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What happens to the Queen Mother after the King's death in Tooro?
Fort Portal, Uganda | URN | As Tooro King subjects continue to mourn the passing of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV, his passing has sparked discussions about the future of the kingdom and the line of succession. While the kingdom's customs favor a clear line of succession, with the heir to the king … The post What happens to the Queen Mother after the King's death in Tooro? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 06 Sep 2026 06:00:47
Inadequate battery swapping points frustrating demand for electric motorbikes in West Nile
Arua, Uganda | URN | Limited charging points are frustrating the growing demand for electric motorbikes in Arua and the wider West Nile region, with hundreds of prospective riders waiting to receive their motorcycles. Since electric motorbike company Spiro introduced its services in West Nile two months ago, demand has surged, with 250 motorcycles already … The post Inadequate battery swapping points frustrating demand for electric motorbikes in West Nile appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:00:55
Pallaso breaks down concert economics: Why cheap gate tickets don't mean low profits
Ugandan musician Pius Mayanja, popularly known as Pallaso, has challenged the long-held industry belief that charging entry fees of Shs20,000 or Shs30,000 at concert gates automatically spells bad business for artists. Speaking on the shifting dynamics of Ugandas live music industry, the Malamu hitmaker explained that gate collections represent only a fraction of a well-executed The post Pallaso breaks down concert economics: Why cheap gate tickets don't mean low profits first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:20:38
Shakira Shakiraa defends her gym friendship with late King Oyo amid backlash
What began with a malfunctioning gym machine eventually grew into an unlikely friendship between Ugandan musician Shakira Shakiraa and the late King of Tooro, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV—a bond she insists was genuine, despite online skepticism surrounding her claims. Following the monarch's passing, Shakira joined the nation in mourning and spoke publicly The post Shakira Shakiraa defends her gym friendship with late King Oyo amid backlash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:27:48
'Bobi Wine is out of your league": Weasel warns returned singer Kid Fox over media attacks
Veteran musician Douglas Mayanja, popularly known as Weasel Manizo, has cautioned fellow artist Kid Fox following his recent return to Uganda after years abroad, warning him that the local music industry and its power dynamics have vastly evolved. Speaking during a recent TikTok live stream, the Goodlyfe Crew artist advised Kid Fox to tread carefully The post 'Bobi Wine is out of your league": Weasel warns returned singer Kid Fox over media attacks first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:37:44
Denim, Day Parties and Whisky: Garden Pop Up Brings a New Energy to Kampala's Sunday Scene
Kampala's Sunday social calendar is set for a denim takeover this weekend as Garden Pop Up returns with a denim-themed edition on Sunday, September 6, bringing together music, fashion, cocktails and the easy-going energy of a garden day party. Hosted at Tales Bar Lounge, the experience, billed as The Garden Pop Up, will run The post Denim, Day Parties and Whisky: Garden Pop Up Brings a New Energy to Kampala's Sunday Scene first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:45:51
Lydia Jazmine Lights Up Lugogo Cricket Oval
Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday felt like a movie scene. Lydia Jazmine finally took the stage for her long-awaited 'The One and Only' concert, and Kampala came ready. From glam entrances and a fireworks show to an unexpected technical glitch, the night had all the ingredients of a memorable concert. As Lydia performed one of The post Lydia Jazmine Lights Up Lugogo Cricket Oval first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:25
Amnesty criticises EU plans to send migrants to Uganda, Rwanda
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Amnesty International has criticised plans by five European Union member states to establish "return hubs" in Uganda and Rwanda for migrants facing deportation from Europe, warning that the arrangements could expose them to serious human rights violations. The criticism comes as Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands meet today … The post Amnesty criticises EU plans to send migrants to Uganda, Rwanda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:27:50
Serendipity Summer Splash unveils star-studded line-up
The countdown to the Serendipity Summer Splash Street Party is officially underway, with organisers unveiling a star-studded line-up of some of Uganda's biggest DJs, MCs and international music stars. The highly anticipated outdoor event will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Guvnor Streetside in Kampala's Industrial Area. Leading the local entertainment line-up are The post Serendipity Summer Splash unveils star-studded line-up first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:22
DOPING: Why fifth Ugandan Athlete Kibet faces suspension
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Ugandan long-distance runner Herbert Kibet has been suspended by the world's Athletics Integrity Unit -AIU over the alleged presence and use of prohibited substances. The AIU website says Kibet was suspended after laboratory analysis detected triamcinolone acetonide and exogenous steroids following Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS) analysis.The case … The post DOPING: Why fifth Ugandan Athlete Kibet faces suspension appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:22
Mourners from DRC barred from King Oyo's burial
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health says mourners from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are not to attend the burial of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV of Tooro. An advisory by the Ministry comes as Tooro prepares to host thousands of mourners expected to attend the burial of the 31-year-old … The post Mourners from DRC barred from King Oyo's burial appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:22
Charles Rwomushana arrested during live radio show
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Political analyst Charles Rwomushana was picked up by Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers during a live political talk show on Saturday. Rwomushana, a regular panelist on Radio Simba 97.3 FM's Saturday program Gasimbagane Ne Bannamawulire, which airs at 10:00 am, was arrested at around 10:30 am shortly after the … The post Charles Rwomushana arrested during live radio show appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:22
???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Prosecution successfully blocks viewing photographs taken at Katanga residence
SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in court, in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** If you've followed this case long enough, you'll know that the state previously successfully blocked the defense's application for the court to visit the scene of the alleged crime at the … The post ???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Prosecution successfully blocks viewing photographs taken at Katanga residence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:23
Trump says U.S. may strike Iranian nuclear site soon, calls conflict "small potatoes"
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. military may soon strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain — a fortified site near Iran's Natanz enrichment facility — while trying to downplay the conflict with Iran as "small potatoes." "We may hit Pickaxe very soon," Trump told reporters at the White House, … The post Trump says U.S. may strike Iranian nuclear site soon, calls conflict "small potatoes" appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:04
DR Congo launches updated 180-day Ebola response plan, seeks 1.3-bln-USD funding
KINSHASA | Xinhua | The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and its partners on Friday launched an updated 180-day multisectoral response plan to intensify efforts against the ongoing Ebola outbreak, with funding needs estimated at 1.3 billion U.S. dollars. With support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Africa Centers for Disease Control … The post DR Congo launches updated 180-day Ebola response plan, seeks 1.3-bln-USD funding appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:05
Uganda's informal sector set to ride on success of the transport union
Union and the United Informal Sector Forum partner to build Uganda's "invisible economy" as Fred Ssenoga named new product advisor Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Union Transport Alliance (UNION) and the United Informal Sector Forum (UISF) have formally launched a strategic partnership that will use its combined membership's numbers to dominate the … The post Uganda's informal sector set to ride on success of the transport union appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:05
Kiprotich High Altitude Centre name changed unceremoniously
Kapchorwa, Uganda | URN | Controversy has erupted in Kapchorwa District following the reported renaming of the Kiprotich High Altitude Training Centre to Teryet High Altitude Training Centre. It is alleged that the decision was taken without the consent of the Ministry of Sports, the National Council of Sports or consulting Olympic gold medallist … The post Kiprotich High Altitude Centre name changed unceremoniously appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:05
Ugandan startup SANDI AI wins Shs190m Agripreneur Prize
Kigali, Rwanda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Ugandan agritech startup SANDI AI Technologies has won the 2026 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize, earning US$50,000, equivalent to about Shs190 million, to expand its artificial intelligence-driven solutions for agricultural finance. Founded by Ugandan entrepreneur Sandra Nabakka, SANDI AI emerged as the overall winner of the continental competition at the Africa Food … The post Ugandan startup SANDI AI wins Shs190m Agripreneur Prize appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:25
Mourners brave the hot sunshine to bid farewell to King Oyo
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Hundreds of mourners and Tooro Kingdom loyalists on Thursday lined the Fort Portal-Kampala Highway to pay their last respects to the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV as his body was transported to Fort Portal ahead of burial. The revered monarch, who died last Thursday in Dallas, … The post Mourners brave the hot sunshine to bid farewell to King Oyo appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:26
Little renews commitment to Uganda as mobility demand grows
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Technology-driven mobility platform Little has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Uganda, pledging to expand access to convenient, reliable and affordable transport services for riders, businesses and driver-partners. The company said its focus is to make everyday movement easier as demand for urban and digital mobility services continues to grow in Uganda. … The post Little renews commitment to Uganda as mobility demand grows appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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