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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:34:06
Stanbic Bets On Cheap Credit to Unlock Saccos Potential
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Stanbic Bank Uganda has cut its lending rate to 10% per annum for agriculture-based savings and credit cooperative organisations (SACCOs), in a move that underscores rising competition among lenders targeting Uganda's rural financial ecosystem.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:35:21
Government Will Join Prau to Celebrate 50 Years of Public Relations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Justine Kasule Lumumba, the Minister for information, communications and national guidance, has hailed the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) and promised to support their celebrations to mark their 50th anniversary in October.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:36:46
Founders Gather At Inaugural Founders Nexus to Reimagine Leadership, Growth, and Collaboration
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- More than 30 founders and business leaders from diverse sectors recently convened in Kampala for the Inaugural Founders Nexus, a first-of-its-kind retreat designed to create a space for reflection, learning, collaboration, and collective problem-solving among founders.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:09:08
Ssenyonyi Presses Government On Bail Plan, Detentions As Parliament Takes Up UHRC Crisis
[Nile Post] The Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has challenged Government to clarify reports that it plans to scrap bail for some accused persons, warning that any such move could undermine constitutional protections and affect Ugandans across the political divide.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:18:22
Weasel Withdraws Radio amp; Weasel Music Catalogue From UPRS Over Royalty Dispute
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- Goodlyfe Magic Limited, the company that manages the music catalogue of the celebrated duo Radio amp; Weasel, has withdrawn all its production from the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS), accusing the organisation of gross mismanagement, lack of transparency and suspected fraud in the collection and distribution of royalties.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:27:12
Kampala Imams Organise Thanksgiving Event for Museveni, Call for Muslim Unity
[Nile Post] Muslim leaders under the Kampala District Imams' Association have called for unity, peace and collective support for national development initiatives as they prepare for a thanksgiving ceremony in honour of President Yoweri Museveni.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:53:35
Uganda Law Society Bans 'My Lord' Titles, Courtroom Bowing in Decolonisation Push
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has ordered its members to immediately abandon colonial-era courtroom traditions, including addressing judicial officers as "My Lord," "Your Lordship," "My Lady," and "Your Worship," as part of a sweeping drive to decolonise the country's legal profession.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:53:38
Court Allows Minister Jim Muhwezi's Rival to Withdraw Petition Challenging His Election
[Nile Post] Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Jim Muhwezi has received a major legal reprieve after the High Court in Rukungiri allowed the withdrawal of an election petition challenging his election as Member of Parliament for Rujumbura County.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:58:20
Government Warns Namayingo Gold Miners Over Rising Accidents, Unsafe Practices
[Nile Post] Government has called for urgent interventions to address growing safety concerns among artisanal gold miners in Namayingo District, warning that poor safety practices and non-compliance with mining regulations are putting thousands of miners at risk.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:58:21
Museveni Commends Outgoing Netherlands Ambassador for Strengthening Uganda Ties
[Nile Post] President Museveni has met the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, who paid a farewell courtesy call on him at his Kisozi farm in Gomba District.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:58:21
Cabinet Approves New National Building Review Board Members
[Nile Post] Cabinet has approved the appointment of members to the Governing Board of the National Building Review Board during its second meeting of 2026 held on Monday, July 6, 2026, at State House, Entebbe.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:11:35
High Court Orders Inquest Into 2018 Killing of Bobi Wine's Driver Yasin Kawuma
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The High Court has ordered a formal judicial inquest into the 2018 shooting of Yasin Kawuma, the driver of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, paving the way for a public inquiry into one of Uganda's most politically contentious unresolved killings.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jul 2026 03:58:24
Four Ugandan Farmers Sue to Halt Pipeline Before First Oil - EACOP
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Four Ugandans have filed a landmark lawsuit in the UK High Court seeking to stop the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) from becoming operational.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:09:43
Bobi Wine's daughter Shalom earns medical qualification in the US
Shalom Namagembe, the daughter of opposition leader Bobi Wine and his wife Barbie Kyagulanyi, has achieved a new academic milestone after qualifying as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) in the United States. Shalom announced that she successfully completed all the requirements set by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), earning the nationally recognised healthcare credential on The post Bobi Wine's daughter Shalom earns medical qualification in the US first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:19
Uganda's anti-corruption push under pressure as CPI stagnation fuels reform demands
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda's efforts to improve its global corruption ranking are facing renewed scrutiny after anti- corruption agencies and stakeholders warned that the country's stagnating performance on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) reflects deeper institutional and societal challenges. Officials from the Inspectorate of Government (IG), Transparency International Uganda and other stakeholders have … The post Uganda's anti-corruption push under pressure as CPI stagnation fuels reform demands appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:20
WORLD CUP: Messi magic, Swiss nerve
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Lionel Messi continued his prolific scoring form on Tuesday as Argentina and Switzerland progressed to the World Cup quarterfinals on a dramatic final day of the round of 16. In Atlanta, Argentina recovered from two goals down with 11 minutes remaining to beat Egypt 3-2. Yasser Ibrahim put the African … The post WORLD CUP: Messi magic, Swiss nerve appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:21
Founders gather at inaugural Founders Nexus to reimagine leadership, growth, and collaboration
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | More than 30 founders and business leaders from diverse sectors recently convened in Kampala for the Inaugural Founders Nexus, a first-of-its-kind retreat designed to create a space for reflection, learning, collaboration, and collective problem-solving among founders. The Founders Nexus is a summit of social entrepreneurs and business leaders organised by … The post Founders gather at inaugural Founders Nexus to reimagine leadership, growth, and collaboration appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:21
Uganda tightens control over public spending
Digital procurement oversight expands across 1,296 government projects Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Ugandan government has begun digitally monitoring public projects worth approximately Shs1.2 trillion ($320 million) as authorities step up reforms aimed at improving spending efficiency, strengthening contract oversight and reducing procurement-related losses. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets … The post Uganda tightens control over public spending appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 08 Jul 2026 04:00:22
Equity Bank pushes green financing to accelerate Uganda's clean energy transition
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank Uganda is positioning itself at the center of Uganda's growing clean energy transition, unveiling an aggressive financing strategy aimed at making solar technologies, clean cooking systems, and renewable energy solutions more affordable for households, schools, farmers, and small businesses across the country. As Uganda grapples with rising energy … The post Equity Bank pushes green financing to accelerate Uganda's clean energy transition appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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