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@theScribeUganda Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:52:29
RDC Mike Ssegawa Releases Free Handbook to Empower Uganda's LC1 Chairpersons
l Ugandan journalist, community leader, and public servant Mike Ssegawa drawing on his extensive background in grassroots organizing and his administrative experience as a deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC)—has authored a practical handbook to equip Local Council One (LC1) chairpersons with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead their communities. Titled The LC1 Chairmans Handbook: How to Transform Your Village into an Engine of Peace, Justice, and Development, the publication serves as a simplified field guide for grassroots leaders. Bringing together his perspectives as both a former journalist and a central government representative dealing with grassroots administration, Ssegawa notes
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:46:34
Presidency Mourns Deputy RCC Makindye, Mr Mark Baingana
The Office of the Presidency is in mourning following the passing on of Mr. Mark Baingana, the Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Makindye Division, Kampala. In a condolence message, the Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, said she received the sad news "with deep sorrow and a heavy heart." "It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the sad news of the passing on of one of our staff, the Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Makindye Division, Mr. Mark Baingana," the Minister stated. On behalf of the Office of the Presidency, her
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@matookerepublic Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:01:00
V&A Sherry toasts to history as Uganda crowns its first Miss Universe Queen
VA Sherry turned one of Ugandas biggest pageant milestones into a celebration of confidence and shared success as the country crowned its first-ever Miss Universe queen at a glittering Grand Finale held on Saturday, August 1, at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. The inaugural Miss Universe Uganda Grand Finale marked the beginning of a new The post V&A Sherry toasts to history as Uganda crowns its first Miss Universe Queen first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:38
CHRIS OBORE: Court to rule on bail on September 9
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Anti-Corruption Court has set September 9, 2026, to rule on bail applications filed by former Parliament Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore and six co-accused facing charges of embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering linked to the alleged misappropriation of billions of shillings at Parliament. Justice … The post CHRIS OBORE: Court to rule on bail on September 9 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:39
NSAMBA TO UEDCL: Ugandans are not seeing progress
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Legislators have put the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) on the spot over persistent delays in connecting Ugandans to the national grid and the continued power blackouts across the country. According to the Chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee (Central Government), Patrick Nsamba, UEDCL has received over Shs500 billion … The post NSAMBA TO UEDCL: Ugandans are not seeing progress appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:39
Besigye, Lutale seek court permission to serve Gen. Muhoozi through newspaper notices
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Jailed opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutale, have asked the High Court to allow them to serve Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba through substituted service after efforts to personally deliver court documents allegedly failed. The application, filed before the High Court Civil … The post Besigye, Lutale seek court permission to serve Gen. Muhoozi through newspaper notices appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:00:40
Nine convicted over kidnap, murder of Susan Magara
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The High Court Criminal Division in Kampala has convicted nine people over the kidnap and gruesome murder of Susan Magara, daughter of businessman John Magara in February 2018. Justice Alex Mackay Ajiji on Monday found Yusuf Lubega, Mahad Kisalita, Ismail Bukenya, Abubaker Kyewokya, Hassan Wasswa, Abbas Musa Buwembo, Hussein Kato Miiro, … The post Nine convicted over kidnap, murder of Susan Magara appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:36:00
Four Ugandan boxers reportedly missing after Commonwealth Games in Scotland
Four members of Ugandas boxing team have reportedly gone missing in Scotland after the conclusion of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The missing athletes have been identified as Angel Katushabe, Nuhu Batte, Ibrahim Khemis and Emily Nakalema. Uganda sent a six-member boxing team to the Games, but the four boxers reportedly failed to rejoin the The post Four Ugandan boxers reportedly missing after Commonwealth Games in Scotland first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:47:56
"He is conscious but still cannot talk," Winnie Byanyima gives update on Besigye's condition
Winnie Byanyima, the Executive Director of UNAIDS and wife of jailed opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, has said her husband is conscious but remains extremely weak and unable to speak after collapsing during a court hearing on Thursday, 30 July. Speaking to journalists on Monday after visiting Besigye at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Byanyima said The post "He is conscious but still cannot talk," Winnie Byanyima gives update on Besigye's condition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:06:17
14 dead, four injured as taxi and Sino truck collide head-on along Kampala–Masaka Highway
At least 14 people have been killed and four others injured after a Toyota Hiace taxi collided head-on with a Sino truck transporting sand along the Kampala–Masaka Highway. The fatal crash occurred at about 11pm on Monday in Lwera Swamp near Kamunga Trading Centre. Police said all 14 people who died were travelling in the The post 14 dead, four injured as taxi and Sino truck collide head-on along Kampala–Masaka Highway first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:50:41
Baby Gloria welcomes first child with husband
Ugandan gospel singer Baby Gloria, born Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, and her husband, Jonas Mbaleka, are celebrating the arrival of their first child after welcoming a baby girl on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The joyful news was first shared by Baby Glorias mother, veteran gospel singer Betty Nakibuuka, who announced the birth through her social media The post Baby Gloria welcomes first child with husband first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:01:12
Diamond Platnumz announces arrival of baby daughter with Zuchu
Tanzanian music stars Diamond Platnumz and Zuchu are celebrating the arrival of their baby girl after welcoming their first child together. The happy news was announced by Diamond Platnumz through his social media platforms on Saturday morning, where he shared a photo taken inside the hospital moments after the birth. In the picture, the Wasafi The post Diamond Platnumz announces arrival of baby daughter with Zuchu first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:15:14
Diamond Platnumz paid Neyo over Shs 200 million for collabo
Diamond Platnumz never hesitates to pay to get into the room with stars he considers to be 'above his pay grade' and, according to his longtime manager and strategist SK Sallam, the gamble has repeatedly paid off. Narrating an incident, Sallam points to Diamond ft Neyos 2017 hit song 'Marry You' revealing that the Tanzanian The post Diamond Platnumz paid Neyo over Shs 200 million for collabo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:33:07
Chosen Becky says woman used deceased woman's Identity to slide into her husband's DMs
Singer Chosen Becky has vowed to pursue the individual behind a fake social media account that allegedly used the photo of a deceased woman to make romantic advances toward her husband, Abdul Ssekajja. The singer had earlier taken to social media to express frustration over women she claims frequently send intimate messages to her husband The post Chosen Becky says woman used deceased woman's Identity to slide into her husband's DMs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:35:27
Why are Ugandans so mad at Bien?
Mbu Ugandans are pissed. Bien said a few things on a podcast and, somehow, the entire country entered defence mode. Bien-Aimé Baraza, Kenyan singer and songwriter, member of Sauti Sol, apparently said Ugandan music is for bisawe, and also best enjoyed while digging in the garden. Except, of course, he did not exactly say that. The post Why are Ugandans so mad at Bien? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:39:06
Mitch Isabirye turns poetry into an experience
If you walked into the Uganda National Theatre gardens on Friday night, you could easily have mistaken the gathering for a silent disco. Hundreds of people sat facing a stage wearing glowing wireless headphones. There were no booming speakers, no deafening sound checks and almost no noise coming from the audience. Yet every few seconds, The post Mitch Isabirye turns poetry into an experience first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:51:05
Karole Kasita on why she never made it onto 'Nassanga' remix
Few songs have dominated Ugandas music conversation this year quite like Kalifah Aganagas Nassanga Remix. The collaboration brought together Winnie Nwagi, Weasel Manizo, Eddy Kenzo, and Lil Pazo Lunabe, quickly becoming a viral sensation and one of the fastest Ugandan songs to cross the one-million-view mark on YouTube. But as the remix continues to enjoy The post Karole Kasita on why she never made it onto 'Nassanga' remix first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:04:00
Mitchelle Daka crowned Uganda's first-ever Miss Universe Uganda, wins new car and Shs24 million cash prize
Mitchelle Daka, a 29-year-old contestant from Budaka District, has made history after being crowned the first-ever Miss Universe Uganda, earning the honour of representing the country at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico. Daka emerged victorious during the grand finale held at Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala, bringing to a close the inaugural The post Mitchelle Daka crowned Uganda's first-ever Miss Universe Uganda, wins new car and Shs24 million cash prize first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:34:00
Equity Bank urges Ugandans abroad to invest, not just send money home
Equity Bank Uganda has called on Ugandans living abroad to move beyond sending money home and instead invest in businesses and other wealth-creating opportunities that can drive the countrys economic growth. The call was made during the banks 2026 Diaspora Webinar held on Saturday under the theme, From Remittances to Investment Capital: Unlocking Diaspora Wealth The post Equity Bank urges Ugandans abroad to invest, not just send money home first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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