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Over 170,000 farmers reaping from French agency, Pearl Bank sh64 billion package to boost Ugandan agriculture
French Ambassador Impressed by Impact of Agric-Financing Extended Through Pearl Bank Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Over 170,000 individual and farmer groups are already reaping from a Pearl Bank and AFD partnership for a concessional credit line of €15 million Sh60 billion and an additional €1 million (Sh4 billion) in technical assistance aimed at … The post Over 170,000 farmers reaping from French agency, Pearl Bank sh64 billion package to boost Ugandan agriculture appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:28:00
Uganda's Number One Lite Wins Global Gold for Quality
Tusker Lite, has added another milestone to its legacy after being awarded the 2026 Monde Selection Gold Quality Award, one of the worlds most respected independent recognitions for product quality, reaffirming the brands position as the benchmark for premium lite beer. The prestigious international award is presented following a rigorous evaluation process that assesses products The post Uganda's Number One Lite Wins Global Gold for Quality first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:57:56
Minister Musasizi Secures €110.5 Million for Kitgum–Kidepo Road
By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has secured a €110.5 million (UGX 481 billion) financing package for the construction of the Kitgum–Kidepo Road, signing the agreement alongside Standard Chartered Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Rughani on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by senior government officials and diplomats. Speaking at the signing on Tuesday, Minister Musasizi said the financing package reflects a shared commitment between Government and its partners to improving connectivity and unlocking the economic potential of Northern Uganda and the Karamoja sub-region, two areas long considered peripheral to the countrys main economic corridors. The 115.8-kilometre road,
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:23:23
Uganda Dissidents On Trial As President's Son Increases His Grip On Freedoms
[RFI] Uganda's army chief, General Kainerugaba, has ordered the arrest of leading activists and politicians in recent weeks, and this weekend shut down the country's main independent media group. Two of those arrested appear in court this Tuesday: opposition figure Kizza Besigye and his lawyer.
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@sqoop Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:37:42
Juliana Kanyomozi reacts to Feffe Bussi's longtime collaboration wish
Celebrated singer Juliana Kanyomozi has revealed that, despite years of hearing rapper Feffe Bussi express his admiration for her and his desire to collaborate, the two have never actually met in person. Speaking in a recent interview, Juliana said she finds it surprising that although they both operate in Ugandas relatively small entertainment industry, their The post Juliana Kanyomozi reacts to Feffe Bussi's longtime collaboration wish first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:54:34
World Bank Cautions Uganda On Fiscal Management
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- "Currently 33 percent of every shilling invested in infrastructure is lost in poor planning, project delays and weak maintenance." -World Bank Director for Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and Somalia, Qimiao Fan.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:55:15
Govt Paid Shs3.1 Billion Over Illegal Closure of Daily Monitor in 2013
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government paid approximately 3.1 billion Shillings to Daily Monitor in 2025, more than a decade after security agencies illegally shut down the newspaper and its sister media outlets in one of Uganda's most significant press freedom cases.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:27:00
Song Review: The Mith, Navio and BigTril Unite for COAST 2 COAST
COAST 2 COAST is a powerful collaboration that unites three of Ugandas most respected Hip-Hop artists — The Mith, Navio and BigTril — on a track that celebrates experience, consistency and lyrical ability. Produced by Dagg Mizzo, the song blends hard-hitting rap verses with a memorable chorus, creating a record that feels both polished and The post Song Review: The Mith, Navio and BigTril Unite for COAST 2 COAST first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:05
???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 29/2026
DNA evidence before court is incapable of proving who fired the gun that ended Mr Henry Katanga's life, says a British DNA forensics expert SPECIAL REPORT | ANTHONY NATIF | As recorded in the case Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and adapted from @TonyNatif on X. **** In February 2026, Mrs Molly Katanga was put … The post ???? Anthony Natif notes from Court: Uganda Vs Molly Katanga and Others June 29/2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:06
Clean energy: How Elsmart is turning agricultural waste into a business revolution
Mbarara, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | When Matovu Muhudi watched his mother struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) after years of cooking over smoky traditional stoves, he saw more than a family tragedy. He saw a public health crisis affecting millions of Ugandans. Rather than continue treating the symptoms as a medical professional, Muhudi … The post Clean energy: How Elsmart is turning agricultural waste into a business revolution appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:07
How Enersave turned Results-Based Financing into a clean cooking success story
Mukono, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Less than two years after its establishment, Enersave Enterprises Limited has transformed from a fledgling clean energy business into one of Uganda's emerging players in the clean cooking sector, earning recognition as a hub under the Uganda National Alliance on Clean Cooking (UNACC). The achievement marks more than just … The post How Enersave turned Results-Based Financing into a clean cooking success story appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:07
How Kakande built a Shs450m clean cooking business
Mubende, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | When Osward Kakande watched his mother struggle with persistent coughs and headaches caused by smoke from traditional cooking stoves, he never imagined that her suffering would inspire a business now valued at more than Shs450 million. Today, the founder and director of Mubende Stoves is emerging as one … The post How Kakande built a Shs450m clean cooking business appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:08
Gov't paid Shs3.1 billion over illegal closure of Daily Monitor in 2013
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government paid approximately 3.1 billion Shillings to Daily Monitor in 2025, more than a decade after security agencies illegally shut down the newspaper and its sister media outlets in one of Uganda's most significant press freedom cases. URN has established that the government settled the entire amount in a … The post Gov't paid Shs3.1 billion over illegal closure of Daily Monitor in 2013 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:00:09
Government backs MSMEs to drive growth
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has pledged commitment to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as a key driver to attaining the 10-fold economic growth. Speaking at the UG Catalyst Summit on Thursday, Sanjay Tana, the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, said that the government has intensified its focus on supporting … The post Government backs MSMEs to drive growth appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:14:47
Retired Bishops Rebuke Gen Muhoozi
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Former Northern Uganda Diocese Bishop Rt. Rev. Nelson Onono-Onweng has openly challenged Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba over the ongoing crackdown on media houses and alleged abductions, insisting that the army commander is "not the authority" in Uganda and must stop actions that violate the country's laws.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:15:19
MTN Uganda Faces Sh2.3 Billion Charge for Malicious Prosecution of Mwami
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- MTN Uganda Limited has been ordered to pay more than 2.3 billion shillings to its former Senior Manager, Richard Mwami, after finding that the telecommunications company maliciously instigated his prosecution in the MTN Mobile Money fraud case.
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