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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:27
General Katumba Wamala to exit UPDF in major retirement exercise
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Former Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Katumba Wamala is among 1,591 Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel set to retire this month. The retirement exercise, announced by the Acting Director of Defence Public Information, Col. Chris Magezi, covers personnel across all ranks, from generals to privates. It includes 19 … The post General Katumba Wamala to exit UPDF in major retirement exercise appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:27
ABC Capital Bank eyes digitisation and retail banking to drive next growth phase
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ABC Capital Bank Limited has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy focused on digital transformation and expanding its retail banking portfolio, following a period of sustained growth and strong financial performance that saw the bank record a 285% increase in Profit After Tax (PAT) in the 2025 financial year. The … The post ABC Capital Bank eyes digitisation and retail banking to drive next growth phase appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:00:28
FAO backs Ugandan wood enterprises to unlock value in forestry sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 90 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda's wood industry have begun a four-month business incubation programme aimed at improving competitiveness, strengthening value addition and positioning the country's forestry sector for greater economic returns. The programme, launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations … The post FAO backs Ugandan wood enterprises to unlock value in forestry sector appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:36
Africa's youth see a brighter future, but demand change
The survey suggests that young Africans are becoming increasingly practical in how they view global partnerships Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa's young people are becoming more optimistic about the future of their countries and economies, but they are also sending a clear message to governments and leaders: hope alone is no longer … The post Africa's youth see a brighter future, but demand change appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:37
How Uncle Dogs turned dog keeping into a thriving business
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | By the time most people are waking up in Buwate, a bustling suburb of Kampala, Sharif Ssemwanga is already with his four-legged companions. They are more than pets or guard dogs. They are the foundation of a business that has earned him the nickname "Uncle Dogs' and turned him into … The post How Uncle Dogs turned dog keeping into a thriving business appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:37
Bell Lager celebrates 75 years with gold at the 2026 Monde Selection Awards
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Seventy-five years after its first brew, Uganda's original beer has once again earned international recognition for the consistent quality that has defined Bell Lager for generations. Bell Lager has been awarded a Gold Quality Award at the 2026 Monde Selection Awards, an independent international institute that evaluates and certifies the … The post Bell Lager celebrates 75 years with gold at the 2026 Monde Selection Awards appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:00:38
UWA unveils 'Open Park Days Influencer Campaign' to inspire more Ugandans
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Wildlife Authority has officially launched the Open Park Days Influencer Campaign, an initiative aimed at inspiring more Ugandans to visit the country's protected areas through authentic digital storytelling by content creators. The campaign was flagged off at Murchison Falls National Park, where social media influencers and bloggers … The post UWA unveils 'Open Park Days Influencer Campaign' to inspire more Ugandans appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:30:44
Rickman puts unreleased album on sale for Shs111 million
Rather than releasing his next project in the traditional way, Ugandan singer Rickman Manrick is offering someone else the chance to own it outright. The singer has announced that his unreleased album, Yatula, is up for sale at $30,000 (approximately Shs111 million), with the buyer set to receive full ownership and all rights to the The post Rickman puts unreleased album on sale for Shs111 million first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:14
Kataleya and Kandle reveal the song that rescued their career after Theron Music exit
Two years after their highly publicized departure from Theron Music left their music career hanging in the balance, Kataleya and Kandle have revealed the song they credit with bringing them back into Ugandas music conversation. The duo says there was a point when they genuinely questioned whether they would ever recover from the uncertainty that The post Kataleya and Kandle reveal the song that rescued their career after Theron Music exit first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:00:24
Tourism stakeholders welcome Uganda Airlines' new Kigali, Accra routes
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Tourism stakeholders have welcomed Uganda Airlines' decision to launch direct flights to Kigali, Rwanda, and Accra, Ghana, saying the new connections are expected to boost visitor arrivals, trade, and investment while strengthening Uganda's position as a regional tourism destination. The direct flights, which are scheduled to commence in October, will … The post Tourism stakeholders welcome Uganda Airlines' new Kigali, Accra routes appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:39:12
Naava Grey, Kenneth Mugabi set for Millennials Picnic
What happens when you put millennials in one place? Good vibes, familiar songs and enough nostalgia to spark conversations that begin with, Do you remember when? That shared sense of nostalgia is expected to come alive this Saturday when the Baileys and Tusker Cider Millennials Picnic takes over Canary Gardens, bringing together music lovers for The post Naava Grey, Kenneth Mugabi set for Millennials Picnic first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:58:00
Style takes the lead as 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon kit makes runway debut
The official race kit for the 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon was officially unveiled at the Uganda Breweries Ltd headquarters in Luzira, Kampala, on Thursday, 6th August 2026. The event featured a fashion showcase that transformed the traditional press briefing into a runway experience, complete with models unveiling the marathon kit. The runway featured The post Style takes the lead as 2026 Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon kit makes runway debut first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:08:06
I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns with 'Tee For Me' format this Saturday at Entebbe Club
The third round of the 2026 IM Bank Katogo Golf Series is scheduled for this Saturday, August 8, at Entebbe Club, with organisers expecting a full field for one of the most anticipated outings on the local golfing calendar. This edition will be played under the 'Tee For Me' format, a pairs competition reserved exclusively The post I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns with 'Tee For Me' format this Saturday at Entebbe Club first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:44:00
Veteran Journalist Charles Mwanguhya returns as host of NBS Frontline after unsuccessful MP bid
Veteran journalist Charles Mwanguhya Mpagi has returned to NBS Television as the host of its flagship political talk show, The Frontline. Mwanguhya replaces Simon Kaggwa Njala, who had been hosting the programme on an interim basis. The Frontline, which airs every Thursday at 10:00 p.m., is one of Uganda's leading platforms for political debates and The post Veteran Journalist Charles Mwanguhya returns as host of NBS Frontline after unsuccessful MP bid first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:16
NRM strengthens Parliamentary majority
Independent MPs Sign Cooperation Agreement Kampala, Uganda | URN | The ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has further consolidated its influence in the 12th Parliament after dozens of Independent Members of Parliament signed a cooperation agreement allowing them to work closely with the ruling party. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed on Thursday, … The post NRM strengthens Parliamentary majority appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:18
State seeks contempt proceedings against lawyer Eron Kiiza over Besigye trial posts
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The State has asked the High Court to find lawyer Eron Kiiza guilty of contempt of court over social media posts about a prosecution witness in the ongoing treason trial involving Dr. Kizza Besigye and two others, arguing that the publications could prejudice the proceedings and interfere with the administration … The post State seeks contempt proceedings against lawyer Eron Kiiza over Besigye trial posts appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:20
Uganda, Tanzania seal deal to develop Tanga into regional energy hub
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania have endorsed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at reshaping East Africa's energy economy by shifting the region's focus from crude oil exports to building an integrated regional energy and industrial hub. The agreement, signed … The post Uganda, Tanzania seal deal to develop Tanga into regional energy hub appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:22
The IM Bank Katogo Golf Series returns with 'Tee For Me' format
Entebbe, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | The third round of the 2026 IM Bank Katogo Golf Series returns Saturday at Entebbe Club with organisers expecting a full field for one of the most anticipated outings on the local golfing calendar. This edition will be played under the 'Tee For Me' format, a pairs competition reserved exclusively for … The post The IM Bank Katogo Golf Series returns with 'Tee For Me' format appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:00:25
Buhweju district engineers interdicted over alleged misuse of road funds
Buhweju, Uganda | URN | Buhweju District senior engineer Dicklus Twinamatsiko and an assistant engineering officer, Samuel Nkwasibwe, have been interdicted over allegations of misappropriating public funds and failing to execute road projects funded during the 2024/2025 financial year. The officers were suspended from duty with immediate effect following findings contained in a special … The post Buhweju district engineers interdicted over alleged misuse of road funds appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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