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@sqoop Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:02:45
King Michael recalls fight with Chameleone's crew over shoes
Ugandan singer King Michael has shared a bizarre story from his early days in the music industry, recalling how a night out in Kampala ended with members of Jose Chameleone's crew allegedly forcefully taking one of his designer shoes. According to King Michael, the incident happened years ago at the once-popular Kampala nightclub Club Angenoir The post King Michael recalls fight with Chameleone's crew over shoes first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:21:08
Muhoozi's PLU endorses Anita Among and Tayebwa to retain Speaker, Deputy Speaker positions
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a political pressure group led by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed Members of Parliament-elect affiliated with the group to support the re-election of Anita Annet Among as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker in the upcoming leadership vote for Uganda's 12th Parliament. In a letter dated 11 March 2026, The post Muhoozi's PLU endorses Anita Among and Tayebwa to retain Speaker, Deputy Speaker positions first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:56:20
FMO and I&M Bank Uganda partner to boost SME financing and economic inclusion
Financing Company for Development (FMO), the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, has extended a USD 20 million senior unsecured facility to IM Bank (Uganda) Limited to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a wide range of sectors. The facility includes an initial USD 10 million senior debt commitment, representing the first tranche of The post FMO and I&M Bank Uganda partner to boost SME financing and economic inclusion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:55:40
"FOCUS ON REAL ISSUES AFFECTING YOU" PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CALLS ON MASAKA NRM LEADERS
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Greater Masaka at State Lodge, Masaka. He urged them to focus on addressing the real challenges affecting the wananchi (citizens), exposing corruption at local levels, and promoting government programmes aimed at improving livelihoods. The meeting was organised by Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament-elect, Hon. Justine Nameere. President Museveni criticised some leaders for spending too much time in political arguments instead of addressing the needs of ordinary citizens. "It is unfortunate how some leaders waste time in Parliament talking instead of looking at the real issues and
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:21:20
Govt Deploys 642 Motorcycles to Boost Immunisation in Hard-to-Reach Areas
[Nile Post] The government has launched 642 motorcycles and other operational equipment to strengthen immunisation services in hard-to-reach communities, aiming to reduce the number of children missing life-saving vaccines.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:21:21
Museveni Urges NRM Leaders to Tackle Local Issues and Fight Corruption
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to focus on addressing local community challenges and exposing corruption, rather than spending excessive time speaking in Parliament.
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@sqoop Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:57:54
Kenzo extends UNMF support to deejays with Shs110m boost
Uganda's deejay fraternity has received a major boost after the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) handed over Shs110 million to support their activities, marking another step in the federation's push to strengthen different sectors of the music industry. The funds were delivered by UNMF president Eddy Kenzo during a brief handover ceremony at the federation The post Kenzo extends UNMF support to deejays with Shs110m boost first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:13:44
I Gave Kyagulanyi Shs 600 Million for the Party Card, but Didn't Receive It - Says Kaweesa
[Nile Post] Former Nansana Municipality parliamentary aspirant Eng. Stephen Kaweesa, popularly known as the "NUP Commander," has alleged that he paid Shs 600 million to secure the National Unity Platform (NUP) party card but never received it.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:13:44
Bobi's Police Guards Arrested
[Nile Post] The police counter-terrorism officers who had been assigned to National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine's security detail during the 2026 presidential campaigns have been arrested, the Nile Post has learnt.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:14:11
Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Mining Licensing Delays, Mineral Royalty Gaps
[Nile Post] Uganda's mining sector is facing growing scrutiny as policymakers, industry leaders and civil society actors raise concerns over licensing delays, weak revenue tracking and limited transparency in the sharing of mineral royalties.
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@sqoop Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:44:10
MP Ssewungu throws shade at Bebe Cool after Arsenal plays Joshua Baraka's song during training
Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka has sparked excitement among fans after his hit song Morocco was heard playing during a training session by English football club Arsenal F.C.. Ahead of their trip to face German side Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal players held their final preparations at the club's Sobha Realty Training Centre. During light warm-up drills, music The post MP Ssewungu throws shade at Bebe Cool after Arsenal plays Joshua Baraka's song during training first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 11 Mar 2026 23:52:19
Navio says long breaks can end an artist's career
Ugandan rapper Navio has warned that taking long breaks from music can quietly end an artist's career in today's fast-moving entertainment industry. Speaking during a recent interview, the rapper said the pace of the modern music scene leaves little room for musicians to disappear for extended periods without losing relevance. "With the pace of things The post Navio says long breaks can end an artist's career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:57:52
SGR's Eight-Year Impact: Faster Travel, Booming Towns, and Safari Adventures
Eight years after its launch, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is increasingly transforming travel, tourism and business along Kenya's southern corridor, according to reports from Chinese media. A report by China Daily says the railway has significantly changed how people move between Nairobi and Mombasa, while also boosting tourism and economic activity in towns located The post SGR's Eight-Year Impact: Faster Travel, Booming Towns, and Safari Adventures first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:01:38
UNEB to release 2025 UACE results this Friday
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced that the results of the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations will be released on Friday, 13 March 2026. According to UNEB, the results will be officially released at 11:00 am during a ceremony at State House in Nakasero. The event will be presided over The post UNEB to release 2025 UACE results this Friday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:04:13
Dance film 'Echoes of Her Silence' set for premiere, using art to confront domestic violence
A new community documentary and dance theatre production drawing from the lived experiences of women and girls in Kamwokya in Kampala is set to premiere, using movement and storytelling to confront the often-silent crisis of domestic violence. Titled Echoes of Her Silence, the multidisciplinary performance blends film, breakdance, African contemporary dance, hip-hop and traditional Ugandan The post Dance film 'Echoes of Her Silence' set for premiere, using art to confront domestic violence first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:32:40
KCB Bank Urges Women in Creative Sector to Embrace Strategic Wealth Building
[Nile Post] KCB Bank Uganda has challenged women in the creative sector to transition from basic banking to strategic wealth building in order to ensure the sustainability and growth of their enterprises.
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@allafrica Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:32:40
Bellazuri Marks International Women's Day With Conversation On African Women and Beauty
[Nile Post] Bellazuri - Roots of Beauty marked International Women's Day with a women's empowerment gathering focused on the evolving role of African women in the beauty industry.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:09:07
I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series set to open 2026 season with 'It's Up To Me' format this Saturday
After a short break, the IM Bank Katogo Golf Series will officially tee off the 2026 season this Saturday, March 14, at Entebbe Club's par-71 golf course. The new season, which marks the tournament's fourth edition, is expected to start on a high, with organisers anticipating a full course following strong early entries. Anticipation for The post I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series set to open 2026 season with 'It's Up To Me' format this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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