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How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie
How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?
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NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has started the process of seeking a High Court order to take full possession of its contested Temangalo land, as Parliament has given the Fund and businessman Amos Nzeyi until next Monday to resolve the long running dispute out of court. The Committee on … The post NSSF seeks court order to take full possession of Temangalo land appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MTN expands maternal, newborn health support in Luuka
Luuka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiyunga Health Centre IV in Luuka District is receiving infrastructure, digital and community health support as MTN Uganda seeks to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare under its annual 21 Days of Y'ello Care campaign. The intervention, implemented under this year's theme, "Expand Equitable Health for Every Community," comes as Uganda continues … The post MTN expands maternal, newborn health support in Luuka appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Dry spell wipes out Karamoja's first wheat harvest
Moroto, Uganda | URN | More than 40 farmers in the Karamoja sub-region are counting losses after a prolonged dry spell destroyed more than 200 acres of wheat they planted in the region's first major attempt to grow the crop. The wheat project was introduced this year by the government through the Karamoja Mixed Farmers … The post Dry spell wipes out Karamoja's first wheat harvest appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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MUKULU TRIBUTE: The Alex Mukulu you may not have known
OBITUARY | HENRY MUTEBE | When news of Alex Mukulu's death came on August 15th, many Ugandans remembered the tough judge they had watched on Yolesa Ekitone on Bukedde Television. They remembered the blunt man who rarely massaged words, the judge who could stop a performance midway and tell a contestant, without ceremony, that … The post MUKULU TRIBUTE: The Alex Mukulu you may not have known appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Benard Feni named Entrepreneur of the Year as Euro Gold Refinery takes top extractives award
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Businessman and gospel artist Benard Feni, popularly known as Mungu Feni, has been named Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Business Excellence Awards, where his company, Euro Gold Refinery Ltd, was also recognised as the Platinum Winner in the Best Natural Resources and Extractives category. The awards, organised … The post Benard Feni named Entrepreneur of the Year as Euro Gold Refinery takes top extractives award appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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ALEX MUKULU TRIBUTE: The ball is still on the penalty spot!
ALEX MUKULU EXITED THE STAGE -THE BALL IS STILL ON THE PENALTY SPOT. COMMENT | PATRICK OYULU | I am Patrick Oyulu, and you? "My name is Tony Kasule," he replied. That was my introduction to my new roommate in B1-6, Lumumba Hall, Makerere University, in 1992. I was a freshly minted fresher; Tony … The post ALEX MUKULU TRIBUTE: The ball is still on the penalty spot! appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Nzeyi ready to refund NSSF for disputed Temangalo land
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An investigative look into the National Social Security Fund's (NSSF) 2008 Temangalo land acquisition has exposed a 16-year administrative gridlock, leaving billions in workers' savings locked out of 55 contested acres.Despite NSSF holding all six legal land titles for the 463.87-acre estate, prominent businessman Amos Nzeyi continues … The post Nzeyi ready to refund NSSF for disputed Temangalo land appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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AMDA run puts preventive health at the centre of charity drive
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The annual AMDA Caravan Run took place at Kitante primary school in Kampala on Sunday, combining a fitness challenge with health screening and fundraising for a wider community outreach programme planned for Nyabwina Parish in Sheema District. The run, organised by the Archdiocese of Mbarara Development Association (AMDA), attracted about … The post AMDA run puts preventive health at the centre of charity drive appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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How Trump is reinvigorating democracy
COMMENT | JAN-WERNER MUELLER | Here in the Albanian capital Tirana, the hotel receptionists go out of their way to stress that the ongoing protests outside are entirely peaceful. Apparently, there have been quite a few room cancellations since mass demonstrations began in the spring. But ask them directly, and they might furtively hint that they … The post How Trump is reinvigorating democracy appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Uganda's golf breakthrough opens new window for tourism, business and investment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is set to gain greater visibility on the international golfing circuit this September after the Pearl of Africa Golf Series became the country's first professional golf tournament to attain Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) status under the Sunshine Development BET Tour. The recognition marks a significant milestone for … The post Uganda's golf breakthrough opens new window for tourism, business and investment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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dfcu, Double Q move to ease access to vehicles and equipment
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has partnered with Double Q Company Limited to expand access to vehicle and asset finance for Ugandan businesses and individuals seeking to acquire trucks, construction equipment, passenger vehicles and forklifts without putting pressure on working capital. The partnership, launched on Aug. 12 at Double Q's showroom in Bugolobi, … The post dfcu, Double Q move to ease access to vehicles and equipment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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CNOOC Uganda reaffirms environmental commitment ahead of first oil
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL) has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection and responsible petroleum development as Uganda moves closer to First Oil. The company joined the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU), Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC), TotalEnergies EP Uganda, EACOP Ltd, Government institutions, local leaders and host communities in … The post CNOOC Uganda reaffirms environmental commitment ahead of first oil appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Spiro joins Rwenzori Marathon to promote green mobility
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Spiro Uganda has partnered with the Rwenzori Marathon as the event's official Green Mobility Partner for 2026, strengthening efforts to promote cleaner transport and environmental sustainability through sport. The partnership has officially been sealed in Kampala through a Green Boda Boda ride involving more than 200 Spiro electric … The post Spiro joins Rwenzori Marathon to promote green mobility appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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