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@uplandMedia Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:44
Uganda International Fashion Week opens with push to turn talent into business
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's fashion industry is being challenged to look beyond the runway and turn its growing pool of creative talent into businesses, jobs and sustainable economic opportunities for young people. That was the message as the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) 2026 officially opened on August 31 at the Uganda … The post Uganda International Fashion Week opens with push to turn talent into business appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:44
Rubis expands Uganda network with 10 new fuel stations
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | RUBiS Uganda has expanded its retail presence with 10 additional fuel stations as the French-owned energy company accelerates efforts to bring its products and services closer to motorists and communities across the country. The new stations are located in Nabbingo, Naluvule, Nakirebe, Lyantonde, Busabala, Kulambiro, Kasangati, Kisoga, Namusera … The post Rubis expands Uganda network with 10 new fuel stations appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:44
Orom-Cross: Uganda's graphite gamble moves up the value chain
As global demand grows, Orom-Cross is betting that processing graphite in Uganda can deliver more than a mining project NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | A graphite project in northern Uganda is taking on a more ambitious shape. What began as a proposal to mine and export graphite from Orom East in Kitgum District … The post Orom-Cross: Uganda's graphite gamble moves up the value chain appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:44
Moroto Municipality struggles with road projects over lack of equipment
Moroto, Uganda | URN | Municipality is struggling to deliver road projects on time after a lack of specialised construction equipment forced the council to rely on expensive private machinery, pushing up costs and delaying works. The municipality says it does not own essential equipment such as excavators, motor graders, rollers, bitumen distributors and chip … The post Moroto Municipality struggles with road projects over lack of equipment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:44
Rubondo exits PAU, successor remains pending
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Ernest Rubondo has left office as Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda after completing the maximum of two terms. The PAU Board and the Ministry of Energy have, in the meantime, asked the Director of Finance at the Authority to take over the petroleum regulator under an acting … The post Rubondo exits PAU, successor remains pending appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:00:44
Aga Khan Hospital performs EAC's first robotic gallbladder surgery
Nairobi, Kenya | URN | The Aga Khan University Hospital, in Nairobi (AKUH, N), has performed the region's first robotic-assisted gallbladder removal surgery, marking a major step forward in the adoption of advanced minimally invasive surgical care in East Africa. The procedure, medically known as robotic-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy, combines conventional keyhole surgery with robotic technology … The post Aga Khan Hospital performs EAC's first robotic gallbladder surgery appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:06:00
Museveni tours Kingfisher as Uganda moves closer to first oil
President Yoweri Museveni has visited the Kingfisher Development Area in Kikuube District as Uganda's oil project reaches another major milestone, bringing the country closer to commercial oil production. The visit came as the Kingfisher Central Processing Facility (CPF), one of the key installations needed to process Uganda's crude oil, reached mechanical completion. Mechanical completion means The post Museveni tours Kingfisher as Uganda moves closer to first oil first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:58:00
Rugumayo edges ahead as Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open gets enters Day 2
Uganda's Ronald Rugumayo has set the early pace at the 2026 Johnnie Walker Professionals' Golf Open after carding a three-under-par 69 in the opening round at Uganda Golf Club on Wednesday. Rugumayo emerged from a competitive field of 116 professionals with a one-shot advantage after 18 holes on the par-72 course in Kampala. His opening The post Rugumayo edges ahead as Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open gets enters Day 2 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 05:53:41
Why Uber is exiting Uganda after 10 years
Uber has ended its operations in Uganda after a decade in the country, with the ride-hailing company saying it is pulling out as part of a broader review of its global business priorities and investment strategy. The company announced on Wednesday that it had wound down operations in Uganda and Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026, The post Why Uber is exiting Uganda after 10 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:23
'Pearl Sweet' puts Uganda's oil ambitions on global market map
The name marks a milestone, but Uganda's real oil test begins when the first barrel reaches the market Kikuube, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE AGENCIES | Uganda's long-awaited entry into the global oil market has acquired a name, a commercial identity and, potentially, a new source of economic power. President Yoweri Museveni on … The post 'Pearl Sweet' puts Uganda's oil ambitions on global market map appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:00:23
Seven former winners back to seek Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open glory
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With five winners of the past 6 editions in action, the highly anticipated Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open that officially teed off today at the par-72 Uganda Golf Club promises a thrilling climax. The four-round tournament brings together a dynamic continental field. They are all competing for a … The post Seven former winners back to seek Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open glory appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:01:00
Why Uganda Has Imposed One-Month Freeze On New Mineral Licences
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda has imposed an immediate one-month moratorium on the granting of new mineral licences and exploration rights as the government moves to tighten oversight, eliminate speculative claims and align the mining sector with its economic transformation agenda.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:17:36
Government Moves to Enforce Waste Sorting At Source
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The government plans to enforce waste sorting at source across the country as part of efforts to improve waste management, reduce poor disposal practices and promote recycling. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said households, institutions and large organisations will be expected to separate waste at the point of disposal, with local governments tasked with promoting the practice within communities.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:36:34
Tooro MPs Eulogise King Oyo As Symbol of Unity, Propose King Oyo Cancer Institute in Fort Portal
[Nile Post] Legislators from the Tooro Sub-region, under their umbrella body, the Tooro Parliamentary Forum, have eulogised their King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, describing him as a development-oriented monarch who championed the fight against poverty and HIV/AIDS, environmental protection and tourism promotion across the Tooro Kingdom.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:36:35
Health Officials Raise Alarm Over Rising Alcohol Abuse, Malnutrition Cases in Kigezi
[Nile Post] Health professionals in the Kigezi Sub-Region have raised concern over increasing cases of alcohol abuse and malnutrition, warning that the two challenges are contributing to a growing health burden in the region.
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