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Uganda begins ethanol blending in national fuel supply
Independent (Uganda)
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July 3, 2025
Minister Dr. Ruth Nankabirwa recently launching first EV Charging Station located at Amber House, Kampala Road. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government officially launched the National Biofuels Blending Programme, marking the...
Ugandan student chosen to learn from world-class innovators at Silicon Valley
Independent (Uganda)
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July 3, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan student Hakim Nakaana Kakooza was among 14 students from the African Leadership University (ALU) who participated in the fourth annual Silicon Valley Global Leadership Programme — a transformative,...
Kenya Deports Ugandan Human Rights Defender
Kenyans.co.ke
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July 6, 2025
A Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) staffer was deported on Saturday night after returning to Kenya at around 10pm. In a statement on Sunday, July 7, KHRC revealed that the Ugandan national, Martin Mavenjina, was deported back to the East...
The forgotten lifeline: How music can help reimagine HE
University World News
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GLOBAL In the aftermath of war, displacement and disaster, global humanitarian efforts often focus rightly on shelter, food, health and basic education. But one powerful tool for healing and rebuilding remains strikingly absent from most policy...
Uganda on course to manufacture microchips, semi-conductors – Dr Cosmas Mwikirize
Observer
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July 2, 2025
At this year’s National Science Week at Kololo Ceremonial grounds, Uganda’s ambitions echoed loud and clear: not only is the country ready to bring its innovations to market, but it is also eyeing global participation in the innovations sectors...
Uganda Cranes focus on fitness ahead of CHAN 2025, says Coach Muhumuza
NTV Uganda
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Uganda Cranes focus on fitness ahead of CHAN 2025, says Coach Muhumuza With CHAN 2025 slated to kick off on 2nd August, the Uganda Cranes team is in no rush to get into technicalities. The agenda is still centered around getting players back to...
Artificial Empires: The Race for Swahili AI in East Africa
Geopolitical Monitor
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July 2, 2025
As East Africa experiences a digital awakening, a new geopolitical fault line is emerging – not over ports or pipelines, but language models. The rapid proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems trained in Swahili, a lingua franca for...
Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Somalia Airport, Cause Unknown
Arise News
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July 2, 2025
A Ugandan military helicopter carrying eight people crashed on Sunday at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, according to officials. The incident occurred in the military section of the airport and caused a brief fire, which was...
Ugandan Star Bebe Cool Lands in Nairobi, Ignites Cross-Border Buzz
Switch TV
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July 2, 2025
NAIROBI – Ugandan music legend Bebe Cool arrived in Nairobi for a six-day media tour that’s already causing a stir in Kenya’s entertainment circles. The artist, known for hits like Love You Every Day and Easy, touched down on Monday evening and is...
President of Rugby Africa Herbert Mensah arrives in Uganda ahead of the RAC2025
Joy FM
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July 5, 2025
President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah, has officially arrived in Uganda ahead of the Rugby Africa Cup 2025 (RAC2025)—the continent’s premier rugby competition and direct pathway to the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. Set to kick off on...
artists turn ecological grief into memory for ‘memo. remembering the futures’ exhibition
Design Boom
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July 2, 2025
Fondation d’Entreprise Martell: memo. remembering the futures At the Fondation d’Entreprise Martell in Cognac, France, an exhibition titled ‘Memo. Remembering the Futures’ opens June 13, 2025, and runs through January 4, 2026. Curated by the...
Yoweri Museveni's son takes a jab at Kenya over Haiti mission, says Uganda police could do better
TUKO
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July 5, 2025
The Kenyan government sent a contingent of police officers to Haiti to restore stability in the Caribbean nation Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, called out Kenyans over the mission, seemingly hinting that they have achieved...
Artist Christina Kimeze’s Paintings Capture “Sovereign Emotional States”
W Magazine
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July 1, 2025
Christina Kimeze opens the door to her studio, situated in a former cardboard box factory in a far-flung part of east London. It is sweltering, which the artist says is preferable to the temperature during winter. “There’s no heating,” the...
Understanding Uganda’s biofuel blending
Independent (Uganda)
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July 5, 2025
Minister Nankabirwa (middle) with some petroleum industry leaders t the Uganda Media Centre. PHOTO URN Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has announced the commencement of biofuel blending in Uganda starting in August. This move...
Uganda Charts New Path for Reproductive Agency Amid Global Fertility Decline
UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation
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July 1, 2025
By David Mwanje KAMPALA- The 2025 State of the World Population Report, unveiled at the Uganda Media Centre, redefines the global demographic challenge under the theme “The Real Fertility Crisis: The Pursuit of Reproductive Agency in a Changing...
Ugandan opposition MP abducted and tortured ahead of elections
Modern Ghana
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Barnabas Tinkasiimire, a Ugandan member of parliament critical of President Yoweri Museveni, was abducted over the weekend and apparently tortured before his release, a member of the law society said on Monday. Uganda has seen increased pressure...
Zert Essential: The Tech-Savvy Visionary Transforming Uganda’s Digital and Film Landscape
Red Pepper
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July 4, 2025
In Uganda’s dynamic digital space, one name continues to dominate conversations about innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship -Kizito Siraje known as Zert Essential. The multifaceted media personality, film director, and digital strategist...
Merck Foundation Marks 'World Art Day' Through Their Film, Song, Media And Fashion Awards 2025 In Partnership With Africa's First Ladies To Raise Awareness About Social & Health Issues
MENAFN
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June 26, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) Merck Foundation ( ) , the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, marks 'World Art Day 2025' through their Pan African 'Art and Fashion with Purpose' Community, established by Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation....
Strengthening Media Collaborations: Equity Bank Uganda Delegation Visits NMG
Red Pepper
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July 4, 2025
A delegation from Equity Bank Uganda led by Managing Director Gift Shoko today paid a courtesy visit to the Nation Media Group head office in Namwongo, a Kampala suburb. The courtesy visit is part of a series of meetings that the Bank is holding...
Peace Lekuru aims to be Ugandan trailblazer
The Voice
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July 4, 2025
PEACE Lekuru is hoping to be a trailblazer for Uganda women’s rugby league. The 25-year-old centre or backrower has signed for York Valkyrie, a club who have been consistent supporters of the development of the sport in the African nation. Lekuru...