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@uplandMedia Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:29
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:.
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@theguardian Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:54:08
After 100 days of the deadliest Ebola outbreak, it can be stopped. Here's how | Jean Kaseya and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Ebola is a disease that spreads through communities, so we need to listen to communities if we want to halt its spreadEach time we travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we go first to listen. In Bunia, we have met dozens of community representatives: survivors, women, young people, local organisations, health workers and leaders from affected areas.Their message was direct: involve us. We know our communities. We know where families seek care, how information moves and why trust is breaking down. Give us the means to help drive the response. They were right. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:27:27
ABC Capital Bank sues former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa for defamation over Shs1.28 billion loan dispute
ABC Capital Bank has sued former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa for defamation, accusing him of making false and malicious statements about the bank during a dispute over a loan obtained by his Amesco High School in Wakiso. The bank filed the suit in the High Court in Kampala on August 20, 2026, seeking damages, The post ABC Capital Bank sues former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa for defamation over Shs1.28 billion loan dispute first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:51:49
Meera wins key ground as court grants FBW stay on Shs2.7bn judgment
Meera Investments Limited has secured a significant advantage in its long-running legal battle with architectural firm FBW (U) Limited after the High Court upheld key findings against the firm while allowing it to temporarily halt execution of a Shs2.7 billion judgment pending an intended appeal. The ruling, delivered on Friday by High Court Commercial Division The post Meera wins key ground as court grants FBW stay on Shs2.7bn judgment first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:15:24
A Pass sets his sights on Kololo: 'We shall fill it'
Dancehall singer A Pass is not thinking small. After successfully taking his music to the stage at Serena Hotel in 2025, the singer has now set his sights on one of Uganda's biggest outdoor concert venues, Kololo Airstrip, where he plans to stage his next major show in 2027. Dubbed A Pass Live: Kololo Airstrip The post A Pass sets his sights on Kololo: 'We shall fill it' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:45:00
Luutu keeps his cool to claim Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors crown as Pavie makes it two
Elijah Luutu arrived at Uganda Golf Club with modest ambitions. By Sunday morning (August, 23), with the Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors Open hanging in the balance, he had a championship title to add to his collection of golfing accolades. Luutu survived a late charge from Joseph Bagabo to win the men's title, while Catherine Pavie The post Luutu keeps his cool to claim Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors crown as Pavie makes it two first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:36
Vinka turns up the heat in electrifying maiden concert
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | On Friday night, Swangz Avenue sensation Vinka raised her growing status as an Afropop titan at her live and loud maiden concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. Taking to the stage to a roaring crowd, the hitmaker delivered a high-energy performance that moved through some of the biggest songs … The post Vinka turns up the heat in electrifying maiden concert appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:36
Uganda declared free of latest polio outbreak
Uganda detected poliovirus in May 2024, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and four other African countries have been cleared of recent polio outbreaks after independent assessments found no evidence that the virus is still spreading. The World Health Organization (WHO) said … The post Uganda declared free of latest polio outbreak appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:37
Study finds high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth at Kawempe Hospital
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new study has found that stillbirth, preterm birth and neonatal mortality remain high among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, with rates exceeding Uganda's national estimates. The study, published in the Medical Journal Vaccine, found a stillbirth incidence of 26.3 per 1,000 total births, compared with the national … The post Study finds high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth at Kawempe Hospital appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:37
JANET MUSEVENI: I'm alive and well because of Jesus
Kampala, Uganda | URN | First Lady Mama Janet Museveni made a major public appearance on Sunday after more than five months away from the public spotlight due to health challenges, telling worshippers that 2026 will forever remain the year God "delivered" her life from the jaws of death. Mama Janet was speaking during the … The post JANET MUSEVENI: I'm alive and well because of Jesus appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" tops North American box office for 4th weekend
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Sony and Marvel's superhero film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" led North American box office charts for the fourth weekend in a row with an estimated 39 million U.S. dollars, according to data released by measurement firm Rentrak on Sunday. The film, based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and starring … The post "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" tops North American box office for 4th weekend appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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COMMENT: Don't wait for the school fees deadline
Why education plans are a smarter way to secure your child's future COMMENT | SHARON BYERETA | Every parent knows the pressure that comes with a new school term. Tuition, books, uniforms, transport, meals and other requirements can quickly turn school reopening into a financial scramble. In Uganda, the cost of education is … The post COMMENT: Don't wait for the school fees deadline appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:20:51
She's mentally stable: New details emerge on mother suspected of killing two children, injuring three others
Police have said a mental health assessment found the Kenyan woman suspected of killing two of her children in Kampala mentally stable and capable of understanding her actions at the time of the incident. Dorothy Namayo, 43, is currently admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital under Police guard as investigations continue into the deaths of The post She's mentally stable: New details emerge on mother suspected of killing two children, injuring three others first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:12:15
Ruparelia Group gives Lwakataka Shs25m boost for rally comeback
Two-time national rally champion Ponsiano Lwakataka is a step closer to returning to competitive rallying after the Ruparelia Group of Companies contributed Shs25 million towards the purchase of a new rally car. Lwakataka is targeting Shs220 million to buy a Volkswagen Proto previously owned by the late rally driver Rajiv Ruparelia. The latest contribution leaves The post Ruparelia Group gives Lwakataka Shs25m boost for rally comeback first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:47
DR Congo, M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks
KINSHASA | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations, setting out sequenced steps and timelines for further talks, according to a joint statement issued on Saturday. The two sides said that, during … The post DR Congo, M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Patience Rwabwogo is Bishop
History made as Patience Rwabwogo Consecrated Bishop of Covenant Nations Church Kampala, Uganda | URN | Pastor Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo has been consecrated as Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Churches in Uganda and beyond, marking a new chapter in the 20-year journey of the church she founded and has led. The consecration was … The post Patience Rwabwogo is Bishop appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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