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@sqoop Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:34:45
'Kenzo is a Kid'— Ziza Bafana
In a fiery outburst, Ziza Bafana launched a blunt and deeply personal critique of Eddy Kenzo, dismissing both his character and artistic credibility in a way that is already stirring debate within Uganda's music circles. "Kenzo is a kid," Bafana said, brushing aside any regard for age or seniority. "I don't care if he's older The post 'Kenzo is a Kid'— Ziza Bafana first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:54:41
Karamoja Leaders Demand Wider Iron Sheets Prosecutions After Nandutu Sentencing
[Independent (Kampala)] Moroto -- Local leaders in the Karamoja sub-region are demanding the prosecution of all government officials implicated in the iron sheet scandal, saying the conviction of former Karamoja Affairs State Minister Agnes Nandutu alone does not deliver justice to the Karamojong people.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:22:54
A New Model for Economic Prosperity in Africa
[U.S. Embassy Kampala] SENIOR BUREAU OFFICIAL CHECKER: Good morning, it's really a pleasure to be here with all of you. Thank you so much to CSIS for the invitation--and for convening this conversation at such a consequential moment.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:36:00
Kitgum Hospital Suspends All Major Surgeries
Habib Abubakar, the Chief Administrative Officer of Kitgum, announced the decision in a press statement released on Wednesday evening. He explained that the ongoing construction work has made the current facility unsuitable for surgeries, and proceeding with operations could endanger patients lives.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:12:53
Black Pearls pull out of Women's Rugby Premiership, cite sustainability challenges
The Uganda Rugby Union has confirmed that Black Pearls Rugby Club has officially withdrawn from the 2026 Uganda Rugby Women's Premiership season, citing financial constraints.In an official statement released this week, the Union noted that the decision was made by the club's leadership after careful consideration of the challenges associated with sustaining participation at the
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:24:29
Judgement day in Masaka as Guinness Matchday on Tour brings Man City vs Arsenal Premier League 'title decider' to the fans
The 2025/26 Premier League season has been intense with big fixtures coming every week and most games feeling tight before kickoff. Teams have taken points off each other across the board and results have been hard to predict on any given Sunday For the Ugandan fan, most of these moments have been witnessed at the
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:53:05
Ugandan EdTech Goes Global: AkademikIT Selected for Export Accelerator
Kampala, Uganda: A homegrown education technology solution is breaking new ground as it prepares to expand beyond Uganda's borders. AkademikIT, the innovative school management platform developed by Bookablehood Ltd, has been selected to participate in the inaugural cohort of Enterprise Uganda's Export Accelerator Programme (EAP) and has now earned a coveted spot for specialised mentorship with Transformational Business Network (TBN) Africa. Stephen Okhutu, CEO of Bookablehood Ltd, represented the company in the intensive three-day accelerator held from 16th to 18th March 2026 at the Enterprise Uganda Centre of Excellence in Butabika. Out of hundreds of ambitious Ugandan businesses, only 40 were
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:42:43
NRM-O Retreat At Kyankwanzi Amid America's Renewed Geopolitical Contest for the Moon
[Independent (Kampala)] Sometime in 2023, I found myself on a panel at the Kampala Geopolitics Conference, convened by the French Embassy and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung-Uganda in partnership with Makerere University. It was one of those rare invitations I had quietly hoped for, not for the prestige it brings but solely for the opportunity to engage in serious conversation on Africa's geopolitical maneuverings.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:38:29
Govt to Inject Shs905 Billion Into Afcon Preparations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Government has prioritised Uganda's bid to co-host the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, committing Shs905 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year budget, the Minister of State for Education and Sports (Sports), Peter Ogwang, has said.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:50:29
Ugandan President Museveni Did Not Ask Kenyan Counterpart to Deal With Opposition Leaders 'With Some Lethal Force' - Graphics Fabricated
[Africa Check] Ugandan president Museveni did not ask Kenyan counterpart to deal with opposition leaders 'with some lethal force' - graphics fabricated
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:09
The Geography of Power and the Price of Ignorance
[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- When commenting on the 1980-1988 Iraq-Iran war, Henry Kissinger once remarked that it was "a pity both sides can't lose". It was a chilling distillation of a worldview in which distant conflicts are not tragedies to be resolved, but instruments to be managed. Alongside Zbigniew Brzezinski, Kissinger helped shape a half-century of American foreign policy that treated regions like the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa not as homes to peoples but as theatres of strategy.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:56:10
Minister Kabanda claims that Museveni is going to sell his cows to fund Shs100m pledge to each of the 370 NRM MPs
Public debate has intensified over the pledged Shs100 million payments to Members of Parliament, with questions raised about where the money is coming from. The Minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, has now claimed that the funds promised by President Yoweri Museveni will not come from government coffers, but from his personal income generated through farming The post Minister Kabanda claims that Museveni is going to sell his cows to fund Shs100m pledge to each of the 370 NRM MPs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:55
"She wanted a grandchild" Spice Diana reveals emotional message from Fik Fameica's late mother
An intimate and emotional story has emerged from Spice Diana, shedding light on a deeply personal moment involving Fik Fameica and his late mother. Speaking during an interview on Galaxy, Spice Diana opened up about her close relationship with Fik Fameica's mother, describing it as more than just familiarity. Over time, the two had built The post "She wanted a grandchild" Spice Diana reveals emotional message from Fik Fameica's late mother first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:15:00
Judgement day in Masaka as Guinness Matchday on Tour brings Man City vs Arsenal Premier League 'title decider' to the fans
The 2025/26 Premier League season has been intense with big fixtures coming every week and most games feeling tight before kickoff. Teams have taken points off each other across the board and results have been hard to predict on any given Sunday For the Ugandan fan, most of these moments have been witnessed at the The post Judgement day in Masaka as Guinness Matchday on Tour brings Man City vs Arsenal Premier League 'title decider' to the fans first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:06:36
Algeria, South Africa reportedly on standby to host 2027 AFCON if Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania fail to get ready on time
Algeria and South Africa have both expressed readiness to step in as alternative hosts for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) if East African co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are not ready in time. Reports indicate that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has been assessing potential backup options, with Algeria, South Africa, and The post Algeria, South Africa reportedly on standby to host 2027 AFCON if Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania fail to get ready on time first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:21:11
Comedian MC Kapale opens up about failed U.S. dream: Abusive marriage, jail ordeal, and desperate asylum attempt
Comedian MC Kapale, real name Simon Kawuki, has shared how his move to the United States, once filled with hope, turned into a painful and difficult chapter of his life. Kapale says he travelled abroad expecting a fresh start through marriage, believing it would bring stability, love, and new opportunities. Instead, he found himself in The post Comedian MC Kapale opens up about failed U.S. dream: Abusive marriage, jail ordeal, and desperate asylum attempt first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:59:48
NUP's Kadondi sworn in as Makerere Guild President; Here's What She Pledged to Deliver
National Unity Platforms Gracious Kadondi, the newly sworn-in 92nd Guild President of Makerere University, used her inauguration to outline a clear plan focused on unity, inclusion, and improving student welfare. At the heart of her message was a commitment to heal divisions among students that emerged during the heated election period. She pledged to bring The post NUP's Kadondi sworn in as Makerere Guild President; Here's What She Pledged to Deliver first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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