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@sqoop Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:27:56
Jose Chameleone threatens legal action over DNA allegations
Veteran singer Jose Chameleone has threatened to take legal action against Bukedde TV gossip show host Josephat Sseguya over claims suggesting that one of his children is not biologically his. The controversy began after Sseguya, through a post on his personal Facebook account, alleged that DNA testing had ruled out one of Chameleones children as The post Jose Chameleone threatens legal action over DNA allegations first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:33:21
Benon Mugumbya clarifies Zafaran's Swangz Avenue exit
Swangz Avenue co-founder Benon Mugumbya has addressed speculation surrounding singer Zafarans departure from the record label, insisting that the split was amicable and based purely on business considerations. Questions about the singers exit emerged after Zafaran announced through a public statement that she had parted ways with Swangz Avenue, adopted a new stage name, and The post Benon Mugumbya clarifies Zafaran's Swangz Avenue exit first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:13:00
Tusker Lite Gives Neon Raves Finalists a Masterclass Beyond Performance
As excitement builds towards the Tusker Lite Neon Raves Grand Finale at Next Media Park this Saturday, the competition has become about far more than crowning Uganda's best dance crew. Finalists from Hoima, Masaka, Mbarara, Arua, Gulu and Kampala were treated to an intensive mentorship session designed to prepare them not just for the final The post Tusker Lite Gives Neon Raves Finalists a Masterclass Beyond Performance first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:37:01
Kayunga Residents Warned As Tsetse Fly Infestation Raises Health Concerns
[Nile Post] Residents of Kayunga District have been urged to take precautionary measures against a growing tsetse fly infestation, with district authorities warning that the insects continue to pose a threat to both human health and livestock, particularly in communities bordering forest reserves.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:39:26
UN Chief Voices Concern Over Political Arrests, Media Freedom in Uganda
[Nile Post] The United Nations Secretary-General, Antnio Guterres, has expressed concern over recent political developments in Uganda, citing reports of the detention of political and civic actors, cases of individuals whose whereabouts remain unknown, and growing concerns over media freedom.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:53:37
Degrees Without Rewards: Why Uganda's Primary Teachers Remain Trapped on U7 Salary Scale.
By Stephen Okhutu Uganda's push to require university degrees for primary school teachers aims to professionalize the teaching force and raise education quality. Yet the reform risks falling short unless paired with a coherent transition plan, transparent re-grading, verified payroll adjustments, and sustained funding. Recent salary enhancements for primary and arts teachers have provided some relief, but educators and analysts highlight a persistent structural problem: many degree-holding teachers remain trapped on the same low U7 and U6 scales as certificate holders, rather than advancing to the U4 scale typical for other university graduates in the public service. This mismatch is
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:34:30
Arua Airfield Landowners Demand Speedy Valuation and Compensation
[Independent (Kampala)] Arua -- Residents of three villages affected by the planned expansion of Arua Airfield are calling for a swift and transparent land valuation process, saying they have waited years for compensation after voluntarily offering their land for the project.
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@allafrica Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:35:04
First Batch of 273 Ugandans Evacuated From South Africa Arrives Home
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A total of 273 Ugandan nationals have safely returned home from South Africa, marking the first phase of the Government of Uganda's voluntary repatriation exercise for citizens affected by the recent wave of anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence in South African.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:34
Alleged police extortion undermines crime crackdowns in Kampala Metropolitan Area
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Allegations that some police officers are demanding money from suspects in exchange for release are undermining ongoing crime crackdowns in the Kampala Metropolitan Area, with community leaders and security experts warning that the practice is weakening efforts to dismantle criminal networks. Since the beginning of the year, police and army … The post Alleged police extortion undermines crime crackdowns in Kampala Metropolitan Area appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:35
Dimension Data rebrands to NTT DATA
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Technology services provider, Dimension Data Uganda has rebranded to NTT DATA, aligning its local operations with the global technology group as demand rises for artificial intelligence, cloud computing and cybersecurity services in Uganda's expanding digital economy. The change, announced June 25, brings the Ugandan business fully under the NTT … The post Dimension Data rebrands to NTT DATA appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:35
Absa Bank Uganda renews title sponsorship of Chairman's Bell golf tournament
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the growth of golf in Uganda with a Shs 185 million title sponsorship for the 2026 Absa Chairman's Bell Golf Tournament, marking the eighth consecutive year of its support for one of the country's most prestigious golfing events. The week-long tournament … The post Absa Bank Uganda renews title sponsorship of Chairman's Bell golf tournament appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:36
Xi hails CPC's 105-year 'epic,' urges building modern socialist China
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the 105-year history of the Communist Party of China (CPC) as the "most magnificent epic" of the Chinese nation and urged the Party to press ahead to build China into a modern socialist country on schedule. Addressing a gathering marking the CPC's 105th founding anniversary … The post Xi hails CPC's 105-year 'epic,' urges building modern socialist China appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:36
Housing Finance Bank launches trust savings account with higher returns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has unveiled the HFB Trust Savings Account, a new savings solution designed to help customers grow their money while providing built-in financial protection through a range of insurance benefits. The new product reflects the Bank's commitment to offering innovative financial solutions that respond to the changing … The post Housing Finance Bank launches trust savings account with higher returns appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:37
Rotary Uganda hails dfcu Bank for advancing community development
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Rotary Uganda has recognised dfcu Bank as a key corporate partner in advancing community development, in acknowledgement of the Bank's growing role in delivering structured, impact-led programmes across the country. The recognition was announced during a Rotary Uganda-hosted appreciation breakfast in Kampala, which brought together Rotary District leadership, corporate partners … The post Rotary Uganda hails dfcu Bank for advancing community development appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:00:37
Why current space race could turn fatal if we don't agree on new rules
To stop this race from morphing into a future catastrophe, there is urgent need to strengthen how space is governed COMMENT | CASSANDRA STEER | Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen had an emotional message before he and three colleagues set off for the Moon earlier this year on the Artemis II mission: "We go for … The post Why current space race could turn fatal if we don't agree on new rules appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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