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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:32:31
Champions League returns with blockbuster opening round
The UEFA Champions League returns with a Matchday 1 packed with heavyweight clashes, fascinating reunions and some of European football's biggest names. Spread across three days, the opening round immediately offers several fixtures capable of setting the tone for the campaign. Tuesday provides a spectacular headline encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu, where Real Madrid host
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:40:00
12 Years Of Waiting, One Night Of Celebration: Ronald Rugumayo, Joshua Baraka Take Center Stage At The Johnnie Walker Afro Exchange Open Finale
As Ronald Rugumayo aka Mayo sunk his final putt, Uganda Golf Club went into a frenzy. Wild cheers filled the atmosphere. Uganda had finally ended the twelve year wait to lift the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open championship. The golf clubs gave way to cocktails, the fairways gave way to a dancefloor, and Joshua Baraka took The post 12 Years Of Waiting, One Night Of Celebration: Ronald Rugumayo, Joshua Baraka Take Center Stage At The Johnnie Walker Afro Exchange Open Finale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Sep 2026 06:36:25
INTERVIEW: Alpha Ssali reveals how a humbling Spain trip sparked his football passion, compares brothers Caysan and Deen Ozil to Mahrez, Olise and Suarez
Express FC forward Alpha Ssali Thierry has revealed that a humbling experience during his first trip to Spain at the age of 10 was the turning point that ignited his passion for football. The son of renowned Ugandan musician Bebe Cool, Alpha said he had not initially developed a strong passion for the sport despite The post INTERVIEW: Alpha Ssali reveals how a humbling Spain trip sparked his football passion, compares brothers Caysan and Deen Ozil to Mahrez, Olise and Suarez first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:00:43
RMB use expands in Africa amid growing financial connectivity, trade
NAIROBI | Xinhua | China's currency, the renminbi (RMB), is playing a bigger role in Africa as trade with the continent flourishes. From the launch of direct RMB settlement services in Tanzania to expanded connectivity with the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) in Kenya and Namibia, as well as the establishment of RMB clearing … The post RMB use expands in Africa amid growing financial connectivity, trade appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 21:00:25
The tragedy of Tooro
Reflections on King Oyo's Death and Tooro's Lowest Life Expectancy COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | On the night of August 27, 2026, social media broke news of the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro, at a hospital in the United States. The Kingdom's Prime Minister, who … The post The tragedy of Tooro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 06 Sep 2026 18:05:13
Rugumayo breaks foreign dominance to win 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open
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 The post Rugumayo breaks foreign dominance to win 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:27
C-Care celebrates 30 years of healthcare excellence in Uganda
One of Uganda's largest private healthcare network, Honours Top Performers at Annual Awards. ✳️ C-Care Gulu – Hospital of the Year ✳️ C-Care Nansana – Clinic of the Year Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda has celebrated a monumental milestone, marking 30 years of operating in Uganda alongside hosting its third annual C-Care Excellence … The post C-Care celebrates 30 years of healthcare excellence in Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:27
Lazarrus Oketch: We have put away our differences to work for greater Padhola
Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Founder member of the Jopadhola Community Association (TJC), Lazarrus Oketch, has declared that he and other youth leaders have put aside their political differences and committed to working together for the development of Padhola sub-region and the greater Tororo. Oketch made the remarks shortly after leading a delegation early … The post Lazarrus Oketch: We have put away our differences to work for greater Padhola appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:27
Focus on praying for Oyo's soul during mourning, Princess Bagaya urges Batooro
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | Princess Elizabeth Bagaya has described the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as a painful loss to a kingdom that was beginning to see the late king emerge as a pillar of development. Bagaya who is currently 90 years is a paternal aunt to Omukama Oyo … The post Focus on praying for Oyo's soul during mourning, Princess Bagaya urges Batooro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:28
Rugumayo breaks jinx at Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open
Rugumayo finally climbs Uganda's Golf Everest after putting masterclass at UGC; First Ugandan winner since 2014 Kampala, Uganda | UGU MEDIA | Cometh the hour, cometh the man. When the chips were down, up stepped the son of Toro. With the kingdom grieving after the passing of their king and now subsequently awaiting … The post Rugumayo breaks jinx at Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:43:09
BBC documentary on migrants on plot twist picks best African films on YouTube listicles
A 2025 British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) true-crime documentary that showcased Ugandan girls involved in sex slavery in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected for Plot Twist Picks Best African films on YouTube listicles. Death in Dubai is an investigative documentary film and podcast series by BBC Eye. It explores the tragic death of Monic The post BBC documentary on migrants on plot twist picks best African films on YouTube listicles first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:54:17
How new tax regime could change creative industries
Uganda's entertainment industry has entered a new tax era, with artists, performers and the businesses that hire them facing a more clearly defined obligation under the Income Tax (Amendment) Act 2026. President Museveni assented to the legislation on August 20. Among its changes is a statutory six percent withholding tax on payments made to public The post How new tax regime could change creative industries first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:14:24
Susan Busingye: From TV star to travel influencer uncovering Uganda's hidden gems
For many Ugandans, Susan Busingye is a familiar face from TV screens, fashion campaigns and runways. But increasingly, the actress and commercial model is finding purpose far from film sets and catwalks, exploring some of Uganda's lesser-known destinations and sharing their stories with a growing online audience. On any given weekend, Busingye could be hiking The post Susan Busingye: From TV star to travel influencer uncovering Uganda's hidden gems first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:12
Nabilatuk struggles to keep children off streets
Nabilatuk, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Nabilatuk District are struggling to contain a growing number of street children who have flooded Nabilatuk Town Council. The children, aged between 6 and 12, have reportedly abandoned their homes and resorted to life on the streets. Last term, the District Security Committee headed by the Resident District … The post Nabilatuk struggles to keep children off streets appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:12
Rugumayo finally breaks jinx at Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open
Rugumayo finally climbs Uganda's Golf Everest after putting masterclass at UGC; First Ugandan winner since 2014 Kampala, Uganda | UGU MEDIA | Cometh the hour, cometh the man. When the chips were down, up stepped the son of Toro. With the kingdom grieving after the passing of their king and now subsequently awaiting … The post Rugumayo finally breaks jinx at Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:05:22
How traditional African dance emerges as homegrown answer to Uganda's wellness challenge
Once every month, at a dance studio in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb the sound of drums fills the air as a group of men and women move in unison. There are no treadmills, weight racks or mirrored walls. Instead, participants follow rhythms rooted in African tradition, stepping, swaying and sweating their way through a workout The post How traditional African dance emerges as homegrown answer to Uganda's wellness challenge first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:47
Why Americans are pushing back against AI data centers
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Across the United States, opposition to the construction of new AI data centers is growing, with residents raising concerns about their impact on local communities. The data centers, supported by U.S. President Donald Trump, have emerged as a key topic ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Recent polls have found that … The post Why Americans are pushing back against AI data centers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 10:00:47
The logic of Museveni's forty years of addition
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | By the time President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni took oath of office on 29 January 1986, the young guerrilla had already made his most consequential political decision. He would not govern alone. Of the forty-eight ministers he swore in during those first weeks, nearly half came from outside the National Resistance … The post The logic of Museveni's forty years of addition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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