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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:17:07
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel to perform in Uganda
Jamaican dancehall star, songwriter and record producer Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Azim Palmer, is set to perform in Uganda as the headline act at the Talanta Festival Africa scheduled for May 1, 2026, at the Lugogo Cricket Oval. The Talanta East Afrika Festival is designed as a cross-border cultural event that celebrates The post Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel to perform in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:25:39
Fred Enanga appointed to SC Villa Electoral Committee
Former Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has been appointed to the Electoral Committee of SC Villa as the club prepares for its presidential elections later this month. The club announced the appointment on Wednesday, saying Enanga will help supervise the voting process and ensure that the elections are conducted in a transparent and organised manner. Enanga The post Fred Enanga appointed to SC Villa Electoral Committee first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:05:48
Man remanded over Shs585 million fake gold export scam in Kampala
Court has remanded a man accused of carrying out a gold scam worth $150,000 (about Shs585 million). James Ssentumbwe appeared before the Makindye Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after his arrest in an operation led by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working together with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public The post Man remanded over Shs585 million fake gold export scam in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:39:54
Uganda Reports Mixed Microeconomic Signals in January Amid Rising Household Spending
[Nile Post] Uganda's economy showed a mix of growth and cautionary signals in January 2026, reflecting resilience in household consumption alongside challenges in formal employment, exports, and new business formation, according to the Microeconomic Indicators and Developments FY 2025/26.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:50:42
Museveni endorses Anita Among, Thomas Tayebwa for second term as Speaker and Deputy Speaker
President Yoweri Museveni has approved a decision by the ruling National Resistance Movement to back Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa for another term as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The endorsement follows resolutions passed by the party's top decision-making body, the Central Executive Committee (CEC), during meetings held on January 27 and February 20, The post Museveni endorses Anita Among, Thomas Tayebwa for second term as Speaker and Deputy Speaker first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:44
Museveni Endorses Among and Tayebwa to Lead 12th Parliament
[Nile Post] President Museveni has signed the ruling party NRM's top organ endorsement of Speaker Anita Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa for another term in the stewardship of the August House.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:03:45
Govt Commends Stanbic for Providing Holistic Financial Solutions to Ugandans
[Nile Post] Government has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for delivering holistic financial solutions that are transforming lives and strengthening Uganda's financial ecosystem.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:12:32
Museveni Reveals How Besigye Trained NRA Fighters to Use Chloroform During Bush War
[Nile Post] President Museveni has revealed details of a daring bush war operation in which now incarcerated Dr Kizza Besigye was called upon to train National Resistance Army (NRA) fighters on how to safely incapacitate enemy soldiers using chloroform for interrogation.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:12:33
NRM Pours Cold Water On Mao's House Dreams, Backs Among
[Nile Post] President Museveni, who also serves as National Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has endorsed Speaker Anita Annet Among and her deputy Thomas Tayebwa for retention as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:57
Opposition Fragmentation Threatens Uganda's Democratic Prospects, Says Mpuuga
[Nile Post] Mathias Mpuuga, president of the Democratic Front, has broken his silence following Uganda's disputed general election, declaring he has "no luxury to mourn" despite what he describes as a devastating and irregular electoral exercise.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:57
Two Arrested in Lamwo Over Organised Motorcycle Theft Syndicate Linked to Violent Lira Robbery
[Nile Post] Police in Lamwo District have arrested two suspected members of an organised motorcycle theft syndicate believed to be operating across northern Uganda, as investigations intensify into a string of violent robberies targeting boda boda riders.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:58
Feeding Fasting Muslims Brings Double Spiritual Rewards
[Nile Post] As Muslims in Uganda observe the holy month of Ramadan, Islamic scholars are urging Muslims to provide Iftar the meal used to break the daily fast highlighting its deep spiritual and social significance.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:58
Calvary Vs SC Villa Match Abandoned Over Safety Concerns
[Nile Post] The Uganda Premier League (UPL) encounter between Calvary FC and SC Villa was on Monday abandoned at halftime following safety concerns at Midigo Primary School Grounds in Yumbe.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:59
Bharti Airtel Founder Sunil Mittal Receives Gsma's Rare Lifetime Honour
[Nile Post] The GSMA has conferred a rare Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, in recognition of his transformative role in reshaping the global telecommunications landscape and expanding connectivity across operators, governments, businesses, and billions of consumers worldwide.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:53:00
Fact Check - No, President Museveni Has Not Launched an Investment Platform Paying Ugandans Millions Monthly
[Nile Post] Social media posts and sponsored adverts on Instagram and WhatsApp claiming that President Yoweri Museveni has launched a government-backed investment platform promising up to Shs 22 million per month or turning Shs 1 million into tens of millions within weeks is FAKE.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:52:57
World Hearing Day, a Call to Protect Children
[Nile Post] As the world commemorates World Hearing Day, the World Health Organization is drawing attention to a growing but often overlooked public health concern: hearing loss among children and teenagers.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:40:50
MP-Elect's Vehicle Torched in Sembabule
[Nile Post] Tension has gripped residents of Kyebongotoko Village in Mitete Sub-county, Sembabule District, after unknown assailants set ablaze a vehicle belonging to Mawogola County Member of Parliament-elect Dez Oswaldo Byuma in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
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