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@sqoop Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:20
John Blaq opens up about stalled Rema collaboration
Dancehall star John Blaq has revealed that a much anticipated collaboration with Rema Namakula never materialised despite early progress on the project. Speaking in a recent television interview, John Blaq disclosed that a close friend had approached him with what seemed like a golden opportunity to work with the "Tikula" hitmaker. "Maybe Rema was not The post John Blaq opens up about stalled Rema collaboration first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:49
UPRS rolls out nationwide copyright awareness campaign
The Uganda Performing Right Society (UPRS) has officially launched a sweeping National Awareness Campaign aimed at educating Ugandans about copyright management, marking a renewed push to protect the rights of artists and strengthen the country's creative economy. The campaign was unveiled yesterday in a vibrant gathering that brought together musicians, producers, broadcasters, venue owners, policymakers, The post UPRS rolls out nationwide copyright awareness campaign first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:50:53
Speke Resort Munyonyo staff in another community sanitation drive
Speke Resort Munyonyo has taken its sanitation efforts beyond the hotel grounds, by organising a community clean-up exercises as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility activities. Staff members put down their usual tools, and picked up brooms, spades, hoes, and slashers, and went on to clean up the surrounding neighbourhood, with focus on improving hygiene, The post Speke Resort Munyonyo staff in another community sanitation drive first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:21
Fik Fameica, Feffe Bussi bury the hatchet
The long standing rift between rappers Fik Fameica and Feffe Bussi has officially come to an end. In a recent television interview, Fik Fameica confirmed what many fans had long suspected — at one point, the two were not on speaking terms. While some had dismissed the tension as industry hype, Fik admitted there had The post Fik Fameica, Feffe Bussi bury the hatchet first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:03:11
Key suspect in killing of UCU Director of Student Affairs reconstructs crime scene at Mukono home
The key suspect in the killing of Pamela Tumwebaze, the Dean of Students at Uganda Christian University, has been returned to her Mukono home for a police crime-scene reconstruction aimed at establishing how the murder was carried out. The suspect, Hussein Dak Taewaiko, was on Wednesday escorted to the residence by a joint security team The post Key suspect in killing of UCU Director of Student Affairs reconstructs crime scene at Mukono home first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:18:06
Jamaican star Spice to perform in Uganda in May 2026 after earlier postponement
Jamaican dancehall star Spice, born Grace Latoya Hamilton, is now scheduled to perform in Uganda in May 2026 after missing her earlier concert date. The singer had initially been booked to perform on 06 December 2025 at Lugogo Cricket Oval in Kampala alongside top Ugandan artistes such as Sheebah Karungi, Winnie Nwagi and Cindy Sanyu. The post Jamaican star Spice to perform in Uganda in May 2026 after earlier postponement first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:22:41
Aviation Expert Says Uganda Airlines Leadership Shake-Up 'Positive and Timely'
[Nile Post] Aviation and Outer Space expert Dr. Arnold Agaba has welcomed recent leadership changes at Uganda Airlines, calling them necessary to stabilize the national carrier and position it for long-term sustainability.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:22:42
Your Habits, Not Hackers, Are Uganda's Biggest Data Threat - IT Experts
[Nile Post] As Uganda's digital landscape expands rapidly, officials have sounded an urgent warning: the greatest threat to personal data comes not from hackers or malware, but from the users themselves.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:22:42
Lawyer Mabirizi to Remain in Luzira As Bail Hearing Postponed
[Nile Post] The Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrates has adjourned lawyer and activist Hassan Male Mabirizi's bail application, further remanding him to Luzira Prison until February 27, 2026.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:22:46
Cabinet Approves Elevation of Wildlife Reserves to National Parks
[Nile Post] Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) to create additional national parks, marking a significant policy step aimed at expanding Uganda's conservation footprint and strengthening tourism-led economic growth.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:22:45
Bobi Calls for Prayers for Political Prisoners As Lent and Ramadan Begin
[Nile Post] Former National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has urged Ugandans to dedicate the Lenten season to prayer, reflection, and supporting political prisoners and vulnerable citizens.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:02:44
Uganda Nears Oil Era As Stanbic Calls for Inclusive Growth
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Ganda -- Uganda is approaching a pivotal economic moment, according to Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Mumba Kalifungwa, who said the country must actively convert rising macroeconomic momentum into broad-based prosperity rather than treat growth as an abstract headline figure.
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@sqoop Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:00:57
Live54+ launch signals structural shift in Africa's creative economy
The formal launch of Live54+ as a multinational creative group marks a significant moment in the institutional evolution of Africa's creative industries. Headquartered in Nairobi, with coordination hubs in Dubai and Mauritius, the group consolidates several established creative and media enterprises under one corporate structure operating across East and West Africa. Live54+ integrates companies including The post Live54+ launch signals structural shift in Africa's creative economy first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:33:43
Bar Owner Killed in Alleged Love-Related Fight in Kassanda
[Nile Post] Police in Kassanda District are investigating the death of a 30-year-old bar proprietor who was allegedly killed following a late-night fight linked to a domestic dispute.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:33:44
Ownership Dispute Threatens Unity, Muslim Elders Warn
[Nile Post] Senior Muslim elders have warned that conflicting claims over the ownership of Kawempe Muslim Senior Secondary School risk deepening divisions within Uganda's Muslim community, urging transparency and shared governance to preserve unity.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:33:44
Bishop Bukomeko Urges Faith Leaders to Emulate Janani Luwum's Courage
[Nile Post] As Uganda commemorates the life and legacy of Janani Luwum, the Anglican Archbishop who was killed in 1977 during the regime of Idi Amin, religious leaders across the country have renewed calls for moral courage and integrity in leadership.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:33:45
From the Beer Pot to the ATM - How Teso's Ajon Is Entering a New Digital Age
[Nile Post] For generations, Ajon, the treasured millet-based brew of the Iteso, has been more than alcohol. It has symbolized unity, storytelling, peace-making, and celebration.
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