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@uplandMedia Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:43
Walking with Gorillas finds a new voice in audiobook launch
From gorilla trails to global audiences, Dr Gladys Kalema Zikusoka's voice brings Uganda's conservation story closer to the world Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | For an audience united by a shared interest in biodiversity, wildlife and the environment, the launch of the audiobook version of "Walking with Gorillas" offered more than an opportunity to … The post Walking with Gorillas finds a new voice in audiobook launch appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:43
Jambojet to resume Nairobi Entebbe flights after six year hiatus
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, ending a six- year absence from the Ugandan market as the regional low-cost carrier seeks to tap growing demand for air travel, tourism and cross-border trade. The airline announced the return on Thursday, August 20, at a stakeholder … The post Jambojet to resume Nairobi Entebbe flights after six year hiatus appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:00:43
Absa KH3 7 Hills Run expands water and sanitation access in Karamoja
Abim, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Absa Bank Uganda and World Vision Uganda have commissioned new water and sanitation facilities in Abim District, extending the impact of the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run in addressing barriers that affect girls' participation in education across Uganda. The facilities include changing rooms and water points at Kanu Primary … The post Absa KH3 7 Hills Run expands water and sanitation access in Karamoja appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@kfm Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:05:41
NCHE to assess 700 university programs ahead of CBET rollout
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has commenced the training of experts who will assess academic programs submitted by universities and tertiary institutions ahead of the mandatory rollout of the new Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework in higher learning institutions. The Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation The post NCHE to assess 700 university programs ahead of CBET rollout first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:47
Union Online Duuka hits Ugandan market
Union Transport Alliance launches Union Online Duuka, powered by Rukapay Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga Hall at Hotel Africana today was filled with smiles. The mood was euphoric. One could sense that a final piece of the jigsaw puzzle in raising the profile of Uganda's transport sector had been put … The post Union Online Duuka hits Ugandan market appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:58:02
Bad Black says she turns to traditional shrines when life gets tough
Ugandan socialite Shanitah Namuyibwa, popularly known as Bad Black, has opened up about her changing spiritual journey, revealing that she has repeatedly visited traditional shrines and at times turned to witchcraft when dealing with personal challenges. Speaking in a recent interview, Bad Black was asked whether she had ever bewitched someone. She answered without hesitation, The post Bad Black says she turns to traditional shrines when life gets tough first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:15:00
Movit Africa rewards long-serving traders with Tuk-Tuks
Movit Africa has rewarded three long-serving cosmetics traders in Masaka and Kyotera with tuk-tuks to help them expand their businesses, reduce transport costs and reach more customers. The beneficiaries are Senalim Hakim of Senah Cosmetics in Masaka City Central Business District, Kalungi K of Kabonera Cosmetic Agency in Masaka City, and Joseph Katongole of Mombasa The post Movit Africa rewards long-serving traders with Tuk-Tuks first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:37
U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | The U.S. national debt has surpassed 40 trillion dollars for the first time in history, according to data released by the Treasury Department on Wednesday. The data shows that debt held by the public and intragovernmental holdings stood at 32.266 trillion dollars and 7.782 trillion dollars, respectively, bringing total public … The post U.S. national debt tops 40 trillion USD for first time in history appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:37
ECOTRUST training changes how farmers see trees
Lamwo, Uganda | NEWS ANALYSIS | In Apyeta Parish, Lamwo District, maize is still grown, but for 46-year-old farmer Kenneth Akena, it is no longer the only crop he depends on. After years of uncertain returns from maize farming, Akena has added something new to his 3-acre land in Ogili Sub-county: rows of eucalyptus … The post ECOTRUST training changes how farmers see trees appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:00:37
Otunnu impresses, discusses UN reform, conflict resolution and AI
ANALYSIS | URN | Uganda's candidate for United Nations Secretary-General, Ambassador Olara Otunnu, has called for sweeping reforms of the world body, stronger intervention in armed conflicts and greater efforts to ensure emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence benefit all of humanity. Otunnu made the case for his candidacy on Wednesday during an interactive dialogue … The post Otunnu impresses, discusses UN reform, conflict resolution and AI appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:49:21
Kevin Lyttle to headline Serendipity Street Party Summer Splash
Kampala is set for a taste of Caribbean summer as international soca star Kevin Lyttle returns to the city to headline the Serendipity Street Party Summer Splash Edition on September 13. The singer, best known for his global hit Turn Me On, will take over the Guvnor Streetside as the headline act at the outdoor The post Kevin Lyttle to headline Serendipity Street Party Summer Splash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:08
Kampala set for Afroswing Night as NSG arrives for Diaspora Concert
British Afroswing collective NSG has arrived in Kampala ahead of the highly anticipated Sounds of the Diaspora concert, with the group meeting fans at Club Guvnor before taking the stage at UMA Showgrounds this weekend. The London-based collective arrived in Uganda on Wednesday, August 19, ahead of the concert scheduled for Saturday, August 22. Their The post Kampala set for Afroswing Night as NSG arrives for Diaspora Concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:49:13
Alex Mukulu: The voice that refused to be polite
Alex Mukulu was a complex man. Interviewing him was complex too. You needed to have your game on because he was always switched on, always ready with a remark that could turn a question back on the person asking it. If you walked into an interview hoping to make Alex Mukulu look bad, there was The post Alex Mukulu: The voice that refused to be polite first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:03
She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu
As tributes continue to pour in for theatre legend Alex Mukulu, one thing has become increasingly clear: the man being mourned was many things to many people. To some, he was a perfectionist who could spend hours demanding that an actor get a single moment right. To others, he was a mentor who taught an The post She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:53:00
Before the memes, Alex Mukulu Was the main character
For a generation discovering Alex Mukulu through TikTok clips, WhatsApp statuses and recycled social media sounds, the man can seem like an internet character who somehow wandered out of an older Uganda. There is the blunt Mukulu. The funny Mukulu. The unpredictable Mukulu. The Mukulu whose facial expressions and one-liners have found a second life The post Before the memes, Alex Mukulu Was the main character first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:03
She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu
As tributes continue to pour in for theatre legend Alex Mukulu, one thing has become increasingly clear: the man being mourned was many things to many people. To some, he was a perfectionist who could spend hours demanding that an actor get a single moment right. To others, he was a mentor who taught an The post She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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