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One student killed, several injured after school bus collides with train in Mukono
Mukono, Uganda | URN | One student has been confirmed dead and several others injured after a bus transporting learners from Mwebaze High School in Kakiri collided with a train in Mukono District on Friday morning. The crash occurred at about 7:00 a.m. in Namumira-Bukasa Village, Nakisunga Sub-county, along Katosi Road, as the students travelled … The post One student killed, several injured after school bus collides with train in Mukono appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Adjumani district comes top in climate-smart forest programme
IFPA-CD Woodlots Programme Boosts Forest Products Supply in Refugee-Hosting Areas Adjumani, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Adjumani District has emerged as the best-performing district under the recently closed Investing in Forests and Protected Areas for Climate-Smart Development (IFPA-CD) Woodlots Programme, surpassing its five-year target and strengthening the supply of timber, poles, fuelwood and other … The post Adjumani district comes top in climate-smart forest programme appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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How innovation has expanded Jumia's reach to underserved customers
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | For many Ugandans living outside major urban centres, online shopping was once viewed as a service reserved for residents of Kampala and a few large municipalities. Long delivery timelines, high transport costs and limited logistics infrastructure meant that customers in districts such as Moroto, Kapchorwa, Arua, Gulu and … The post How innovation has expanded Jumia's reach to underserved customers appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:53:05
SMACK League Season 8 Finale set for eight-game football showcase this Sunday
The stage is set for an action-packed conclusion to the eighth season of the Guinness-powered SMACK League, with some of the competitions fiercest rivalries and derbies scheduled for Sunday, July 12, at Kampala Rugby Club (former Legends). The grand finale promises a day of football and entertainment as alumni from different cohorts of St. Marys The post SMACK League Season 8 Finale set for eight-game football showcase this Sunday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:00:04
Friends unite to collect scholastic materials for disadvantaged Kanungu learners
Kanungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second edition of "The Mark Friends Charity Drive" has successfully raised educational materials that will benefit learners at Nyakabungo Girls Secondary School and Nyakabungo Parents Primary School in Kanungu district, reiterating the initiative's commitment to improving access to quality education through community action. Held at the Cornerstone … The post Friends unite to collect scholastic materials for disadvantaged Kanungu learners appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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How Kapeeka Industrial Park has reshaped Namunkekera's economic outlook
Nakaseke, Uganda | CAROLYNE MUYAMA | To appreciate Uganda's industrial ambitions, one needs to drive northwest of Kampala to the historic Nakaseke District, home to the China-Uganda Liao Shen Industrial Park, popularly known as Kapeeka Industrial Park. While Nakaseke is historically associated with the 1980s Bush War, this expansive 5.2-square-kilometre manufacturing hub has transformed … The post How Kapeeka Industrial Park has reshaped Namunkekera's economic outlook appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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The Right to Development: Why Uganda must close before it can open
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Before any serious building rises in Uganda, the first thing to go up is the mabaati – corrugated iron sheets that seal off the site. Behind them, foundations are dug, concrete is poured, and steel is welded. There is noise, dust, and confusion. Trucks bring in materials and carry … The post The Right to Development: Why Uganda must close before it can open appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Speke Resort Convention Centre joins global meetings body to boost Uganda's international events industry
Speke Resort Convention Centre has achieved another major milestone after becoming an official Convention Centre Partner of the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO), a move expected to strengthen Ugandas position as a destination for international conferences, exhibitions and business events. The new partnership gives the convention centre access to a global network of The post Speke Resort Convention Centre joins global meetings body to boost Uganda's international events industry first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:20
Sudan's mango sector in crisis as war disrupts production, supply chains
KHARTOUM | Xinhua | Sudan's mango industry, once a thriving sector employing thousands and generating significant export revenue, has been devastated by over two years of war, with local farmers, exporters and experts warning that disrupted supply chains, rising transport costs and damaged infrastructure are pushing the sector to the brink. A mango exhibition … The post Sudan's mango sector in crisis as war disrupts production, supply chains appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 10 Jul 2026 04:27:15
Spain and Belgium battle for FIFA World Cup semifinal spot live on SuperSport
The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals continues on Friday evening as Spain take on Belgium in a blockbuster quarterfinal clash at the Los Angeles Stadium. The highly anticipated encounter kicks off at 10:00pm EAT and will be broadcast live on SuperSport World Cup Central, giving Ugandan football fans front row access to
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Universities race against time to embrace competence-based teaching
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Universities across the country have entered the final stretch of preparations for the transition to Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET), with about a year remaining before one of the most significant reforms in the higher education system takes effect. According to the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), preparations are … The post Universities race against time to embrace competence-based teaching appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Magoola's pharmaceutical ambition
How a day-long visit to Dei Pharma at Matuga changed my view of what Ugandans can do THE LAST WORD | ANDREW M. MWENDA | On Friday, June 26, I visited Matthias Magoola's Dei Pharma plant at Matuga along Kampala-Gulu Road. It was to honour a promise I had made to President Yoweri Museveni … The post Magoola's pharmaceutical ambition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:45:17
Fashion meets elegance as Abbas Kaijuka debuts solo Kai's Divo showcase
Ugandan fashion designer Abbas Kaijuka has achieved a major career milestone after staging a solo runway showcase of his Kais Divo Collection in Uganda. The show took place during the Miss Universe Uganda 2026 Sashing Ceremony, where the pageant also unveiled and officially sashed its 15 finalists heading to the next stage of the competition. The post Fashion meets elegance as Abbas Kaijuka debuts solo Kai's Divo showcase first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Speke Apartments Kitante introduces amazing combos this World Cup season
Football fans have another reason to enjoy the FIFA World Cup at Speke Apartments Kitante, with the property unveiling exciting food and drink offers to make every matchday more enjoyable. Guests watching the tournament at News Café Restaurant Bar can now buy a bottle of wine and receive a FREE plate of chicken wings, The post Speke Apartments Kitante introduces amazing combos this World Cup season first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Bus carrying students collides with train in Mukono
A Friendship Bus carrying students has collided with a train at Namumira–Bukasa Village, Kyetume Parish, Nakisunga Sub-county, along Katosi Road in Mukono District. The incident happened at around 6:45 a.m. The bus was transporting students from Mwebaze High School, Kakiri, who were travelling to Jinja District for an educational trip. One female passenger died at The post Bus carrying students collides with train in Mukono first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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PLU endorses Amendment to Administration of Parliament Act
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) has endorsed a proposed amendment to the Administration of Parliament Act that seeks to introduce a legal procedure for the removal of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) from office. The position was announced in Kampala by Kasambya County MP David Kabanda, the Head … The post PLU endorses Amendment to Administration of Parliament Act appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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