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Lydia Jazmine's 'One and Only' moment: When Lugogo sang her songs back
By the time Lydia Jazmine stepped onto the stage at Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday night, the audience had already waited long enough. But when she finally appeared, there was little need for an introduction. Thousands of voices rose almost immediately, singing back the songs of an artist whose career has been built on melodies The post Lydia Jazmine's 'One and Only' moment: When Lugogo sang her songs back first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:42:43
Cotilda Inapo finds the funny in growing up, motherhood and surviving adulthood
For Cotilda Inapo, growing up has apparently been one long lesson in survival, and on Friday night at the National Theatre, she turned those lessons into comedy. Known in Uganda's comedy circles as the queen of comedy, Inapo hosted her second comedy special of the year, Let Me Cook, a performance that felt less like The post Cotilda Inapo finds the funny in growing up, motherhood and surviving adulthood first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:00:20
Has Uganda's gold tax incentive run its course?
For policymakers, the clock is ticking on a choice between continuing an expensive experiment or rewriting the rules of Uganda's mineral wealth Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | For years, Uganda's decision to give gold special treatment in its tax regime has been defended as an investment incentive. The idea was straightforward: make it cheaper … The post Has Uganda's gold tax incentive run its course? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Asia-Pacific Media Forum unveils consensus on shared prosperity
SHENZHEN | Xinhua | A consensus on jointly promoting the prosperity and development of the Asia-Pacific region was unveiled at the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, which kicked off on Saturday in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. More than 400 representatives from over 40 countries and regions, as well as from UN agencies and international organizations, … The post Asia-Pacific Media Forum unveils consensus on shared prosperity appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Regional experts call for rethinking age of consent as Uganda struggles with teenage pregnancies
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Regional sexual and reproductive health experts have called for a closer examination of age-of-consent laws and how they affect adolescents' access to healthcare, arguing that legal and administrative barriers can prevent young people from obtaining the information and services they need to avoid unintended pregnancies. The call was … The post Regional experts call for rethinking age of consent as Uganda struggles with teenage pregnancies appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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China's new Uganda
China-Uganda ties are moving beyond infrastructure, raising questions over who captures the value Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Mariam, a woman in her late twenties, works at Nice Textiles Uganda Limited inside the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. Her work begins with thread and ends with fabric. "Here, we make fabrics that go … The post China's new Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda gives its oil a name. Now it has to find a market
20 years after the discovery announcement, 'Pearl Sweet' marks the moment Uganda's crude moves from political promise to commercial test Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | After almost 20 years of waiting, Uganda has finally given its oil a name. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni unveiled the name "Pearl Sweet" on Sept.2, 2026 during a … The post Uganda gives its oil a name. Now it has to find a market appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:56:00
Local and international designers take the runway at 2026 Uganda International Fashion Week Grand Finale Gala
Six years after its last edition, the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) made a long-awaited return to the runway on Saturday, September 5th, evening, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The grand finale gala brought together fashion enthusiasts, designers, creatives and industry players from Uganda, East Africa and beyond. The event was run under the theme The post Local and international designers take the runway at 2026 Uganda International Fashion Week Grand Finale Gala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:53:02
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband Hafidh Ameir dies at 66
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan is mourning the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, who has died at the age of 66. Hafidh reportedly died on Monday morning while receiving treatment for a heart condition in Zanzibar. The former agricultural officer and academic largely stayed away from the public spotlight, even after his wife The post Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan's husband Hafidh Ameir dies at 66 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:05:00
OPINION: Copyright Reforms Matter Beyond the Entertainment Industry
In April 2026, Uganda made important progress with the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Act when it was signed into law by the President. Stronger penalties for infringement, enhanced digital protections, and improved royalty mechanisms mark a meaningful step toward modernising the country's Intellectual Property (IP) framework. However, to fully realise the law's potential, we The post OPINION: Copyright Reforms Matter Beyond the Entertainment Industry first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:01:00
Popular Indian singer Neha Kakkar to headline India Day 2026 as Ruparelia Group sponsors event
Popular Indian playback singer Neha Kakkar is set to headline India Day 2026, with the Ruparelia Group joining the event as one of its principal sponsors. The annual celebration brings together Uganda's Indian community and other Ugandans to celebrate Indian culture and heritage while highlighting the strong social, economic and cultural ties between Uganda and The post Popular Indian singer Neha Kakkar to headline India Day 2026 as Ruparelia Group sponsors event first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:33:22
Rugumayo ends Uganda's 12-year wait as he lifts the Johnnie Walker Uganda 2026 Open title
Ronald Rugumayo wasnt even in the main pressure group for the final round of the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open on Saturday, September 5, at Uganda Golf Club. He was starting the day down in sixth, two shots behind overnight leader- Nigeria's Godwin Okoko. With five players tied around him and a crowded
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:38
Nine days of mourning: What is happening in Tooro Kingdom
Tooro Kingdom is observing nine days of traditional mourning, known as okugaragara, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The period runs until his burial on September 12. Among the key activities and traditions being observed are: Royal drum turned upside down: The royal drum has been turned upside down following … The post Nine days of mourning: What is happening in Tooro Kingdom appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 08:00:39
Best Kemigisa: She buried her husband, a king, and now her son, King Oyo
She had been both mother and guardian to a boy whose childhood was lived under the gaze of a kingdom COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | The first time Queen Mother Best Kemigisa, 59, accompanied a king home in death, she was a young widow. It was 1995. Her husband, Omukama Patrick … The post Best Kemigisa: She buried her husband, a king, and now her son, King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Refinery rivalry: billion‑dollar oil projects expose East Africa's long‑running regional tensions
INTERVIEW | East Africa, a region that has been working to deepen economic integration for more than 25 years, has a history of disagreements about the location of energy infrastructure. Uganda discovered oil in 2006 with the potential to pump an estimated 210,000 to 230,000 barrels of oil per day at peak production. Back in 2014, Kenya … The post Refinery rivalry: billion‑dollar oil projects expose East Africa's long‑running regional tensions appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Vice President Jessica Alupo eulogizes Omukama Oyo
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Vice President Jessica Alupo has described the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as a young monarch whose impact on Tooro and Uganda went beyond the preservation of culture. Speaking at Karuzika Palace in Fort Portal City on Sunday, where she joined the Royal Family and the … The post Vice President Jessica Alupo eulogizes Omukama Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:57:59
Former Kawempe South MP Bashir Kazibwe returns to radio six years after leaving the mic for politics
Former Kawempe South MP Bashir Kazibwe Mbaziira is back behind the microphone, six years after stepping away from broadcasting to pursue a career in politics. Mbaziira announced his return to radio on Sunday, September 6, as he joined Beat FM to host a new current affairs programme, marking his return to the media spotlight after The post Former Kawempe South MP Bashir Kazibwe returns to radio six years after leaving the mic for politics first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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