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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:34:43
Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Phone and Bag Snatching Along Kampala-Masaka Highway
[Nile Post] Police in Nsangi have arrested four suspects in connection with a series of phone and bag snatching incidents reported along the Kampala-Masaka Highway, particularly within the Busega-Kyengera swamp corridor.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:34:44
Johnnie Walker Uganda Unveils New Cultural Influencers Ahead of Afro Exchange Takeover
[Nile Post] On Saturday evening, Johnnie Walker Uganda set the tone for an exciting season ahead, unveiling its new class of cultural influencers at Silo in Kampala.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:28:43
Afreximbank and Fci to Host Africa Regional Conference On Factoring, Receivables Finance amp; Credit Insurance in Kampala
[Afreximbank] Cairo/Amsterdam -- African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and FCI will jointly host the Africa Regional Conference on Factoring, Receivables Finance amp; Credit Insurance on 15-16 April 2026 in Kampala, Uganda. As Africa moves towards a unified market, these financial tools serve as essential catalysts for bridging the trade finance gap, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and accelerating intra-African trade volumes.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:18:13
Funding Shortfalls Push Uganda's Refugees Deeper Into Hunger
[WFP] The East African nation has long offered asylum to some of the continent's most vulnerable people. But steep cuts in humanitarian assistance are increasing food insecurity for Uganda's nearly 2 million refugees and threatening to reverse progress in building long-term resilience
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@sqoop Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:10:26
Of Kapeke, Aganaga, King Saha & rain holding back at Roast & Rhyme
Among the many moments that defined yesterday's 10th anniversary of the Roast Rhyme festival at the Hockey Grounds in Lugogo, one unexpected "hero" stood out — the mysterious "witch" allegedly hired to hold back the rain. All evening, the skies threatened to open up. Clouds gathered, tension built, and revellers braced for the worst. The post Of Kapeke, Aganaga, King Saha & rain holding back at Roast & Rhyme first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:56:58
David Lutalo defends sharing booking number on TikTok
Ugandan musician David Lutalo has dismissed criticism surrounding his recent TikTok Live session, where he shared a contact number for bookings. The move sparked online debate, with some social media users questioning why an established artist would publicly give out such details, arguing it could reflect poorly on his brand. But Lutalo sees it differently. The post David Lutalo defends sharing booking number on TikTok first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:24:34
Speaker Among Gets More Independent MPs to Board NRM Bus
[Nile Post] The Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Anita Among, is today expected to witness the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between a delegation of Independent Members of Parliament and the ruling NRM.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:24:34
Can Uganda Revive a Collapsed Cargo Lifeline?
[Nile Post] Once a vital artery for regional trade, cargo transport on Lake Victoria has dwindled from handling nearly a third of Uganda's imports and exports to almost negligible levels, exposing deep structural failures in infrastructure, policy, and investment.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:24:35
NGO Crackdown Raises Alarm Over Service Gaps and Democratic Decline
[Nile Post] A growing crackdown on non-governmental organisations in Uganda is raising serious concerns about its impact on service delivery, economic stability, and democratic governance.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:39:00
A Story of Hope – 3200 Opportunities for African Entrepreneurs
Dear friends,Today, I turn a year older.And each year on this day, I find myself reflecting on something far greaterthan myself.For a long time, I believed luck was something that simply happened to you.Then I came to understand: luck can be engineered. Opportunity can bedemocratised.Hope is not just a feeling — it is a system The post A Story of Hope – 3200 Opportunities for African Entrepreneurs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:55
The Story Behind the PWC Debarment
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The World Bank and its partners have banned three PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) subsidiaries in Africa from their projects for 21 months over corruption charges admitted by the firms.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:07:08
Kalangala Islanders Struggle With Limited and Risky Water Transport Services
[Nile Post] Residents of the Ssese Islands in Kalangala District continue to face significant challenges due to limited and often risky water transport services, despite the area's heavy reliance on boats for movement and trade.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:08:34
Rogers Mulindwa Backs Copyright Bill As Boost for Uganda's Creative Sector
[Nile Post] The Senior Manager for Information, Communications and Public Relations at the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Rogers Mulindwa, has welcomed the proposed Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025, describing it as a transformative step toward improving the quality and sustainability of Uganda's creative sector.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:09:03
Norland Marks Seven Years With Bold Franchise Launch and Wellness Pitch
[Nile Post] Norland International Uganda marked its seventh anniversary on Saturday with a high-energy celebration that blended recognition, business ambition and a renewed push into the country's wellness market.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:09:17
Kawempe Chief Magistrate's Court Holds First District Coordination Committee Meeting of 2026
[Nile Post] Kawempe Chief Magistrate's Court convened its first District Coordination Committee (DCC) meeting of the year last week gathering key justice sector stakeholders to address operational challenges and strengthen coordination in the administration of justice.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:09:32
Joel Isabirye Urges Creatives to Document Work
[Nile Post] Seasoned media consultant Joel Isabirye has called on creatives to begin documenting their full creative processes as Uganda seeks to advance the implementation of a modernised copyright regime under the proposed Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:10:08
Ugatunes' Shadrack Kisame Backs New Copyright Bill As Tool for Fairness in Music Industry
[Nile Post] The Team Leader of UgaTunes, Shadrack Kisame, has said the recently introduced Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025 is a crucial tool to ensure fairness in the music industry, particularly targeting players who have profited from music without paying royalties.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:10:31
KCB Rugby Shift Focus to Kenya Cup Playoffs After Narrow Loss to Black Pirates
[Nile Post] KCB Rugby have turned their attention to the upcoming Kenya Cup playoffs following a narrow 11-10 defeat to Black Pirates in the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal at Muteesa II Stadium.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:10:49
Singer Toniks Urges Awareness of Copyright Law
[Nile Post] Singer Allan Toniks has called for increased discussions and sensitization around Uganda's copyright law, emphasizing the benefits such regulations can bring to the country's creative sector.
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