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@uplandMedia Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:30:45
Kitgum Civil Servants Urged to Prepare for Life After Service
Speaking at a farewell ceremony for Monday Joseph Bagonza, the former Kitgum Municipal Town Clerk, Oyo noted that many civil servants face significant challenges after retirement due to lack of planning.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:42:40
Kitgum Woman Allegedly Abducted Over Loan Default
According to Joseph Okidi, the Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Kitgum, Adiyo was taken from her home in Paibwor North Village, Labongo Layamo Sub-county, on March 24th. She was reportedly brought to the UMOJA Microfinance office located in Nyanza Cell, Pager Division, Kitgum Municipality, where she was held until March 27th.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:38:54
Janzi row exposes gaps in Uganda's creative protection laws
For Ssewa Ssewa, the journey of creating the Janzi was never just about music. It was about identity, legacy, and placing Uganda on a global creative map through something entirely original. Today, that journey has taken a confrontational turn, as he accuses the Federation of Uganda Football Associations of using his creation without acknowledgment, consent, The post Janzi row exposes gaps in Uganda's creative protection laws first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:53:51
Women's Rights Are Trade Rights
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's expanding footprint in regional and global trade, particularly through the East African Community (EAC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), signals a strong trajectory toward economic integration and growth. Yet beneath this progress lies a structural contradiction: the persistence of sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) violations continues to undermine the very foundation of inclusive trade.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:16:32
Pearl Bank Records Sh47.3 Billion Profit After Tax
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Pearl Bank's full evolution from PostBank to its current identity has got another boost, with Pearl Bank's latest financial results for the year ended December 2025 telling a story of strong growth. Profit after tax rose 34 percent to sh47.3 billion, customer deposits climbed 43 percent to sh1.42 trillion, and Wendi wallet balances surged more than fivefold to sh240.5 billion.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:19:04
How Harry Lwanga became music's most honest legend
He says he does not set out to write songs that he catches them raw, unfiltered, and full of truths most people spend their lives trying to silence. In the pantheon of Ugandan music, few names command the quiet reverence of Harry "Lungfishman" Lwanga. He is not a chart-topper in the commercial sense, nor does The post How Harry Lwanga became music's most honest legend first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:56:09
Kabale Residents Protest Three-Month Power Blackout
[Independent (Kampala)] Kabale, Uganda -- A three-month power blackout in Habubare Trading Centre and surrounding villages in Kabale District is crippling businesses and worsening insecurity, leaving residents frustrated over what they describe as inaction by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:56:09
Govt Refuses to Reduce Tax On Mobile Money
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Ugandans using mobile money platforms will continue to contend with the 0.5 percent tax to withdraw cash, a tax that has been blamed for the high cost and low uptake of digital money.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:22:53
Prisons Van Crushes Blogger Covering Ggaba Murder Suspect
[Nile Post] An online blogger, identified as Ronald Mulwana, who operated a TikTok account under the name PL on TV, is feared dead after being knocked down by a Toyota Hiace van transporting Christopher Okello, the suspect in the murder of four children in Ggaba.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:23:28
Fire in Seeta Disrupts Traffic On Kampala-Jinja Highway
[Nile Post] Traffic along the busy Kampala-Jinja Highway was on Wednesday morning heavily disrupted after a fire gutted a timber-filled building in Seeta, near Mogas petrol station.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:23:12
Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis
[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and political confrontation.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:23:03
When musicians passionately stirred souls
At the front, a piano waited with the lid raised. Then came a single, lingering note which gave way to another as a musical pattern formed. The audience in the Africa Institute of Music (AIM) sat in silence, their attention drawn to the stage on which Dr. Yujin Lee, a gifted pianist based in Belgium, The post When musicians passionately stirred souls first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:23:00
Hoima farmers turn to commercial tree planting with ECOTRUST support
For over a decade, Akuzimbire Samuel has faced a persistent challenge on his farm. In Kibengeya Parish, Kapaapi Sub-county in Hoima District, termites have repeatedly destroyed his crops from maize to eucalyptus trees, undermining his efforts and income. But this season tells a different story. With the April rains setting in, Akuzimbire is taking a The post Hoima farmers turn to commercial tree planting with ECOTRUST support first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:04:15
Tusker Lite Neon Raves Head to Arua as City's Creative Pulse Takes Centre Stage
Arua's reputation as one of Uganda's most vibrant creative hubs is set to take the spotlight as the Tusker Lite Neon Raves auditions arrive in the city on April 18 at Capital Lounge. Known for its energetic nightlife and a youth culture deeply rooted in music, dance and self-expression, Arua provides the perfect backdrop for The post Tusker Lite Neon Raves Head to Arua as City's Creative Pulse Takes Centre Stage first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:49:44
Uganda receives fresh fuel shipment to boost supply stability
Uganda has boosted its fuel reserves with a major new delivery of petrol, as authorities move to stabilize supply and shield motorists from rising prices. The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) confirmed that a shipment carrying 119 million liters of petrol is arriving today at the Kipevu oil terminal in Mombasa, Kenya. The delivery is The post Uganda receives fresh fuel shipment to boost supply stability first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:32:33
Vipers, Villa renew rivalry in title-shaping Uganda Premier League clash
Matchday 23 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League delivers a blockbuster showdown tonight as SC Villa host reigning champions Vipers SC at the FUFA Stadium, Kadiba. The highly anticipated clash headlines a three-game Wednesday schedule and could prove pivotal in shaping the title race. League leaders Vipers enter the contest with 51 points, holding a
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:40:23
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CLOSES NRM MPs' RETREAT IN KYANKWANZI, URGES LEADERS TO FIGHT CORRUPTION
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially closed the 2026 NRM Members of Parliament retreat held at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, calling on leaders to reject corruption and actively participate in wealth creation initiatives. The week-long retreat, which started on April 7, ended today,14th April 2026, under the theme: "Aligning the NRM leadership towards protecting the gains and making a bold, qualitative leap towards a higher middle- income status society." Before the close of the retreat, President Museveni hosted the MPs at Ngoma State Lodge and Farm, where he led them on a tour of the farm. The
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:05:34
Uganda Moves to Fast-Track Regional Livestock Movement Protocol
[Nile Post] Uganda has joined regional efforts led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to fast-track the signing and ratification of a key protocol aimed at regulating cross-border livestock movement.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:05:35
UPDF Steps Up Mediation in Amuru-Adjumani Land Dispute
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has stepped up peace engagements aimed at resolving the long-standing land conflict between communities in Amuru and Adjumani districts in northern Uganda.
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