body was discovered the following morning, about 300 metres The post Two sons arrested for allegedly beheading their 95-year-old mother first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 08 Sep 2026 04:00:07
Think tank report highlights value of China's new popular literature, art
SHENZHEN | Xinhua | New popular literature and art, characterized by broad public participation in the era of the internet and AI, are helping China better express itself and contribute to a fairer global cultural order, according to a think tank report released on Sunday. Titled "The Flourishing Development and Global Influence of New … The post Think tank report highlights value of China's new popular literature, art appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:45
No rest for Pros as MTN Pro Tees returns at Entebbe Club
MTN Pro Tee Sept 8-11 MTN Monthly Tee Sept 12 Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Up to 40 professional golfers will be in action today as MTN Pro Tee leg 2 returns to the par 71 lakeside Entebbe Club. After an absorbing 4 days of action last week in the Johnnie Walker Uganda Pro … The post No rest for Pros as MTN Pro Tees returns at Entebbe Club appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 21:00:43
Euro Gold Refinery CEO Bernard Feni receives double recognition in Ghana
Accra, Ghana | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan entrepreneur Bernard Feni, the founder and chief executive of Euro Gold Refinery, has received double recognition at the Ghana Merit Awards 2026 in Accra, where he was named CEO/Entrepreneur of the Year while his philanthropic organisation, Mungu Feni Foundation, received the Best NGO/Foundation of the Year award. The … The post Euro Gold Refinery CEO Bernard Feni receives double recognition in Ghana appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:51:00
Denim, music and Sunday ease take over Tales at Garden Pop Up
By Sunday afternoon, Tales Lounge in Bukoto had traded its usual bar atmosphere for something more deliberate: a denim-filled garden party, where the dress code was as much part of the experience as the music. The second edition of the Garden Pop Up brought together Kampala's social crowd for an afternoon of music, fashion, drinks The post Denim, music and Sunday ease take over Tales at Garden Pop Up first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:00:40
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa endorses Muhoozi for 2031 Presidential Bid
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT AGENCIES | Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has publicly thrown his weight behind Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to succeed President Yoweri Museveni in the 2031 general elections, marking a significant political endorsement from one of the country's top legislative figures. Speaking on Monday at a digital website launch … The post Deputy Speaker Tayebwa endorses Muhoozi for 2031 Presidential Bid appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:26
SMACK, Bwerayange in spotlight at Clash of Titans
Sept 12 UGC Oct 10 Ebb Club Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Saint Mary's Kisubi and Bwerayange alumni golf teams will again be the ones to watch as the first leg of the 5th edition of the Hima Cement-sponsored Clash of Titans tees off on September 12 at the Uganda Golf Club. The tournament … The post SMACK, Bwerayange in spotlight at Clash of Titans appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:26
Uganda joins continental safer gambling initiative
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has joined other African countries in the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week, a continental initiative bringing together regulators, industry associations, operators, safer gambling organisations and other stakeholders to strengthen player protection across Africa. Taking place from 7–11 September 2026, Africa Safer Gambling Week is convened by the African … The post Uganda joins continental safer gambling initiative appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:27
Football's New Tactical Layer Runs at 50 Samples a Second
At the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup in Qatar, an electronic tracking system used 16 optical cameras under the stadium roof and captured 29 data points per player 50 times each second. Officials used that stream for real-time offside alerts, while the same class of positional information allows analysts to examine movement, spacing and the location … The post Football's New Tactical Layer Runs at 50 Samples a Second appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:00:27
Why the next wave of AI belongs to the individual: From hype to practical execution
COMMENT | AGNES AISTLEITNER | For the past two years, much of the global conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) has focused on massive, centralised platforms and powerful tools capable of answering questions within closed ecosystems. Yet, standing in the auditorium at Strathmore University during ClawCon Nairobi, surrounded by more than 400 developers and entrepreneurs, a … The post Why the next wave of AI belongs to the individual: From hype to practical execution appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:47:00
Hybrid DJ set takes centre stage at the second edition of Dread Lazer Turn Up
Partygoers were treated to an energetic night of music and live entertainment as the Smirnoff Turn Up brought together Kampala's party crowd for a celebration headlined by Dread Lazer and Joshua Baraka. The night reached its peak when Dread Lazer took over the decks, delivering a distinctive performance that blended DJing with live instrumentation. Unlike The post Hybrid DJ set takes centre stage at the second edition of Dread Lazer Turn Up first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:59:00
Why is there style change at Uganda Cancer Institute?
There are certain places where you expect a particular look. A nightclub has a look. A bank has a look. A law firm has a look. And a cancer institute? Well you probably have an image in your head. That is why the latest pictures coming out of Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) are causing a The post Why is there style change at Uganda Cancer Institute? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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