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@matookerepublic Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:04:42
Woman arrested for burning 10-year-old boy using polythene bag for allegedly stealing Shs100k
Police in Nateete have arrested a 34-year-old woman accused of torturing a 10-year-old boy in Kanaala Zone, Mutundwe Parish, Bunamwaya Division, Wakiso District. The suspect, identified as Nankunda Esther, had been left in charge of the child by her brother. The boy is a Primary Four pupil. According to preliminary police findings, the incident happened The post Woman arrested for burning 10-year-old boy using polythene bag for allegedly stealing Shs100k first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:18:27
Mityana Officials Protest Reopening of Closed School Without Clearance
[Nile Post] The reopening of Bright Way Junior School Kalangaalo has sparked controversy in Mityana District after authorities reported that the school resumed operations without official clearance.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:18:28
Gen Muhoozi Commends Outgoing Russian Ambassador for Strengthening Uganda-Russia Ties
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the outgoing Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Uganda, Vladlen Semivolos, for his pivotal role in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing strategic military cooperation.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:18:28
Over 7,000 Former Special Police Constables Begin Training for Private Security Roles
[Nile Post] Over 7,000 former Election Special Police Constables have commenced a one-month intensive training program at the Uganda Police Counter Terrorism Training School, preparing them for integration into private security organisations across the country.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:18:29
Court of Appeal Sits in Mbale to Tackle Case Backlog and Expand Access to Justice
[Nile Post] The Court of Appeal of Uganda has commenced a two-day criminal session in Mbale, with 30 appeals scheduled for hearing in a move aimed at improving access to justice and reducing the region's growing case backlog.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:13:25
Govt-NUP in Talks Over Bobi Wine's 'Dignified and Secure' Return
[Nile Post] Quiet but intensive negotiations have for weeks been underway between the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Ugandan government to facilitate the safe return of party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu from abroad, multiple security sources have told this publication.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:13:25
Police Vacate Bobi Wine's Magere Home After Two-Month Siege
[Nile Post] Police have completely withdrawn from the private residence of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in Magere, Wakiso District, ending a heavy two-month deployment that had effectively turned the property into a restricted zone.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:39:15
Opposition Weakening As Political Realignments Intensify, Says MP Kimosho
[Nile Post] Kazo County Member of Parliament Dan Kimosho has said that the relative calm in Uganda's political landscape reflects improved governance and changing opposition dynamics, predicting further weakening of opposition parties in the near future.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:39:16
Kamwenge Residents Demand UPDF Detach Amid Rising ADF Fears
[Nile Post] Residents of Kyabandara Parish, Kamwenge Sub-county, Kamwenge District, have urged the government to urgently establish a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) detach in their area amid growing fears of attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:24
Next Radio Reveals Top 10 Finalists for the Next Big Voice
[Nile Post] Next Radio Uganda has unveiled the Top 10 finalists of its highly competitive talent search, The Next Big Voice, setting the stage for an intense battle behind the microphone.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:26
Bigirimana Launches Naked Truth Part Two, Says Sex Alone Cannot Sustain Marriage
[Nile Post] When Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana stood before Uganda's top judicial figures to launch Naked Truth Part 2, he was not merely unveiling a book, he was advancing a philosophy shaped by decades of public service, personal reflection, and lived experience.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:28
Government Pushes Universities to Prioritize Practical Research and Innovation
[Nile Post] The Ugandan government is urging higher education institutions to focus on practical, problem-solving research and innovation that drives economic transformation for a common person.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:29
NRM Opens Nomination for EALA MP Flagbearers
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has officially announced a call for Expressions of Interest and the picking of nomination forms for party members seeking to contest as NRM flagbearers for Member of Parliament positions in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA).
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:31
Judiciary Hosts Malawi Communications Chiefs On Benchmarking Visit
[Nile Post] The Judiciary of Uganda has welcomed Ms. Ruth Mputeni, Chief Corporate Affairs and Public Relations Officer of the Malawi Judiciary, for a week-long study tour aimed at strengthening judicial communication and institutional visibility.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:31
Scholars Call for Shift From Theory to Practical Innovation in Uganda's Higher Education
[Nile Post] Leaders in Uganda's academic sector have intensified calls for a fundamental shift in higher education, urging institutions to move beyond theoretical instruction and embrace a more practical, innovation-driven approach that directly contributes to the country's economic transformation.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:32
Ugandan EALA MPs Contest Vacancy Declaration, Demand Retraction
[Nile Post] Two Ugandan representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly, James Kakooza and Dennis Namara, have written to the Speaker and Clerk of EALA demanding the immediate retraction of a letter declaring their positions vacant.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:34
New Roads, Old Problems - Uganda's Infrastructure Boom Undermined By Poor Maintenance
[Nile Post] Over the years, the government has invested heavily in improving road infrastructure, increasing the length of paved roads from about 1,000 kilometres in 1986 to 6,306 kilometres by June 2024.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:35
Busujju Residents Flock Free Medical Camp At Mukwaya Hospital
[Nile Post] Hundreds of residents from across Busujju County turned up at Malangala Village for a free medical camp organized at Mukwaya General Hospital, where communities received treatment, health screening, and medical education.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:15:36
Ntungamo-Rukungiri Road - Chaos On the Highway As Potholes Threaten Lives
[Nile Post] Motorists, cyclists, and boda boda riders along the Ntungamo-Rukungiri road are facing daily hazards as deep potholes, eroded sections, and gaping gullies make the highway nearly impassable.
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