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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:59:47
Todwong Attributes NRM Electoral Success to Early Preparation, Strong Structures
[Nile Post] The Secretary General of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Richard Todwong, has defended the ruling party's conduct and organization during the recently concluded general presidential and parliamentary elections held nationwide on January 15, 2026, emphasising that early preparation and strong internal structures played a key role in the party's electoral performance.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:59:48
Collapsed Bridge Cuts Off Key Road Linking Tororo, Butaleja and Kibuku
[Nile Post] Residents who once relied on a busy community road linking the districts of Tororo, Butaleja and Kibuku are now grappling with a dangerous crossing after a key bridge in Butaleja collapsed three years ago.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:59:48
Police Warn Motorists After Rise in Road Accidents in Wamala Region
[Nile Post] Police in the Wamala Region have issued a renewed warning to motorists and other road users following an increase in road traffic accidents recorded across major highways in the region over the past two months.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:09:27
When the Water of Peace Dries, What Next for Karamoja?
[Independent (Kampala)] In the sun-scorched plains of Karamoja, the most urgent crisis is not hunger but water scarcity, driven increasingly by climate change, especially prolonged and more frequent droughts that are drying rivers, dams, and traditional water points at an alarming rate. While images of emaciated cattle, relief food queues, and cracked earth dominate the headlines, they conceal a deeper emergency: a climate-intensified water shortage that is collapsing pasture, weakening livestock, and forcing communities to
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@sqoop Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:10:39
Jowy Landa clears the air on Ava Peace friendship, responds to 'upcoming artist' tag
Ugandan singer Jowy Landa has dismissed claims that she once shared a deep friendship with fellow artist Ava Peace, saying their relationship has often been misunderstood by fans. Speaking during an interview on Galaxy TV Uganda, Jowy said that although the two musicians collaborated on a song, they were never as close as many people The post Jowy Landa clears the air on Ava Peace friendship, responds to 'upcoming artist' tag first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:05:33
Bellazuri Marks International Women's Day With a Gathering Focused On African Women and Beauty.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- On 8 March, as the world marked International Women's Day, Ugandan skincare brand Bellazuri - Roots of Beauty hosted a small women's empowerment event at its head offices in Butabiika.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:33:05
True Empowerment Starts With the Girl, and the Boy Standing Next to Her
[Nile Post] Two girls are born in the same setting, using the same dusty roads, have the same opportunities. Yet, as they grow, one is molded to think that her place stops in the household, while the other is taught that she can, and should, take on the world.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:33:47
Former EALA Speaker Dan Kidega Welcomes EAC Expansion
[Nile Post] Former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Daniel Kidega has welcomed the continued expansion of the East African Community (EAC), describing the admission of new member states as a positive step toward deeper regional cooperation and the broader goal of African unity.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:34:03
Tendo Kisembo Calls for Stronger Political Will and Sustainable Funding to Advance EAC Integration
[Nile Post] Pan-Africanist scholar and former East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member of Parliament candidate Tendo Kisembo has called for stronger political commitment and sustainable financing mechanisms to advance the integration agenda of the East African Community (EAC).
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:20:18
Us Ambassador Praises Mbarara University As a Global Hub for Research and Innovation
[Nile Post] The United States Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, has reaffirmed US support for scientific and academic excellence in Uganda, describing a degree from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) as a "passport to global impact."
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:21:53
Police Defend Fatal Shooting of Matugga Salon Owner As Family Demands Justice
[Nile Post] Police have defended the fatal shooting of a young salon owner in Matugga during an operation targeting suspected criminal gangs that have been terrorizing residents at night, even as the victim's family insists he was innocent and demands justice.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:22:13
Africa Seeks to Turn Conservation Into a Sustainable Business
[Nile Post] Leaders from government, conservation agencies, academia, and the private sector gathered in Nairobi, Kenya, for a landmark meeting aimed at exploring how conservation can become an economically viable venture across Africa.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:22:29
UPDF Commander Questions Police Checkpoints As Cattle Theft Persists in Nakasongola
[Nile Post] The Commander of the UPDF Motorized Infantry Division, Major General Charles Byanyima, has called on security officers to intensify efforts in combating cattle theft in Nakasongola District.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:22:45
Uganda's Courier Industry Faces Pressure As Unlicensed Operators Dominate Market
[Nile Post] Uganda's courier industry is facing growing pressure as unlicensed delivery operators increasingly dominate the market, raising concerns over consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and the long-term sustainability of licensed logistics firms.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:19:59
Industrial Court Overturns Shs42m Award to Sacked Ugafode It Officer
[Nile Post] The Industrial Court has overturned a Shs42 million compensation award previously granted to a former database administrator of UGAFODE Microfinance Limited, ruling that the financial institution acted reasonably when it dismissed him over a critical security lapse in its banking system.
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@sqoop Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:54:49
Ulcers prevent me from fasting during Ramadan, says Eddy Kenzo
Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo has explained why he does not observe the Ramadan fast, saying a medical condition prevents him from going without food for long hours during the holy month. Speaking recently, the singer said he suffers from ulcers, which make fasting difficult and potentially harmful to his health. "I have ulcers; I can't The post Ulcers prevent me from fasting during Ramadan, says Eddy Kenzo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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