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Martyrs' Day celebrations postponed
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the postponement of this year's Uganda Martyrs' Day commemorations, citing the risk posed by a growing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and confirmed cross-border transmission into Uganda. The annual event, traditionally held on June 3 at the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines, … The post Martyrs' Day celebrations postponed appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.
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Vinka turns up the heat in electrifying maiden concert
Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | On Friday night, Swangz Avenue sensation Vinka raised her growing status as an Afropop titan at her live and loud maiden concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. Taking to the stage to a roaring crowd, the hitmaker delivered a high-energy performance that moved through some of the biggest songs … The post Vinka turns up the heat in electrifying maiden concert appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda declared free of latest polio outbreak
Uganda detected poliovirus in May 2024, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and outbreak response activities Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and four other African countries have been cleared of recent polio outbreaks after independent assessments found no evidence that the virus is still spreading. The World Health Organization (WHO) said … The post Uganda declared free of latest polio outbreak appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Study finds high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth at Kawempe Hospital
Kampala, Uganda | URN | A new study has found that stillbirth, preterm birth and neonatal mortality remain high among women delivering at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, with rates exceeding Uganda's national estimates. The study, published in the Medical Journal Vaccine, found a stillbirth incidence of 26.3 per 1,000 total births, compared with the national … The post Study finds high rates of preterm birth, stillbirth at Kawempe Hospital appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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JANET MUSEVENI: I'm alive and well because of Jesus
Kampala, Uganda | URN | First Lady Mama Janet Museveni made a major public appearance on Sunday after more than five months away from the public spotlight due to health challenges, telling worshippers that 2026 will forever remain the year God "delivered" her life from the jaws of death. Mama Janet was speaking during the … The post JANET MUSEVENI: I'm alive and well because of Jesus appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" tops North American box office for 4th weekend
LOS ANGELES | Xinhua | Sony and Marvel's superhero film "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" led North American box office charts for the fourth weekend in a row with an estimated 39 million U.S. dollars, according to data released by measurement firm Rentrak on Sunday. The film, based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man and starring … The post "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" tops North American box office for 4th weekend appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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COMMENT: Don't wait for the school fees deadline
Why education plans are a smarter way to secure your child's future COMMENT | SHARON BYERETA | Every parent knows the pressure that comes with a new school term. Tuition, books, uniforms, transport, meals and other requirements can quickly turn school reopening into a financial scramble. In Uganda, the cost of education is … The post COMMENT: Don't wait for the school fees deadline appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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DR Congo, M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks
KINSHASA | Xinhua | The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group have agreed on a roadmap for peace negotiations, setting out sequenced steps and timelines for further talks, according to a joint statement issued on Saturday. The two sides said that, during … The post DR Congo, M23 agree on roadmap for peace talks appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30
A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.
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Patience Rwabwogo is Bishop
History made as Patience Rwabwogo Consecrated Bishop of Covenant Nations Church Kampala, Uganda | URN | Pastor Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo has been consecrated as Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Churches in Uganda and beyond, marking a new chapter in the 20-year journey of the church she founded and has led. The consecration was … The post Patience Rwabwogo is Bishop appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MTN Uganda ends Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal health in Amudat
Amudat, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has ended its 2026 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal and newborn healthcare at Karita Health Centre IV in Amudat District, one of the country's most remote areas. The telecommunications company and its partners provided medical equipment and supplies, solar power systems and information … The post MTN Uganda ends Y'ello Care campaign with support for maternal health in Amudat appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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SENIORS GOLF OPEN: Luutu holds on to win delayed finale
Luutu secures the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors Open crown after rivals Bagabo, Pirani shoot out of bounds Kampala, Uganda | UGU MEDIA | There were no whistles or music playing on the 18th hole of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Seniors Open. The gallery was also not as sizeable considering that the tournament … The post SENIORS GOLF OPEN: Luutu holds on to win delayed finale appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Tesla to launch Cybercab robotaxi in Texas, U.S. on Sept 3
SAN FRANCISCO | Xinhua | U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla will launch its Cybercab robotaxi early September, Tesla-focused news outlet Teslarati reported. The launch is scheduled for Sept. 3 in Austin, Texas, where the company is headquartered, said Teslarati, which received an invitation to the event. Tesla has not publicly confirmed the date. Industry … The post Tesla to launch Cybercab robotaxi in Texas, U.S. on Sept 3 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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The Architecture of Resilience: Inside the diverse enterprise of Sulaiman Bukenya
PROFILE | THE INDEPENDENT | To understand the modern Ugandan entrepreneurial spirit is to look past the bustling traffic of downtown Kampala and examine the structural shifts happening across the country's core industries. At the center of this economic evolution is Sulaiman Bukenya, a 40-year-old business executive whose diversified conglomerate, Uganda Online Investments Ltd, has quietly … The post The Architecture of Resilience: Inside the diverse enterprise of Sulaiman Bukenya appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Canadian PM vows 'dollar-for-dollar' tariffs against U.S. as trade talks collapse
OTTAWA | Xinhua | Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday delivered a nationally televised address to outline Canada's position following the breakdown of trade talks with the United States, announcing that Ottawa's "dollar-for-dollar" retaliatory tariffs against 20 billion U.S. dollars' worth of American goods would take effect on Sept. 8. The prime minister … The post Canadian PM vows 'dollar-for-dollar' tariffs against U.S. as trade talks collapse appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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