Court dismisses former Minister Sarah Opendi's bid for a vote recount after losing Tororo District Woman MP race by just 35 votes

Tororo Chief Magistrate's Court has dismissed a request for a vote recount in the Tororo District Woman MP election. The petition was filed by incumbent MP Sarah Opendi of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) after she lost the January 15 polls to independent candidate Angella Akoth. Akoth secured 78,542 votes, narrowly beating Opendi, who received The post Court dismisses former Minister Sarah Opendi's bid for a vote recount after losing Tororo District Woman MP race by just 35 votes first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Govt Commends Peaceful Elections, Issues Firm Warning to Actors Behind PostPoll Unrest

Government Has Implemented 99% of Court-Recommended Electoral Reforms - Justice Ministry

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring justice for all Ugandans, revealing that the government has implemented 99 percent of the electoral reform recommendationsissued by court following the 2016 presidential election petition.

In Uganda, Community Dialogues Are Building Harmonious, Violence-Free Homes

[Spotlight Initiative] KITGUM, Uganda - In Uganda, 95 per cent of women and girls have experienced physical or sexual violence, or both, by partners or non-partners since the age of 15, according to the country's first stand-alone survey on the issue.

Why Dokta Brain sees performing as 'slavery'

Renowned songwriter and singer Dokta Brain, born Geoffrey Nkwanga, has sparked conversation after candidly revealing that he does not envision himself remaining a performing artiste for the rest of his life, despite being responsible for some of Uganda's biggest chart-topping hits. Speaking openly about his relationship with music, Dokta Brain described the act of performing The post Why Dokta Brain sees performing as 'slavery' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

EC conducts repeat elections for MPs in Kiryandongo, Ibanda and Alebtong

Barbara Anyait and Bill Oketch The Electoral Commission is today conducting repeat elections for Directly Elected Members of Parliament in the constituencies where voting was previously suspended, due to serious errors on the ballot papers. Voting was suspended in the constituencies of Kibanda North, Kiryandongo District, Ibanda Municipality, The post EC conducts repeat elections for MPs in Kiryandongo, Ibanda and Alebtong first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

One body retrieved after truck plunges in river Nile at Karuma

By James Owich Three people are feared to have drown in Karuma Falls after the vehicle they were traveling in lost control and plunged 7 metres into the fast running water. The incident happened last evening when the driver of a Kiryadongo- bound truck transporting maize lost control and The post One body retrieved after truck plunges in river Nile at Karuma first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Rains disrupt voting in municipal mayoral elections

Joint reporting The Independent Electoral Commission is today conducting elections for Municipality/City Division Chairpersons and Councillors across the Country. This is part of the election cycle which started on January 15 with election of President and Members of Parliament, and Special Interest Group leaders. According to the Commission, The post Rains disrupt voting in municipal mayoral elections first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

I regret taking fille from church – MC Kats

Media personality and events host MC Kats has opened up with raw honesty about his role in introducing singer Fille Mutoni to Uganda's demanding music industry, admitting that the decision is one he now deeply regrets. Speaking candidly, Kats reflected on Fille's meteoric rise from church singer to one of the country's biggest female stars, The post I regret taking fille from church – MC Kats first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

‎FUFA gives academies more time as registration deadline Is extended

‎The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has extended the deadline for the registration of football academies to February 13, 2026, in a move aimed at strengthening and professionalising youth football development across the country.‎‎The extension is in line with Statutory Instrument (SI) 24 of 2025, which governs the establishment, registration and licensing of sports

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Uganda's Video Joker culture goes global with VJ Emmy film premiere

Uganda's celebrated Video Joker (VJ) culture is set for a major global spotlight as renowned Video Joker Emmy becomes the subject of a bold new film by French filmmaker Marion Desmaret. Titled Forget the Director, This Is Emmy's Cut, the film will have its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), marking a The post Uganda's Video Joker culture goes global with VJ Emmy film premiere first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

UPDF officer shoots friend dead after allegedly losing Shs 80,000 in card bets

Police in Kiruhura District have launched a manhunt for a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) officer accused of killing his friend during a dispute over a card game. The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Eric Agaba, a resident of Nshwere Empango in Rushere Town Council. The incident reportedly occurred while Agaba and the suspect The post UPDF officer shoots friend dead after allegedly losing Shs 80,000 in card bets first appeared on Matooke Republic.

I am still being hunted — Bobi Wine says he will resurface at an appropriate time

National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, says he remains in hiding, claiming that he is still being pursued and threatened by the Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Kyagulanyi's claims come amid a public war of words between the two on social media platform X that began shortly after the The post I am still being hunted — Bobi Wine says he will resurface at an appropriate time first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Guinness Matchday lights up Nakulabye with Premier League fever

Nakulabye, a bustling neighbourhood in the Rubaga Division of Kampala, is known for its vibrant nightlife and is home to some of the most passionate football fans in the city. On weekends, that passion comes alive as football culture swings into full gear. That passion was evident on Premier League Matchday 23 on Sunday, January The post Guinness Matchday lights up Nakulabye with Premier League fever first appeared on Matooke Republic.

EC ready to conduct Mayoral, Councillor and fresh parliamentary polls today

The Electoral Commission (EC) has confirmed that it is fully prepared to conduct mayoral and councillor elections in municipalities and city divisions across the country today. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, all voting materials have already been delivered to district offices and will be distributed to polling stations early in the morning. He explained The post EC ready to conduct Mayoral, Councillor and fresh parliamentary polls today first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Bobi Wine Says Security Roadblocks Punish Ordinary Road Users

[Nile Post] The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has accused state security agencies of conducting what he described as an unjustified manhunt against him, saying the operation has resulted in widespread roadblocks and disruption to ordinary road users.

Mayor-Elect Balimwezo Courts New York Delegation to Boost Uganda's Film Industry

[Nile Post] Kampala mayor-elect Ronald Balimwezo has met a delegation of film industry figures from New York as part of efforts to attract foreign investment and technical expertise to Uganda's creative sector, with a focus on film and television production.

Museveni Says 70% of Ugandans Are Now in the Money Economy As NRM Marks 40 Years

[Nile Post] President Museveni has said that 70 percent of Ugandans are now participating in the money economy, crediting four decades of National Resistance Movement (NRM) rule and state-led wealth creation programmes for moving households out of subsistence production.

Munyagwa Calls for Sweeping Electoral Reforms, Accountability for Election Officials

[Nile Post] Former Common Man's Party (CMP) presidential candidate Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, has renewed calls for comprehensive electoral reforms, urging authorities to strengthen transparency, accountability, and the integrity of Uganda's electoral process.