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@allafrica Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:27:39
Customer Trust, Network Expansion Key to Our 2025 Growth, Says Airtel MD Sahu
[Nile Post] The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Airtel Uganda, Soumendra Sahu, has commended customers, employees and partners for their contribution to the company's 2025 performance, describing the year as one of disciplined execution and strategic progress.
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@allafrica Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:28:25
Police Impound Two Trucks Over Excess Livestock in Nakapiripirit Crackdown
[Nile Post] Police in the Karamoja sub-region have impounded two trucks accused of transporting livestock in excess of the numbers declared on official movement permits.
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@allafrica Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:25:03
Court to Rule On Whether Molly Katanga Has Case to Answer
[Nile Post] The Criminal Division of the High Court is expected to rule today, February 26, 2026, on whether Molly Katanga has a case to answer in the murder of her husband, city businessman Henry Katanga.
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@allafrica Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:25:48
PAC Questions Government Laboratory Over Delayed Forensic Reports
[Nile Post] Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has grilled officials from the Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratory over prolonged delays in conducting and releasing forensic reports, including cases linked to courts going back as far as 14 years.
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@allafrica Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:26:13
Cross-Border Trade Stalls At Bunagana As DRC Conflict and Refugee Influx Strain Local Businesses
[Nile Post] Trade activity at the Bunagana border post between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains subdued months after its official reopening, with local leaders and traders blaming continued instability in eastern Congo and repeated refugee influxes for crippling the local economy.
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@allafrica Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:25:35
Foot amp; Mouth Disease Outbreak Shuts Ntungamo Livestock Markets
[Nile Post] Ntungamo District is grappling with a rapidly spreading outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that has paralyzed livestock markets, disrupted revenue collection, and highlighted tensions between veterinary authorities and farmers resisting vaccination.
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@theguardian Thu, 26 Feb 2026 02:00:23
Two women arrested in Uganda for allegedly kissing in public could face life sentence
Wendy Faith and Alesi Diana Denise were taken into custody under laws that have outraged LGBTQ+ community and rights activistsTwo women have been arrested and detained in Uganda after allegedly kissing in public, an act of "same-sex activity" which can lead to a life sentence in the east African country..Wendy Faith, a 22-year-old musician known as Torrero Bae, and Alesi Diana Denise, 21, were taken into custody after police raided their rented room in Uganda's north-west Arua City last week. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:41:12
Blind man convicted of defiling 15-year-old girl whom he had hired to help him with household work
A court in Mukono has found a 44-year-old blind man guilty of defilement after he admitted to having sex with a 15-year-old girl who had been hired to help him with household work. The man, Ivan Birungi, was convicted by Chief Magistrate Paul Matyama on Wednesday after he pleaded guilty to the charge. In court, The post Blind man convicted of defiling 15-year-old girl whom he had hired to help him with household work first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@poaTVUganda Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:58:58
Igongo Cultural Centre Country Hotel Goes 100?geFree and Expands Vegan Menu
With support from the Uganda Vegan Society, the hotel will continue to strengthen and promote its vegan-friendly offerings, further advancing plant-based culinary innovation while enhancing culinary tourism that integrates Ankole cultural heritage with ethical, sustainable, and animal welfare-conscious dining experiences."
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@matookerepublic Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:40:40
OPNION: Integrity and Ethics: The Cornerstone of Sustainable Banking
In today's fast-evolving financial landscape, banks are not only custodians of capital but also custodians of trust. Every transaction processed, every document verified, and every decision taken carries with it an obligation to act with integrity and uphold the highest ethical standards. For the banking sector, integrity is not an option—it is the foundation upon The post OPNION: Integrity and Ethics: The Cornerstone of Sustainable Banking first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:13:16
Uganda in talks with Syria to halt execution of maid on trial for killing employer
The Ugandan government has stepped up diplomatic efforts to save a Ugandan domestic worker facing execution in Syria after she was convicted of killing her employer. State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Henry Okello Oryem, said Uganda is in direct contact with Syrian authorities and is pushing for the sentence to be halted. "We have written The post Uganda in talks with Syria to halt execution of maid on trial for killing employer first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:24:33
NRM Majority Will Decide 12th Parliament Speakership Race, Says Bigirwa
[Nile Post] The General Secretary of the Common Man's Party, Wasswa Bigirwa, has expressed little confidence in the leadership that will be elected to guide Uganda's 12th Parliament, particularly regarding its ability to address the concerns of ordinary citizens.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:24:34
Ntungamo Expands Education Infrastructure With 35 New Classroom Blocks and 50 VIP Latrines
[Nile Post] Ntungamo District has constructed 35 new classroom blocks with tiled and terrazzo floors in government schools, alongside 50 five-stance VIP pit latrines across its constituencies.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:00:23
EACC Summons 22 Bungoma MCAs Over Christmas Tree Lighting Probe and Sh6.6 Million Uganda Trip
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has summoned 22 Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) and staff of the County Assembly of Bungoma as investigations intensify into the alleged misuse of public funds linked to a controversial Christmas tree lighting event and a purported benchmarking trip to Uganda.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:39:13
Navio, Flex D' Paper ignite nightlife with 'Amnesia'
When two of Uganda's most recognisable hip hop forces join hands, expectations are naturally high. But with "Amnesia," Navio and Flex D Paper do not just meet them, they raise the bar. The electrifying new single is more than a collaboration. It feels like a cultural moment, wrapped in rhythm, nightlife energy and a star-studded The post Navio, Flex D' Paper ignite nightlife with 'Amnesia' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 22:43:38
Sudan's Embassy in Kampala Receives the First Batch of Stolen Sudanese Vehicles
[Dabanga] Kampala -- Sudan's embassy in Kampala said that on Tuesday, it received the first batch of cars belonging to Sudanese nationals that were looted during the war and later detained by the International Criminal Police (Interpol) office in Uganda, before completing the procedures for returning them to their owners.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:33:34
Buganda Kingdom Backs Launch of Kibuga, a New E-Commerce Platform
[Independent (Kampala)] Kamapla -- The Buganda Kingdom today witnessed the official launch of Kibuga, a new e-commerce platform aimed at transforming how Ugandans buy and sell goods online. The launch, held in Bulange Mengo, was presided over by the Katikiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, who framed the initiative as a step toward merging tradition with technology.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:06:42
Buchaman threatens to sue Bebe Cool over alleged unpaid campaign fees
A dispute is brewing between musicians Buchaman and Bebe Cool over failure to honour a contractual agreement. Buchaman, born Mark Bugembe, says he is prepared to take legal action over what he describes as unpaid campaign services rendered under a formal agreement. The outspoken artist, claims that the agreed payment period has long expired despite The post Buchaman threatens to sue Bebe Cool over alleged unpaid campaign fees first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:33:39
Are Lynda Ddane and Deejay KasBaby headed for the aisle?
When it comes to keeping love under wraps, Lynda Ddane deserves an award. For months, fans of the NTV presenter had no clue that her friendship with Deejay KasBaby had blossomed into something deeper. But all it took was one sparkling reveal on live television. Appearing on Spark TV, the ever vibrant host of The The post Are Lynda Ddane and Deejay KasBaby headed for the aisle? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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