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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:45:44
Sudanese Refugees in South Sudan and Uganda Face Worsening Humanitarian Crisis
[Dabanga] Wedweil Refugee Camp / Kiryandongo Refugee Camp -- Sudanese refugees in Ugandan and South Sudanese camps are enduring dire conditions as food subsidies shrink and financial support fails to cover basic needs, according to sources in the camps.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:05:00
UBA Group announces Loknath Mishra as CEO UBA UK
Africa's Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), has announced the appointment of Loknath Mishra as Chief Executive Officer of UBA UK. The appointment which takes effect from February 2nd, 2026, reinforces the Group's commitment to strengthening its international footprint and enhancing its role as a key financial bridge between Africa and the world. As The post UBA Group announces Loknath Mishra as CEO UBA UK first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:49:11
Dubai Retreat Maps Electric Expansion of Uganda's Transport Sector
[Independent (Kampala)] Dubai -- The United Boda-Boda Riders Cooperative Union has outlined plans to expand its electric mobility and financing model beyond boda-bodas into Uganda's taxi and bus sectors, following a two-day international leadership retreat held in Dubai over the weekend.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:16:06
Uganda Transmission Project Breaks New Ground As Amari Moves to Construction
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Gridworks and the Government of Uganda have signed two key agreements that clear the way for the Amari Power Transmission project to enter the construction phase in the coming weeks, marking a significant step for Uganda's electricity sector.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Feb 2026 06:04:28
Equity Bank Launches Affordable Financing for Electric Cooking in Uganda
Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with UKAID and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has launched affordable financing to support the adoption of electric cooking (eCooking) technologies across Uganda. The financing, known as the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) Trust Fund, is intended to accelerate access to clean, efficient and modern cooking solutions for The post Equity Bank Launches Affordable Financing for Electric Cooking in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:54:36
V&A Sherry to add a touch of flair at Geosteady concert
Musician George William Kigozi aka Geosteady Blackman, yesterday announced his Valentine's Day Concert slated for February 14th, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel Gardens. The Geosteady Blackman Valentine's Day Concert is set to be a night of romance, good music, vibes and moments you'll be talking about long after the show is over. The event, organized The post V&A Sherry to add a touch of flair at Geosteady concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:03:59
Coca-Cola Recognised As Top Employer for 2026, CEO Highlights Growth Commitment
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda has recently earned recognition as a Top Employer for 2026, highlighting its commitment to nurturing a strong, people-focused workplace. The award, presented by the Top Employers Institute, places the company among a select group of leading employers within the Coca-Cola Beverages Africa network and across the continent.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:10:31
Pachi Panda Innovation Challenge - Farmgate Digital Fights Food Waste and Climate Risk
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- FarmGate Digital, Uganda's national winner, will now advance to the continental finals in South Africa, where it will compete with innovators from Zambia, Nigeria, Cameroon and the host nation for a pan African award. The startup received Shs 15 million for its national victory, recognition of a solution targeting one of Uganda's least visible yet increasingly urgent environmental pressures.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:22:37
Rubongoya to challenge Minister Kabanda's Kampala Central victory in court
National Unity Platform (NUP) secretary general Lewis Rubongoya has announced plans to petition court over the outcome of the Kampala Central parliamentary race, which he lost to NRM's Minsa Kabanda. Rubongoya contested in the January 15 elections on the NUP ticket but was declared defeated after the Electoral Commission announced Kabanda as the winner with The post Rubongoya to challenge Minister Kabanda's Kampala Central victory in court first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:15:12
Over 127,000 Registered Voters Skip Rukungiri Lc Chairperson Polls
[Nile Post] Rukungiri District recorded a low voter turnout in the LC5 chairperson general elections, with the majority of registered voters failing to cast their ballots.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:15:34
Uganda, France Reaffirm Commitment to Sustainable Energy Partnership
[Nile Post] The Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has hosted the new French Ambassador to Uganda, Virginie Leroy, reaffirming the long-standing partnership between France and Uganda in advancing sustainable energy development.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:24:59
Uganda's Pachi Panda Winners - Kampala Buzzline Brings Bees and Butterflies Back to the City
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- On a sunny morning in Kawempe, a suburb in Kampala, young mothers kneel in small plots, carefully planting rows of flowers. Nearby, volunteers track butterfly and bee activity with their phones. This is Kampala Buzzline in action; a community initiative that restores pollinator habitats in the city while engaging residents in climate education, citizen science, and green livelihoods.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:17:52
NRM Flagbearer Arrested As Election Violence Erupts in Kyazanga
[Nile Post] Security agencies arrested the NRM flag bearer for Kyazanga Town Council mayor, Imran Matovu, together with the Kanyogoga Village Chairperson, following chaotic scenes that disrupted elections in Lwengo District amid allegations of vote rigging.
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:50:46
12 men's teams, 7 women's sides: Uganda Rugby Premiership 2026 set for kick-off
The Uganda Rugby Union (URU), together with its key sponsors, has officially announced the launch of the 2026 Uganda Rugby Premiership, scheduled for February 7, marking the opening of the national rugby calendar for the year. The season will kick off with an action-packed opening weekend featuring nine Premiership matches, promising high-quality competition, professionalism, excitement,
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:19:26
Two Shot As Election Violence Erupts in Sembabule
[Nile Post] Two people were shot and injured in the early hours of Wednesday following election-related violence that disrupted voting for the position of Mayor of Sembabule Town Council, casting a shadow over the electoral process.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:20:20
NUP Demands Release of Declaration Forms
[Nile Post] The National Unity Party (NUP) has rejected the outcome of the 2026 presidential election and demanded that the Electoral Commission immediately release the declaration forms used to confirm President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the winner.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:19:15
Uganda Recorded Highest Balance of Payments Surplus in 15 Years During Election Period-Ggoobi
[Nile Post] Uganda recorded its highest balance of payments surplus in 15 years during the recent election period, defying historical trends that typically see economic instability and capital flight, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi has said.
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@sqoop Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:57:09
Police investigate murder of TikTok content creator Diana Skys
Police are investigating the murder of Diana Namulinde, popularly known as Diana Skys, a businesswoman and TikTok content creator, who was found dead in her apartment in Kyanja, Kampala. According to a police statement issued on Wednesday, the incident is being treated as a case of aggravated robbery and murder by strangulation, which is believed The post Police investigate murder of TikTok content creator Diana Skys first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:05:10
Naira Ali calls Tyla's Grammy win an insult to African culture
Over the weekend, South African artist Tyla added another Best African Music Performance trophy to her growing list of accolades by winning a Grammy award, making it her second consecutively. While the achievement was celebrated by many fans worldwide, Uganda-USA based artist Naira Ali was far from impressed. Naira Ali argued that Tyla's music does The post Naira Ali calls Tyla's Grammy win an insult to African culture first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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