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@matookerepublic Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:03:58
Masaka Moves Under Neon Lights as Lukwago Usher Judges Dance Crews
The glow of neon lights washed over Masaka on March 6, transforming the district into a pulsating hub of rhythm, color, and youthful energy. The Tusker Lite Neon Raves, already famed for their electrifying atmosphere, found a perfect home in a town that has long been synonymous with artistry. Masaka's cultural legacy is undeniable. It The post Masaka Moves Under Neon Lights as Lukwago Usher Judges Dance Crews first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:11:41
Raising the Bar: Female Bartenders Making Their Mark in Kampala
On any given Friday night in Kampala, the lights dim, the music swells and the bar counter becomes a stage. Behind it, bartenders measure, shake and garnish as cocktails slide across polished counters to eager patrons. A decade ago, in popular bars like Riderz, Piato, Nimaro and Iguana, the bartender you met was most likely The post Raising the Bar: Female Bartenders Making Their Mark in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:08:30
Chance Nalubega raises alarm over her music
Veteran singer Chance Nalubega has launched an attack on music distribution company The Orchard, accusing it of distributing and earning from her songs without her knowledge or permission. In a rant on social media, Nalubega questioned how a company she has never worked with could claim ownership and revenue rights over music she says she The post Chance Nalubega raises alarm over her music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:28:39
A Pass defends Zulitums after comparison with Joshua Baraka
Ugandan singer A Pass has stepped in to defend fellow artist Zulitums after a social media user compared his career to that of rising star Joshua Baraka. The discussion began after an X user suggested that the life Zulitums once envisioned in his music career is currently being lived by Joshua Baraka. "The life Zulitums The post A Pass defends Zulitums after comparison with Joshua Baraka first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:39:59
Fans steal the show at Guinness Matchday On Tour in Kira
Football fans turned up in large numbers and created an electric atmosphere as the Guinness Matchday On Tour made its debut stop in Kira at BBQ Fusion on Sunday.The matchday truck rolled into the area for the first time, bringing with it the signature Guinness fan experience that combines live match screenings, music, and interactive
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:41:38
"Don't touch Clause 9": Ugandan artistes ask parliament ahead of copyright bill final reading
Uganda's creative industry has issued a strong collective appeal to Parliament ahead of the anticipated final reading of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025, urging lawmakers to pass the bill without weakening its key provisions on artist royalties. In a joint statement released Monday under the stewardship of the National Culture Forum (NCF), The post "Don't touch Clause 9": Ugandan artistes ask parliament ahead of copyright bill final reading first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:55
UPDF Contingent Hosts Iftar Dinner for Muslim Community in Mogadishu
[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on Friday evening hosted an Iftar dinner for the Muslim community in Mogadishu.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:48
KCCA Dismisses Claims of Planned Demolition of Owino Market
[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Sharifah Buzeki, has dismissed reports that St Balikuddembe Market, commonly known as Owino Market, is set to be demolished.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:48
American Military Veteran Michael Flynn Praises Uganda's Military Leadership
[Nile Post] Retired United States Army Lieutenant General Michael T. Flynn on Saturday met Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, during a high-level engagement at the headquarters of the Special Forces Command in Entebbe.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:50
Kotido Mother Excels in UACE Exams At 50
[Nile Post] A 50-year-old mother from Kotido District has captured public admiration after scoring 14 points in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, demonstrating that age is no barrier to academic success.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:50
Bou Donates Shs250m Patient Monitors to Boost Maternal and Critical Care
[Nile Post] The Bank of Uganda has donated 17 patient monitors worth Shs250 million to the Ministry of Health, aiming to strengthen maternal and critical care services and reduce preventable deaths in health facilities across the country.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:51
Teachers Urged to Innovate As Kabale University Marks Mathematics Day
[Nile Post] Kabale University has called on teachers to adopt creative and practical teaching methods to effectively implement the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC), particularly in mathematics.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:51
Gen Muhoozi Hosts Dinner for US Lt Gen Michael Flynn
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, hosted former US Director of the Defense Intelligence, Lieutenant General Michael Thomas Flynn, to a dinner on Saturday evening at Serena Hotel Kigo.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:52
Buganda Schools' Sports Competitions to Conclude At Kawanda SS
[Nile Post] The Buganda Minister for Sports, Youths and Talents, Robert Serwanga, has lauded the growing participation and impressive talent demonstrated by students in this year's Buganda schools' sports competitions.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:52
Kabale University Celebrates International Day of Mathematics, Encourages Hope and Innovation
[Nile Post] Kabale University joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of Mathematics, using the occasion to encourage appreciation of mathematics as a source of hope, innovation, and practical solutions to societal challenges.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:52
Uganda Expands Digital Learning With Computers Handover to Mityana Schools
[Nile Post] Uganda continues to advance its digital learning agenda by integrating technology into classrooms nationwide, with the government distributing computers, expanding internet access, training teachers in information and communication technology, and introducing emerging tools such as artificial intelligence to enhance teaching and learning.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:53
Educationists Call for Controlled Internet Access As Uganda Expands Digital Learning
[Nile Post] Education stakeholders in Mityana District have called on the Ministry of Education and Sports to introduce systems that regulate how learners access the internet while using computers distributed to schools under the government's digital learning initiatives.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:53
Uganda Moves to Boost Creative Industry With New Copyright Amendment Bill
[Nile Post] The Government of Uganda has taken a major step toward strengthening protection for artists and creators with the introduction of the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025, a proposed law expected to transform the country's creative industry.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:43:54
Uganda Signs Deal With Orascom to Study Light Rail Transit System for Greater Kampala
[Nile Post] The government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egyptian infrastructure firm Orascom Construction to conduct a feasibility study for a proposed Light Rail Transit (LRT) system in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
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