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@allafrica Fri, 22 May 2026 04:32:37
Anita Among Sought Museveni's Approval Before Accepting Rolls-Royce Gift - Mwenda
[Nile Post] Embattled outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among sought the advice of President Museveni when she received an offer of a Rolls-Royce gift, journalist Andrew Mwenda has said.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 May 2026 04:36:01
Katonga Reconstruction Enters Final Stretch As Asphalt Works Begin On Kampala-Masaka Highway
[Nile Post] Motorists using the busy Kampala-Masaka Highway are being urged to prepare for temporary traffic delays after the Ministry of Works and Transport announced the start of asphalt-laying works on the new Katonga bridge road approaches, signalling that the long-awaited reconstruction project is entering its final stages.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 May 2026 04:47:12
Brand new car, housing allowance, and new furniture every five years: Here are the benefits Anita Among receives as outgoing Speaker of Parliament
Outgoing Speaker of Parliament Anita Among is expected to walk away with a generous retirement package that comes with several financial and lifestyle benefits attached to the office she has held. Under Uganda's retirement arrangements for former Speakers, Among will qualify for a monthly pension equivalent to 60 per cent of the sitting Speaker's salary. The post Brand new car, housing allowance, and new furniture every five years: Here are the benefits Anita Among receives as outgoing Speaker of Parliament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 23:32:00
Kampala Takes the Spotlight as Tusker Lite Neon Raves Reach the Capital
After electrifying crowds in Hoima, Masaka, Mbarara, Arua and Gulu, the Tusker Lite Neon Raves are finally making their way to Kampala, with auditions set to take place this Saturday at Supremacy Lounge. The auditions will see dance crews from across Kampala and surrounding areas battle it out for a coveted place in the Neon The post Kampala Takes the Spotlight as Tusker Lite Neon Raves Reach the Capital first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:07
MAKERERE DON: Anita Among's 'license' for corruption revoked
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Outspoken historian Professor Mwambutsya Ndebesa argues that the embattled former Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, has had her "License" for corruption revoked. In his analysis Anita Among, who is under investigation for suspected abuse of office and self-enrichment, has been a beneficiary of what he described as a system … The post MAKERERE DON: Anita Among's 'license' for corruption revoked appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:08
Women demand gender balance in Speakership race
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Women have asked the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to ensure gender balance when electing the Speakers of the 12th Parliament following the withdrawal of outgoing Speaker Anita Annet Among. The call comes amid growing indications that the race for the top parliamentary positions could be dominated by men after … The post Women demand gender balance in Speakership race appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 May 2026 02:43:09
How four men allegedly scammed South African national of Shs388 million in fake gold deal
Police have arrested four people for allegedly scamming a South African national of Shs388 million in a fake gold deal. Reports indicate that the four suspects Edson Ogwang, Joseph Karumba, and Jacob Opio including Ronald Safari, a Congolese, tricked a South African man, Attlee Shaun Robert Lloyd, out of $103,050 (about Shs388 million) The post How four men allegedly scammed South African national of Shs388 million in fake gold deal first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:04
Seven official vehicles withdrawn from Among's Nakasero residence
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Seven official parliamentary vehicles have been withdrawn from the Nakasero residence of former Speaker Anita Among and returned to Parliament. The official parliamentary vehicles stationed at former Speaker Anita Among's Nakasero residence have been returned to the Parliament parking lot, following standard procedure for the handover of government property by … The post Seven official vehicles withdrawn from Among's Nakasero residence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:05
Pride Bank launches GROW Loan in Soroti to deepen financial inclusion
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Pride Bank has launched a new financing product in Soroti aimed at expanding access to affordable credit for small businesses, women entrepreneurs, and youth-led enterprises, as financial institutions intensify efforts to tap into underserved markets outside Kampala. The GROW Loan, unveiled on May 21 in Soroti City, forms part of … The post Pride Bank launches GROW Loan in Soroti to deepen financial inclusion appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:06
Road Safety: Coca-Cola partners with Joe Walker Foundation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Coca‑Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has partnered with the Joe Walker Foundation in support of the 2026 Joe Walker Road Safety Campaign, a collaborative effort aimed at raising awareness and encouraging safer road use across communities in Uganda, it said on May 21. Together, the partners will support a series … The post Road Safety: Coca-Cola partners with Joe Walker Foundation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 22 May 2026 02:00:07
Xi's 'tea diplomacy': Brewing harmony
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin for tea at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday evening, adding a warm personal touch to the conclusion of Putin's 25th visit to China. This was the second tea gathering Xi had arranged for a visiting head of … The post Xi's 'tea diplomacy': Brewing harmony appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 May 2026 01:26:14
What Uganda's new Ebola guidelines mean for you
Uganda has tightened its Ebola measures after confirming two imported cases from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The goal is simple: stop the virus from spreading inside the country. The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. Right now, there's no approved vaccine or specific treatment for this strain, and it carries about a 50% The post What Uganda's new Ebola guidelines mean for you first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 May 2026 01:06:38
Former Vision Group boss Kabushenga expresses interest in running for FUFA President
Robert Kabushenga, former CEO of Vision Group, says he wants to lead Ugandan football. In a post on X, Kabushenga announced he is available to run for president of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA). He claims he tried to contest for the same position in June 2013, but the rules were changed to The post Former Vision Group boss Kabushenga expresses interest in running for FUFA President first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 May 2026 00:38:23
Over 50 Ugandan Films Set for Nationwide Festival Screenings
For ten days, Uganda's cinemas will become a meeting point for the country's growing film industry as the Uganda Film Festival returns with one of its biggest nationwide screening programs yet. Beginning May 25 through June 4, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), through the Uganda Film Festival (UFF), will screen more than 50 Ugandan films The post Over 50 Ugandan Films Set for Nationwide Festival Screenings first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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