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- 1Uganda's Tooro Kingdom prepares to crown new monarchβUgandaβs Tooro Kingdom prepares to crown new monarch
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom, a traditional monarchy in the country's west, is preparing ceremonies to crown its new monarch. The kingdom is one of several traditional royal institutions in Uganda that retain cultural significance despite holding no formal political power. Crowning ceremonies typically draw large crowds of subjects and dignitaries, and attention is focused on the succession and the rituals surrounding it.
- 2Uganda Army Chief Sparks Row With Remarks on Turkeyβ'Supporting Turkey Is a Crime!': Uganda's Army Chief Escalates Diplomatic War | Firstpost Africa
Uganda's army chief has triggered a diplomatic controversy after declaring that supporting Turkey is a crime, in comments described as an escalation of a diplomatic dispute. The remarks, reported by Firstpost Africa, have drawn wide attention as tensions between Kampala and Ankara simmer, with observers warning the fallout could strain bilateral relations.
- 3Young Ugandan farmers plant seeds of hopeβ"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."β Audrey Hepburn Every seed our young farmers place in the soil is an act
A quote attributed to Audrey Hepburn β 'To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow' β is being shared alongside praise for young farmers in Uganda who are planting seeds as an act of hope. Supporters frame the work as a quiet investment in nutritious food and a better future, with messages about growing your own food and community feeding efforts resonating with audiences.
- 4Egypt Face South Sudan in Africa Cup of Nations QualifierβΌWhere and when to watch Egypt vs. South Sudan 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers
Egypt are set to play South Sudan in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with viewers looking for where and when to watch the match. The fixture is part of the qualifying campaign for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Fans are checking broadcast details ahead of kickoff.
- 5Young farmers in Uganda find purpose in building their futureβ"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."β Friedrich Nietzsche For our young farmers, the "why" is clear build
Supporters of young farmers in Uganda are drawing on Nietzsche's line that purpose helps one endure hardship, saying the farmers' 'why' is clear: building skills, confidence, and a livelihood rooted in their own hands. That sense of purpose, they argue, carries young growers through difficult seasons and underpins efforts to promote nutritious, home-grown food.
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Starlink has begun offering commercial internet services in Uganda, marking the satellite broadband provider's entry into another African market. The move could expand connectivity options for Ugandan businesses and households, particularly in areas poorly served by terrestrial networks. Details on pricing, coverage and licensing were not immediately available, but the launch is drawing attention across the region's technology and telecoms sectors.
- 7Writer reflects on academia's power to shape mindsβThe power of academia https://nowaraga.com/2016/09/29/decolonise-minds-research-disputable/?page_id=1236 My relationship
Ugandan-based blogger and academic Norbert Ochieng? No β the essay, shared by CPAR Uganda, describes a personal relationship with academia as the most instructive of the author's life, one that nurtured a deep appreciation of learning while raising questions about decolonising minds and disputable research practices. The piece revisits a 2016 debate on whether academic research traditions serve or constrain African thought, and readers continue to weigh academia's liberating and limiting sides.
- 8PyCon Africa 2026 heads to Kampala this Octoberβππ Support PyCon Africa 2026 From October 7β11, the Python community will gather in Kampala, Uganda, to connect, learn,
The Python community across Africa will meet in Kampala, Uganda, from October 7 to 11 for PyCon Africa 2026, a conference bringing developers together to learn, build and share ideas. Organisers are calling for donations, sponsors and partners to fund the event, saying every contribution helps make the gathering possible.
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Uganda has selected a team of 30 athletes to compete at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. The announcement marks the country's preparation for the first Olympic event to be held on African soil. Details on the athletes' disciplines and qualification standards have not yet been widely reported, and reaction to the squad selection remains limited so far.
- 10TV journalist crowned king of traditional monarchy in UgandaβA TV journalist is crowned king of a traditional monarchy in Uganda
A television journalist in Uganda has been crowned king of a traditional monarchy, a role that exists alongside the country's modern political system. Traditional kingdoms in Uganda, such as Buganda, Busoga and Tooro, hold cultural rather than executive power, so the crowning of a working journalist has drawn attention both in Uganda and internationally.