Former military intelligence chief Maj Gen James Birungi denied bail after surety fails to appear

Former military intelligence chief Maj Gen James Mugabe Birungi has been further remanded after a proposed surety failed to appear in court to support his bail application. The General Court Martial, sitting at Makindye and chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukachungurwa, on Monday ordered Birungi to remain in custody at the Makindye Military Police Barracks The post Former military intelligence chief Maj Gen James Birungi denied bail after surety fails to appear first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Court orders teacher who used brother's documents to secure gov't job to refund Shs31 million in salaries earned over years

The Anti-Corruption Court has ordered a teacher who used his brother's identity and employment documents to secure a government teaching job to refund Shs31.6 million he received in salaries over the years. Samuel Kangavve was ordered to pay back Shs31,663,435 after pleading guilty to causing financial loss to the government and personation. Kangavve appeared before The post Court orders teacher who used brother's documents to secure gov't job to refund Shs31 million in salaries earned over years first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Government to start funding entire Uganda Cranes budget; players to get Shs39m each as AFCON bonus, team to fly business class and stay in five-star hotels

Uganda Cranes players are set to benefit from improved welfare and travel arrangements, including business class flights, five-star accommodation and a qualification bonus of about Shs39 million each. The changes were announced by Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President Moses Magogo following discussions between the federation and the Government. Under the new arrangements, Uganda The post Government to start funding entire Uganda Cranes budget; players to get Shs39m each as AFCON bonus, team to fly business class and stay in five-star hotels first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Ndugu Oyo Nyimba: Farewell! God knows when we shall meet again, your lasting legacy remains

By Akansasira Junior Victor. "What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."* Helen Keller, The Open Door, 1957 For nearly two centuries, the history of Tooro Kingdom has been a story of courage, succession struggles, colonial disruption, abolition, restoration and resilience. From the daring decision of Prince Kaboyo to break away from Bunyoro in the nineteenth century to the extraordinary reign of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, Tooros monarchy has survived moments when the crown appeared strong and others when it nearly disappeared. The modern

Kampala's Future on Trial: NRM and NUP Head to Court Over Local Council Power

The fight for Kampala goes to the court room; Between NRM and NUP, who will rule the Capital City for the next 5 years? The contest for Kampala's local council electoral positions in the recently concluded elections was majorly between the ruling party NRM under the leadership of His Excellency the President of Uganda Y.K. Museveni and the young National Unity Platform led by Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu a.k.a Bobi Wine. Of the 35 seats at City Hall; NRM has 16 seats while NUP has 19 including the Lord Mayor and the Speaker, of 48 seats in Makindye, NRM has

Minister Babalanda Urges Ugandans in the Diaspora to Invest Skills and Capital Back Home

KAMPALA The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has called upon Ugandans in the diaspora to go beyond sending remittances and invest their skills, technology and capital back home to support Ugandas next phase of economic transformation. Minister Babalanda made the call today while opening a High-Level Conference for Diaspora and Forced Migrant Communities at the Office of the President Conference Hall in Kampala, held under the theme Bridging Worlds: Diaspora Forced Migrants for Shared Prosperity. In her address, Babalanda conveyed warm greetings from His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the First Lady and Minister of

MBAGADHI FREDERICK NKAYI: Nakasongola Proposal for New Capital City Not Far-Fetched

As the debate on relocating Uganda's capital gains momentum in the public domain, particularly in the print media, the proposal deserves an informative and critical analysis. From the onset, Kampala has been at the heart of Uganda's political, economic and social life for generations. However, as the city continues to expand and the concentration of national institutions, businesses and people places increasing pressure on its infrastructure, Uganda must begin thinking beyond its current administrative geography. The question is no longer simply how to manage Kampala better, but whether the country should plan for a new administrative capital capable of meeting

One Day, Corruption Itself Will Report Ugandans to Police

By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe There will come a day, very soon, when Corruption will walk into Central Police Station and say: Afande, please arrest these Ugandans. They are spoiling my name. Because what we do in Uganda is no longer corruption. In his book Slow Poison, Professor Mahmood Mamdani argues that corruption in Uganda has become so deep-rooted that our current vocabulary can no longer fully capture its scale. I entirely agree with his assessment; the crisis has evolved past standard definitions. Because corruption has standards. Corruption has shame. Corruption steals quietly. What we do in Uganda is daylight robbery.

Minister Babalanda Hails Reformed Buwenge Youth Group

BUWENGE, JINJA – The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has commended a reformed youth group in Buwenge Town Council that has transitioned from political violence to productive enterprise. Minister Babalanda made remarks yesterday while officiating a fundraising ceremony for the DAFAT NIMO Youth Development Group and Catering Services in Jinja District, a group she described as a model of mindset change and self-reliance. According to the Minister, the group was previously notorious for being used by some political actors in Jinja to perpetrate violence, culminating in the tragic

Minister Babalanda Hails Kyabazinga for Promoting Household Wealth Creation as Busoga Marks 12th Coronation Anniversary

MAYUGE – The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has commended His Royal Highness the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Wilberforce Gabula Nadiope IV, for championing youth skilling and wealth creation initiatives that complement Government programs. Minister Babalanda made the remarks today as she joined thousands of Basoga at the Mayuge District Headquarters to celebrate the 12th Coronation Anniversary of the Kyabazinga, held under the theme "Strengthening Our Cultural Norms and Values for Development." In her address, She expressed sincere gratitude to the Kyabazinga for sending a delegation led by the Prime Minister of Busoga Kingdom, Dr. Joseph Muvawala

Minister Musasizi Monitors Government Projects, commissions Maternal Health Equipment 

By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe  He could have sent someone else. He could have requested for a report, read the figures, and moved on to the next item on a schedule that has barely paused since he walked into the Finance Ministry three weeks ago. Instead, Hon Henry Musasizi drove to Rubanda District himself, and that, in Ugandas governance landscape, is worth paying attention to. The Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development arrived in Rubanda accompanied by Rubanda West Member of Parliament Hon. Bruce Balaaba and Rubanda Woman MP Hon. Evelyne Ninsiima Kikafunda, to monitor government projects being implemented across

My Role is to Put Rubanda's Needs in the Budget-Minister Musasizi

By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe On Sunday afternoon, the Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon Henry Musasizi stood at Ikumba Health Centre III in Rubanda District and said something that most politicians in Uganda rarely say, and mean. He told the gathering assembled at Ikumba Health Centre III to receive him,  that he did not want flowers. He did not want banana plants . He did not want the ceremonial welcomes and the elaborate gestures of honour that routinely accompany a Ministers visit to his home district. He wanted something harder to give and far more valuable to receive.

Minister Musasizi  Tasks New URA Recruits on Integrity as Govt Targets 20% Tax to GDP Ratio

By Wilfred Arinda Nshekantebirwe The Minister of  Finance Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Henry Musasizi, has challenged newly recruited Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) staff to make integrity, professionalism and fairness the cornerstone of their work as government moves to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation. Musasizi made the call on Monday during the pass-out ceremony of 174 newly recruited URA officers who completed a one-month leadership training at the Oliver Reginald Tambo School of Leadership in Kaweweta. Addressing the graduates, the Minister said their role goes beyond tax collection, noting that every interaction with a taxpayer is an opportunity to build public

When strangers find a common rhythm

A man reaches for a woman's hand. She takes it. There is a brief moment of negotiation before they get going. He steps forward; she moves back. He shifts, and she responds. Soon, they are talking as they dance, smiling at each other while their feet work out a rhythm of their own. Then their The post When strangers find a common rhythm first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Boohle delivers stellar performance at Don Julio's Summer Active Party

Shela phela sazane kangcono…. Aw shela phela… ayayayaii…, the crowd sang along to one of Boohles biggest hits, as the South African songstress took over Don Julio's Summer Active Party, at 1420- Bugolobi, on Sunday, September 20. The day-into-night celebration, which was, the second edition Summer Active Party of its kind, had guests flock the The post Boohle delivers stellar performance at Don Julio's Summer Active Party first appeared on Matooke Republic.

BOU Governor Warns Heavy Domestic Borrowing Could Push Up Interest Rates

Bank of Uganda Governor Dr Michael Atingi-Ego has warned against excessive domestic borrowing, which he said could push up interest rates and crowd out private-sector credit. Appearing before Parliament's Committee on Budget chaired by Hon Gabriel Okumu, Dr Atingi-Ego said the domestic market can absorb the planned Shs12.7 trillion borrowing, but warned against exceeding the projected level. He said private-sector credit grew 16.1 percent year-on-year to June 2026. Hon. Okumu on his side warned that the budget and the national economy committees of Parliament should do their best to discourage heavy borrowing. Dr Atingi-Ego called for Uganda's fiscal debt path to be revisited, particularly for FY2026/27, saying the Charter's projections could become unattainable if its debt base is inconsistent with current figures. The Central Bank officials said risks to the debt path should be assessed every year, while the Charter should require annual reporting on Government's domestic financing strategy and its impact on private-sector credit.

Court Rejects Anywars Application, Overrules EC Objections

Maro set to celebrate music, mother and his journey in upcoming concert

Ugandan singer Maro has opened up about his journey in music, his humble beginnings and the role his late mother played in shaping his career ahead of his upcoming concert on December 4 at UMA Lugogo. In an emotional message to his fans, Maro reflected on growing up in Nsambya and pursuing music at a The post Maro set to celebrate music, mother and his journey in upcoming concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Setting the Pace for a New Generation of Single Malt Drinkers

For a long time, single malt whisky was presented as something to be approached with a certain seriousness. There were rules about how it should be served, conversations about age statements and an assumption that the category belonged primarily to seasoned whisky drinkers. That conversation is changing. In Kampala, The Singleton has increasingly found its The post Setting the Pace for a New Generation of Single Malt Drinkers first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Ray G, TikToker clash over support and loyalty

Western Uganda's entertainment scene has been drawn into a fresh online dispute involving celebrated musician Reagan Muhairwe, popularly known as Ray G, and TikToker and self-styled "Motor Mouth", Councillor Amon. The exchange unfolded on Friday in Mbarara City during a press conference for musician T Paul's upcoming concert at Kakyeka Stadium on October 24, 2026. The post Ray G, TikToker clash over support and loyalty first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.