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@sqoop Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:16:41
Creator Academy wants to fix what happens after the studio
Uganda has never really struggled to produce talent. The harder question has always been what happens to that talent once the song leaves the studio. For years, the country has produced singers, songwriters and producers capable of making records that travel far beyond Uganda. But while the music itself is increasingly finding audiences abroad, the The post Creator Academy wants to fix what happens after the studio first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:45:04
Naava Grey leads celebrations as Hawa Wanyeche wins Uganda Ladies Open
After three days of tense competition, long walks across the fairways and the pressure of chasing the coveted 76th Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open title, Saturday night belonged to music, fashion and celebration. And Naava Grey made sure of that. The singer's soulful performance at the SheWalks-themed 19th Hole experience provided one of the standout The post Naava Grey leads celebrations as Hawa Wanyeche wins Uganda Ladies Open first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:34:43
King Saha's big stage couldn't take Ray G's Kololo crown – Abitex
The debate over who delivered the bigger concert at Kololo Independence Grounds has taken another turn, with events promoter Abbey Musinguzi, popularly known as Abtex, insisting that Ray G still holds the upper hand over King Saha. Abitex, who was behind Ray G's concert at the same venue, says the comparison should not be based The post King Saha's big stage couldn't take Ray G's Kololo crown – Abitex first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:45
MTN Uganda launches Digida Season II as Y'ello Storm brings new network sites, community support to Luweero Referral Hospital
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda launched the second season of its Digida Caller Tunez promotion in Luweero on Friday, combining customer rewards with new network sites and community support as part of its Y'ello Storm campaign. Customers who activate their preferred MTN Caller Tunez by dialing *170*12# will stand a chance to … The post MTN Uganda launches Digida Season II as Y'ello Storm brings new network sites, community support to Luweero Referral Hospital appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:47
Why Consultrans are the right partners to revive Uganda Railways
Over the last few days, we have seen media reports about Uganda Railways Corporation but not enough about the contractors behind the attempt to revamp the Railways STELLA OKETCHO | COMMENT | Consultrans's relationship with Uganda's railway sector did not begin with a single contract – it began with groundwork. As early as 2019, … The post Why Consultrans are the right partners to revive Uganda Railways appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:47
Another fatality on Kampala-Entebbe Expressway; calls renewed for cameras, EPS
Calls Grow for EPS Return After Pedestrian Killed Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Calls for the return of Uganda's Express Penalty System (EPS) are growing after a pedestrian was killed on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway at the weekend, with residents and motorists saying camera-backed enforcement could help curb speeding and improve safety. The … The post Another fatality on Kampala-Entebbe Expressway; calls renewed for cameras, EPS appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:48
Why DRC's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster, and deadlier
GENEVA | Xinhua | The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has become the second-largest on record and is moving faster than previous ones, pushing health officials into a race to keep it from becoming the deadliest. The latest official count showed 4,449 confirmed cases and 2,061 deaths across five provinces … The post Why DRC's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster, and deadlier appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:48
How Wanyeche snatched golf victory from the jaws of defeat
Top 4 ✳️1 Hawa WANYECHE ???????? 77 77 74 228 ✳️ T2 Peace KABASWEKA ???????? 78 78 73 229 ✳️ T2 Keisha KAGORO ???????? 78 72 79 229 ✳️ 4 Neema OLOMI ???????? 75 81 79 235 ✳️ 5 Judith KOMUGISHA ???????? 77 77 82 236 Kampala, Uganda | UGU MEDIA | When Hawa Wanyeche made her way to … The post How Wanyeche snatched golf victory from the jaws of defeat appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:49
Magistrate orders interns to remove clinical coats in court, then grants colleagues bail
Eight Medical Interns, Health Workers Granted Bail Over Protest Kampala, Uganda | URN | Eight medical interns and health workers arrested during a protest over the non-payment of medical interns have been granted bail by the Buganda Road Magistrate's Court. Grade One Magistrate Rophine Acayo on Monday granted each of the accused cash bail … The post Magistrate orders interns to remove clinical coats in court, then grants colleagues bail appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:50
Airtel Africa is first operator in Africa to commercially launch Starlink
Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Airtel Africa and Starlink have launched satellite-to-mobile service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), marking the first commercial deployment in Africa. The service enables Airtel customers with compatible smartphones to access connectivity in non-terrestrial areas wherever they can see the sky. Starlink, the world's largest satellite-to-mobile constellation … The post Airtel Africa is first operator in Africa to commercially launch Starlink appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@theguardian Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:53:16
What is Ebola and why is the outbreak in DRC causing so much concern?
Strain of virus with no vaccine has potential to overrun response impeded by conflict and misinformationHealth authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are losing their battle to contain the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak.DRC's health ministry declared an outbreak in Ituri province on 15 May, though sequencing shows it had begun in February. It has since spread to five other provinces and is on track to overtake the 2014-16 west Africa outbreak as the largest in history. Continue reading...
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@sqoop Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:14:47
Mayiga finds his own leadership philosophy in Zari's success story
Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has found an unlikely reflection of his own leadership philosophy in Zari Hassan's views on fame, business and building a lasting legacy. Mayiga shared his thoughts after reading a recent Weekend Monitor profile on Zari, which examined her evolution from a socialite and reality television star into an entrepreneur and The post Mayiga finds his own leadership philosophy in Zari's success story first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:59:00
URA displays Shs225 million cash recovered in customs bribery investigation
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has displayed $60,000 in cash recovered during an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving a senior customs official based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The money was presented to journalists in Kampala as an exhibit in a case involving Geoffrey Ssozi Kawere, the Manager for External Operations Customs in The post URA displays Shs225 million cash recovered in customs bribery investigation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:46:42
CEO Run set to become annual event
The Presidential CEO 5km Run could soon become an annual event, with the Ministry of Education and Sports planning to partner with the Presidential CEO Forum to expand the initiative and support more charitable causes. Minister of State for Education and Sports Peter Ogwang said the ministry is ready to work with the forum and The post CEO Run set to become annual event first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:46:14
Government joins plans for Alex Mukulu's official send-off
The family of veteran Ugandan actor and playwright Alex Mukulu has revealed that the theatre icon died from liver complications as preparations for his final send-off get underway. Mukulu, 72, died on August 15, 2026, while receiving treatment at Kiruddu Hospital, leaving Uganda's arts and entertainment fraternity mourning one of its most influential figures. As The post Government joins plans for Alex Mukulu's official send-off first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:58:28
A SheWalks Party For The Queens Of Golf
Nothing beats a SheWalks night; absolutely nothing! On Saturday night, golfers got to experience the spirit of SheWalks in its entirety, as Johnnie Walker celebrated and spotlighted some of the incredible women who had taken to the greens for three straight days in pursuit of the coveted 76th Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open title. The The post A SheWalks Party For The Queens Of Golf first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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