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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:45
CAF imposes sanctions on Senegal and Morocco after controversial 2025 AFCON final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed severe disciplinary sanctions on Senegal and Morocco following a series of incidents that overshadowed the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which was played in Morocco and ended amid widespread controversy. In a statement released on Wednesday, CAF confirmed that players, coaches, and both national
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:47:49
Museveni Remains Key to Peace in Uganda and the Region
[Independent (Kampala)] President Yoweri Museveni's attempts to bring stability and lasting peace back to Uganda are a clear example of his legacy. After the country gained independence in 1962 and struggled to get going for the next two decades, he stepped in and played a key role in putting an end to the bloody wars that were tearing it apart, which was a significant turning point in its history.
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@sqoop Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:57:49
Makerere Guild President Churchill Ssentamu loses Central Region Youth MP Race
Churchill James Ssentamu, the Makerere University Guild President and son of Chairman Nyanzi, has suffered a decisive defeat in the race for Central Region Youth Representative to Parliament. Ssentamu, who is also a nephew to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was trounced in results officially declared by the The post Makerere Guild President Churchill Ssentamu loses Central Region Youth MP Race first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:56:32
Nubian Li officially declared Nakawa Division Mayor
Musician turned politician Ali Buken, popularly known as Nubian Li, has been officially declared the Mayor of Nakawa Division following a prolonged and delayed vote tallying process. The delay had kept supporters and observers in suspense for hours, but the final announcement has now confirmed Nubian Li's transition from music to political leadership in one The post Nubian Li officially declared Nakawa Division Mayor first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:55:54
Pyepar Faisal, Etania and Top MCs set for the Guinness Smooth Make It Yours Experience at Silo
Guinness Smooth continues to bring the spirit of Make It Yours closer to consumers, building on a series of immersive in-bar activations that kicked off in December last year. The journey began in Mukono at Fox Lounge, headlined by a fashion masterclass led by Troy Elimu, popularly known as Denim Cartel, setting the tone for The post Pyepar Faisal, Etania and Top MCs set for the Guinness Smooth Make It Yours Experience at Silo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:31:30
Faymous signs management deal with Ray Pan Management
Burgeoning Ugandan artist Faymous has officially signed an exclusive management deal with Ray Pan Management, a strategic move that signals a bold new chapter in his fast-rising music career. The partnership formalises a shared vision to elevate Faymous from a local standout to a global contender, with a strong focus on professional brand positioning, high-quality The post Faymous signs management deal with Ray Pan Management first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:32:18
PLE results to be released on Friday
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has confirmed that the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be released on Friday, January 30, 2026. According to UNEB spokesperson Jennifer Kalule, the decision was reached on Wednesday evening after a closed-door meeting with the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, who is also the First The post PLE results to be released on Friday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:40:02
How Guinness sits at the heart of Uganda's Premier League culture
For many Ugandans, weekends are not just a time to rest. They are a time to gather, cheer, and celebrate football. Across urban settlements and, to some extent, rural areas, groups of friends, neighbours, and even strangers come together to watch the English Premier League (EPL) or listen to live football commentary on local radio. The post How Guinness sits at the heart of Uganda's Premier League culture first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:20:48
Women Condemn Security Abuses As Activists Welcome Bireete's Release
[Nile Post] Women's rights activists across Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning what they describe as escalating violations of women's dignity, privacy and bodily integrity by state security forces before and after the January 2026 general elections.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:30:00
Here are the 10 senior officers that will represent the army in Parliament
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) has elected 10 senior officers to represent the army in the 12th Parliament (2026–2031). The officers were chosen on Wednesday by the Defence Forces Council electoral college during elections held at the Land Forces Headquarters in Bombo, Luweero District. The process was presided over by President Yoweri Museveni, who The post Here are the 10 senior officers that will represent the army in Parliament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:51:20
Here are the heavy sanctions handed to Senegal and Morocco after AFCON final chaos
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a series of punishments following incidents that occurred during the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final in Morocco. CAF's Disciplinary Board found that players, coaches, officials and supporters from Senegal and Morocco breached rules on fair play, discipline and integrity. The sanctions include match bans, The post Here are the heavy sanctions handed to Senegal and Morocco after AFCON final chaos first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:23:04
Bobi Wine's Siblings Threaten Action Over Blocked Access to Magere Home
[Nile Post] Siblings of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi have threatened to take action if security forces continue to block access to his residence in Magere, despite government and army officials insisting they are not pursuing the opposition leader.
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@allafrica Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:23:05
Only 1 in 10 Ugandan Family Businesses Survive Beyond the Founding Generation
[Nile Post] The survival rate of Ugandan family businesses is alarmingly low, with fewer than 10 percent continuing beyond the founding generation, according to a recent study by the Economic Policy Research Centre (EPRC).
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@allafrica Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:23:06
NRM's Mwine Tumwebaze Wins Western Youth MP Amid Allegations of Voter Bribery
[Nile Post] National Resistance Movement (NRM) candidate Mwine Tumwebaze has been declared the winner of the Western Uganda Youth Member of Parliament seat after securing 1,557 votes.
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@allafrica Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:23:07
New Faces As UPDF Elects MPs
[Nile Post] The Deputy Chief of Defence Forces, General Sam Okiding, will headlines a team of 10 representatives - the majority of them new faces - of the army in the 12th Parliament following a tightly contested election by the Military Council in Bombo on Wednesday.
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