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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:11:52
UPDF Motorized Infantry Division Completes 30km Route March in Nakasongola
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) Motorized Infantry Division has successfully conducted a 30-kilometre route march across Nakasongola District Township, aimed at enhancing troops' physical fitness, discipline, and readiness for operations.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:12:08
Internal Wrangles Threaten NRM Gains in Masaka
[Nile Post] Although the National Resistance Movement (NRM) has long struggled to establish a stronghold in Masaka City, escalating internal conflicts among its leaders are now raising alarm within the party.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:21:46
Karole Kasita opens up on why she walked away from love for her career
For many, love takes center stage. But for Ugandan artist Karole Kasita, the greatest commitment has always been her music—and she is no longer apologizing for it. In a candid conversation with Ruth Kalibbala, the singer opened up about the difficult balancing act between motherhood, her music career, and her personal life, revealing a reality The post Karole Kasita opens up on why she walked away from love for her career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:06:09
Baraka vs Diamond: A streaming shift or just a moment?
Days after Ugandan rising star Joshua Baraka edged past Tanzania's Diamond Platnumz in monthly Spotify listeners, the conversation has moved beyond numbers—and into what it really means for East Africa's music landscape. Baraka's climb to roughly 1.7 million monthly listeners may have looked like a simple milestone at first. But as the dust settles, industry The post Baraka vs Diamond: A streaming shift or just a moment? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:21:46
Why I walked away from love for my career
For many, love takes center stage. But for Ugandan artist Karole Kasita, the greatest commitment has always been her music—and she is no longer apologizing for it. In a candid conversation with Ruth Kalibbala, the singer opened up about the difficult balancing act between motherhood, her music career, and her personal life, revealing a reality The post Why I walked away from love for my career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:34:04
UNCC boss urges creators to tell stories that inspire and heal
The Executive Director of the Uganda National Cultural Centre, Francis Peter Ojede, has called on content creators, students, and artists to embrace storytelling as a powerful tool for inspiration, healing, and social change. Speaking during the national commemoration of World Storytelling Day 2026 held at the National Theatre in Kampala on Tuesday, Ojede emphasized the The post UNCC boss urges creators to tell stories that inspire and heal first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:04:30
"There is no justification for price increases as supply remains stable," Energy Minister Nankabirwa warns fuel companies against hikes
Minister of Energy and Mineral Development Ruth Nankabirwa has assured Ugandans that there is no immediate reason for increase in fuel prices this month. Her remarks come at a time when motorists are already feeling the pinch, with fuel prices climbing from about Shs4,800–5,000 per litre to around Shs5,250–5,260 per litre in many parts of The post "There is no justification for price increases as supply remains stable," Energy Minister Nankabirwa warns fuel companies against hikes first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:12:24
A Pass vs Kenzo: From fan comment to full-blown showdown
hat started as a casual comment on social media has quickly spiraled into one of the most talked-about rivalries in Uganda's music scene, drawing in two of its biggest personalities—A Pass and Eddy Kenzo. The spark came from a fan on X, who suggested that Kenzo could not match A Pass intellectually. It may The post A Pass vs Kenzo: From fan comment to full-blown showdown first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:52:56
Over 7,000 former election police recruits begin new training for private security jobs
More than 7,000 former election Special Police Constables have started fresh training to prepare them for jobs in private security companies. The recruits, who were temporarily hired to help maintain security during the election period, are now being absorbed into the private sector after their government contracts ended. Their one-month training programme officially kicked off The post Over 7,000 former election police recruits begin new training for private security jobs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:52:00
Uganda junior golfers show promise at All Africa Junior Team Championship despite mixed start
Uganda's boys' junior golf team made a steady and encouraging start at the All Africa Junior Team Championship in Nairobi, while the girls faced an uphill task on a challenging opening day at Windsor Golf Country Club. The boys returned a combined score of 230 to sit fourth overall, just 18 strokes behind leaders
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@matookerepublic Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00
Kampala sways to Classics, Sips on Perfection As Baileys joins RnB Picnic
There's a quiet magic in leaning into the old songs that raised you, the fits that remind you of who you were, the slow days that ask little of you. On Sunday, the third edition of the Old School RnB Picnic officially marked its territory on Kampala's social calendar with a creamy, decadent upgrade as The post Kampala sways to Classics, Sips on Perfection As Baileys joins RnB Picnic first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:24:08
Bobi Wine vows to return to Uganda "as a free citizen," rejects safety deal talks
Two-time presidential candidate and the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has said he will return to Uganda but will not negotiate for his safety or freedom. Speaking from the United States in an interview with France 24 on Tuesday, Bobi Wine said he still feels unsafe even while The post Bobi Wine vows to return to Uganda "as a free citizen," rejects safety deal talks first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:57:49
What is ProofPing, how does it work; and why you might need it
A new personal safety app called ProofPing has launched in Uganda, offering a simple way for people to stay connected to those who care about them most. The app is built on a clear idea: someone should always know you are safe. During the official launch on Tuesday at Mestil Hotel and Residences in Kampala, The post What is ProofPing, how does it work; and why you might need it first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:04:42
Woman arrested for burning 10-year-old boy using polythene bag for allegedly stealing Shs100k
Police in Nateete have arrested a 34-year-old woman accused of torturing a 10-year-old boy in Kanaala Zone, Mutundwe Parish, Bunamwaya Division, Wakiso District. The suspect, identified as Nankunda Esther, had been left in charge of the child by her brother. The boy is a Primary Four pupil. According to preliminary police findings, the incident happened The post Woman arrested for burning 10-year-old boy using polythene bag for allegedly stealing Shs100k first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:18:27
Mityana Officials Protest Reopening of Closed School Without Clearance
[Nile Post] The reopening of Bright Way Junior School Kalangaalo has sparked controversy in Mityana District after authorities reported that the school resumed operations without official clearance.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:18:28
Gen Muhoozi Commends Outgoing Russian Ambassador for Strengthening Uganda-Russia Ties
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has commended the outgoing Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Uganda, Vladlen Semivolos, for his pivotal role in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing strategic military cooperation.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:18:28
Over 7,000 Former Special Police Constables Begin Training for Private Security Roles
[Nile Post] Over 7,000 former Election Special Police Constables have commenced a one-month intensive training program at the Uganda Police Counter Terrorism Training School, preparing them for integration into private security organisations across the country.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:18:29
Court of Appeal Sits in Mbale to Tackle Case Backlog and Expand Access to Justice
[Nile Post] The Court of Appeal of Uganda has commenced a two-day criminal session in Mbale, with 30 appeals scheduled for hearing in a move aimed at improving access to justice and reducing the region's growing case backlog.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:13:25
Govt-NUP in Talks Over Bobi Wine's 'Dignified and Secure' Return
[Nile Post] Quiet but intensive negotiations have for weeks been underway between the National Unity Platform (NUP) and the Ugandan government to facilitate the safe return of party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu from abroad, multiple security sources have told this publication.
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@allafrica Wed, 25 Mar 2026 05:13:25
Police Vacate Bobi Wine's Magere Home After Two-Month Siege
[Nile Post] Police have completely withdrawn from the private residence of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, in Magere, Wakiso District, ending a heavy two-month deployment that had effectively turned the property into a restricted zone.
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