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Moove joins Africa's unicorn club with a US$2.1 billion infrastructure bet
Moove's US$2.1 billion valuation is the largest African startup funding milestone of 2026, marking the continent's newest unicorn. Its rise suggests that investors are increasingly backing African companies that are building the infrastructure underpinning global industries. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Lagos-founded mobility company Moove has become Africa's newest unicorn after raising … The post Moove joins Africa's unicorn club with a US$2.1 billion infrastructure bet appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Museums are turning documentary film into a new archive for African architecture
Museums are increasingly commissioning documentary films to document African architecture, interpret historic buildings, and preserve architectural memory. Film has become part of exhibition design, audiovisual archiving, and museum collections, carrying architectural stories across borders and generations. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The camera arrives from above. It glides over the dense fabric … The post Museums are turning documentary film into a new archive for African architecture appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:44:16
TikToker Jayden reportedly relapses after bone marrow transplant
Concern is growing over Ugandan TikToker Timothy Kayanja, popularly known as Jayden, after he was reportedly returned to the ICU while undergoing treatment in India. Entertainment journalist Isaac Katende, popularly known as Kasuku, revealed that Jayden's condition has taken a turn for the worse following a bone marrow transplant he underwent at Fortis Hospital early The post TikToker Jayden reportedly relapses after bone marrow transplant first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:06:17
Bars to open after 3pm as Local Government Minister issues new directives
Bars, malwa joints and other alcohol-selling establishments in Uganda have been directed not to open before 3pm on working days as the government moves to tighten controls on alcohol consumption. The directive was issued by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara in a letter dated August 10, 2026, addressed to LC5 chairpersons, city mayors, division mayors The post Bars to open after 3pm as Local Government Minister issues new directives first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:32:59
Minister wants bars to open at 3pm, but can our throats cope?
Ugandans have never really been known for respecting the clock, especially when it comes to nightlife. Some people seem to operate on a 24-hour drinking timetable, with shifts changing depending on who is awake, who has money and which bar is still serving. Then comes the Minister with a rather inconvenient suggestion: bars should open The post Minister wants bars to open at 3pm, but can our throats cope? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:22:24
More details emerge about murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori; Police recover his shin guards and shoes with bloodstains
Kampala Metropolitan Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the murder of SC Villa captain David Owori, with 17 suspects arrested so far in connection with the incident. Police said the suspects include three people allegedly involved in promoting stolen phones, five key suspects and nine associates of the prime suspects. During interrogation, The post More details emerge about murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori; Police recover his shin guards and shoes with bloodstains first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:54:20
Kagina, Katumba Wamala summoned over Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll glitches
KAMPALA: Parliament's committee on physical infrastructure has summoned former Works and Transport Minister Gen Katumba Wamala and former Executive Director of the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Ms.Allen Kagina to answer to glitches unearthed in the tolling system deployed to manage financial collections on the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway (KEE). The decision The post Kagina, Katumba Wamala summoned over Kampala-Entebbe Expressway toll glitches first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:15:50
UPDF to start retiring another batch of officers today
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) will starting today embark on retiring a group of over 200 junior officers and another 1,300 militants from their respective formation units of service around the country. Today, over 220 senior officers will be retired at the UPDF Joint Services Headquarters in The post UPDF to start retiring another batch of officers today first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:21:29
Government to ban sale of unsafe foods in school canteens
New guidelines aimed at eliminating the sale of unsafe foods in school canteens across the country are in the offing. The proposed guidelines will target foods considered harmful to children's health, including highly salty snacks and other unhealthy processed foods. Authorities also plan to The post Government to ban sale of unsafe foods in school canteens first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:31:02
Sports Minister Ogwang gives update on Shs225 billion Namboole renovation, says stadium will be ready by December; Seating capacity to increase, fully covered roof and new exterior facade
State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang is confident that the renovation of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, will be completed by 31 December 2026, despite delays that have pushed back the project several times. Ogwang said the government remains on course to meet the latest deadline after inspecting the stadium on Sunday and witnessing what he The post Sports Minister Ogwang gives update on Shs225 billion Namboole renovation, says stadium will be ready by December; Seating capacity to increase, fully covered roof and new exterior facade first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:25:30
Chicken Road: Rychlá hra Crash pro hráče s vysokou intenzitou
1. Quick‑Hit Crash Games – Proč vyniká Chicken Road Když honíte za rychlými odměnami, první věc, kterou si všimnete, je, jak rychle se v Chicken Road odehrává akce. Hra je postavena na jednoduchém premise: pomozte cartoonové kuřeti přejít přes rušnou silnici krok za krokem, dokud nedorazí k zlatému vejci nebo není spáleno skrytou pastí. Apel
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:34:11
Cash App Casino: Quick‑Hit Slots & Lightning Roulette for Fast‑Track Wins
When the urge to play strikes mid‑afternoon or during a lunch break, the ideal casino platform is one that delivers instant gratification without demanding hours of dedication. Cash App Casino rises to that challenge, offering a mobile‑first experience that lets players dive straight into high‑intensity, short‑session gameplay. In this article we'll walk through how casual
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:58:42
Equity Bank strengthens support for Microhaem as Uganda pushes for medical self-reliance
Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local manufacturing after its Board Committee visited Microhaem Scientifics (MHS) to assess the company's operations and ongoing expansion. The visit, held on 7 August 2026, was led by Equity Bank Uganda Board Chair Henry Rugamba and Managing Director Gift Shoko, alongside senior bank executives. The delegation The post Equity Bank strengthens support for Microhaem as Uganda pushes for medical self-reliance first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:22:24
More details emerge about murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori; Police recover his shin pads and shoes with bloodstains
Kampala Metropolitan Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the murder of SC Villa captain David Owori, with 17 suspects arrested so far in connection with the incident. Police said the suspects include three people allegedly involved in promoting stolen phones, five key suspects and nine associates of the prime suspects. During interrogation, The post More details emerge about murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori; Police recover his shin pads and shoes with bloodstains first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:06:04
I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention
Singer King Saha has reassured his fans that he is back home after a brief detention on Tuesday, just days before his highly anticipated concert scheduled for Friday. The "Mpa Love" hitmaker was reportedly abducted at his home in Kyanja after spending part of the day moving around Kampala promoting his upcoming show. According to The post I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 11 Aug 2026 23:06:04
I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention
Singer King Saha has reassured his fans that he is back home after a brief detention on Tuesday, just days before his highly anticipated concert scheduled for Friday. The "Mpa Love" hitmaker was reportedly arrested at his home in Kyanja after spending part of the day moving around Kampala promoting his upcoming show. According to The post I'm out, thanks for your prayers – King Saha Speaks after brief detention first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:12:11
"I Dare Her" — Evelyn Mic hits back at Sheilah Gashumba over job threats and relationship claims
NRG Radio Uganda presenter Evelyn Mic, popularly known as Evelyn Mic, has hit back at media personality Sheilah Gashumba after the latter suggested she could have the radio presenter fired over comments she made about her relationship. The war of words follows a recent viral interview in which Sheilah, speaking to Kasuku and Frank Ntambi, The post "I Dare Her" — Evelyn Mic hits back at Sheilah Gashumba over job threats and relationship claims first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:48:43
King Saha abducted after dramatic raid on Kyanja home
Ugandan singer King Saha was on Tuesday evening reportedly abducted from his home in Kyanja following a dramatic security operation that witnesses say was punctuated by gunfire and left at least one person injured. This came just hours after the singer had been moving around Kampala mobilising fans to attend his much-anticipated concert scheduled for The post King Saha abducted after dramatic raid on Kyanja home first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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