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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:40:02
Zuena says meeting Museveni left her reflecting on Uganda's future
An afternoon at State House left Zuena Kirema reflecting on leadership, Uganda's transformation and the kind of legacy leaders should leave behind. Zuena shared her thoughts after meeting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday, describing the encounter as more than a formal engagement. In a social media post, she said her interactions with the President The post Zuena says meeting Museveni left her reflecting on Uganda's future first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:14
Zambians takes charge at Uganda Amateur Golf Open
Kampala, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Zambia's Gilbert Chalwe upped his game on Wednesday to control Day 2 at the 94th Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open. His fiery 7-under 65 over 36 holes gave him a one-shot lead over day-one leader Joseph Kasozi at the Uganda Golf Club. The towering golfer had a flawless round … The post Zambians takes charge at Uganda Amateur Golf Open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:14
Former Speaker Anita Among confirms she is 'free'
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Former Speaker Anita Among has tweeted for the first time since May, confirming reports that she is now free from house arrest and will not face criminal charges. She said she will soon be back in parliament. "I take this opportunity to thank the Almighty God for the … The post Former Speaker Anita Among confirms she is 'free' appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:00:14
Report urges stronger Uganda methane control before first oil
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government needs to establish a comprehensive methane emissions management framework before commercial oil production begins, the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI) has warned. In a new briefing titled Strengthening Uganda's Oil and Gas Sector Methane Emission Abatement, NRGI says Uganda is approaching oil production without adequate methane-specific regulations, reliable baseline … The post Report urges stronger Uganda methane control before first oil appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:28:36
TikToker 'Pressure 24/7' granted mandatory bail after five months on remand
TikToker Ibrahim Musana, popularly known as Pressure 247, has been granted mandatory bail after spending about five months on remand over alleged offensive content concerning Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. READ: TikToker Pressure 24/7 charged with hate speech against Muhoozi The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court on Wednesday ruled that Musana had stayed The post TikToker 'Pressure 24/7' granted mandatory bail after five months on remand first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:14:58
Bold Fashion week puts the business of African fashion in focus
For two nights, Motiv Kampala became more than a runway. It was a meeting point for fashion, culture, commerce and the growing ambition of African designers determined to turn creativity into sustainable businesses. The inaugural Bold Fashion Week, held on Friday and Saturday, brought together some of Uganda and Africa's exciting fashion talent in a The post Bold Fashion week puts the business of African fashion in focus first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:25:27
Uganda International Fashion Week returns after six years
After a six-year break, Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) is making a comeback, bringing designers, models, creatives and fashion businesses together for a week-long celebration of style, culture and commerce. The 2026 edition opens on Sunday, August 30, at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo and will run through September 5 under The post Uganda International Fashion Week returns after six years first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:54:15
Guvnor slashes Serendipity ticket prices ahead of Kevin Lyttle Show
Club Guvnor is giving Kampala partygoers another reason to make plans for September, with a one week flash sale now offering discounted tickets to the much anticipated Serendipity Summer Splash Street Party. From today until August 31, revelers can purchase tickets for Shs50,000, saving Shs20,000 off the regular online early bird price of Shs70,000. The The post Guvnor slashes Serendipity ticket prices ahead of Kevin Lyttle Show first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:05:21
Old School Picnic set to mark anniversary with Myko Ouma and Lillian Mbabazi
A year after giving Kampala a reason to slow down, sing along and reconnect with the music that shaped a generation, the Old School Picnic returns to the Sheraton Kampala Hotel Gardens this Sunday for its first anniversary. The celebration comes at a time when nostalgia has become one of the strongest forces in Kampala's The post Old School Picnic set to mark anniversary with Myko Ouma and Lillian Mbabazi first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:12:13
Tyrese Gibson promises more than selfies as he unveils big Uganda plans
American actor and musician Tyrese Gibson did not come to Uganda merely to admire its beauty, take a few photographs and leave with memories of the Pearl of Africa. During his visit, Gibson offered a glimpse into an ambition that is considerably bigger and perhaps deliberately audacious than the usual celebrity talk. Speaking about plans The post Tyrese Gibson promises more than selfies as he unveils big Uganda plans first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:04
Russia is cutting off Ukraine's grain exports again
Here is why the latest chokehold could threaten a critical harvest and global food security COMMENT | IRYNA SKUBII | While the world's attention is fixated on the US blockade of Iranian ports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia has been subjecting Ukraine to a blockade of its own in the … The post Russia is cutting off Ukraine's grain exports again appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:04
Who gets to call Uganda Middle Income?
COVER STORY | For a decade, President Yoweri Museveni has promised, and repeatedly proclaimed, Uganda's arrival in the lower-middle-income club. The World Bank keeps saying not yet. Behind the numbers lies a deeper contest over growth, population, political legacy and who gets to define Uganda's economic progress, reports Ronald Musoke. For President Museveni, who … The post Who gets to call Uganda Middle Income? appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:04
Gov't targets Shs1.86 trillion in inaugural sovereign green bond next year
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government is on course to issue its first-ever sovereign green bond early next year, targeting up to 500 million US Dollars, equivalent to about 1.865 trillion shillings. The move, if implemented, would help the country mobilise funding for climate-friendly projects and narrow the large gap in climate financing. Sovereign … The post Gov't targets Shs1.86 trillion in inaugural sovereign green bond next year appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:00:15
A Ugandan quarry worker carrying rocks on her head: Dan Nelken's best photograph
'Janet had eight children. Her husband drove a boda-boda taxi, but had lost a leg – so she had been working in her local quarry for 10 years. "I am now the husband in this home," she said'In 2017, my wife, Adele Brown, was invited to spend three weeks at an NGO in Gulu, Uganda, teaching critical thinking skills to blind high school-age students. I was asked along to document the organisation's activities. I became fascinated by the town's main market, where vendors sold goods such as used clothes, fruit and firewood. I asked the Ugandan teachers how I might approach someone to take their portrait. They suggested I offer a modest "model fee" after seeking permission.One of the students – Emmanuel (Emma) – wanted to assist me. We would visit the market together. When I saw a vendor I wanted to photograph, Emma would approach and seek their consent. Most agreed, but after returning home to New York, I looked at the results and was disappointed. As with other well-intentioned projects, I thought that was the end of it. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:05:57
Man escapes police custody, gets killed by mob
Police in Kassanda District have opened a murder investigation following the death of a 30-year-old man who allegedly escaped from police custody and was later attacked by a mob. The deceased, identified as Derrick Kasumba was being held at Manyogaseka Sub-county Police Station over allegations of burglary and theft. According to police, Kasumba escaped from The post Man escapes police custody, gets killed by mob first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:44:24
Former Speaker Anita Among speaks out after Museveni orders her release from house arrest
Former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has spoken out following the announcement that President Yoweri Museveni had ordered her release from house arrest. Among has been under house arrest for about three months. On Tuesday, Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announced that Museveni had directed that she be released. In a post on The post Former Speaker Anita Among speaks out after Museveni orders her release from house arrest first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:03:00
Club Guvnor cuts Serendipity Street Party tickets to Shs50,000 in One-Week Flash Sale
Club Guvnor has launched a one-week flash sale for its highly anticipated Serendipity Summer Splash Street Party, giving revellers a chance to buy tickets at a discounted price of Shs50,000. The offer, which starts today, runs until Monday, August 31, 2026. It cuts the online ticket price from the regular early-bird rate of Shs70,000, giving The post Club Guvnor cuts Serendipity Street Party tickets to Shs50,000 in One-Week Flash Sale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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