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@allafrica Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:26:25
Residents Demand Ban On Children in Quarry After Deadly Collapse in Mityana
[Nile Post] Residents of Minana Village in Mityana District are calling for strict regulations to stop children below the age of 18 from entering stone quarries after a tragic collapse claimed the lives of two young children.
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@sqoop Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:30:31
Parliament passes Copyright Bill
Congratulations to the artists. But first, I pray that you really understood the detailing of the Bill because gauging from the kind of music some of you make, I highly doubt you picked anything besides the title of the Bill. But also, your salvation is beyond laws, you all need to make better music, otherwise The post Parliament passes Copyright Bill first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:09:19
Local Govt Auditors Launch Sacco to Boost Welfare and Strengthen Anti-Corruption Efforts
[Nile Post] Local government internal auditors from across the greater Masaka region have convened in Masaka City to address challenges affecting their work and explore strategies to improve their welfare.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:22:26
Ubos Deepens Partnerships With Cultural Institutions to Strengthen Grassroots Data Systems
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's national statistics body is moving to formalise its collaboration with cultural institutions as part of a broader strategy to improve data collection, quality and use at the community level.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:22:26
Etania - Becoming Life of the Party
[Independent (Kampala)] Entertainment -- For Etania, the road to headlining at Hockey Grounds has been quite the journey. While "Becoming Life of the Party" marks a historic first for female DJs, this moment is, in her eyes, a victory lap for an entire community that refused to let her story end before it began.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:04:53
Katikiro Lauds JCRC, Pearl Bank and Rotary for Spearheading $4million Bone Marrow Facility Drive
[Independent (Kampala)] Mengo, Uganda -- A nationwide drive to raise $4 million to complete the building of the first Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) facility in Uganda has got the backing of the Katikiro of Buganda.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:04:53
Equity Group Delivers Record 55 Percent Profit Growth As Uganda Business Surges 500 Percent
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced record results in Kenya's corporate history, posting a 55% increase in profit after tax of KSh75.5 billion, up from KSh48.8 billion for FY2025.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:47
Kabaka Urges Youth to Use Tiktok Responsibly
[Nile Post] Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has called on his subjects, particularly young people, to use TikTok responsibly by sharing accurate information on religion, development, and civic matters rather than engaging in abuse or exposing others.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:47
Luweero Kadhi Urges Charity, Continued Devotion Ahead of Eid Al-Fitr
[Nile Post] With only a few days remaining until Eid al-Fitr, excitement is building among Muslims in Luweero as they prepare to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:47
Archbishop Kaziimba Hails Restaurateur's Generosity At Bishop Asiimwe Anniversary Celebrations
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has commended Nelson Byaruhanga, proprietor of Praise Hot Pot in Rukungiri Municipality, for his generosity in marking the third anniversary of Bishop Onesimus Asiimwe's episcopal ministry.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:48
How Is Zakat Al-Fitr Empowering Vulnerable Families?
[Nile Post] Zakat al-Fitr, the obligatory end-of-Ramadan charity, is increasingly being recognised as more than a religious ritual it is a powerful tool for community development and social stability.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:48
Nakalema Warns Parental Absence, Social Media Threaten Uganda's Youth
[Nile Post] Col Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, has warned that the growing absence of parents in children's lives is putting Uganda's youth at risk, with social media and urban poverty intensifying the problem.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:49
Zambaali Says Election Fell Short of NUP Expectations
[Nile Post] Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament-elect, Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa, has expressed concern over the political and information environment following Uganda's recent general elections, citing unmet expectations within the opposition and challenges faced by supporters.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:49
Kenzo Hails New Copyright Law for Creatives
[Nile Post] The President of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, Edrisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo has welcomed Parliament's passage of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2025, describing it as a historic turning point for Uganda's creative industry.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:49
Alaso Criticises Tokenism, Money Politics in Uganda
[Nile Post] Alice Alaso, National Coordinator of the Alliance for National Transformation, has criticised persistent tokenism in women's leadership and the growing influence of money in politics, warning both are undermining democratic progress.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:50
Alaso Warns of Shrinking Civic Space, Calls for Unified Opposition Strategy
[Nile Post] The National Coordinator of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), Alice Alaso, has issued a stark assessment of Uganda's political trajectory, warning that the country's civic space risks further deterioration while urging opposition forces to urgently reorganize around a people-centered, non-violent agenda.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:50
Nateete Muslim High Rewards Top Uace Candidates Amid Push to Motivate Learners
[Nile Post] Nateete Muslim High School has awarded cash prizes to its top-performing candidates in the 2025 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, in a move school leaders say is aimed at motivating learners and sustaining academic excellence.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:51
Universities Warned - Align Programmes or Risk Being Phased Out
[Nile Post] Universities across Uganda have been put on notice to urgently align their academic programmes with the new competency-based education framework or risk having those programmes discontinued.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:41:51
Zambaali Dismisses Shs600m NUP Card Bribery Claims
[Nile Post] Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament-elect Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa has dismissed allegations by former parliamentary aspirant Eng. Stephen Kaweesa that he paid Shs600 million to the National Unity Platform (NUP) leadership to secure the party ticket.
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