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@sqoop Thu, 07 May 2026 07:16:18
2016: The year of Sheebah, Nwagi and Ykee Benda
According to my limited math skills, 10 years ago takes us back to 2016. And if you were tuned into Ugandan music then, you couldn't escape it. There are years in Ugandan music that simply pass by, and then there are years that completely change the direction of the industry. 2016 was one of those The post 2016: The year of Sheebah, Nwagi and Ykee Benda first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 May 2026 06:55:33
Quiz Night builds momentum with another engaging edition at El Nivel Bar and Restaurant
Kampala's growing appetite for calm, experience-driven nightlife was once again evident on the evening of May 6th, as Black White whisky hosted another Quiz Night activation at El Nivel Bar and Restaurant in Kiwatule. Set against a relaxed and inviting ambiance, the night attracted a largely middle-aged crowd seeking a more laid-back yet mentally The post Quiz Night builds momentum with another engaging edition at El Nivel Bar and Restaurant first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 06:24:16
Uganda's Sickle Cell Patients At Risk As Asthma Goes Undetected
[Independent (Kampala)] For two weeks, a 16-year-old girl living with sickle cell disease was treated for what appeared to be a stubborn chest infection. She had a persistent dry cough, chest pain and shortness of breath. Antibiotics failed to help. A chest X-ray showed no abnormalities. Routine blood tests did not point to infection.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 May 2026 06:33:03
Balaam: I can survive without a ministerial job because I'm a billionaire
As speculation grows over who will survive the upcoming cabinet reshuffle, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara has made it clear that losing a government position would not affect his lifestyle or businesses. President Yoweri Museveni earlier this week chaired the final cabinet meeting before the formal dissolution of cabinet ahead The post Balaam: I can survive without a ministerial job because I'm a billionaire first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 05:38:35
Tusker Lite Neon Run Set to Light Up Kampala This Friday
[Nile Post] With just days to go, all eyes are now on Kololo as the Tusker Lite Neon Run takes place this Friday, May 8th, at Circuit Lounge, promising a unique mix of fitness and fun. The event will start at 6:30 PM.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 05:39:09
Prince Nakibinge Commends Bamus Sarovar Portico Hotel
[Nile Post] The titular head of Muslims in Uganda, Prince Kassim Nakibinge, has praised Bamus Sarovar Portico Hotel Kampala for its high standards and adherence to Islamic principles during a recent courtesy visit to the facility.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 05:44:00
NCBA Inter-Schools Golf Championship Marks Milestone 5th Edition
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's junior golf circuit witnessed another defining moment as the NCBA Uganda Inter-Schools Golf Championship teed off for its fifth edition at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort amp; Spa.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 05:37:36
Today in History - Cabinet Backs UPDF Withdrawal From Key DR Congo Positions
[Nile Post] Cabinet on May 7, 2001 took a major step towards reducing the country's military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo after backing the complete and immediate withdrawal of UPDF troops from several frontline positions.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 05:37:55
Microfinance Support Centre Rolls Out Loan Clinics to Bridge Uganda's Credit Gap
[Nile Post] The Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) has launched a nationwide rollout of Regional Loan Clinics aimed at extending affordable credit to underserved communities and strengthening savings groups.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 05:43:31
Nabbanja Rallies Finance Professionals to Drive Accountability and Value At Entebbe Pfm Conference
[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe -- Uganda's Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has challenged accountants and public finance professionals to take a more strategic role in safeguarding public resources, declaring them "custodians of accountability" as the 4th Public Finance Management (PFM) Conference opened in Entebbe.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 05:43:13
Prosecution Accuses Besigye, Co-Accused of Threatening Witnesses
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The prosecution in the treason case against veteran opposition politician Kizza Besigye has accused him and his co-accused of threatening state witnesses, as the hearing continues on an application seeking to conceal the identities of prosecution witnesses. The allegations emerged on Wednesday during the cross-examination of Chief State Attorney Joseph Kyomuhendo, who swore an affidavit supporting an application to conceal the identities of six out of ten witnesses the state intends to rely on in the case
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@allafrica Thu, 07 May 2026 01:58:04
Museveni Hails Passage of Sovereignty Bill
[Nile Post] President Museveni has applauded Members of Parliament for passing the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, describing it as a landmark step in safeguarding Uganda's right to self-determination, even as the legislation continues to face public scrutiny over its implications on civic participation and governance.
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@sqoop Thu, 07 May 2026 04:36:16
I was a billionaire before becoming minister — Balaam Barugahara
For many politicians, a ministerial appointment is seen as the ultimate symbol of success, influence, and status. But for Minister of State for Youths and Children Affairs Balaam Barugahara, public office is merely an addition to a life he says was already financially secure long before politics came calling. Speaking during an interview with UBC, The post I was a billionaire before becoming minister — Balaam Barugahara first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 May 2026 00:19:06
Uganda International Fashion Week calls for designers and manufacturers ahead of June event
As excitement continues to build around the highly anticipated return of Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW), the organisers have officially called for fashion designers, manufactures, content creators, make-up and beauty companies and the tourism eco-system to participate in the return event slated for June 22–27, 2026, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Returning after a six-year The post Uganda International Fashion Week calls for designers and manufacturers ahead of June event first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 May 2026 00:21:00
Here are the health facilities offering the "HIV-Preventing Injection"
Uganda has started rolling out Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug that helps prevent HIV, in selected health facilities across the country. The injection, given just twice a year, is being offered free of charge to people at higher risk of infection. Lenacapavir works as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), meaning it is taken by HIV-negative individuals to The post Here are the health facilities offering the "HIV-Preventing Injection" first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 May 2026 01:04:27
Why Ugandans turned to mobile money loans and borrowed Shs2.75 trillion in 2025
Mobile money has become one of the biggest sources of borrowing in Uganda, with millions of people now relying on their phones for quick loans instead of traditional banks. In 2025 alone, Ugandans borrowed at least Shs2.75 trillion through mobile money platforms, highlighting how digital lending is rapidly changing the country's financial system. The biggest The post Why Ugandans turned to mobile money loans and borrowed Shs2.75 trillion in 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 May 2026 02:07:52
Ugandan scientists move closer to HIV treatment injection taken once every two months that could replace daily ARV pills
Uganda is preparing for a major shift in HIV treatment as researchers and health officials work towards introducing long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) that could replace daily HIV pills with injections taken once every two months. The new treatment, which combines cabotegravir and rilpivirine, is expected to help people living with HIV maintain treatment more The post Ugandan scientists move closer to HIV treatment injection taken once every two months that could replace daily ARV pills first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 May 2026 04:28:24
Okello appeals against death sentence
Christopher Onyum Okello, the man sentenced to death for the murder of four toddlers at a daycare centre in Ggaba, has formally started the process of challenging both his conviction and sentence. Okello, who continues to maintain his innocence, filed a notice of intention to appeal through the Electronic Court Case Management Information System (ECCMIS) The post Okello appeals against death sentence first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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