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@theScribeUganda Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:18:02
Uganda Has Few Nursery Teachers Because Government Won't Hire Them: Meet Namuddu Margret Kawombe, the Veteran Who Survived and Thrived Anyway
Namuddu Margret Kawombes remarkable journey as a certified nursery teacher with nearly 20 years of experience serves as a beacon of hope and practical wisdom in Ugandas evolving early childhood education landscape. In a country where qualified nursery teachers remain scarce largely because the government has historically not directly employed ECD professionals in public systems, leaving the sector dominated by private providers, many young people have opted to pursue teaching qualifications as secondary school teachers. This has led to high unemployment or underpayment among over 90% of those trained in secondary education teaching fields, as job opportunities lag behind the
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@matookerepublic Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:29:09
Meet Bashir Humphreys: The Burnley FC defender who is eligible to play for Uganda
Rising defender Bashir Humphreys has steadily built a reputation as one of the promising young centre-backs developed in England in recent years. But beyond his progress in European football, the 22-year-old also has a strong link to East Africa — a connection that could make him eligible to represent the Uganda national football team, the The post Meet Bashir Humphreys: The Burnley FC defender who is eligible to play for Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:59:42
Focus On People's Real Issues - Museveni Tells Masaka NRM Leaders
[Nile Post] President Museveni has met National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders from Greater Masaka at State Lodge Masaka, urging them to focus on addressing the real challenges affecting wananchi (citizens), expose corruption at local levels, and promote government programmes aimed at improving livelihoods.
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:08:06
Kingston encouraged by Uganda U-17 team's Start to AFCON 2026 training camp
The Uganda U-17 Men's National Team has begun preparations for the 2026 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations, with head coach Laryea Kingston expressing satisfaction following the squad's first training session. The session, held at the FUFA Technical Centre Njeru, marked the start of camp for the provisional squad as the team begins its build-up to
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@sqoop Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:04
Rema is not soda: Manager Solo Kayemba explains the star' scarcity
The management team of Ugandan singer Rema Namakula says limiting public appearances is one of the strategies that has helped maintain the star's value in the entertainment industry. According to her manager, Solo Kayemba, the award-winning singer is deliberate about when and where she shows up, arguing that excessive visibility can reduce an artist's demand. The post Rema is not soda: Manager Solo Kayemba explains the star' scarcity first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:56:28
Yalelo Uganda increases paid maternity leave to 90 working days
In celebration of Women's Month, Yalelo Uganda has announced an enhancement to its maternity leave policy, increasing paid maternity leave from 60 working days to 90 working days for all eligible employees. The revised policy also adjusts leave days for employees on six-day work schedules to ensure that all women across the organisation are able The post Yalelo Uganda increases paid maternity leave to 90 working days first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:02:45
King Michael recalls fight with Chameleone's crew over shoes
Ugandan singer King Michael has shared a bizarre story from his early days in the music industry, recalling how a night out in Kampala ended with members of Jose Chameleone's crew allegedly forcefully taking one of his designer shoes. According to King Michael, the incident happened years ago at the once-popular Kampala nightclub Club Angenoir The post King Michael recalls fight with Chameleone's crew over shoes first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:21:08
Muhoozi's PLU endorses Anita Among and Tayebwa to retain Speaker, Deputy Speaker positions
The Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), a political pressure group led by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has directed Members of Parliament-elect affiliated with the group to support the re-election of Anita Annet Among as Speaker and Thomas Tayebwa as Deputy Speaker in the upcoming leadership vote for Uganda's 12th Parliament. In a letter dated 11 March 2026, The post Muhoozi's PLU endorses Anita Among and Tayebwa to retain Speaker, Deputy Speaker positions first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:56:20
FMO and I&M Bank Uganda partner to boost SME financing and economic inclusion
Financing Company for Development (FMO), the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, has extended a USD 20 million senior unsecured facility to IM Bank (Uganda) Limited to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a wide range of sectors. The facility includes an initial USD 10 million senior debt commitment, representing the first tranche of The post FMO and I&M Bank Uganda partner to boost SME financing and economic inclusion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:55:40
"FOCUS ON REAL ISSUES AFFECTING YOU" PRESIDENT MUSEVENI CALLS ON MASAKA NRM LEADERS
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today met National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in Greater Masaka at State Lodge, Masaka. He urged them to focus on addressing the real challenges affecting the wananchi (citizens), exposing corruption at local levels, and promoting government programmes aimed at improving livelihoods. The meeting was organised by Masaka City Woman Member of Parliament-elect, Hon. Justine Nameere. President Museveni criticised some leaders for spending too much time in political arguments instead of addressing the needs of ordinary citizens. "It is unfortunate how some leaders waste time in Parliament talking instead of looking at the real issues and
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:21:20
Govt Deploys 642 Motorcycles to Boost Immunisation in Hard-to-Reach Areas
[Nile Post] The government has launched 642 motorcycles and other operational equipment to strengthen immunisation services in hard-to-reach communities, aiming to reduce the number of children missing life-saving vaccines.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:21:21
Museveni Urges NRM Leaders to Tackle Local Issues and Fight Corruption
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged leaders of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to focus on addressing local community challenges and exposing corruption, rather than spending excessive time speaking in Parliament.
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@sqoop Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:57:54
Kenzo extends UNMF support to deejays with Shs110m boost
Uganda's deejay fraternity has received a major boost after the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) handed over Shs110 million to support their activities, marking another step in the federation's push to strengthen different sectors of the music industry. The funds were delivered by UNMF president Eddy Kenzo during a brief handover ceremony at the federation The post Kenzo extends UNMF support to deejays with Shs110m boost first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:13:44
I Gave Kyagulanyi Shs 600 Million for the Party Card, but Didn't Receive It - Says Kaweesa
[Nile Post] Former Nansana Municipality parliamentary aspirant Eng. Stephen Kaweesa, popularly known as the "NUP Commander," has alleged that he paid Shs 600 million to secure the National Unity Platform (NUP) party card but never received it.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:13:44
Bobi's Police Guards Arrested
[Nile Post] The police counter-terrorism officers who had been assigned to National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine's security detail during the 2026 presidential campaigns have been arrested, the Nile Post has learnt.
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@allafrica Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:14:11
Stakeholders Raise Concerns Over Mining Licensing Delays, Mineral Royalty Gaps
[Nile Post] Uganda's mining sector is facing growing scrutiny as policymakers, industry leaders and civil society actors raise concerns over licensing delays, weak revenue tracking and limited transparency in the sharing of mineral royalties.
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@sqoop Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:44:10
MP Ssewungu throws shade at Bebe Cool after Arsenal plays Joshua Baraka's song during training
Ugandan singer Joshua Baraka has sparked excitement among fans after his hit song Morocco was heard playing during a training session by English football club Arsenal F.C.. Ahead of their trip to face German side Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal players held their final preparations at the club's Sobha Realty Training Centre. During light warm-up drills, music The post MP Ssewungu throws shade at Bebe Cool after Arsenal plays Joshua Baraka's song during training first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:52:19
Navio says long breaks can end an artist's career
Ugandan rapper Navio has warned that taking long breaks from music can quietly end an artist's career in today's fast-moving entertainment industry. Speaking during a recent interview, the rapper said the pace of the modern music scene leaves little room for musicians to disappear for extended periods without losing relevance. "With the pace of things The post Navio says long breaks can end an artist's career first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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