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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:06:36
Algeria, South Africa reportedly on standby to host 2027 AFCON if Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania fail to get ready on time
Algeria and South Africa have both expressed readiness to step in as alternative hosts for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if East African co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are not ready in time. Reports indicate that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been assessing potential backup options, with Algeria, South Africa, and The post Algeria, South Africa reportedly on standby to host 2027 AFCON if Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania fail to get ready on time first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:21:11
Comedian MC Kapale opens up about failed U.S. dream: Abusive marriage, jail ordeal, and desperate asylum attempt
Comedian MC Kapale, real name Simon Kawuki, has shared how his move to the United States, once filled with hope, turned into a painful and difficult chapter of his life. Kapale says he travelled abroad expecting a fresh start through marriage, believing it would bring stability, love, and new opportunities. Instead, he found himself in The post Comedian MC Kapale opens up about failed U.S. dream: Abusive marriage, jail ordeal, and desperate asylum attempt first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:59:48
NUP's Kadondi sworn in as Makerere Guild President; Here's What She Pledged to Deliver
National Unity Platforms Gracious Kadondi, the newly sworn-in 92nd Guild President of Makerere University, used her inauguration to outline a clear plan focused on unity, inclusion, and improving student welfare. At the heart of her message was a commitment to heal divisions among students that emerged during the heated election period. She pledged to bring The post NUP's Kadondi sworn in as Makerere Guild President; Here's What She Pledged to Deliver first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:38:00
State House Says Woman Illegally Registered Family Land, Sold 29 Hectares, Evicted Heirs
[Nile Post] The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (Shacu) has dismissed as false claims circulating on social media by Cynthia Saanah Kamanzi, stating that investigations instead point to serious land-related offences now before court.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:38:01
Museveni Puts MPs Through Firearms Drill, Sounds
[Nile Post] President Museveni has led Members of Parliament through a firearms training exercise at the National Leadership Institute Kyankwanzi, using the session to emphasise national defence preparedness, discipline, and the fight against corruption.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:38:03
Government Bans 500 Pornography Sites
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The government's Pornograpy Control Committee has raised concern over the increasing exposure of children to online sexual exploitation and harmful digital content.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:38:00
Govt Tables Sovereignty Bill With 20-Year Jail Terms, Multi-Billion Fines
[Nile Post] Government has tabled the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 before Parliament, proposing sweeping restrictions on foreign influence, including heavy fines, long prison terms, and tighter control over foreign funding.
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@sqoop Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:30:41
Nutty Neithan calls out Eddy Kenzo over snub
A simmering tension within Uganda's music industry has exploded into the spotlight after Nutty Neithan publicly called out Eddy Kenzo, turning a personal encounter into a wider debate about respect, recognition and leadership at the top. What should have been a routine meeting between an artist and one of the industry's most powerful figures has The post Nutty Neithan calls out Eddy Kenzo over snub first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:42:47
"I faked being gay for "survival"— MC Kapale opens up
For years, the promise of the American dream has pulled many Ugandans across continents. But for veteran comedian MC Kapale, that dream quickly turned into something far darker. Kapale, whose real name is Simon Kawuki Zikusoka, married a white partner in 2024, hoping the union would fast-track his path to American citizenship. But just months The post "I faked being gay for "survival"— MC Kapale opens up first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:21:24
MPs Press Ogwang On Afcon 2027 Readiness Gaps Despite Shs800bn Investment Plan
[Nile Post] Parliament has questioned government's readiness to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), pressing for detailed explanations on whether ongoing investments will be sufficient to address infrastructure gaps identified by football inspectors.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:21:24
Minister Ogwang Reassures Parliament On Afcon 2027 Readiness
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has assured Parliament that Uganda is firmly on course to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), citing coordinated government action and approved funding to support preparations.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:21:25
Uganda Records Progress Under Vision 2040 Amid Ongoing Structural Challenges
[Nile Post] Uganda has registered notable progress in key development sectors under Vision 2040, even as challenges in human capital development, mineral exploitation, and regional balance continue to slow the country's transformation agenda.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:31:32
Muslim Leaders Warn Over Declining Standards in Qur'anic Teaching
[Nile Post] Religious leaders have expressed concern over what they describe as declining standards in Qur'anic teaching in Uganda, warning that improper instruction methods risk distorting the meaning and accuracy of Islam's holy text.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:31:33
Boxing Great Usyk Defends Verhoeven Title Fight
[Nile Post] BBC - Unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk said he should be allowed to "do what I want to do" as the heavyweight great defended his decision to face boxing novice Rico Verhoeven on 23 May in Egypt.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:31:33
Constitutional Court to Hear 12 High-Stakes Petitions in One-Day Kampala Session
[Nile Post] The Constitutional Court of Uganda will tomorrow, April 15, 2026, sit in Kampala for a one-day session during which 12 constitutional petitions are scheduled for hearing, with several matters raising far-reaching constitutional and governance questions.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:31:34
Police Launch School Road Safety Campaign to Curb Rising Child Road Accidents
[Nile Post] The Traffic Police have launched a nationwide road safety campaign targeting primary school children amid growing concerns over the rising number of minors killed or injured in road crashes.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:31:34
Kacere Primary School in Shambles As Learners Study in Makeshift Structures
[Nile Post] Kacere Primary School in Rubaare Sub-county, Rushenyi County, Ntungamo District is struggling with deteriorating infrastructure and limited learning resources, raising growing concern among education stakeholders and parents.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:46:59
Inside comedian Kapale's troubled marriage that ended in fear and loss
Comedian MC Kapale, born Simon Kawuki Zikusoka, has opened up about the emotional distress and alleged abuse he experienced during his marriage to an older white woman. What was meant to be a life-changing chapter abroad turned into a deeply painful experience for comedian Kapale, one he now revisits with striking honesty, revealing a story The post Inside comedian Kapale's troubled marriage that ended in fear and loss first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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