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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:25:58
Delivering 10x Growth - What Is Our Contribution?
[Independent (Kampala)] At the beginning of each year, leaders from across MTN's markets gather to align on our shared ambition: driving digital solutions for Africa's progress. This year, our discussions focused on how we can accelerate digital adoption in ways that deliver meaningful economic impact across the continent. The conclusion was clear. Real progress will require deliberate choices, coordinated action, and strong partnerships in every market.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:29:06
Buganda Diaspora Community in UK Installs New Clan Leaders
[Nile Post] The Buganda Kingdom diaspora community in East London, Essex and East Anglia has sworn in new clan leaders, known as Abaami be Miruka, in a move aimed at strengthening unity and mobilisation among the Kabaka's subjects living in the United Kingdom.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:29:21
Kitagwenda's Stella Maris Girls School Appeals for Govt Support Over Poor Infrastructure
[Nile Post] Stella Maris Bunena Girls Secondary School in Kitagwenda District has appealed for government intervention to address severe infrastructure shortages that administrators say are undermining effective learning.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:29:38
Kamwenge to Host District Primary Schools Athletics Championship
[Nile Post] KAMWENGE -- Kamwenge District is set to host its annual primary schools athletics championship this March, bringing together pupils from government-aided and private schools across the district.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:30:21
Stanbic's Bancassurance Leadership Praised for Advancing Financial Inclusion
[Nile Post] The Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda, Ibrahim Lubega Kaddunabbi, has commended Stanbic Bank Uganda for pioneering bancassurance and advancing financial inclusion in the country.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:31:29
World Bank Begins Review of Ugift Programme to Strengthen Public Investment and Local Service Delivery
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The World Bank has launched an Implementation Completion and Results Report (ICR) mission to review the performance of the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers Programme for Results (UGIFT 1.0) alongside the Public Investment Management Plus (PIM Plus) operation.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:31:49
Mbarara District Tables Shs41bn Budget for 2026/2027 Financial Year
[Nile Post] Mbarara District Council has tabled a proposed budget of Shs41 billion for the 2026/2027 financial year, representing an increase of Shs11 billion from the Shs30 billion approved for the 2025/2026 financial year.
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@sqoop Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:31:44
Dancehall star Vybz Kartel locks in Uganda concert date
Renowned Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel, real name Adidja Azim Palmer, is set to perform in Uganda as part of his upcoming East African tour under the Talanta East Afrika Festival. According to organisers, the regional tour will kick off in Kampala on May 1, 2026, where Kartel will headline a major concert at the The post Dancehall star Vybz Kartel locks in Uganda concert date first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:33:21
DP Defends Norbert Mao's Bid for Speaker, Says It's Not a Bargaining Tool
[Nile Post] The Democratic Party (DP) has defended the candidature of its leader and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao, for the Speaker of the 12th Parliament, stressing that his bid is aimed at strengthening the institution of Parliament rather than serving as a political bargaining tool.
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@allafrica Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:33:21
Trade Ministry Positions Uganda's Trade Sector to Drive $500bn Economy Target By 2040
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has positioned the trade sector as a key driver in Uganda's ambition to grow its economy tenfold from about $50 billion in the 2023/2024 financial year to $500 billion by 2040.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:44:23
Speke Resort Munyonyo offers luxury Women's Day staycation and special treats
Every organisation is going all out to celebrate women on International Women's Day, which falls on Sunday, March 8. Speke Resort Munyonyo, Uganda's premier five-star resort, is the ultimate destination to honour the women in our lives, offering a special Women's Day staycation at attractive rates. For Shs443,600 per night for a single room and The post Speke Resort Munyonyo offers luxury Women's Day staycation and special treats first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:01:00
Etania's debut headliner show gets Smirnoff backing
Get ready for an unforgettable night, because Smirnoff is turning up the energy for Etania's debut headliner show. The brand has announced its support for her highly anticipated performance, "Becoming The Life of the Party," set for April 4th at the Hockey Grounds. This partnership reflects Smirnoff's ongoing commitment to delivering high-energy experiences for Uganda's The post Etania's debut headliner show gets Smirnoff backing first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:55:26
Batwa community shares ancient healing knowledge
In a stunning display of resilience and cultural heritage, members of the Batwa and Bakiga communities made an extraordinary journey to this years World Wildlife Day celebrations in Entebbe. After trekking over 500 kilometers from the hills of Kanungu District in Ruhija, they arrived laden with bundles of medicinal plants and a wealth of ancestral The post Batwa community shares ancient healing knowledge first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:24:15
Makoma reveal 40-Day fast behind their two-decade success
After 25 years away from the Ugandan stage, legendary Congolese gospel group Makoma are finally set to reconnect with their fans at Kololo Independence Grounds this Friday, and they are coming with more than just nostalgia. Two members of the celebrated family band touched down in Kampala last night, with others flying in tonight and The post Makoma reveal 40-Day fast behind their two-decade success first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:39:54
I Am the Institutional Memory for NRM - Lydia Wanyoto Defends Her Speakership Bid
[Nile Post] Mbale City Woman Member of Parliament-elect, Lydia Wanyoto, has emphasized her commitment to party loyalty, constitutionalism, and internal democracy as she addressed her candidature for the Speakership of the 12th Parliament.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:17:07
Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel to perform in Uganda
Jamaican dancehall star, songwriter and record producer Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Azim Palmer, is set to perform in Uganda as the headline act at the Talanta Festival Africa scheduled for May 1, 2026, at the Lugogo Cricket Oval. The Talanta East Afrika Festival is designed as a cross-border cultural event that celebrates The post Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel to perform in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:25:39
Fred Enanga appointed to SC Villa Electoral Committee
Former Police spokesperson Fred Enanga has been appointed to the Electoral Committee of SC Villa as the club prepares for its presidential elections later this month. The club announced the appointment on Wednesday, saying Enanga will help supervise the voting process and ensure that the elections are conducted in a transparent and organised manner. Enanga The post Fred Enanga appointed to SC Villa Electoral Committee first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:05:48
Man remanded over Shs585 million fake gold export scam in Kampala
Court has remanded a man accused of carrying out a gold scam worth $150,000 (about Shs585 million). James Ssentumbwe appeared before the Makindye Magistrate's Court on Tuesday after his arrest in an operation led by the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, working together with the Criminal Investigations Directorate and the Office of the Director of Public The post Man remanded over Shs585 million fake gold export scam in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 04 Mar 2026 06:39:54
Uganda Reports Mixed Microeconomic Signals in January Amid Rising Household Spending
[Nile Post] Uganda's economy showed a mix of growth and cautionary signals in January 2026, reflecting resilience in household consumption alongside challenges in formal employment, exports, and new business formation, according to the Microeconomic Indicators and Developments FY 2025/26.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:50:42
Museveni endorses Anita Among, Thomas Tayebwa for second term as Speaker and Deputy Speaker
President Yoweri Museveni has approved a decision by the ruling National Resistance Movement to back Anita Among and Thomas Tayebwa for another term as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of Parliament. The endorsement follows resolutions passed by the party's top decision-making body, the Central Executive Committee (CEC), during meetings held on January 27 and February 20, The post Museveni endorses Anita Among, Thomas Tayebwa for second term as Speaker and Deputy Speaker first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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