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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:16:32
Pearl Bank Records Sh47.3 Billion Profit After Tax
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Pearl Bank's full evolution from PostBank to its current identity has got another boost, with Pearl Bank's latest financial results for the year ended December 2025 telling a story of strong growth. Profit after tax rose 34 percent to sh47.3 billion, customer deposits climbed 43 percent to sh1.42 trillion, and Wendi wallet balances surged more than fivefold to sh240.5 billion.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:19:04
How Harry Lwanga became music's most honest legend
He says he does not set out to write songs that he catches them raw, unfiltered, and full of truths most people spend their lives trying to silence. In the pantheon of Ugandan music, few names command the quiet reverence of Harry "Lungfishman" Lwanga. He is not a chart-topper in the commercial sense, nor does The post How Harry Lwanga became music's most honest legend first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:56:09
Kabale Residents Protest Three-Month Power Blackout
[Independent (Kampala)] Kabale, Uganda -- A three-month power blackout in Habubare Trading Centre and surrounding villages in Kabale District is crippling businesses and worsening insecurity, leaving residents frustrated over what they describe as inaction by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL).
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:56:09
Govt Refuses to Reduce Tax On Mobile Money
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Ugandans using mobile money platforms will continue to contend with the 0.5 percent tax to withdraw cash, a tax that has been blamed for the high cost and low uptake of digital money.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:22:53
Prisons Van Crushes Blogger Covering Ggaba Murder Suspect
[Nile Post] An online blogger, identified as Ronald Mulwana, who operated a TikTok account under the name PL on TV, is feared dead after being knocked down by a Toyota Hiace van transporting Christopher Okello, the suspect in the murder of four children in Ggaba.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:23:28
Fire in Seeta Disrupts Traffic On Kampala-Jinja Highway
[Nile Post] Traffic along the busy Kampala-Jinja Highway was on Wednesday morning heavily disrupted after a fire gutted a timber-filled building in Seeta, near Mogas petrol station.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:23:12
Law Society Rejects Seven-Year Term Proposal, Warns of Constitutional Crisis
[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society has opposed proposals to extend political terms from five to seven years, warning the move could undermine democratic principles and trigger legal and political confrontation.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:23:03
When musicians passionately stirred souls
At the front, a piano waited with the lid raised. Then came a single, lingering note which gave way to another as a musical pattern formed. The audience in the Africa Institute of Music (AIM) sat in silence, their attention drawn to the stage on which Dr. Yujin Lee, a gifted pianist based in Belgium, The post When musicians passionately stirred souls first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:23:00
Hoima farmers turn to commercial tree planting with ECOTRUST support
For over a decade, Akuzimbire Samuel has faced a persistent challenge on his farm. In Kibengeya Parish, Kapaapi Sub-county in Hoima District, termites have repeatedly destroyed his crops from maize to eucalyptus trees, undermining his efforts and income. But this season tells a different story. With the April rains setting in, Akuzimbire is taking a The post Hoima farmers turn to commercial tree planting with ECOTRUST support first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:04:15
Tusker Lite Neon Raves Head to Arua as City's Creative Pulse Takes Centre Stage
Arua's reputation as one of Uganda's most vibrant creative hubs is set to take the spotlight as the Tusker Lite Neon Raves auditions arrive in the city on April 18 at Capital Lounge. Known for its energetic nightlife and a youth culture deeply rooted in music, dance and self-expression, Arua provides the perfect backdrop for The post Tusker Lite Neon Raves Head to Arua as City's Creative Pulse Takes Centre Stage first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:49:44
Uganda receives fresh fuel shipment to boost supply stability
Uganda has boosted its fuel reserves with a major new delivery of petrol, as authorities move to stabilize supply and shield motorists from rising prices. The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) confirmed that a shipment carrying 119 million liters of petrol is arriving today at the Kipevu oil terminal in Mombasa, Kenya. The delivery is The post Uganda receives fresh fuel shipment to boost supply stability first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:32:33
Vipers, Villa renew rivalry in title-shaping Uganda Premier League clash
Matchday 23 of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League delivers a blockbuster showdown tonight as SC Villa host reigning champions Vipers SC at the FUFA Stadium, Kadiba. The highly anticipated clash headlines a three-game Wednesday schedule and could prove pivotal in shaping the title race. League leaders Vipers enter the contest with 51 points, holding a
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:40:23
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CLOSES NRM MPs' RETREAT IN KYANKWANZI, URGES LEADERS TO FIGHT CORRUPTION
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has officially closed the 2026 NRM Members of Parliament retreat held at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, calling on leaders to reject corruption and actively participate in wealth creation initiatives. The week-long retreat, which started on April 7, ended today,14th April 2026, under the theme: "Aligning the NRM leadership towards protecting the gains and making a bold, qualitative leap towards a higher middle- income status society." Before the close of the retreat, President Museveni hosted the MPs at Ngoma State Lodge and Farm, where he led them on a tour of the farm. The
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:05:34
Uganda Moves to Fast-Track Regional Livestock Movement Protocol
[Nile Post] Uganda has joined regional efforts led by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) to fast-track the signing and ratification of a key protocol aimed at regulating cross-border livestock movement.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:05:35
UPDF Steps Up Mediation in Amuru-Adjumani Land Dispute
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has stepped up peace engagements aimed at resolving the long-standing land conflict between communities in Amuru and Adjumani districts in northern Uganda.
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@allafrica Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:01:59
I Don't Want to Hear Corruption Again in Parliament - Museveni Warns NRM MPs
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has issued a stern warning against corruption in Parliament, vowing decisive action against both bribe takers and givers .
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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:12:39
"I am not ready to buy a Rolex at 25k from these fancy restaurants": How roadside cleanups are affecting Uganda's favourite street food
If you've recently walked out of your office or home craving a hot Rolex or a quick kikomando fix, chances are you've returned empty-handed—and slightly heartbroken. Across Uganda, a sweeping enforcement of trade order by city and municipal authorities has seen the demolition of roadside kiosks, containers, and the beloved "rolex guy" stalls. What was The post "I am not ready to buy a Rolex at 25k from these fancy restaurants": How roadside cleanups are affecting Uganda's favourite street food first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:51
Spice Diana admits "32 points" moment still stings
Spice Diana has revisited one of the most viral moments of her career, admitting that her infamous "32 points" UACE remark remains her most embarrassing public slip. Speaking during an appearance on Galaxy TV, the singer reflected on the 2018 interview with Faridah Nakazibwe on NTV's Mwasuze Mutya, where she confidently claimed to have scored The post Spice Diana admits "32 points" moment still stings first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:10:01
Museveni earns Shs3.5 million per month—where does he get the money to donate? Ugandans rage over Shs100 million pledge to all NRM MPs-elect
A wave of anger has erupted across social media after President Yoweri Museveni pledged to give Shs100 million to each Member of Parliament-elect aligned with the ruling NRM party, with part of the money expected before their swearing-in in May. Following the 2026 general elections, where the NRM secured about 370 parliamentary seats, the pledge The post Museveni earns Shs3.5 million per month—where does he get the money to donate? Ugandans rage over Shs100 million pledge to all NRM MPs-elect first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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