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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:15:24
Court Grants Lina Zedriga Bail After 40 Days in Detention
[Nile Post] The Gulu Chief Magistrate's Court has granted bail to National Unity Platform (NUP) vice chairperson for Northern Uganda Lina Zedriga after 40 days in detention and prison.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:15:25
Family of Slain Railways Official Petitions CDF Muhoozi Over Delayed Justice
[Nile Post] The family of the late David Tumushabe, a former accounting officer at the East African Railways Cooperation and Uganda Railways Corporation, has petitioned the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, seeking his intervention in their long-standing quest for justice.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:15:28
Police Probe Suspected Cattle Killings and Trespass in Bushenyi District
[Nile Post] Police in Bushenyi District have launched investigations into an alleged case of criminal trespass and unlawful killing of cattle in Kyamiko Village, Kajunju Parish, Kyabugimbi Sub-county.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:15:27
Government Trains Pader Farmers to Boost Coffee Production and Fight Poverty
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has intensified efforts to promote coffee growing in Northern Uganda, with 56 farmers in Pader District trained in coffee planting and management.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:15:29
NRM Majority Will Determine Next Speaker of Parliament - MP Mapenduzi
[Nile Post] Bardege-Layibi Member of Parliament, Martin Ojara Mapenduzi, has affirmed that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) will determine the next Speaker of Parliament, citing the party's numerical strength in the August House.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:04:43
Mother arrested for allegedly stabbing her three-year-old daughter to death
Police in Nateete have detained a 24-year-old woman over the alleged killing of her three-year-old daughter, Neila Ayongeirwe. The incident happened on Tuesday morning, February 24, at about 5am in Lusaze Zone. At the time, the child's father, Dickson Bakwatanisa, was not at home. According to Rachael Kawala of the Kampala Metropolitan Police, preliminary findings The post Mother arrested for allegedly stabbing her three-year-old daughter to death first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:38:25
A Pass urges artists to choose passion over popularity
Outspoken Ugandan singer-songwriter A Pass has shared a heartfelt reminder to fellow creatives, urging them to shift their focus from numbers and sales to the true essence of their craft. Taking to X, the artist born Alexander Bagonza delivered a message that resonated far beyond fellow musicians' timelines. "Artists, forget the numbers and sales and The post A Pass urges artists to choose passion over popularity first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:26:38
Iryn Namubiru opens up on the silent battles of Living in Europe
Veteran Ugandan singer Iryn Namubiru has never been one to shy away from raw honesty. But this time, it was not a melody, a book or a stage performance that carried her message. It was a deeply personal reflection on the quiet humiliation and hidden anxiety of living abroad without legal documentation. In a post The post Iryn Namubiru opens up on the silent battles of Living in Europe first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:38:57
MP Odria Rejects Claims of NRM Endorsing Among and Tayebwa for Parliamentary Leadership
[Nile Post] Aringa South Member of Parliament, Alion Odria, has dismissed reports suggesting that the National Resistance Movement Central Executive Committee (CEC) has cleared or endorsed Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa to run unopposed for the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:39:09
Court Users Sensitised On Judicial Processes At Iganga Chief Magistrates Court
[Nile Post] Court users at Iganga Chief Magistrates Court have been educated on judicial processes and key reforms during a public awareness campaign led by the Public Relations and Communications Registry of the Judiciary of Uganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:25:48
New AfCFTA-Agra Alliance Targets Farmer-Centered Intra-African Trade
[Independent (Kampala)] News Analysis -- The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat and the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) have sealed a new partnership aimed at accelerating intra-African agricultural trade, in a move that comes against the backdrop of worsening food insecurity and growing pressure to convert Africa's flagship trade agreement into tangible economic gains.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:25:49
Wings of Ambition, Weight of Reality
[Independent (Kampala)] Cover Story -- Uganda Airlines, the national carrier relaunched in 2019 to reconnect the country to international markets, has temporarily grounded its entire long-haul fleet, a move that has disrupted flights to London and Mumbai and highlighted the fragility of operating ambitious routes with limited resources.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:25:50
Ikon Awards Partners With Blue Pictures Entertainment to Expand Global Opportunities for Ugandan Filmmakers
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- iKON Awards and Blue Pictures Entertainment have inked a partnership, appointing iKON Awards as SIRA's execution and implementation partner in Uganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:05:13
Mind and Medicine
[Independent (Kampala)] When Dr Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu speaks about depression and HIV, she does so with the measured tone of a researcher -- but also with the urgency of someone who has witnessed the quiet suffering behind the statistics.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:05:51
Museveni Meeting - Let Us Cut Nsibambi Some Flak
[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- Throughout history, brave men and women have sought peace with their opponents. They showed courage, empathy, and a willingness to put the nation first. Sometimes, they choose to work with their enemies and turn them into partners.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:06:15
Uganda Set to Launch Revised National Trade Policy and National Export Development Strategy
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda will next month launch a revised National Trade Policy and National Export Development Strategy as it seeks to implement an ambitious tenfold growth strategy anchored on agro-industrialisation, tourism, mineral development and science, technology and innovation and creative industries.
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@sqoop Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:34:58
"One Day" — Elijah Kitaka eyes global stage with Luganda music
Ugandan singer Elijah Kitaka has set his sights on one of the continent's most prestigious live performance platforms after watching Nigerian star Asake perform at the Red Bull Symphonic stage. Posting a clip of Asake's orchestral performance, Kitaka expressed confidence that one day he will grace the same stage, performing in Luganda despite doubts about The post "One Day" — Elijah Kitaka eyes global stage with Luganda music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:09:39
Talks are ongoing- Zafaran on Swangz Avenue exit
Performing artist Josephine Nakyoonyi alias Zafaran has finally addressed spinning speculation about her future with Swangz Avenue, confirming that discussions about her contract renewal or exit are underway. Rumors of a possible departure from the Industrial Area-based label gained momentum after reports suggested the singer had declined to renew her contract. The whispers fueled debate The post Talks are ongoing- Zafaran on Swangz Avenue exit first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:22:00
Three crews book their place in the Tusker Lite Neon Raves finale
On February 11, the energy in Wandegeya shifted into overdrive as Tusker Lite officially relaunched the Neon Raves, this time with a bold new twist: battle dance. Known for fusing music, lights and high-voltage nightlife experiences, Tusker Lite elevated the concept by introducing a nationwide dance competition aimed at uncovering the best dance crew Uganda The post Three crews book their place in the Tusker Lite Neon Raves finale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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