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@allafrica Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:35:14
'I Will Choose My Own Husband' - in Uganda, a Child Marriage Survivor Shares Her Story
[Spotlight Initiative] AMUDAT, Uganda - In Uganda, 15 per cent of girls are married by 15 and three in ten will have their first child before their 18th birthday.
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@sqoop Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:50:20
Gov't unveils plan to track music promises royalties for every song play in Uganda
For years, Uganda's music industry has lived with a quiet contradiction: songs travel far, but the money rarely finds its way back to the artists who create them. From taxis weaving through city traffic to packed nightclubs and radio stations across the country, Ugandan music is everywhere. Yet for many musicians, that widespread popularity has The post Gov't unveils plan to track music promises royalties for every song play in Uganda first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:16:33
Mbarara City Marathon promises dazzling mix of runners, culture, and Tusker Lite Neon Rave
Mbarara City is set to come alive this Saturday, 28 March 2026, as over 1,000 runners converge at Mugaba Palace in Kamukuzi for the second edition of the Tusker Lite-powered Mbarara City Marathon. Combining sport, culture, and tourism, the event promises a vibrant showcase of endurance and heritage in western Uganda's famed "Land of the The post Mbarara City Marathon promises dazzling mix of runners, culture, and Tusker Lite Neon Rave first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:21:17
Mbarara City Marathon promises dazzling mix of runners, culture, and Tusker Lite Neon Rave
Mbarara City is set to come alive this Saturday, 28 March 2026, as over 1,000 runners converge at Mugaba Palace in Kamukuzi for the second edition of the Tusker Lite-powered Mbarara City Marathon. Combining sport, culture, and tourism, the event promises a vibrant showcase of endurance and heritage in western Uganda's famed "Land of the
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@matookerepublic Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:05:31
Lynda Ddane says she's ready to have a child with DJ KasBaby, insists 'no woman can take him'
Media personality Lynda Ddane is opening up about the next chapter of her love life—and she's not holding back. After recently confirming her relationship with deejay DJ KasBaby, Lynda now says she feels emotionally ready to take things a step further by becoming a mother. Speaking during a recent TV interview, where she also hinted The post Lynda Ddane says she's ready to have a child with DJ KasBaby, insists 'no woman can take him' first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:31:28
I single-handedly put Hip Hop on Uganda's map – Kazoora
In a room filled with laughter, clinking glasses, and some of Uganda's most influential creatives, one statement cut through the evening with striking confidence. JKazoora believes he didn't just contribute to Ugandan Hip Hop, he built its foundation. Speaking during a dinner hosted by Norbert Mao in Lubowa, Kazoora leaned into a narrative that many The post I single-handedly put Hip Hop on Uganda's map – Kazoora first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:05:21
Minister Musasizi Presents Shs877bn Ministerial Policy Statement to Parliament
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for General Duties, Henry Musasizi, on Wednesday presented the Ministerial Policy Statement for the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) for the Financial Year 2026/2027 to the Finance Committee of the Parliament of Uganda for approval.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:44:14
Jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa drops reflective new track
After a period of quiet reflection and creative reset, Isaiah Katumwa is stepping back into the spotlight with a new single, New Days, a release that feels less like a comeback and more like a statement of intent. There's a cinematic quality to his return. Much like the slow rise of morning light, New Days The post Jazz maestro Isaiah Katumwa drops reflective new track first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:34
Is Uganda Ready for Dr Muganga's One-Laptop-Per-Child Policy?
[Nile Post] A powerful open letter from Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga has ignited one of the most intense national debates on education and technology in recent memory.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:35
Prophet Elvis Mbonye, God's Axis for Turning the Territorial Tide
[Nile Post] Throughout history, prophecy has stood as a force that has shaped the structure and destiny of regions and nations. Through prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah, the rise and fall of empires was not left to chance but directed through divine foresight.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:36
Katikkiro Mayiga Emphasizes Education As Africa's True Wealth
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has advised African leaders that the continent's true wealth lies in education, urging stakeholders across Uganda to prioritize quality learning.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:36
Pride Bank Launches Structured Mortgage Loan to Boost Property Ownership in Uganda
[Nile Post] Pride Bank Limited has launched a new structured mortgage product aimed at expanding access to property ownership and real estate investment in Uganda, as demand for affordable and well-organized financing continues to grow.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:37
URA, Manufacturers Association Roll Out Regional Tax Clinics to Boost Compliance
[Nile Post] The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), in partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), has launched a series of regional tax clinics aimed at strengthening tax compliance and business literacy among manufacturers and entrepreneurs.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:38
Kasese Ramps Up Disaster Preparedness As Flood Risks Rise
[Nile Post] Authorities in Kasese District have intensified disaster preparedness measures as the rainy season begins, urging residents in high-risk areas to consider early evacuation to avoid potential loss of life and property.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:38
NIMD Country Director Calls for Stronger Political Party Support to Strengthen Democracy
[Nile Post] The Country Director of the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy, Primus Atukwatse Bahiigi, has urged for stronger political will and concrete action to empower multiparty politics in Uganda.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:38
Up Caucus to Discuss Strategy for 12th Parliament
[Nile Post] Close sources within the National Unity Platform (NUP) have revealed plans to convene a parliamentary caucus meeting to discuss how the party will execute its mandate in the 12th Parliament.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:39
Ecobank Uganda, Red Cross Rally Corporate Leaders to Support Initiative to Keep Girls in School
[Nile Post] Ecobank Uganda Limited, in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society has hosted a CEO Fundraiser Breakfast that brought together corporate leaders, development partners, and philanthropists to raise funds for the "Keep a Girl in School" initiative, aimed at supporting vulnerable school-going girls with menstrual hygiene materials and ensuring they remain in school.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:40
Uganda Hosts Africa Region Training to Prevent Illicit Chemical Transfers
[Nile Post] Uganda, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, has officially opened the Africa Region Training on Preventing Illicit Transfer of Chemicals in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations.
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