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@theScribeUganda Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:40:37
You're on Your Own If You Can't Trace the Seller: UNBS Urges Vigilance Against Risky Street Products
MUKONO, Uganda: Consumers in Uganda particularly those who frequently buy from street vendors, must exercise greater personal responsibility to avoid substandard and potentially harmful products, Daniel Arorwa, Manager of Market Surveillance at the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has warned. Speaking at a media training workshop on standards and metrology at Ridar Hotel in Mukono on Monday 2nd, Arorwa highlighted the dangers posed by unlabeled, locally produced goods that often fail to meet minimum safety and quality standards. The training, organized by UNBS with support from TradeMark Africa and UKAID, was part of a nationwide initiative to equip journalists
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:09:08
Mpuuga Warns Opposition Faces Leadership Crisis After Election Loss
[Nile Post] Mathias Mpuuga, president of the Democratic Front, has warned that Uganda risks a leadership crisis if opposition actors fail to recalibrate, emphasizing that his own political legacy will not be defined by the outcome of a single election.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:10:17
Works Ministry Simplifies Process of Replacing Number Plates As Thefts Rise
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- A Kampala businessman has commended the Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) department under the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Uganda Police Force for swiftly facilitating the replacement of his stolen number plates after he was initially defrauded by criminals.
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@sqoop Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:17:20
Artin Pro redirects his UPRS royalties to families of fallen producers
Producer Artin Pro, born Martin Musoke, has formally directed the Uganda Performing Rights Society (UPRS) to channel all royalties and allowances due to him to the families of two late producers, Danz Kumapeesa and Skills on the Beat. In a statement shared on his social media platforms, Artin Pro revealed that the decision is rooted The post Artin Pro redirects his UPRS royalties to families of fallen producers first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:22:16
New Curriculum Is Giving Hope of a New Uganda - Janet Museveni
[Nile Post] The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has said Uganda's revised national curriculum is laying the foundation for a more confident, self-reliant generation, expressing optimism that it signals the emergence of a "new Uganda."
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@allafrica Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:22:16
Being Youth Is Nothing Without Proper Ideology, Says Museveni
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has said that youthfulness alone is not enough to transform a country, arguing that without the right ideology, young people risk misdiagnosing society's challenges and missing opportunities for wealth creation.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:53:59
Woman allegedly takes her own life over Shs6 million loan pressure
Police in Gulu are investigating the death of a 52-year-old businesswoman, Claire Nambooze, who was found dead at her home on Sunday, March 1. According to Aswa West regional police spokesperson David Ongom Mudong, the incident was reported by her husband, Christopher Oola, to Gulu Central Police Station. Nambooze ran a small breakfast stall in The post Woman allegedly takes her own life over Shs6 million loan pressure first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:22:21
UPDF Soldiers Complete Aviation Security Course in Mogadishu Under AUSSOM
[Nile Post] Nineteen soldiers of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have successfully completed a six-week Aviation Security (AVSEC) course in Mogadishu.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:13:22
Recruitment Integrity Concerns Emerge in Mityana
[Nile Post] The LC5 Chairperson-elect for Mityana District, Joseph Luzige, has called for the immediate suspension of the ongoing District Service Commission (DSC) recruitment exercise, citing ongoing investigations into the commission and concerns about fairness.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:04:26
Bou Reports 55 Percent Surge in Merchandise Exports to $13bn in 2025
[Nile Post] Uganda's merchandise exports registered a sharp increase in 2025, earning the country $13.43 billion (Shs50.49 trillion), up from $8.67 billion (Shs32.57 trillion) in 2024, according to new data released by the Bank of Uganda.
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@sqoop Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:40:57
Coco Finger's shocking confession about his rise to fame
Ugandan dancehall star Coco Finger has shared a startling and deeply personal story from his early days in the music industry, a time he describes as desperate, experimental, and driven by an intense hunger for success. Long before he became a household name with his breakout hit "Emikono Wagulu," Coco Finger says he was willing to try The post Coco Finger's shocking confession about his rise to fame first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:22:47
Boda boda rider hired to take two girls to school arrested for defiling one and allegedly calling his friend to assault the other
Police in Naggalama are holding two suspected bodaboda riders over an alleged aggravated defilement involving two schoolgirls aged 13 and 15. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala identified the suspects as Ali Ssentongo, 27, and Shafik Nsubuga, 25. According to police, Ssentongo had been hired to transport the two students to and from school every The post Boda boda rider hired to take two girls to school arrested for defiling one and allegedly calling his friend to assault the other first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:44:27
Eight arrested over Shs63 million Kisenyi Mall robbery
Police have arrested eight suspects in connection with the robbery of Shs63 million at Gwanda Shopping Mall in Kisenyi, Kampala. The robbery happened on February 20, 2026. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala, the suspects are part of a group seen in a viral video attacking a Mobile Money and Agent Banking operator The post Eight arrested over Shs63 million Kisenyi Mall robbery first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:16:02
Mukono Residents Demand Accountability Over Illegal Charges At Public Hospital
[Nile Post] The community dialogue, organised by Living Goods, brought together Ministry of Health officials, district leaders, and administrators from Mukono General Hospital to address concerns over service delivery.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:16:03
NRM Youths Protest 'Political Fishing', Say Opposition Recruits Are Demoralizing Loyal Cadres
[Nile Post] The (NRN), a youth-led pressure group within the ruling (NRM), has criticized what it calls the growing trend of recruiting opposition politicians into the party and rewarding them with government positions while long-serving cadres are left out.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:21:50
Busoga NRM Leaders Throw Weight Behind Among's Speakership Bid
[Nile Post] Leaders from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the Busoga sub-region have intensified efforts to mobilise support for Anita Among ahead of the forthcoming election for Speaker of Parliament.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:42:52
Parliamentary Journalists Equipped to Tackle Policy and Budget Reporting
[Nile Post] The Centre for Policy Analysis (CEPA) convened a high-impact training for journalists under the Uganda Parliamentary Press Association (UPPA), focusing on public policy interpretation, budget analysis and accountability reporting.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:42:52
Butambala Leaders Decry Underfunding By Uganda Road Fund
[Nile Post] Leaders in Butambala District have criticized the Uganda Road Fund over what they describe as inadequate funding for district roads, arguing that the limited resources have severely hindered service delivery.
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