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Ugandan artiste Chameleone seeks land to build music school in Western Equatoria
Radio Tamazuj
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July 11, 2025
Celebrated Ugandan musician Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Jose Chameleone, has appealed to the Government of Western Equatoria State (WES) to allocate land for the construction of a music and arts school to nurture local talent. Chameleone...
Police hunting Ugandan ‘herbalist’ who conned Busia residents KSh1.7 million, threatening them with ‘magic snake’ if they report him
TV47
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July 11, 2025
Police in Nambale Sub-County in Busia County have launched a manhunt for a Ugandan herbalist accused of conning over 10 residents out of more than KSh1.7 million in less than three weeks, before allegedly threatening to harm them with a “magic...
Music mogul from N.J. planned to build futuristic African city. It will now become $1 billion resort.
NJ.com - New Jersey
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July 10, 2025
An African country has scrapped a legendary musician’s plans to build a futuristic city in his native land. Music mogul Akon, who grew up in Union City and Newark, originally aimed to build a cryptocurrency-themed “Akon City” along Senegal’s coast...
How Digital Marketing is Changing Small Businesses in Uganda
Observer
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July 11, 2025
In this current digital age, small businesses in Uganda are not dependent on only walk in customers and word of mouth, to grow their business and serve loyal customers anymore. The emergence of mobile phones, mobile money and social media has...
Uganda’s Army Chief Accuses U.S. of Secret Talks with Al-Shabaab
Shabelle Media Network
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July 10, 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s army chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has accused the United States of secretly negotiating with Somalia-based jihadist group Al-Shabaab, which he described as a persistent threat to peace and stability in the Horn of...
Henning Larsen breaks ground on rammed earth campus in Uganda
Archinect - California
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anchor Image credit: Æstetica The first phase of a new modular campus designed by Henning Larsen in partnership with local practice Siimi Design Studio has begun construction in Masaka, Uganda. Developed for El Cambia Academy, a youth football and...
Kenya silences Uganda on first day of 2025 Rugby Africa Cup
Observer
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July 10, 2025
Kenya sealed a nerve-wrecking 32-24 win to claim the bragging rights yet again over rivals Uganda as the Simbas booked a semi-final place against Zimbabwe in day one of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup on Tuesday, July 8. Kenya were early off the blocks...
Uganda’s rising business stars in the spotlight
NTV Uganda
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Uganda’s rising business stars in the spotlight Uganda’s most promising businesses are once again in the spotlight as Nation Media Group and KPMG launch the 2025 Top 100 Mid-Sized Companies Survey. The initiative targets enterprises with annual...
Uganda Cranes midfielder Mutyaba joins Tunisia’s Club Sportif Sfaxien
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda Cranes player Travis Mutyaba has completed a move to Tunisian Ligue side, Club Sportif Sfaxien. The 19-year-old Mutyaba who has featured in all levels of Uganda’s national teams has moved from French 4th Division...
Ugandan international Mutyaba completes move to Tunisia's Club Sportif Sfaxien
Xinhua News Agency
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KAMPALA, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Uganda Cranes player Travis Mutyaba has completed a move to Tunisian Ligue side, Club Sportif Sfaxien. The 19-year-old Mutyaba who has featured in all levels of Uganda's national teams has moved from French 4th Division...
Ugandan journalist wins Luxembourg Peace Prize
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
Gloria Laker Adiiki Aciro and her daughter Cindy raise Uganda’s national flag in celebration of her recognition, symbolizing their country’s commitment to peace and her role in advancing peace journalism. Luxembourg | THE INDEPENDENT & PEACE NEWS...
NCBA launches inaugural parent & child golf tournament at Uganda Golf Club
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NCBA Bank Uganda hosted its inaugural Parent and Child Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club last weekend, bringing together parents and their aspiring young golfers for a memorable fun day filled with...
BRICS+ Series: Uganda Leads the African Union on Refugee and Migration Policy
IOL
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Uganda stands out for its progressive refugee policy, a cornerstone of its leadership in refugee affairs. This policy, which has been carefully crafted through legal and institutional frameworks championed by Kampala and endorsed by AU assemblies,...
Chitoliro Productionz unveils Ugandan media personality Zari the Boss Lady as the 2025 UMP Festival official host
Nyasa Times
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July 10, 2025
As days are getting closer to the most anticipated second edition of the UMP Festival and Awards, organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced the unveiling of one of the celebrated Ugandan-born, South African based media...
Glitz and music as Absa Business Club relaunched
Independent (Uganda)
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July 10, 2025
The Absa Bank team before the evening interaction Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lively social interactions and laughter, accompanied by cocktails and entertainment from the Sheraton’s Xavieliee Band capped a day that saw Absa Bank Uganda...
How Dutch student vanished in Ugandan park 10 years ago
GhanaWeb
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July 9, 2025
The mother of Sophia Koetsier, the Dutch medical student who disappeared in Murchison Falls National Park in 2015, broke down in court as she gave harrowing testimony about her daughter’s last known days and the painful aftermath of her...
How to watch England vs India on ICC TV (it's free) - Joe Root eyeing a magical century on Day 2
Tom's Guide
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July 10, 2025
You can watch all five days of the third test of England vs India live on ICC TV, streaming for free. The stream includes English commentary as Shubman Gill looks to lead his team from the front again at the Home of Cricket. The worldwide platform...
Uganda Waragi vibe reigns as MC Kash ‘Owakabi’ celebrates 15 years of laughter
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Password Lounge in Gulu erupted in waves of laughter last Friday night as the region’s tallest comedian, MC Kash “Owakabi,” celebrated 15 years in the industry, proving that laughter can be serious business after...
Equity Bank, KPMG and Daily Monitor start search for top 100 Ugandan mid-sized companies
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
NMG’s Susan Nsibirwa and Claver Serumaga, the newly appointed Executive Director at Equity Bank Uganda launch the Top 100 mid-sized companies survey Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank, Nation Media Group and KPMG are not just...
Uganda Welcomes the Iconic Webb Ellis Rugby Trophy at Entebbe International Airport
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 7, 2025
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with Uganda Rugby Union (URU) and Nile Breweries, today received the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup at Entebbe International Airport. The Webb Ellis Cup is the official trophy awarded to the winner of the...