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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 08:24:32
Uganda Airlines expands fleet with wet-leased Boeing 737 from Ethiopian Airlines
Uganda Airlines has added a new aircraft to its fleet as part of its ongoing expansion strategy aimed at improving connectivity and boosting operational capacity. On Tuesday, May 12, the national carrier received a wet-leased Boeing 737-800, operated in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. The airline says the addition will give it greater flexibility and help The post Uganda Airlines expands fleet with wet-leased Boeing 737 from Ethiopian Airlines first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 13 May 2026 07:30:55
Cricket Cranes secure historic India Tour through new Mumbai partnership
Uganda's national cricket team, the Cricket Cranes, are set to embark on a historic tour of India following the launch of a strategic partnership between Cricket Uganda (CU) and the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The collaboration, which will formally be sealed later this month through a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marks a major milestone
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@sqoop Wed, 13 May 2026 06:18:27
Gospel Singer Julie Birungi feels betrayed after concert snub by artistes
Gospel singer Julie Birungi has expressed disappointment after fellow artists failed to show up for her Mother's Day concert in Toronto, an absence she believes was driven by discrimination linked to her personal life. Speaking after the show, titled An Evening with Julie, Birungi said she was left hurt after an entire lineup of invited The post Gospel Singer Julie Birungi feels betrayed after concert snub by artistes first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 06:17:22
Mbarara doctors remove 50 needles from 9-year-old boy's stomach after stepmother allegedly forced him to swallow them
A team of pediatric surgeons at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital has successfully saved a nine-year-old boy after removing dozens of sewing needles and pieces of broken pens from his stomach in a complex surgical procedure. The child, identified as Samuel Akamumpa, had reportedly endured months of severe abdominal pain, weight loss and passing dark stools The post Mbarara doctors remove 50 needles from 9-year-old boy's stomach after stepmother allegedly forced him to swallow them first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 May 2026 05:47:24
Muhoozi withdraws support for Among, Tayebwa in speakership race
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) Chairman, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has withdrawn his endorsement of Anita Annet Among and Thomas Tayebwa for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The announcement was made by the PLU Secretary General, David Kabanda, during a press briefing at the PLU Secretariat. Kabanda revealed that he had officially The post Muhoozi withdraws support for Among, Tayebwa in speakership race first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@diaryOfAMuzungu Wed, 06 May 2026 04:06:44
Ep. 22 Behind the scenes with the award-winning podcast team
[iframe style=border:none src=//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41117930/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4524168/custom-color/87A93A height=100 width=100% scrolling=no allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] This week a tropical garden in suburban Makindye, Kampala, Uganda is the location for a conversation with my sound recordist Bryan Kisembo Delon. In Episode 22, Bryan swaps his headphones for a mic to share his experiences on the award-winning East Africa Travel Podcast: The post Ep. 22 Behind the scenes with the award-winning podcast team appeared first on Diary of a Muzungu.
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@diaryOfAMuzungu Wed, 13 May 2026 04:29:22
Ep. 23 Local voices, glamour & grind with Kenyan travel journalist Harriet Owalla
[iframe style=border:none src=//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40678290/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4524168/custom-color/87A93A height=100 width=100% scrolling=no allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Whats the reality behind the glamorous-looking life of a travel writer? This week the Serena Beach Resort Spa on the white sands of Shanzu Beach in Mombasa Kenya is the location for a conversation with award-winning travel journalist Harriet Owalla. From 4AM wake-up The post Ep. 23 Local voices, glamour grind with Kenyan travel journalist Harriet Owalla appeared first on Diary of a Muzungu.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:27:49
Museveni Sworn in for New Term
[Nile Post] A heavily guarded ceremonial atmosphere marked the swearing-in of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at Kololo Independence Grounds on Tuesday, with military rituals, constitutional procedures and cultural symbolism dominating the event.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:27:49
No More Time to Sleep - Museveni Sets Tone for Seventh Term After Swearing-in
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace wealth creation and hard work, warning that the country can no longer afford complacency as he begins his seventh term in office.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:27:50
Museveni Hails NRM Election Wins, Warns Against Electoral Violence and Praises Regional Allies
[Nile Post] President Kaguta Museveni has hailed what he described as "overwhelming victories" by the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 general elections, while cautioning against electoral violence and commending opposition parties that he said participated peacefully.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:27:53
U.S. Pledges Continued Partnerships With Uganda in Museveni's New Term
[Nile Post] The United States has congratulated President Museveni on his inauguration for another term in office, pledging continued cooperation with Uganda in trade, regional security and public health.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:30:08
Museveni Orders Wetland Protection, Bans Farming in Swamps
[Nile Post] President Museveni has ordered an immediate halt to rice and potato growing in wetlands, warning that continued destruction of swamps and forests is threatening Uganda's rainfall patterns, irrigation systems and agricultural productivity.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:30:15
Expectations in This Kisanja 'No More Sleep for All Ugandans'
[Nile Post] What awaits President Yoweri Museveni in this kisanja "no more sleep for all Ugandans" is ultimately a test of legacy. Internally, he faces an old question in a new form: how to turn stability into visible and inclusive household prosperity.
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@allafrica Wed, 13 May 2026 05:08:56
Tororo Erupts in Yellow Celebrations As Museveni Begins Seventh Term
[Nile Post] Supporters of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) in Tororo staged colourful celebrations as President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was sworn in for his seventh term, with leaders and supporters expressing excitement, optimism, and renewed expectations for improved service delivery.
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@diaryOfAMuzungu Wed, 13 May 2026 04:29:22
Ep. 23 Local voices, glamour & grind with Kenyan travel journalist Harriet Owalla
[iframe style=border:none src=//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/40678290/height/100/width//thumbnail/no/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/4524168/custom-color/87A93A height=100 width=100% scrolling=no allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen] Whats the reality behind the glamorous-looking life of a travel writer? This week the Serena Beach Resort Spa on the white sands of Shanzu Beach in Mombasa Kenya is the location for a conversation with award-winning travel journalist Harriet Owalla. From 4AM wake-up The post Ep. 23 Local voices, glamour grind with Kenyan travel journalist Harriet Owalla appeared first on Diary of a Muzungu.
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@kfm Tue, 12 May 2026 18:20:00
Insurers turn to digital technology to tap informal sector market
Insurance companies are increasingly adopting digital technology and strategic partnerships to expand access to insurance services, targeting workers in the informal sector as the industry seeks to improve Uganda's insurance penetration rate, which remains below one percent. Speaking at the Jubilee Insurance Agent Awards 2025, Jubilee Insurance Chief Distribution The post Insurers turn to digital technology to tap informal sector market first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 12 May 2026 20:03:11
USSSA Games: Buddo, Bukedea lead early charge Into knockout stage asKitende and Kibuli bounce back
Defending champions Buddo Secondary School and Bukedea Comprehensive School South underlined their title ambitions after securing qualification to the knockout stage of the ongoing USSSA National Boys Football Championship in Lira.The two sides maintained perfect starts to the tournament with back-to-back victories on Match Day Two to become some of the first schools to book
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@sqoop Tue, 12 May 2026 17:50:52
Hellen Lukoma on paying Shs5m for nursery school
Motherhood is no walk in the park, and for singer and actress Hellen Lukoma, the stakes—and the price tags—have never been higher. While most parents are haggling over sweater prices, the House of Lukoma boss is navigating the realities of raising children in an ultra-affluent environment where nursery school and millions go hand-in-hand. In a The post Hellen Lukoma on paying Shs5m for nursery school first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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