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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:19:57
Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf Hosts Mother Club President
[Nile Post] The Rotaract Club of Kigo Seven Lakes Golf hosted its mother club president, Kin Kariisa, in a vibrant fellowship that highlighted service, innovation, and leadership development.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:19:59
BoU Signs Shs592bn Contract With Euro Gold Refinery
[Nile Post] The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has signed a contract with two local companies including Euro Gold Refinery to commence the supply of gold under its Domestic Gold Purchase Programme.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:20:00
NBRB Unveils Tough New Building Law, Warns of Stricter Enforcement
[Nile Post] The National Building Review Board (NBRB) has announced tougher enforcement measures and higher penalties under the newly enacted Building Control (Amendment) Act 2026, aimed at curbing unsafe construction and reducing building collapses.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:20:05
Mao Defends Attendance At NRM Retreat, Cites Official Invitation
[Nile Post] Democratic Party (DP) President Norbert Mao has defended his attendance at the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership retreat, saying he was formally invited in his dual capacity as Minister of Justice and party leader.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:20:13
Beyond Cars and Homes - Statewide Insurance Ushers in a New Era With Landmark Dog Insurance Cover
[Nile Post] For decades, insurance in Uganda has been synonymous with protecting bricks and mortar, four-wheeled investments, and human life. But what about the four-legged family members guarding homes at night? What about the loyal companions that have become as much a part of the family as any child?
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:20:16
Nema Halts Illegal Construction On Lake Victoria Shoreline in Munyonyo
[Nile Post] The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has ordered the immediate restoration of a degraded lake-shore protection zone on the protected lake-shore zone in Mulungu Village, Munyonyo Parish.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:19:58
France, EU Commit Shs735bn to Rehabilitate Nalubaale and Kiira Dams
[Nile Post] The government of France and the European Union have committed Shs735 billion toward the rehabilitation of Uganda's Nalubaale and Kiira hydropower stations in Jinja, in a major boost to the country's clean energy ambitions.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:19:59
Planned Water Shutdown to Affect Large Parts of Kampala On Friday
[Nile Post] Residents and businesses across Kampala should prepare for a full-day water supply interruption on Friday, April 10, 2026, following an announcement by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC).
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:19:58
Uganda to Launch Two New Satellites to Space - Museveni
[Nile Post] President Museveni has announced that Uganda is set to launch two new satellites into space as part of efforts to strengthen security, environmental monitoring, and communications.
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@sqoop Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:57:20
Kadondi defeats former Miss Uganda, 12 others to win Makerere Guild race
Gracious Kadondi has emerged victorious in the highly contested Makerere University Guild presidential race, beating former beauty queen Hannah Karema Tumukunde in a closely watched contest. Running on the National Unity Platform ticket, Kadondi polled 6,801 votes to take the top seat, while Karema, who contested as an independent candidate, garnered 5,787 votes to finish The post Kadondi defeats former Miss Uganda, 12 others to win Makerere Guild race first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:01:03
Butabika Director - Uganda Lacking Secure Forensic Psychiatry Ward
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Executive Director of Butabika National Referral Hospital, Dr Juliet Nakku has revealed that the country does not have a secure forensic psychiatry ward.
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@theguardian Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:00:02
Wild chimpanzees recorded waging 'civil war' with coordinated attacks between two groups
New study describes what may be the first case of a unified community of chimps, in Uganda, turning on itselfOn a June day in 2015, primatologist Aaron Sandel was quietly observing a small cluster of the Ngogo chimpanzee group in Uganda's Kibale national park when he noticed something strange. As other members of the chimpanzees' wider group moved closer through the forest, the chimpanzees in front of him began to display nervous behaviour. They grimaced and touched each other for reassurance, acting more like they were about to meet strangers than close companions.In hindsight, Sandel said, that moment was the first sign of what would become a years-long bloody conflict between a once close-knit group of chimps. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:32:24
Meet Gracious Kadondi, the 92nd Guild President of Makerere University, she has secured the institution's most powerful student leadership seat on the NUP ticket
National Unity Platform candidate, Gracious Kadondi, has been elected the 92nd Guild President of Makerere University, clinching the institution's most powerful student leadership seat. Kadondi won the race with 6,801 votes, defeating her main challenger, Hannah Karema, who secured 5,787 votes. The Guild President is the chief representative of more than 35,000 students at Makerere, The post Meet Gracious Kadondi, the 92nd Guild President of Makerere University, she has secured the institution's most powerful student leadership seat on the NUP ticket first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:25:37
Legacy isn't money – Calvin The Entertainer defends Kadongo Kamu legends
Media personality Calvin The Entertainer has weighed in on the growing debate between Uganda's old guard musicians and Eddy Kenzo, urging the public to rethink how they measure success across generations. In a strongly worded post, Calvin dismissed comparisons based on lifestyle and wealth, arguing that such metrics ignore the vastly different circumstances under which The post Legacy isn't money – Calvin The Entertainer defends Kadongo Kamu legends first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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