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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:04:53
Katikiro Lauds JCRC, Pearl Bank and Rotary for Spearheading $4million Bone Marrow Facility Drive
[Independent (Kampala)] Mengo, Uganda -- A nationwide drive to raise $4 million to complete the building of the first Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) facility in Uganda has got the backing of the Katikiro of Buganda.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:04:53
Equity Group Delivers Record 55 Percent Profit Growth As Uganda Business Surges 500 Percent
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced record results in Kenya's corporate history, posting a 55% increase in profit after tax of KSh75.5 billion, up from KSh48.8 billion for FY2025.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:47
Kabaka Urges Youth to Use Tiktok Responsibly
[Nile Post] Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has called on his subjects, particularly young people, to use TikTok responsibly by sharing accurate information on religion, development, and civic matters rather than engaging in abuse or exposing others.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:47
Luweero Kadhi Urges Charity, Continued Devotion Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr
[Nile Post] With only a few days remaining until Eid al-Fitr, excitement is building among Muslims in Luweero as they prepare to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:47
Archbishop Kaziimba Hails Restaurateur's Generosity At Bishop Asiimwe Anniversary Celebrations
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has commended Nelson Byaruhanga, proprietor of Praise Hot Pot in Rukungiri Municipality, for his generosity in marking the third anniversary of Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe's episcopal ministry.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:48
How Is Zakat Al-Fitr Empowering Vulnerable Families?
[Nile Post] Zakat al-Fitr, the obligatory end-of-Ramadan charity, is increasingly being recognised as more than a religious ritual it is a powerful tool for community development and social stability.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:48
Nakalema Warns Parental Absence, Social Media Threaten Uganda's Youth
[Nile Post] Col Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, has warned that the growing absence of parents in children's lives is putting Uganda's youth at risk, with social media and urban poverty intensifying the problem.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:49
Zambaali Says Election Fell Short of NUP Expectations
[Nile Post] Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament-elect, Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa, has expressed concern over the political and information environment following Uganda's recent general elections, citing unmet expectations within the opposition and challenges faced by supporters.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:49
Kenzo Hails New Copyright Law for Creatives
[Nile Post] The President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, Edrisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo has welcomed Parliament's passage of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a historic turning point for Uganda's creative industry.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:49
Alaso Criticises Tokenism, Money Politics in Uganda
[Nile Post] Alice Alaso, National Coordinator of the Alliance for National Transformation, has criticised persistent tokenism in women's leadership and the growing influence of money in politics, warning both are undermining democratic progress.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:50
Alaso Warns of Shrinking Civic Space, Calls for Unified Opposition Strategy
[Nile Post] The National Coordinator of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), Alice Alaso, has issued a stark assessment of Uganda's political trajectory, warning that the country's civic space risks further deterioration while urging opposition forces to urgently reorganize around a people-centered, non-violent agenda.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:50
Nateete Muslim High Rewards Top Uace Candidates Amid Push to Motivate Learners
[Nile Post] Nateete Muslim High School has awarded cash prizes to its top-performing candidates in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, in a move school leaders say is aimed at motivating learners and sustaining academic excellence.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:51
Universities Warned - Align Programmes or Risk Being Phased Out
[Nile Post] Universities across Uganda have been put on notice to urgently align their academic programmes with the new competency-based education framework or risk having those programmes discontinued.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:51
Zambaali Dismisses Shs600m NUP Card Bribery Claims
[Nile Post] Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament-elect Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa has dismissed allegations by former parliamentary aspirant Eng. Stephen Kaweesa that he paid Shs600 million to the National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership to secure the party ticket.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:41:52
Lukwago Warns On School Land As He Bids Farewell to Learners
[Nile Post] The Lord Mayor of Kampala, Erias Lukwago, has warned that ongoing land wrangles affecting schools under the city authority pose a serious threat to education, urging urgent protection of school land as he prepares to leave office.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:24:08
Nina Roz Urges Strict Enforcement of Proposed Copyright Law to Protect Artists' Livelihoods
[Nile Post] Renowned Ugandan singer Nina Roz has called for strict enforcement of Uganda's proposed copyright reforms, warning that legislation alone will not improve the livelihoods of artists.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:29:42
Rachael Magoola Calls for Strong Enforcement After Passing of Copyright Bill
[Nile Post] Veteran Ugandan musician and Chairperson of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Creative Industries (UGAPAFOCI), Rachael Magoola, has called for robust implementation and enforcement of copyright laws as the country prepares to overhaul its intellectual property framework.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:23:44
Enterprise Uganda Launches Export Accelerator to Strengthen Global Trade
[Nile Post] Uganda's push to become a competitive export-driven economy has received a boost with the launch of the Export Accelerator Program (EAP) by Enterprise Uganda, an initiative designed to prepare local businesses to thrive in regional and global markets.
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@sqoop Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:29:47
Gift Ov Kaddo orders music websites to delete his songs
Ugandan singer Gift Ov Kaddo has demanded that several music download platforms immediately remove his songs, accusing them of profiting from his work without permission. Speaking in a recent interview, Kaddo singled out websites such as HowweBiz and DJ Erycom, claiming they have been uploading and selling his music without compensating him. His outburst comes The post Gift Ov Kaddo orders music websites to delete his songs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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