MPs, Social Protection Advocates Push for Shs18bn to Fund Child Disability Program

[Nile Post] Members of Parliament, disability advocates, and UNICEF have urged Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to include Shs18 billion in the 2026/27 national budget to implement the National Child Disability Assistance Programme, which targets 37,634 children with disabilities across Uganda.

My Wife owns my home, Daddy Andre opens up on marriage and respect

Singer and producer Daddy Andre, born Andrew Ojjambo, over the weekend took a major step toward marriage after being introduced to the parents of his fiancée, Sylvia Suubi, in Busia. The colourful traditional ceremony saw the singer deliver dowry and formally ask for Sylvia's hand in marriage, marking another milestone in the couple's love journey. The post My Wife owns my home, Daddy Andre opens up on marriage and respect first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Uganda Wins Prestigious Destination Award at OTM 2026 in Mumbai

Hon. Esther Anyakun Calls for Safe, Dignified Labour Migration to Protect Ugandans Abroad

Uganda to Mark World Wildlife Day 2026 with Focus on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

U.S. Threatens Sanctions On General Muhoozi

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- A tweet from the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, cast the spotlight on US-Uganda diplomatic relations in the wake of a contentious presidential election where President Yoweri Museveni was elected for a seventh term.

Catherine Bwire - From Technical Expert to Global Cybersecurity Leader

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's cybersecurity community is celebrating a defining moment as Catherine Bwire, Head of Information Security (CISO) at Ecobank Uganda, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award.

Bold amp; Precise - a Printmaking Exhibition At Aka Gallery

[Independent (Kampala)] Printmaking is a centuries-old medium that involves intricate and rigorous creative processes like sketching, carving, layering and inking to create stunning images, usually with high textures. The medium generally requires the artist to produce an image on a surface using a matrix by employing techniques like woodcut, etching, stencilling and screen printing. Such approach legitimizes printmaking as a visual art form in spite of the fact several copies of the same image can be produced in multiples.

Usa-China Economic War

[Independent (Kampala)] Today, I take leave from Ugandan politics with all its unending quarrels and recriminations to address an important global issue - the strategic competition between the United States and China. I have written before in this column that as China rises, it will not avoid competition with the USA in all areas - technology, military, economic, etc. This is inevitable given that historically, no two big powers have lived peacefully in the international system: Athens and Sparta, Napoleonic France and UK,

Monetisation of Politics Undermines Leadership for Special Interest Groups, NSIGS Secretary Warns

[Nile Post] The Secretary at the National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups (NSIGs) under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Osborn Turyasingura, has raised concern over the growing monetisation of politics, warning that it continues to deny special interest groups the quality leadership they deserve.

UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Hosting Election Dispute Claims On Air

[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned against the misuse of radio and television platforms by unsuccessful candidates seeking to challenge officially declared election results.

Three Killed in Link Bus-Motorcycle Crash in Arua

[Nile Post] Three people were killed on the spot on Monday evening following a fatal road accident involving a Link Bus and a motorcycle along the Nebbi-Arua highway in Arua District.

Minister Oryem Holds Bilateral Talks With Ethiopian Envoy On Regional Cooperation

[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, on Monday received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Uganda, Burundi, Comoros and Seychelles, Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala.

Azawi reacts after her bikini photos spark freaky DMs

Ugandan singer Azawi turned heads over the weekend after sharing bikini photos on her Snapchat account, giving fans a rare glimpse of a side of her she usually keeps away from the public eye. Currently out of the country, the Slow Dancing hitmaker surprised many by showing off her beautifully toned body, a departure from The post Azawi reacts after her bikini photos spark freaky DMs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

'We Openly Requested for It' - Ssebagala On Opposition MPs Meeting With Museveni

[Nile Post] Former Kawempe North legislator Hajj Latif Ssebagala has defended the recent State House meeting between a section of opposition MPs and President Museveni, saying the engagement was openly requested and not held in secrecy.

Music promoters face probe over Shs1.5b

Leaders of the Uganda Music Promoters SACCO are under investigation over the alleged mismanagement of Shs1.5 billion meant to support the local entertainment industry, after failing to satisfactorily account for the funds. The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), working jointly with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), has summoned several top promoters to assist with ongoing The post Music promoters face probe over Shs1.5b first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Geosteady readies romantic Valentine's night for fans

Musician George William Kigozi, popularly known as Geosteady Blackman, has announced his Valentine's Day Concert slated for February 14, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel Gardens. Dubbed the Geosteady Blackman Valentine's Day Concert, the show promises a night filled with romance, good music, unforgettable vibes and moments fans will be talking about long after the curtains The post Geosteady readies romantic Valentine's night for fans first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Police officer arrested for allegedly shooting soldier over Shs2,000 football match entry fee

Police in Kagadi District have arrested a police officer accused of fatally shooting a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier during a community football match. The suspect, identified only as Umar and attached to Kyaterekera Police Station, is alleged to have shot Omuhereza Akugizibwe Tuhaise on Sunday evening in Kyaterekera Town Council. The shooting happened The post Police officer arrested for allegedly shooting soldier over Shs2,000 football match entry fee first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Police arrest four over fake social media accounts impersonating First Daughter Natasha

Police in Iganga district have arrested four people suspected of running an online scam using fake social media accounts in the name of First Daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire. According to police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the arrests followed a formal complaint from Museveni Karugire after impostors opened fraudulent TikTok and WhatsApp accounts pretending to represent her. The post Police arrest four over fake social media accounts impersonating First Daughter Natasha first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Kibirige settles into life on PGTI as DP World Players Championship begins

Ugandan golfer Marvin Kibirige is officially stepping onto the international stage with full-scale participation on the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) after earning his card through a tough 36-hole qualifier. Finishing second overall in the qualifier, Kibirige secured his spot among the top 30 players, granting him the chance to compete in The post Kibirige settles into life on PGTI as DP World Players Championship begins first appeared on Matooke Republic.