‎Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 64 to kick off this month across the country

‎‎FUFA has confirmed the dates and venues for the Round of 64 matches in the 52nd edition of the Stanbic Uganda Cup, setting the stage for another round of nationwide knockout football.‎‎According to the Federation of Uganda Football Associations, the fixtures for the 2025/26 season will be played between Thursday, February 5, and Tuesday, February

African NGOs Unite to Oppose Proposed Battery Cage Standards

Battery cages confine hens in small metal enclosures, typically providing each bird with less space than an A4 sheet of paper. In these conditions, hens are unable to express basic natural behaviours such as wing-flapping, nesting, perching, or dust-bathing.

Daddy Andre singer set for Kukyala ceremony today

Singer and producer Daddy Andre is officially off the market, with preparations underway for his traditional Kukyala ceremony, marking a major milestone in his personal life. Sources close to the artist reveal that the ceremony will take place today in Bulindo, bringing family, culture and celebration together as Daddy Andre takes the next step toward The post Daddy Andre singer set for Kukyala ceremony today first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Kampala Parents School records 100% pass rate in 2025 PLE

Kampala Parents School has once again posted an outstanding performance in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), registering a perfect 100 per cent pass rate. The results were officially released on Friday by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) at State House Nakasero in Kampala. At Kampala Parents School, celebrations erupted after all candidates qualified The post Kampala Parents School records 100% pass rate in 2025 PLE first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Guinness Smooth turns Silo into a Make It Yours Creative Hub

If you're looking for a night that fuses fun with learning, the Guinness Smooth Experience, popping up at some of the city's most iconic bars, is the place to be. Last night, the experience made its way to Silo in Bugolobi, delivering an epic evening tailored especially for creators in the digital space. The night The post Guinness Smooth turns Silo into a Make It Yours Creative Hub first appeared on Matooke Republic.

‎Uganda's Kiplimo to lead strong field at Barcelona Half Marathon defense

‎Uganda's star long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo will return to Spain in 2026 to defend his title at the Barcelona Half Marathon, Uganda Athletics has confirmed.‎‎Uganda Athletics President Dominic Otuchet said Kiplimo, alongside compatriot Ezekiel Mutai, is set to compete in the prestigious race scheduled for February 15, 2026.‎‎Kiplimo heads into the Barcelona event in top

Apollo BW's Oh Uganda: A joyful Afrobeat tribute to home from the diaspora

Ugandan, US-based artist Apollo BW returns with Oh Uganda, a feel-good song that proudly celebrates the country's identity, beauty and spirit. Though he now lives thousands of miles away, Apollo makes it clear that Uganda is still deeply rooted in who he is. Musically, Oh Uganda blends modern Afrobeat with smooth pop melodies. The mid-tempo The post Apollo BW's Oh Uganda: A joyful Afrobeat tribute to home from the diaspora first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Electoral Commission sets February 4 for pending Local Government elections

The Electoral Commission (EC) has set Wednesday, 4 February 2026, as the new polling date for Local Government Council elections in areas where voting either did not take place or was not completed during the earlier polls. In a statement issued on 31 January 2026, the EC said the decision follows disruptions caused by unforeseen The post Electoral Commission sets February 4 for pending Local Government elections first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Where is the lie in that Crazy Kennar video

Crazy Kennar did cook in his viral skit on the series of events that happen once one declares their intention to run for presidency in Uganda. Here, running for president is literal running; like the Cheptegei kind. Ugandans did not get angry. Of course not. Our national trauma response is laughter. We make fun of The post Where is the lie in that Crazy Kennar video first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

UCC finally returned OUR Internet

UCC finally formally announced that the Internet, including social media, had been fully restored. A formal statement, official tone, serious font, trust us with statements, the colonisers did an amazing job. The announcement felt less as breaking news and more as a getting gist which already received and analysed because we were online the entire The post UCC finally returned OUR Internet first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Snoop Dogg aiming to Make Swansea a Global Name

Baryomunsi, very consistent

When minister Chris Baryomunsi cleared his throat and stepped before the microphones as per tradition, he probably hoped to calm the nation, reassure a few people, and go home for lunch. Instead, he accidentally auditioned for Fred Enanga's job, the Ministry of Health, and family court, all in one sitting. Multitasking, if nothing else, is The post Baryomunsi, very consistent first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

People are always surprised I am warm and friendly – Tina Teise

Ever wondered what your favourite people do away from the screen and socials, who they would swap lives with for a day, or which song they secretly dance to? Gloria Haguma gets personal and a little nosy with media personality Tinah Teise. No filter, no script, just a peek into her quirky side. You are The post People are always surprised I am warm and friendly – Tina Teise first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

NUP Lawyers Withdraw from Masaka City Woman MP Vote Recount Exercise ‎

‎Rose Nalubowa, the Masaka City Woman MP-elect, and her lawyers have withdrawn from exercise to conduct a recount of votes in the election conducted in the area.‎ ‎On Friday afternoon, the Masaka Chief Magistrate Abert Asiimwe ordered a recount of ballots following an application filed by Justine Nameere, the National Resistance Movement-NRM party candidate who emerged second in the race. ‎‎The Masaka Chief Magistrate proceeded to start a process of sorting all the ballot boxes in the Electoral Commission stores, to prepare for a recount. ‎‎However, Nalubowa, the National Unity Platform-NUP candidate, and her lawyers, Samuel Muyizzi and Hebert Zikusooka,

Minister Babalanda Urges Busoga Leaders to Unite and Serve the Communities

The Minister for the Presidency and MP-elect for Budiope West Constituency, Babirye Milly Babalanda, has congratulated President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on his re-election and called on leaders to unite and serve the public equitably. Speaking to the media at her home in Kalogoi, Nkondo S/C, Buyende District, Babalanda thanked Ugandans for their trust in the NRM government, which has been elected for an eighth term. "I want to thank Ugandans for the landslide victory of our National Chairperson, President Museveni, with 71.65% of the vote. I congratulate the NRM fraternity and all leaders who contributed to this success. I also

Dr Hillary Okello expands his global footprint

If last year proved anything, it is that comedian Dr Hillary Okello is no longer just a local favourite. He is one of Uganda's most booked comedians outside the country. Fresh off the success of his maiden continental tour, Dr Hillary Okello Live, the comedian spent much of last year performing across South Africa, Botswana, South The post Dr Hillary Okello expands his global footprint first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Grace Khan's family breaks silence on singer's absence

After weeks of speculation surrounding Grace Khan's sudden disappearance from the public eye, the family has finally spoken out to confirm what many had been quietly wondering. "The news is true," said her elder brother, James Kutesa, breaking the family's silence. "As a family, all we can tell you is that it is true Grace The post Grace Khan's family breaks silence on singer's absence first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Style, sound and self-expression light up Silo tonight

The journey kicked off in Mukono at Fox Lounge, where fashion met flair during a stylish masterclass led by Troy Elimu, popularly known as Denim Cartel. More than just a lesson in denim, the session was about confidence, self-expression and owning your personal style, setting the mood for a series of experiences rooted in creativity The post Style, sound and self-expression light up Silo tonight first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

UNEB registers improved PLE performance

By Damali Mukhaye The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has registered an improvement in performance in the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), signalling encouraging progress in the country's education sector. Speaking during the official release of the 2025 PLE results at State House Nakasero in Kampala, on Friday afternoon, The post UNEB registers improved PLE performance first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

UNEB releases 2025 PLE results as candidate numbers rise and Division One passes improve

The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results, showing an increase in candidate numbers and improved performance at the top level. A total of 817,883 pupils from 15,388 examination centres registered for the 2025 PLE, up from 797,444 candidates in 2024. Of these, 522,036 candidates (63.8 per The post UNEB releases 2025 PLE results as candidate numbers rise and Division One passes improve first appeared on Matooke Republic.