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Otile and Gaita take early lead at MTN Pro Tee

Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Ronald Otile is clearly getting to grips with his Mizuno clubs. He sunk 5 birdies on holes 5, 12, 13, 15 and 18 with a bogey on 14 to take the joint lead with Rodel Gaita, on 4-under par 67 at the end of Day 1 of the … The post Otile and Gaita take early lead at MTN Pro Tee appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The Independent Uganda · 8 Sept 2026

MPs query UCAA’s Shs 5bn fire truck, Shs 2.3bn transformer

Members of the parliamentary committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) have demanded more documentation on a specialised fire-fighting vehicle recently procured by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) at Shs 5.3985 billion. During an earlier physical inspection of Entebbe International Airport, the MPs examined the vehicle but said UCAA had failed to […] The post MPs query U

The Observer · 8 Sept 2026

No rest for Pros as MTN Pro Tees returns at Entebbe Club

MTN Pro Tee Sept 8-11 MTN Monthly Tee Sept 12 Entebbe, Uganda | PHILLIP CORRY | Up to 40 professional golfers will be in action today as MTN Pro Tee leg 2 returns to the par 71 lakeside Entebbe Club. After an absorbing 4 days of action last week in the Johnnie Walker Uganda Pro … The post No rest for Pros as MTN Pro Tees returns at Entebbe Club appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The Independent Uganda · 7 Sept 2026

PAU Names Otonga Michael Ochan Acting Executive Director as Rubondo’s Transformative Tenure Ends

ENTEBBE — The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) has entered a leadership transition following the completion of Ernest Rubondo’s second term as Executive Director on August 31, 2026. The PAU Board of Directors said the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has approved the appointment of a new Executive Director, but the identity of the […] The post PAU Names Otonga Michael Ochan Acting Executive Director as R

SoftPower News · 4 Sept 2026

President Museveni Receives King Oyo’s Body, Hails His Leadership

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today received the body of His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at Entebbe International Airport, paying tribute to the fallen Tooro monarch as a good person and leader whose death has deeply saddened the nation. The aircraft carrying King Oyo’s body arrived at the VIP Terminal at exactly […] The post President Museveni Receives King Oyo’s Body, Hails His Leadership app

Watchdog Uganda · 4 Sept 2026

When Words Fail: Queen Mother Kemigisa Overcome with Grief as King Oyo’s Remains Arrive

ENTEBBE, UGANDA — Words failed the Queen Mother, Best Kemigisa Akiiki, on Friday as grief overwhelmed her shortly after she disembarked from the aircraft carrying the remains of her son, His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. The emotional moment unfolded at Entebbe International Airport today, where the Queen Mother broke down in […] The post When Words Fail: Queen Mother Kemigisa Overcome with Grie

Watchdog Uganda · 4 Sept 2026

Sombre mood as body of King Oyo brought home

Entebbe, Uganda | URN | The body of the late Omukama of Tooro, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived in Uganda, marking the beginning of nine days of official mourning of the fallen king. The casket containing the remains of the fallen king touched down at Entebbe International Airport at 12:08 pm … The post Sombre mood as body of King Oyo brought home appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

The Independent Uganda · 4 Sept 2026

King Oyo’s Remains Arrive at Entebbe For His Final Journey

Entebbe — The aircraft carrying the remains of the late Tooro King, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has landed at Entebbe International Airport, bringing the 34-year-old monarch home for his final journey. The arrival on Friday morning marked the beginning of the formal funeral programme for a king whose extraordinary life began with […] The post King Oyo’s Remains Arrive at Entebbe For His Final Journey

SoftPower News · 4 Sept 2026

Can Vipers break CAF League jinx?

Smarting from last weekend’s 0-1 loss to Entebbe UPPC in the StarTimes Uganda Premier League, Vipers SC begin their Caf Champions League campaign this Saturday, September 5 against Mauritanian side, Nouadhibou FC. The St Mary’s stadium in Kitende is expected to be buzzing for this clash, as Vipers aim to get off to a winning […] The post Can Vipers break CAF League jinx? appeared first on The Observer Media Ltd.

The Observer · 3 Sept 2026

Accountants Urged to Strengthen Saccos for Grassroots Wealth Creation

ENTEBBE — Accountants have been urged to take a more active role in Uganda’s socio-economic transformation by supporting Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (Saccos), community groups and microfinance institutions to expand access to affordable financing. The call was made by the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) during the 31st Annual Seminar of the Institute of Certified […] The post Accountants Urged to S

SoftPower News · 3 Sept 2026

Accountants Urged to Uphold Fiscal Discipline and Put Customers at the Centre

ENTEBBE — Finance Minister Henry Musasizi has urged accountants to strengthen fiscal discipline, accountability and evidence-based decision-making, saying the profession is central to ensuring that public resources translate into tangible development outcomes. Musasizi made the call while officiating as Chief Guest at the 31st Annual Seminar of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda […] The post Acco

SoftPower News · 2 Sept 2026

Museveni Receives Credentials from Five New Ambassadors

ENTEBBE, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received Letters of Credence from five newly appointed ambassadors representing the United Arab Emirates, China, the Netherlands, Sweden and Germany. The envoys presented their credentials to the President at State House Entebbe, formally marking the beginning of their diplomatic assignments in Uganda. The new ambassadors are Fahad […] The post Museveni Receives

SoftPower News · 2 Sept 2026

Jambojet returns to Entebbe six years after Covid-19 outbreak

Jambojet will resume flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, seeking to strengthen air connectivity between Uganda and Kenya and provide travellers with an affordable alternative for business, tourism and other travel. The airline, which first entered the Ugandan market in 2018 before suspending its regional operations following the Covid-19 pandemic, will initially […] The post Jambojet returns to En

The Observer · 2 Sept 2026

President Museveni Receives Credentials from Five New Envoys

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today received the Letters of Credence from five Ambassadors Designate representing the United Arab Emirates, the People’s Republic of China, the Kingdom of the Netherlands, the Kingdom of Sweden and the Federal Republic of Germany at State House Entebbe. The presentation of credentials formally marks the commencement of the envoys’ […] The post President Museveni Receives Credent

Watchdog Uganda · 1 Sept 2026

Cabinet Approves National ID as Uganda’s Tax Identification Number

Uganda’s Cabinet has approved the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) as the country’s Tax Identification Number (TIN), in a move intended to simplify tax registration, improve taxpayer tracking and strengthen revenue collection. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held at State House Entebbe on August 31, according to the Government of […] The post Cabinet Approves National ID as Uganda’s T

SoftPower News · 1 Sept 2026

Cabinet Adopts National ID Number as TIN

Uganda’s Cabinet has approved the use of the National Identification Number (NIN) as the country’s Tax Identification Number (TIN), in a move intended to simplify tax registration, improve taxpayer tracking and strengthen revenue collection. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting held at State House Entebbe on August 31, according to the Government of […] The post Cabinet Adopts National ID Number as TIN a

SoftPower News · 1 Sept 2026

King Oyo’s remains expected Thursday as Tooro prepares for final rites

The remains of the late Tooro King, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, are expected to arrive in Uganda on Thursday as the kingdom and government intensify preparations for his final rites. The body is expected to arrive at Entebbe International Airport from Nairobi at around 10am, according to Yunus Kakande, the Permanent Secretary […] The post King Oyo’s remains expected Thursday as Tooro prepares for fina

Sqoop Uganda · 1 Sept 2026