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@uplandMedia Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:46
How Makerere University's first Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence cohort found a new way to question the world
SPECIAL REPORT | For three weeks, 52 participants from different professions and backgrounds were enrolled into a course that sought to interrogate assumptions, test evidence, recognise manipulation and rethink how they engage with people around them. At their graduation on Aug.7, the first cohort of Makerere University's Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence course left … The post How Makerere University's first Critical Thinking and Social Intelligence cohort found a new way to question the world appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:46
Equity Bank and Tian Tang Group partner to unlock Mbale Industrial Park potential
Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park is set for a further boost following a strategic partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group to expand access to finance, strengthen businesses and create more opportunities across the industrial ecosystem. Tian Tang Group has built a manufacturing ecosystem supporting more … The post Equity Bank and Tian Tang Group partner to unlock Mbale Industrial Park potential appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Equity Bank's East and Central Africa regional network key to success of Mbale's UKI Uganda
Mbale, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | As Ugandan manufacturers look beyond the domestic market, moving money across borders efficiently is becoming as important as moving goods. For Mbale-based manufacturer, importer and exporter UKI Uganda Limited, cross-border payment delays have been a challenge as the company expands across East and Central Africa, particularly in the … The post Equity Bank's East and Central Africa regional network key to success of Mbale's UKI Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:46
Wakida blasts Nameere, demands Parliamentary Committee investigation
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kabweri County MP, Dr Patrick Godfrey Wakida, has challenged the methods being used by the Minister of State for Local Government, Justine Nameere, in her campaign against corruption. He argued that aggressive inspections and arrests could undermine the very principles of governance the government is seeking to protect. Wakida … The post Wakida blasts Nameere, demands Parliamentary Committee investigation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:46
Museveni grants official burial to veteran playwright Alex Mukulu
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has approved a state burial for celebrated Ugandan playwright, actor and director Alex Edward Kabangala Mukulu, who died recently at the age of 72. Mukulu will be laid to rest on August 20, 2026, at Kijabijjo in Gayaza, with the government and his family working together to organise … The post Museveni grants official burial to veteran playwright Alex Mukulu appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Rwentumba Communal Land Association conservation journey through beekeeping
Masindi, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | What was once a heavily degraded forest in Rwentumba Village, Kimanya Parish, Masindi District, is slowly coming back to life. Thanks to the efforts of the Rwentumba- Communal Land Association (CLA) for protecting Rwentumba community forest while earning an income through modern beekeeping as supported by the Environmental … The post Rwentumba Communal Land Association conservation journey through beekeeping appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:13
Stanbic Uganda net profit leaps 28.2% to Shs357bn
Strong revenue growth and strategic lending drive Stanbic's strongest first-half performance Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited (SUHL) has posted a 28.2% increase in net profit for the first half of 2026, highlighting the resilience of Uganda's banking sector even as businesses continue to grapple with the cost of credit … The post Stanbic Uganda net profit leaps 28.2% to Shs357bn appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:00:13
Traffic Police impound taxis in safety operation on Gulu road
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Several commuter taxis that did not have the required blue strip and were carrying roof luggage were impounded during a joint traffic and Ministry of Transport operation on the Kampala-Gulu Highway. Prompt operations on major roads were launched last week along the Kampala-Masaka Highway, with the officers screening every vehicle … The post Traffic Police impound taxis in safety operation on Gulu road appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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U.S. haunted by its warmongering toward Iran
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | About six months into the Iran war, the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has become a stark symbol of how Washington's pursuit of military solutions is increasingly coming back to haunt itself. As the conflict drags on, months of prolonged deployment are exhausting U.S. service members, straining military resources and exposing … The post U.S. haunted by its warmongering toward Iran appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Reach A Hand Africa launches 'Be Better' Campaign to address youth well-being
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Reach A Hand Africa (formerly Reach A Hand Uganda) has launched a year-long, student-focused campaign to promote the well-being of young people across the country. The "Be Better" initiative was unveiled on 12th August 2026 during a school outreach at Namiryango SSS in Mukono. The campaign is a direct … The post Reach A Hand Africa launches 'Be Better' Campaign to address youth well-being appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:00:16
OBITUARY: Alex Mukulu's legacy defined Ugandan theatre
The death of another iconic Ugandan playwright is a funeral for Ugandan theatre COMMENT | NNANDA KIZITO SSERUWAGI | Alex Edward Mukulu Kabangala has joined Byron Kawadwa, Rose Mbowa, John Ruganda, Elvania Zirimu, and Robert Serumaga in death, or perhaps in eternity as the memory of Uganda's artistic expression in theatre. In life, Alex … The post OBITUARY: Alex Mukulu's legacy defined Ugandan theatre appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:24:30
Police Arrest Man Found With Schoolgirl in Masaka Lodge
[Nile Post] Police in Nyendo, Masaka City, have arrested a 20-year-old man after he was allegedly found with a schoolgirl at a guest house, with authorities now investigating how the minor ended up at the lodge.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:24:31
Greater Mubende Plu Youth Mobilise Against Corruption
[Nile Post] PLU youth leaders in Greater Mubende have pledged to use their grassroots structures to promote accountability, monitor public resources and mobilise communities against corruption.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:24:31
Nakapiripirit Residents Demand Upgrade of Moruita Health Centre II
[Nile Post] Residents of Moruita Sub-county in Nakapiripirit District are demanding the upgrade of Moruita Health Centre II to a Health Centre III, citing inadequate maternity services, long-distance referrals and growing demand for healthcare.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:50:41
The Sudhir Ruparelia Formula - How Patience, Timing Built a Business Empire
[New Light] Ask any serious analyst tracking Uganda's private sector and one name surfaces with striking consistency. Sudhir Ruparelia is not simply a wealthy man -- he is, by most accounts, a studied architect of long-term wealth, whose business decisions reveal a philosophy that is deliberate, patient and deeply attuned to Uganda's economic rhythms.
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@allafrica Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:56:13
Kasese's Season of Death - What Is Driving the Violence?
[Nile Post] At about 2am on July 11, Wisborn Mumbere left his home in Sayuni Central Cell to attend a funeral. Hours later, he was also a person whose death would require a funeral.
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