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@sqoop Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:02:36
Spice's Uganda concert finally locked for may
"You thought we forgot about you. May 9th, 2026. LOCKED. Are you ready?" That bold declaration from Safari Beats Ug has reignited excitement across Uganda's entertainment scene. It's now official — Jamaican dancehall star Spice will perform in Uganda on May 9, 2026, marking her long-awaited return after last year's dramatic cancellation. In 2025, anticipation The post Spice's Uganda concert finally locked for may first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:01:58
CNOOC Uganda Limited and Huawei launch digital skills training to boost computer literacy
CNOOC Uganda Limited in partnership with Huawei Technologies (Uganda) Co. Limited have officially launched a 10-day digital skills training programme jointly aimed at introducing Buhuka community primary school students to computers and digital technology at a young age and equipping learners and community members with the skills needed to participate in the rapidly growing digital The post CNOOC Uganda Limited and Huawei launch digital skills training to boost computer literacy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:33:29
My Political journey is not yet done – Phina Mugerwa
Artiste Phina Mugerwa, popularly known as Phina Masanyalaze, isn't letting a bruising election defeat silence her political ambitions. After suffering a heavy loss in the race for Female Workers Member of Parliament, Mugerwa has made it clear: she's not retreating but rather regrouping. "I tried my level best and lost, but I know next time The post My Political journey is not yet done – Phina Mugerwa first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:18:15
Museveni Enacts Major Housing and Construction Reforms
[Nile Post] President Museveni has signed into law three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight in Uganda's construction, housing finance, and valuation sectors.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:10:49
'I Tried My Best' - How a Young Ugandan Girl Built Her Dream Career in Russia
[Nile Post] The oldest daughter and the only girl in her family, dreaming of moving to another continent and building a house for her mother - this sounds like a plot of a popular movie. However, this is exactly how the story of 20-year-old Aisha Akello from Uganda begins.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:10:50
Uganda Targets Skills Deficit, Credential Fraud and Rural Digital Exclusion
[Nile Post] Government has launched a new digital transformation partnership aimed at tackling critical challenges undermining Uganda's transition to a technology-driven economy, including youth unemployment linked to skills gaps, widespread credential fraud, and limited access to digital services in rural communities.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:10:51
Uganda Launches 2025 Population Report, Warns Mental Health Is 'No Longer Marginal'
[Nile Post] Uganda has officially launched the State of Uganda Population Report 2025, placing mental health at the centre of national development and demographic planning.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:10:51
Museveni Signs Three Key Laws to Reform Construction and Housing Finance
[Nile Post] President Museveni has assented to three key pieces of legislation aimed at strengthening regulation in Uganda's construction, housing finance and valuation sectors.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:18:14
Uganda's Suicide Burden Likely Far Higher Than Official Figures, Experts Warn
[Nile Post] Uganda may be significantly undercounting suicide deaths, with experts warning that weak surveillance systems, stigma, and fragmented research have left the country without a clear picture of the crisis.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:10:48
Mental Health Crisis Takes Centre Stage As Govt Launches Population Report
[Nile Post] The Government has expressed growing concern over the rising burden of mental health conditions in the country, warning that the situation is increasingly affecting national productivity and threatening Uganda's long-term economic growth.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:55
65 Schools in Adjumani Receive Sports Equipment to Boost Health Clubs
[Nile Post] At least 65 primary schools across Adjumani District, enrolling both national and refugee pupils, have received sports equipment aimed at strengthening school-based interventions, supporting School Health Clubs, and promoting gender-responsive play.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:55
Minister Namuganza Defends Bid for Parliament Speakership
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Housing, Persis Namuganza, has defended her declared bid for Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, using her Ramadan message to rally support and critique current parliamentary leadership.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:56
Mob Lynches Suspect During Search for Murder Weapon
[Nile Post] Police in the Wamala Region have launched investigations after an irate mob lynched a murder suspect who had been in police custody while guiding detectives to recover a suspected murder weapon in Kyankwanzi District.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:56
Butaleja Nurse Remanded Over Death of Pregnant Woman
[Nile Post] The Butaleja Magistrate's Court was filled to capacity as proceedings opened in a case against Prossy Mukyala, a 31-year-old nurse attached to Kachonga Health Centre III, who is accused of causing the death of a pregnant woman through alleged negligence.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:57
Threeways Shipping Services At 30 - Walking the Journey of Uganda's Growth
[Nile Post] This year marks thirty years of existence for Threeways shipping company (Group) ltd -- a milestone that speaks not just to corporate longevity, but to endurance, adaptation, and belief in Uganda's economic promise.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:57
Archbishop Ssemogerere Urges Prayer and Reflection As Lent Begins
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Paul Ssemogerere, has expressed concern over the rising cases of murder in Uganda, describing the acts as inhumane and urging believers to turn back to God through prayer and reflection.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:57
Detectives Reconstruct Murder of UCU Dean
[Nile Post] Detectives on Wednesday took the prime suspect in the murder of Uganda Christian Univeristy Dean of Students, Pamela Tumwebaze, to the residence as they reconstructed the events surrounding the crime.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:58
UNEB Distances Itself From Forged Academic Documents
[Nile Post] The executive director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb), Dan Odongo, has distanced the board from the growing use of forged academic documents in Uganda, particularly by individuals seeking political or public office.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:42:59
Butime Warns Uganda Airlines' Negative Publicity Could Hurt Tourism Sector
[Nile Post] The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Colonel Tom Butime, has expressed concern over the recent negative publicity surrounding Uganda Airlines, warning that the controversy is already affecting Uganda's tourism sector.
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