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MTN Uganda ends Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal health in Amudat
Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has ended its 2026 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal and newborn healthcare at Karita Health Centre IV in Amudat District, one of the country's most remote areas. The telecommunications company and its partners provided medical equipment and supplies, solar power systems and information … The post MTN Uganda ends Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal health in Amudat appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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SENIORS GOLF OPEN: Luutu holds on to win delayed finale
Luutu secures the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors Open crown after rivals Bagabo, Pirani shoot out of bounds Kampala, Uganda | UGU MEDIA | There were no whistles or music playing on the 18th hole of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors Open. The gallery was also not as sizeable considering that the tournament … The post SENIORS GOLF OPEN: Luutu holds on to win delayed finale appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Tesla to launch Cybercab robotaxi in Texas, U.S. on Sept 3
SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla will launch its Cybercab robotaxi early September, Tesla-focused news outlet Teslarati reported. The launch is scheduled for Sept. 3 in Austin, Texas, where the company is headquartered, said Teslarati, which received an invitation to the event. Tesla has not publicly confirmed the date. Industry … The post Tesla to launch Cybercab robotaxi in Texas, U.S. on Sept 3 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:00:37
The Architecture of Resilience: Inside the diverse enterprise of Sulaiman Bukenya
PROFILE | THE INDEPENDENT | To understand the modern Ugandan entrepreneurial spirit is to look past the bustling traffic of downtown Kampala and examine the structural shifts happening across the country's core industries. At the center of this economic evolution is Sulaiman Bukenya, a 40-year-old business executive whose diversified conglomerate, Uganda Online Investments Ltd, has quietly … The post The Architecture of Resilience: Inside the diverse enterprise of Sulaiman Bukenya appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Canadian PM vows 'dollar-for-dollar' tariffs against U.S. as trade talks collapse
OTTAWA | Xinhua | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday delivered a nationally televised address to outline Canada's position following the breakdown of trade talks with the United States, announcing that Ottawa's "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory tariffs against 20 billion U.S. dollars' worth of American goods would take effect on Sept. 8. The prime minister … The post Canadian PM vows 'dollar-for-dollar' tariffs against U.S. as trade talks collapse appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Tanzanian inaugurates massive Julius Nyerere hydro plant
DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua | Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday inaugurated the 2,115-megawatt Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant, a landmark project expected to strengthen electricity supply and accelerate industrial and economic development. Hassan inaugurated the plant in Rufiji District in Coast Region, saying the new generation capacity should produce measurable gains in manufacturing, … The post Tanzanian inaugurates massive Julius Nyerere hydro plant appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:38:48
From finish line to party time: Kasese Owns The Lite
When the last runner crossed the finish line at the fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, Kasese was only getting started. After a day of endurance, determination and personal triumph, the town traded running shoes for dancing shoes as the Tusker Lite Neon Rave transformed Kasese into one giant celebration. With more than 8,000 runners The post From finish line to party time: Kasese Owns The Lite first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:23:00
Bold Fashion Week puts the business of African fashion in focus
Bold Fashion Week made its debut with a showcase of leading fashion talent from Uganda and across Africa, in partnership with IM Bank and Johnnie Walker. The runway show was held on Friday, August 21, at Motiv Kampala, attracting designers, socialites, fashion enthusiasts, critics and creatives, for a night centred on fashion, music and entertainment. The post Bold Fashion Week puts the business of African fashion in focus first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:39:33
Rwenzori Marathon weekend turns into global festival
The World Athletics Label Road Race, Tusker Lite Rwenzori Marathon, transformed the Rwenzori subregion into a weekend-long festival, drawing thousands of local and international runners, tourists and party enthusiasts for a packed programme of sport, culture and nightlife. More than 6,000 people from at least 32 countries took part in this year's marathon, with runners The post Rwenzori Marathon weekend turns into global festival first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:36:11
From finish line to party time: Kasese turns up the Lite
When the last runner crossed the finish line at the fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, Kasese was only getting started. After a day of endurance, determination and personal triumph, the town traded running shoes for dancing shoes as the Tusker Lite Neon Rave transformed Kasese into one giant celebration. With more than 8,000 runners The post From finish line to party time: Kasese turns up the Lite first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:47
Why Uganda Airlines ownership questions keep resurfacing
NEWS ANALYSIS | URN | The public was again incited to debate on the ownership of Uganda National Airlines Company Ltd, the operator of Uganda Airlines, following parliamentary debate on the Auditor General's report. The reports in the media insinuated or led sections of the public to conclude that the Government of Uganda owned 0.01 … The post Why Uganda Airlines ownership questions keep resurfacing appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda Film Festival starts nationwide screenings
Kampala, Ugandda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The local cinematic landscape has officially come alive as nationwide film screenings for the 13th edition of the Uganda Film Festival (UFF) resume across the country this weekend. Organised by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in partnership with MultiChoice Uganda, the screenings offer film enthusiasts, storytellers and the general … The post Uganda Film Festival starts nationwide screenings appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:33:30
Vinka turns maiden concert into three-act celebration of her musical journey
For an artiste who had spent years building a catalogue, perfecting her stagecraft and waiting for the moment to headline her own major concert, Vinka's maiden show was never going to be just another night of music. At Vinka Live and Loud, held at Cricket Oval, the singer turned the stage into a carefully choreographed The post Vinka turns maiden concert into three-act celebration of her musical journey first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:45:08
Janzi Band faces major line-up changes as several long-serving members exit
Janzi Band is facing a major change in its line-up after several long-serving members announced their departure from the group, bringing an end to years of collaboration with the ensemble. Among those who have publicly confirmed their exit are Kiwanuka Hakim, popularly known as Jajja Bam, and Chikuru Bonah, who separately announced that they were The post Janzi Band faces major line-up changes as several long-serving members exit first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:38:48
From Finish Line to Party Time: Kasese Turns Up the Lite
When the last runner crossed the finish line at the fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, Kasese was only getting started. After a day of endurance, determination and personal triumph, the town traded running shoes for dancing shoes as the Tusker Lite Neon Rave transformed Kasese into one giant celebration. With more than 8,000 runners The post From Finish Line to Party Time: Kasese Turns Up the Lite first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:47:32
Kyambogo University student found dead in hostel room
A third-year Kyambogo University student has been found dead in a hostel room, the university has confirmed. Joshua Cherop, a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities student attached to Kulubya Hall, was found dead in a room at the Sisters' Hostel on Saturday. According to the Dean of Students, Bridget Mugume, police recovered the body and The post Kyambogo University student found dead in hostel room first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Sun, 23 Aug 2026 07:00:39
Ugandans urged to embrace waste sorting ahead of National Cleaning Day
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ministry of Health has urged Ugandans to embrace waste sorting at the household and workplace level to reduce the amount of garbage sent to disposal sites ahead of the National Cleaning Day, held on the last Saturday of every month. During a waste sorting demonstration at Kulambiro Market in … The post Ugandans urged to embrace waste sorting ahead of National Cleaning Day appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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COSASE orders protection for former UHRC accounting officer
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament's Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has directed police to provide security to former Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Secretary and Accounting Officer Margaret Lucy Ejang, following concerns she raised about her safety ahead of her appearing before the committee on Friday. The directive was issued … The post COSASE orders protection for former UHRC accounting officer appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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