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Uganda’s digital future now rests on platforms
Independent (Uganda)
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August 7, 2025
Integrating smartphone with platforms helps businesses connect to buyers, provide market price information, enable secure payments, and offer climate-smart advisories. OPINION | Ibrahim Senyonga | It is now evident that Uganda’s path to...
Uganda to showcase expertise at e-mobility expo
Independent (Uganda)
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August 7, 2025
E-vehicles Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has built the capacity to produce 10,000 electric vehicles annually, with 260 charging and swapping stations countrywide. This is according to the E-Mobility Outlook Report 2024, which also...
Bauer Media Outdoor announces winners of 2025 Compass scheme championing Black-owned businesses
Ethical Marketing News
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August 10, 2025
Following a nationwide search for brands that are ready to scale up and a rigorous selection process, this year’s winners reflect innovation, inclusivity, and a strong potential for growth. Each selected brand will receive a national digital Out...
Nine dead after IS-affiliated militants strike in eastern Congo
The Express Tribune
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August 17, 2025
An attack by a group affiliated to the so-called Islamic State organisation has killed at least nine people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, local sources said Sunday. Overnight Saturday to Sunday, the Allied Democratic Forces carried...
Heartfelt gratitude from Uganda
Euro Weekly News
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August 10, 2025
A show of thanks. Credit: Elasmus T Godfrey A heartfelt initiative spearheaded by Jenny and Alan Boardman of Mijas has brought renewed vision and hope to nearly 1,000 residents of remote villages surrounding Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest....
Uganda’s SDG Secretariat Strengthens Coordination for Inclusive, Results-Driven Development
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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August 7, 2025
The National SDG Secretariat, housed in the Office of the Prime Minister, Uganda, continues to play a pivotal role in driving the country’s Sustainable Development Agenda. Established in 2019 following a recommendation by the Auditor General, the...
ABU alumni pledge to honour late Ugandan novelist, Okello Oculi
Peoples Gazette
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August 10, 2025
The International Studies Alumni Association, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Kaduna State, has condoled with the family of the late Pan-Africanist scholar, Prof. Okello Oculi, pledging to immortalise his legacy. The association’s National...
Barire Liberated: Somali and Ugandan Forces Deal Heavy Blow to Al-Shabaab
South Africa Today
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August 10, 2025
In a significant military victory, Somali Armed Forces, supported by African Union (AU) troops from Uganda, have recaptured the strategic town of Barire in the Lower Shabelle region after intense clashes with Al-Shabaab militants. The operation,...
More countries added to UK’s ‘deport first’ scheme for foreign criminals
The Guardian
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August 10, 2025
Foreign criminals from 15 more countries face deportation before they have a chance to appeal in an expansion of the UK government’s “deport first, appeal later” scheme. Ministers are extending the scheme, which applies in England and Wales and...
Industry Leaders: Insurance vital in fighting poverty
Independent (Uganda)
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August 10, 2025
Journalists giving views on how to popularise insurance to more Ugandans. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The insurance industry wants insurance to be used as a tool to fight poverty amongst Ugandans, and not a luxury. Despite various efforts...
Ugandan TikToker girl Shani Lips video trending
Zambian Observer
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August 7, 2025
Shani Lips, a young Ugandan makeup artist and TikTok personality, has recently garnered attention due to a controversial video featuring herself and another TikToker, Moody, which has sparked significant online debate. The video, initially shared...
Uganda set to host Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 in October
Independent (Uganda)
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August 7, 2025
Minister Balaam Barugahara (in blue jacket) poses for a group photo with the Afro-Arab Youth Council team at the Uganda Media Centre. Kampala, Uganda | Julius Businge | Uganda will proudly host the Afro-Arab Youth Congress 2025 from October 6 – 10...
He's a COMMIE: Mamdani's Socialist Backers Want to ABOLISH the Traditional Family
Twitchy
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August 10, 2025
Communists Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels both argued in The Communist Manifesto that the family structure 'perpetuated capitalist exploitation.' Since then, Leftists have worked to abolish the family by any means necessary, because it's an...
Uganda Women League champions Kampala Queens signs two experienced Ethiopians
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, Aug. 6 (Xinhua) -- Uganda Women's League champion Kampala Queens FC has signed two Ethiopian players ahead of the new season. Head coach Frew Haile Gebriel confirmed to Xinhua on Wednesday that the club has signed internationals Amedu...
Reach A Hand Uganda, FIDA, and CEHURD bring to a close Generation Gender Project
Independent (Uganda)
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August 10, 2025
Dutch Ambassador to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel officiated at the function Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda, together with partners FIDA Uganda and the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD), held a National...
Global leaders to meet for Africa food systems forum
New Business Ethiopia
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August 10, 2025
Heads of State from are among the first high-level speakers confirmed for the Africa Food Systems Forum, set to take place in Senegal from 31 August to 5 September 2025. The forum will convene a powerful coalition of world leaders, CEOs,...
South Sudan, Uganda to investigate deadly border clashes
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 10, 2025
South Sudan and Uganda will jointly investigate recent deadly clashes on their border, the South Sudanese army said Sunday, after six people died in fighting. Uganda has a history of involvement in impoverished South Sudan and has long provided...
Absa Champions SME growth at BNI Uganda’s 4th East African Convention.
Independent (Uganda)
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August 10, 2025
The Absa team with BNI Uganda Founder Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka (left) Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 430 business leaders from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Mauritius, the UAE, Taiwan and India convened at Speke Resort Munyonyo for the 4th BNI...
Leaders initiate joint action on peace, humanitarian response in CES
Number One Citizen Daily
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August 7, 2025
Deputy Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, Julius Tabuley (centre left) & CES governor, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel (centre right) met on Tuesday; discuss humanitarian assistance for the displaced in Kajokeji| CESGPU By Alan...
South Sudan, Uganda agree to border probe as Gen. Muhoozi visits Juba
Eye Radio
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August 10, 2025
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 5 hours ago Gen. Dau Aturjong Nyuol and his Ugandan counterpart Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Chief of Defence Forces of the Ugandan People’s Defence Forces, met at Bilpam|Courtesy The chiefs of defence forces for...