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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:48:11
Gaming stakes to hit Shs14.1 trillion as regulator revenue rises from Shs17.4 billion to Shs391 billion in 10 years
Ten years after it was created, the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board has grown into one of Uganda's major sources of non-tax revenue. Money staked in gambling is now projected to reach Shs14.1 trillion, up from just Shs50 billion when the sector was first formalised. Appearing before the Parliament's Committee on Finance, Planning and The post Gaming stakes to hit Shs14.1 trillion as regulator revenue rises from Shs17.4 billion to Shs391 billion in 10 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:09:59
Court Dismisses Kivumbi Human Rights Application
[Nile Post] The High Court, presided over by Justice Deogratias Ssejjemba, has dismissed an application alleging violations of human rights in the arrest and prosecution of Kivumbi, ruling that the applicants failed to present sufficient evidence to support their claims.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:10:00
Jet Vows to Petition High Court Over Mawogola North Election Results
[Nile Post] Former parliamentary candidate John Jet Tumwebaze has announced plans to petition the High Court challenging the victory of Sodo Aine Kaguta, citing what he describes as widespread electoral irregularities.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:10:00
MP Kivumbi to Stay in Jail One More Month
[Nile Post] The court presided over by Justice Deogratias Ssejjemba has adjourned proceedings in the Kivumbi case to March 10, granting the prosecution additional time to continue ongoing investigations.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:10:01
Buganda Kingdom Teachers Trained On Best Practices for Early Childhood Education
[Nile Post] Early childhood educators and headteachers from Buganda Kingdom schools have received specialized training on effective teaching methods aimed at improving learning outcomes for young children this academic year.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:00:28
Govt, Stakeholders Agree to Restrict Sugarcane Weighbridges After Theft Complaints
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Government and sugar industry stakeholders have agreed on new rules to regulate sugarcane weighbridges, limiting them strictly to weighing functions and banning all trading activities, following complaints that the facilities were enabling cane theft.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:36:52
Kizza Besigye - the Firebrand Who Has Shaped Opposition Politics in Uganda
[The Conversation Africa] Uganda's Kizza Besigye has been described as possibly the most arrested man in Africa. Besigye was once President Yoweri Museveni's ally, and personal physician. He broke ranks with Museveni in 1999, and emerged as the most long-standing political opponent to the ageing president, who has run the country since 1986. For this, Besigye has been jailed, kept under house arrest, renditioned, forced into exile, and endured state violence countless times. He has been in jail since 2024. Barney Walsh and Dennis
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:15:00
2025–26 Champions League: pick your favorites in the play-offs!
The best sports betting site 1xBet presents a preview of the most interesting matches of Europe's premier club tournament and offers a wide selection of markets and the best odds. Learn more on the reliable bookmaker's site via this link and enjoy a top-class show! Galatasaray vs Juventus, February 17 In their first four games The post 2025–26 Champions League: pick your favorites in the play-offs! first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:33:44
Beyond the Stage: The Bold Plan to Turn African Creativity into a Unified Global Powerhouse
The African creative sector has long been celebrated for its cultural exports, yet it has frequently struggled with the lack of formal systems required to scale across the continents diverse markets. The official launch of Live54+, a multinational creative ecosystem, marks a strategic pivot from fragmented artistic output to a structured, industrial-scale economy. Headquartered with The post Beyond the Stage: The Bold Plan to Turn African Creativity into a Unified Global Powerhouse first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:51
Uganda's Next Generation of Engineers to Showcase Ai
[Nile Post] Uganda's emerging generation of engineers is stepping confidently into frontier technologies, unveiling innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), renewable energy, smart mobility, and advanced systems design at the forthcoming grand finale of the 2026 University Engineering Innovation Bootcamp.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:51
Golfer Berna Musanabera Wins Historic Hole-in-One Car Prize At Stanbic Match Play Qualifier
[Nile Post] It was a moment of excitement and celebration at the Entebbe Golf Club as the 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge qualifiers teed off, delivering a historic first for Ugandan golf.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:52
Youth Leaders Ask Court to Throw Out Recount Petition Against Mercy Kanyesigye's Victory
[Nile Post] Youth leaders under the Uganda Youth Council have protested a court petition seeking a recount of votes in the election of Mercy Kanyesigye as National Female Youth Member of Parliament, describing the move as baseless and politically motivated.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:52
My Aspiration Was to Join the Priesthood, Says Baryomunsi
[Nile Post] The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has revealed that his earliest ambition was to join the Catholic priesthood before eventually pursuing medicine and later entering politics.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:53
Latif Ssebagala Pushes for Structured, Inclusive National Dialogue
[Nile Post] Former Kawempe North Member of Parliament Latif Ssebagala Ssengendo has called for a structured and inclusive national dialogue to address growing political tensions following Uganda's January 15, 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:53
Don't Substitute Development Agenda for Northern Uganda With Executive Appointments
[Nile Post] "Campaign to win. Prepare to govern." These are popular phrases among American political managers. While in Uganda, transition and continuation have often meant the same thing, a smooth and prompt start to a renewed term is crucial for a successful presidency. Each tenure brings unique political and policy possibilities shaped by the specific campaign and election outcomes.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:54
UPDF Honours Maj Gen Deus Sande With 13-Gun Salute At Burial in Kabale
[Nile Post] The former Commander of the Armoured Division of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Deus Sande Karachi, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kacuro Village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Ndorwa East County, Kabale District.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:54
Mengo Minister Serwanga Rallies Buweekula Youth to Embrace Modern Farming for Sustainable Livelihoods
[Nile Post] The Buganda Kingdom Minister for Youth, Sports and Talent Development, Robert Serwanga, has called on young people to actively engage in agriculture and adopt modern farming methods to achieve sustainable livelihoods.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:55
Storm Leaves Hundreds Homeless in Pallisa
[Nile Post] Hundreds of families in Pallisa District are counting losses after a violent storm swept through more than 15 villages, leaving homes flattened, crops destroyed and communities displaced.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:10:55
Tororo Leaders Roll Out Incentive Drive to Reverse Falling School Performance
[Nile Post] Education standards in Tororo District have steadily declined in recent years, with several government-aided schools posting poor academic results despite enrolling hundreds of candidates annually.
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