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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 12:03:44
Uganda International Fashion Week Calls for Participants Ahead of June Return
[Nile Post] Organisers of the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) have announced an open call for fashion designers, manufacturers, content creators, make-up artists, beauty brands, and players in the tourism sector to take part in this year's event scheduled for June 22-27 at Kampala Serena Hotel.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 12:03:44
Uganda Showcases Coffee-Tourism Blend to German Business Delegation
[Nile Post] Uganda has strengthened its international coffee diplomacy by showcasing its premium coffee sector alongside its tourism attractions to a visiting German business delegation on an origin tour coordinated through the country's diplomatic mission in Europe.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 10:12:45
Museveni's Seventh Term - Protecting the Gains or Protecting the Few?
[Independent (Kampala)] In a little over a week, on May 12th, Ugandans will gather at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and before their television screens to witness the swearing-in of Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for an unprecedented seventh term.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 05:40:57
Archbishop to Sign 600 Catholic Liturgical Hymns Composed By Late Jb Kazoora
[Independent (Kampala)] Ibanda -- The Archbishop of Mbarara, His Grace Lambert Bainomugisha, has pledged to formally sign and incorporate more than 600 Runyankole-Rukiga Catholic liturgical hymns composed by the late John Bosco Kazoora into the Catholic Church liturgy, in recognition of his decades-long contribution to worship and evangelisation.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 05:41:27
Govt Rallies Lira Private Sector to Boost Hotels Ahead of Afcon
[Independent (Kampala)] Lira -- The government has called on the private sector in Lira City to urgently invest in hotel infrastructure as Uganda steps up preparations to host matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), warning that inadequate accommodation could derail the city's chances of hosting international teams.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 02:17:09
Opposition, Analysts Reject NRM Plan to Alter Local Government Councils
[Nile Post] Political analysts and local government leaders have strongly criticized a proposed amendment to the Local Government Act, describing it as a political power move aimed at expanding the influence of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) within local governance structures.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 04:57:24
Couple Jailed for Forcing Teenager to Eat Human Waste
[Independent (Kampala)] Lira -- The Chief Magistrate's Court in Lira has sentenced a couple; Walter Otim and his wife, Collin Otim to 10 and 3 years imprisonment respectively after being found guilty of forcing a 15 year old girl to eat human feaces.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 04:59:18
Opendi Praises 'Hands-On' Nabbanja
[Nile Post] Tororo District Woman MP Sarah Opendi has praised outgoing Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja for what she described as a "hands-on" leadership style during her tenure at the helm of government business.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 04:59:35
Uganda Reaffirms Committment to Attend Third Russia-Africa Summit
[Nile Post] Gen. Jeje Odongo Abubakhar, Uganda's Minister of Foreign Affairs has held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Sergey Lobanov, Charg d'Affaires of the Russian Federation to Uganda, during which both sides reaffirmed the warm and longstanding relations between Uganda and the Russian Federation.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 05:40:40
UPC Asks President Museveni to Reject Sovereignty Bill
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Uganda People's Congress (UPC) has asked President Yoweri Museveni not to sign the newly passed Sovereignty Protection Bill, 2026, warning that the proposed law could isolate Uganda internationally and worsen the country's economic challenges.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 07:50:02
Health Fears Rise As Heaps of Garbage Seal Off Soroti Main Market Street
[Independent (Kampala)] Soroti -- A growing garbage crisis at Soroti Main Market has sparked health concerns among traders and residents as uncollected waste piles continue to emit a foul stench and disrupt business operations. Waste collection services at the market have stalled, worsening sanitation conditions and exposing vendors and customers to possible disease outbreaks.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 04:57:47
Uganda Hosts German Coffee Buyers in Drive to Expand Specialty Market
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda is hosting 13 German coffee roasters and buyers in a nine-day coffee origin tour aimed at strengthening direct trade partnerships and positioning the country as a premium specialty coffee source in Europe.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 07:22:32
Abandoned Health Centre Turned Into Busy Tomato Market
[Nile Post] Residents of Jalamba village have appealed to government and local leaders to urgently restore healthcare services after a government health facility in the area was abandoned and later turned into a tomato market.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 07:23:14
African MPs Push Back Against EU 'Interference' in Internal Affairs
[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has led African legislators in condemning what they described as growing interference by the European Parliament in the internal affairs of African countries, urging members of the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to defend the continent's sovereignty.
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@allafrica Fri, 08 May 2026 02:16:36
Women Leaders Warn of Persistent Political Intimidation After January Elections
[Nile Post] Women politicians and activists have raised concerns over continued intimidation, financial barriers and shrinking civic space following Uganda's January 2026 general elections, warning that the environment could discourage women from participating in leadership.
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@sqoop Fri, 08 May 2026 01:53:58
He sacrificed his talent for the church — Archbishop mourns gospel composer JB Kazoora
A somber mood engulfed Nyamitanga Cathedral yesterday as believers, family members, friends, and church leaders gathered for a requiem mass in honor of celebrated gospel composer and musician JohnBosco Kazoora. According to family members, the 64-year-old passed away on Monday following complications related to diabetes, barely a week after celebrating his wedding. The mass service The post He sacrificed his talent for the church — Archbishop mourns gospel composer JB Kazoora first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 08 May 2026 04:36:22
King Saha and Pallaso accuse each other after violent standoff
What was supposed to be a normal night of music and celebrity appearances at Supremacy Lounge spiraled into chaos after singers Pallaso and King Saha became embroiled in a dramatic confrontation in Uganda's entertainment industry. By morning, both stars were telling completely different versions of the same violent night, with each accusing the other of The post King Saha and Pallaso accuse each other after violent standoff first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 08 May 2026 07:24:35
Fashion beyond fabric: How Afro-futurism, culture, history shape Kissinger's designs
For many designers, fashion begins and ends with clothing. For Derrick Kissinger, it is something far more immersive, a portal into history, memory, spirituality, and imagined futures. Derrick Kissinger, also known as Kissinger the Creator, is a contemporary artisan whose work has moved beyond fashion into the realm of visual storytelling rooted in Afro-futurism. Drawing The post Fashion beyond fabric: How Afro-futurism, culture, history shape Kissinger's designs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 08 May 2026 08:16:03
Linus Tattoo Party moves to bigger venue ahead of May edition
The highly anticipated Linus Tattoo Party is returning for its second edition on May 15, with organizers confirming a move to the larger Millennium Park Grounds in Lugogo following growing demand from partygoers. The event, which blends tattoos, urban art, and Amapiano culture, will now also feature a partnership with Captain Morgan through its flavored The post Linus Tattoo Party moves to bigger venue ahead of May edition first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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