NSSF, Nzeyi reach deal on Temangalo Land Dispute; Businessman to hand over 10 acres, buy remaining 45 acres at market value

National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and businessman Amos Nzeyi have agreed on a plan to resolve their long-running dispute over 55 acres of land in Temangalo. Under the agreement, Nzeyi will hand over 10 acres of the disputed land to NSSF and buy the remaining 45 acres at the prevailing market price. The value of The post NSSF, Nzeyi reach deal on Temangalo Land Dispute; Businessman to hand over 10 acres, buy remaining 45 acres at market value first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Hundreds of passengers stranded as taxi crackdown bites

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Hundreds of passengers were left stranded across the Kampala metropolitan area on Monday as traffic police launched a crackdown on commuter taxis in dangerous mechanical condition. The operation, which began as early as 6:00 a.m., targeted dilapidated 14-seater taxis commonly known as "gganyegenya" operating in Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono districts. Police … The post Hundreds of passengers stranded as taxi crackdown bites appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

ORLANDO'S EVIDENCE: Unclear videos, audios in Besigye treason case plot played in court

  Kampala, Uganda | URN | The prosecution has today August 24th, tendered several videos and audios from various meetings outside Uganda in which jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye was allegedly plotting with others to overthrow the government of Uganda. The clips were on Monday played before the Criminal Division Judge Emmanuel Baguma in the … The post ORLANDO'S EVIDENCE: Unclear videos, audios in Besigye treason case plot played in court appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Over 50 Criminal Gang Members Arrested in Weekend Operation

Humanoid robot games put real-world skills to the test

  BEIJING | Xinhua | Inside a makeshift restaurant, a humanoid robot gripped a snack with a pair of tongs, placed it in a microwave, turned the timer dial and then moved on to deal with another order — all under the watchful eyes of judges. The restaurant-service contest, held earlier this week ahead of … The post Humanoid robot games put real-world skills to the test appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The end of the Bush War era

  Transition to Muhoozi's UPDF generation nearly complete   Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Nineteen generals of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) retired from active service on August 20 in what is likely one of the army's biggest senior-level retirements in recent years. It also marked the end of the Bush War generation … The post The end of the Bush War era appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Zambia closes courts as opposition prepares election petition

  Mundubile petition window closes as courts shut for business   Lusaka, Zambia | LUSAKA TIMES | The window for losing presidential candidate Brian Mundubile to petition the results of the August 13 general election closes today amid the closure of court premises in Lusaka and several other parts of the country, with police deployed at some of … The post Zambia closes courts as opposition prepares election petition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

FIA warns of illicit finance due to oil activities in Bunyoro

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The rapid economic transformation taking place in the Bunyoro sub-region could create new opportunities for criminals to move or conceal illicit funds, the Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) has warned. The authority has identified land transactions, money lending, corruption in local governments, cross-border trade, and smuggling among activities that could be … The post FIA warns of illicit finance due to oil activities in Bunyoro appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Prince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity board

Last year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.

Battling me would be unfair – Da Agent 

Ugandan rapper Da Agent has thrown a verbal grenade into the country's music scene, boldly declaring that a musical battle involving him and any other artist would be nothing short of unfair. Appearing on KFM's K-Drive, Da Agent was asked about the possibility of facing off with another artist in a battle. But rather than The post Battling me would be unfair – Da Agent  first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

101-year-old great-grandmother arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria

Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling retail sachets of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.

Dokta Brain reveals the Ugandan artiste he still dreams of writing for

Songwriter Dokta Brain has named veteran singer Bebe Cool as one of the major artistes he still hopes to work with, describing the Gagamel boss as a performer whose interpretation of music he greatly admires. Despite having built an impressive songwriting catalogue and worked with several established artistes, Dokta Brain says a proper collaboration with The post Dokta Brain reveals the Ugandan artiste he still dreams of writing for first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Lady Titie reveals how she made Shs1m a day from 'Ebbaluwa' letters

Veteran singer and radio personality Tendo Tabel, popularly known as Lady Titie, has revealed how her popular Ebbaluwa segment on Beat FM became a secret source of income after traditional healers began paying her to prioritise their fabricated letters on air. For years, Ebbaluwa was one of the station's popular programmes, with Lady Titie reading The post Lady Titie reveals how she made Shs1m a day from 'Ebbaluwa' letters first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Last Gal set to turn up Guvnor with first solo show

Ugandan DJ and entertainer Last Gal is stepping into a new chapter of her career with her first ever solo headline show, set for October 2, 2026, at Guvnor Street in Kampala. Dubbed "The Last Gal," the event will combine a DJ showcase and rave experience, putting the spotlight firmly on the DJ who has The post Last Gal set to turn up Guvnor with first solo show first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Cassi evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11 as Abi becomes first female Most Influential Player

Cassi has become the latest housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija Season 11 House after Sunday night's live eviction show, which also saw Abi make history as the first female housemate to be named Most Influential Player of the Week. After his eviction, Cassi told host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that he had taken time to The post Cassi evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11 as Abi becomes first female Most Influential Player first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Guvnor Street to host DJ Last Gal's first solo headline show

Ugandan DJ and entertainer Last Gal is set to headline her first solo show in October, marking a major milestone in her rise as one of the country's leading female DJs. Dubbed The Last Gal, the DJ showcase and rave is scheduled for Friday, 2 October 2026, at Guvnor Street in Kampala. The event will The post Guvnor Street to host DJ Last Gal's first solo headline show first appeared on Matooke Republic.

"How were these still on the road?" Impounded taxis leave public wondering

For some of Kampala's commuter taxis, the morning commute came to an abrupt end on Monday after traffic police launched a crackdown on vehicles whose mechanical condition appeared to be held together by little more than hope and prayer. The operation, which started at about 6:00am, targeted dilapidated 14-seater taxis commonly known as "gganyegenya" operating The post "How were these still on the road?" Impounded taxis leave public wondering first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Hearing Conditions: Know the Signs, Get Tested, Protect Your Hearing

Hearing plays an important role in how we communicate, learn, work, and connect with the people around us. However, hearing problems can affect people of all ages and may develop gradually, making them difficult to notice until they begin interfering with everyday life. Understanding the causes, warning signs, and available treatment options can help you The post Hearing Conditions: Know the Signs, Get Tested, Protect Your Hearing first appeared on Matooke Republic.

The next financial divide isn't between rich and poor, but investors vs consumers

    On one side are people building ownership in the economy; on the other are people financing consumption with borrowed money.   COMMENT | MITCHELLE MUGYENI | Everyone assumes Uganda's next financial fault line will be the old one: rich versus poor. Look closer at the numbers, and a different divide is already forming … The post The next financial divide isn't between rich and poor, but investors vs consumers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

Manchester City, Liverpool snatch points through late goals in Premier League

LONDON | Xinhua |  Manchester City came from a goal down to open its English Premier League campaign with a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth on Sunday. Manchester City went into the game following last weekend's 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal, and doubts over its form increased when Marcus Tavernier put Bournemouth ahead following … The post Manchester City, Liverpool snatch points through late goals in Premier League appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.