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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:08:00
Africa's Moment: Time to Activate Seamless Continental Payments
By Chioma Mang, CEO, UBA Africa In 2024, total African trade was estimated at approximately US$1.5 trillion, yet the continent accounts for just about 3.3% of global trade according to data from the World Trade Organization (WTO). Intra-African trade has grown to roughly US$220 billion, but at just 15–18% of total trade, it remains far The post Africa's Moment: Time to Activate Seamless Continental Payments first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:53:18
Lands Minister Nabakooba involved in road crash
The Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Judith Nabakooba has been involved in a road accident at Kibukuta swamp in Mpigi District while travelling to Rwampara District for an official land title handover ceremony. The minister was in a convoy with her team when the crash happened. Early reports indicate that one of the The post Lands Minister Nabakooba involved in road crash first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:15:38
OPINION: When Your Phone Crosses the Border Before You Do
By Prof. Caroline Wamala-Larsson Having lived in Sweden for more than two decades, I have seen what coordinated telecommunications policy can achieve. I remember arriving late one winter evening in Brussels for a conference. The city was unfamiliar, the streets were quiet, and I was unsure how to get to my hotel. Standing at the The post OPINION: When Your Phone Crosses the Border Before You Do first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:07:49
Tusker Lite Neon Run rescheduled to May 8
The Tusker Lite Neon Run has been rescheduled to May 8 2026, giving participants additional time to prepare for one of the most vibrant events on Uganda's social fitness calendar. Originally slated for April 10, the shift in date comes as organisers fine tune plans to deliver an even more electrifying experience. Organised under the
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:30:18
MP-elect Kyambadde warns new Female MPs against sexual exploitation in Parliament
Newly re-elected Mawokota North MP Amelia Kyambadde has issued a strong warning to women entering the 12th Parliament, urging them to remain alert to sexual exploitation and manipulation within political circles. Kyambadde says many first-time female legislators are often approached under the guise of friendship, mentorship, or professional support, only to later realise there are The post MP-elect Kyambadde warns new Female MPs against sexual exploitation in Parliament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:36:41
Tusker Lite Neon Run rescheduled to May 8
The Tusker Lite Neon Run has been rescheduled to May 8 2026, giving participants additional time to prepare for one of the most vibrant events on Uganda's social fitness calendar. Originally slated for April 10, the shift in date comes as organisers fine tune plans to deliver an even more electrifying experience. Organised under the The post Tusker Lite Neon Run rescheduled to May 8 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:37:01
Uganda, UN Health Industry Foundation Launch AI Partnership to Boost Youth Skills, Smart Agriculture
[Nile Post] The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance Uganda has signed a strategic partnership with the United Nations Health Industry Foundation and the Prince Kimbugwe Foundation, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) technology transfer, youth skills development, smart agriculture, and international student exchange programmes.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:37:02
Uganda's Inflation Eases to 2.8% in March, Offering Relief to Households
[Nile Post] Ugandans have received a modest but meaningful financial reprieve as the latest data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics shows inflation continuing to ease.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:37:04
As Petrol Shoots Past Sh5,300, Energy Officials Say Uganda Has Fuel Reserves to Run to May
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last into late May, the government has announced, dismissing widespread social media claims of an impending shortage.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:37:08
HIV, TB, and Malaria On the Rise in Uganda, Says Equal Opportunities Commission
[Nile Post] The Equal Opportunities Commission has raised serious concern over the increasing spread of HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in Uganda, particularly among people living in congested conditions--especially men.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:37:09
State House Seeks Shs480bn Budget, Flags Pressure From Presidential Donations
[Nile Post] State House has presented a Shs481.2 billion budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, citing rising and often unpredictable demands, including increasing requests for presidential donations that officials say are straining resources.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:37:09
Minister Musasizi Reaffirms Govt's Commitment to Fiscal Discipline
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Henry Musasizi, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to prudent public financial management, fiscal discipline, and sustainable debt management.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:37:10
Civil Society Reviews SDG Progress Ahead of 2030 Deadline
[Nile Post] Civil society actors, development partners and government agencies have met in Kampala to assess Uganda's progress on key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as the 2030 deadline draws closer.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:37:10
Besigye, Lutale Oppose Request to Conceal Witnesses in Treason Trial
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Jailed opposition politician Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale have opposed an application by the State seeking to conceal the identities of prosecution witnesses and limit disclosure of evidence in an ongoing treason case. The matter is before the High Court Criminal Division in Kampala, presided over by Justice Emmanuel Baguma.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:36:32
Former Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre guides DR Congo to the first World Cup in 52 years
Former Uganda Cranes Head Coach Sébastien Desabre has led the DR Congo national football team to a historic return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years, following a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time victory over Jamaica national football team. The decisive moment came deep into extra time when defender Axel Tuanzebe rose to meet a corner The post Former Uganda Cranes Head coach Sebastien Desabre guides DR Congo to the first World Cup in 52 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:04:32
Courts or Cover - How KIU's Legal Offensive Risks Silencing Public Accountability
[Nile Post] At the heart of the ongoing legal battle between Kampala International University (KIU) and academic Dr Jimmy Spire Ssentongo lies a question far bigger than defamation. It is a question about power, accountability, and whether institutions can use the courts not just to defend their reputation, but to suppress scrutiny.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:04:33
Stray Elephant Captured and Relocated to Kibale After Months of Chaos in Kamwenge
[Nile Post] After months of roaming farmland and damaging crops in Kamwenge District, a stray elephant has finally been captured and relocated to Kibale National Park, bringing relief to local communities.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:01:57
Coach Botes optimistic as Teen Cranes launch FIFA U-17 Qualifier preparations
The Uganda U-17 Women's National Team, widely known as the Teen Cranes, has officially launched its preparations for the upcoming FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup African qualifiers, signaling the start of a critical phase in the team's journey toward global competition. The team held its first training session on March 30, 2026, at the FUFA
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@uplandMedia Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:48
Minister Anywar, Eng. Akena File Petitions against Election Winners
Through her lawyer Paul Edami of M/S Bashasha Co. Advocates, she alleges that the election was marred by gross irregularities, illegalities, and non-compliance with the Uganda Constitution of 1995, the Parliamentary Election Act, Cap 177, and other relevant laws. Specifically, she accused Amere and his agents of forging and altering the voters register, multiple voting, and other electoral malpractices, citing sections 76(a) and (e) of the Parliamentary Election Act.
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