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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Sep 2026 05:13:00
Kenneth Mugabi to mark a decade of Kibun'omu this Saturday with V&A Sherry
Ten years after Kibun'omu first introduced many listeners to his distinctive sound, Kenneth Mugabi is bringing the music, the memories and the people who have journeyed with him together for one special night. This Saturday, September 12, Mugabi takes over Ndere Cultural Centre for a concert that promises to be as much about the fans The post Kenneth Mugabi to mark a decade of Kibun'omu this Saturday with V&A Sherry first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:25:45
Former PS Ssali, five others slapped with fresh charges in a Shs3.8bn war loss compensation fraud case
KAMPALA: Former Ministry of Trade Permanent Secretary Geraldine Ssali and five co-accused have been charged afresh over the alleged diversion of Shs 3.8 billion meant to compensate Buyaka Growers Cooperative Society for war losses. The accused, including Igara East MP Michael Mawanda, lawyer Julius Kirya Taitankoko, former Busiki County The post Former PS Ssali, five others slapped with fresh charges in a Shs3.8bn war loss compensation fraud case first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:47:55
Kid Fox's return and the many lessons he ought to learn from Kenya's Nyashinski
There is something romantic about an old musician coming home. After years away, the familiar voice returns, the old songs begin playing again, former fans remember where they were when those songs first became hits, and one question inevitably follows: Can he still do it? For Uganda's Kid Fox, that question is now hanging in The post Kid Fox's return and the many lessons he ought to learn from Kenya's Nyashinski first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:05:18
LIST: IGP Byakagaba transfers 21 senior officers in major reshuffle
Police has transferred and promoted 21 senior officers in a reshuffle affecting key departments, including criminal investigations, traffic and road safety, and logistics and engineering. The changes, announced by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Abas Byakagaba in a message circulated to police units on September 8, 2026, take immediate effect. The affected officers include commissioners The post LIST: IGP Byakagaba transfers 21 senior officers in major reshuffle first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:39:30
AL-HAJJ FARUK KIRUNDA: Uganda starts reaping the fruits of Patriotism
President Yoweri Museveni's ceaseless and patient gospel on Patriotism is beginning to show results. Patriotism is the first of the four principles of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), the others being Pan-Africanism, Socioeconomic transformation and Democracy, of which the President, again, is the chief advocate in Uganda, Africa and the world at large. The general definition of "Patriotism" is "A feeling of love and devotion to one's country." It's also known as "Nationalism". It's about loving Uganda and putting national unity above tribal, religious, gender or personal divisions. In May 2024, I wrote an article predicting that Uganda's
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@uplandMedia Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:09
Uganda takes 'Pearl Sweet' crude to Global Market at APPEC 2026
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda has formally introduced its crude oil, branded Pearl Sweet, to the global petroleum market at the Asia Pacific Petroleum Conference (APPEC) 2026 in Singapore, as the country moves closer to first oil production. The unveiling on Tuesday followed President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's naming of Uganda's crude oil as Pearl Sweet … The post Uganda takes 'Pearl Sweet' crude to Global Market at APPEC 2026 appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:09
NIRA staffing crisis leaves millions of IDs gathering dust
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) is grappling with a severe service-delivery crisis. It is emerging the NIRA is holding about 5.4 million newly printed national identity cards that citizens have yet to collect. The backlog, disclosed to Parliament on Monday, threatens access to essential services ranging from banking … The post NIRA staffing crisis leaves millions of IDs gathering dust appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:30:28
Nince Henry reveals how a 'Prada' shoe cost him friendship with artiste
Ugandan singer and songwriter Nince Henry has shared a humorous story about how a seemingly harmless conversation about shoes allegedly brought an end to his friendship with a fellow artiste. Nince Henry said the incident began after he spotted his colleague wearing a pair of shoes he believed were from luxury fashion house Prada. Impressed The post Nince Henry reveals how a 'Prada' shoe cost him friendship with artiste first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:50:39
Tracy Melon calls for removal of AI versions of artistes' songs
Ugandan singer Tracy Melon has criticised the growing use of artificial intelligence to recreate artistes' songs and voices, arguing that AI-generated versions undermine the time, money and effort musicians put into their original recordings. Tracy called on those creating and uploading AI versions of artistes' music to take them down, saying musicians invest heavily in The post Tracy Melon calls for removal of AI versions of artistes' songs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:33:09
Government to Write Off Shs35 Billion Tea Factory Tax Arrears, Says Tayebwa
The government is set to write off more than Shs35 billion in tax arrears owed by tea factories as part of a wider intervention aimed at reviving Uganda's struggling tea industry, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has said. Tayebwa announced the development on Tuesday while representing President Yoweri Museveni at the burial of the late Mrs Edna Kentaro Baryaruha in Bushenyi District. He said the arrears will be waived as soon as Parliament resumes from recess. The decision follows sustained efforts by Members of Parliament from Greater Bushenyi and other tea-growing areas to address challenges facing the sector. "The
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@sqoop Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:50:43
How Michael Ross missed out on Uganda's star-studded 'Whistle song'
When Uganda's music stars came together for "Whistle" in the 2010s, the result was one of the era's most notable all-star collaborations. Produced by Just Jose at Swangz Avenue, the song brought together artistes from different musical backgrounds, including Rabadaba, Mun G, Cindy Sanyu, Navio, Radio Weasel and GNL Zamba, among other prominent names. The post How Michael Ross missed out on Uganda's star-studded 'Whistle song' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:41:53
Parliament Director of Communications Obore granted bail
KAMPALA: The Anti-Corruption Court has granted Parliament Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore cash bail of Shs30 million in a case where he and six other officials are accused of mismanaging Shs26.8 billion belonging to Parliament. Justice Michael Elubu has also ordered Obore to deposit the title The post Parliament Director of Communications Obore granted bail first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:25:49
Police arrest eight over viral attack video
Police in Old Kampala have arrested eight people suspected of being behind a viral social media video in which a group of men allegedly boast about attacking members of the public and threatening medical practitioners. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday during an intelligence-led operation at Gojo Gym in The post Police arrest eight over viral attack video first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:04:30
NRM'S National Treasurer, Nekesa Hails Museveni's PDM Success as Thousands of Busia Beneficiaries Share Transformative Stories
BUSIA, Uganda – Thousands of Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries in Busia District over the weekend poured out stories of household transformation and economic progress when they met National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer Barbara Nekesa Oundo, warmly thanking President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for championing poverty eradication at the grassroots. Nekesa, who is currently on a monitoring and orientation tour in Samia Bugwe, inspected projects, assessed progress and engaged farmers and small-scale entrepreneurs on the proper utilisation of PDM funds. She emphasised that the money must be invested in productive enterprises rather than wasted on luxury items. Crowds of beneficiaries,
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@sqoop Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:07:41
Redsan considers Kampala concert as he marks 30 years in music
"Ugandan fans carried me through some of my most difficult moments when I was starting out in the 1990s, and they continue to show me immense love today," Redsan told Social Scene in an interview. Three decades later, the Kenyan dancehall artiste has not forgotten the audience that stood by him during his formative years. After celebrating The post Redsan considers Kampala concert as he marks 30 years in music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:14:25
Former Parliament Communications Director Chris Obore gets Shs30 million bail, ordered to deposit land title
Former Parliament Director of Communications Chris Obore has been granted Shs30 million cash bail and ordered to deposit his land title and passport with court as he faces charges related to the alleged mismanagement of billions of shillings in parliamentary funds. Obore was on Wednesday granted bail after appearing in court alongside six other accused The post Former Parliament Communications Director Chris Obore gets Shs30 million bail, ordered to deposit land title first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:45:00
Tayebwa Says Museveni Allocated Land for Ankole Industrial Parks
Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has announced that President Yoweri Museveni has allocated land for the establishment of two industrial parks in the Ankole sub-region, saying the projects could create thousands of jobs and spur economic development. In addition, he revealed that an industrial hub will also be established in Bushenyi District. Tayebwa made the announcement on Tuesday while representing President Yoweri Museveni at the burial of the late Mrs Edna Kentaro Baryaruha in Bushenyi District. He said Bushenyi District had provided 70 acres of land for an industrial hub to be established in Kyeizoba. "As people of Ankole,
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@uplandMedia Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:36
Drought effect on regional milk industry as Kenya turns to Uganda
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Kenya is increasingly turning to Uganda for milk supplies as a prolonged dry season continues to depress domestic production and push the country into a supply deficit. Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Lee Kinyanjui, on Saturday confirmed that the country was importing milk from neighbouring Uganda to bridge the shortfall. "Locally, … The post Drought effect on regional milk industry as Kenya turns to Uganda appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:00:37
Al‑Qaida and the Islamic State are both adopting AI
However, the groups differ in how they think about the technology COMMENT | SARA HARMOUCH | Artificial intelligence may not create a new kind of terrorism, but it makes existing tactics cheaper, faster and easier. That is the central argument of a July 2026 report from the U.S.-based think tank Center for Strategic and … The post Al‑Qaida and the Islamic State are both adopting AI appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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