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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:02:36
Allan Okello Set for Medical Ahead of Shs2bn Move to Young Africans
[Nile Post] Former KCCA, Paradou and Vipers playmaker Allan Okello is set to undergo a medical examination today ahead of a big-money transfer to Tanzania Premier League giants Young Africans SC.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:02:34
Bobi Condemns Shutdown of Civil Society Organisations
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu has condemned the reported shutdown of several leading civil society organisations (CSOs), describing the move as an attack on democracy and accountability just two days before Uganda's general elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:45:58
An Interview With Scholar Mahmood Mamdani
[The Conversation Africa] In his latest book, Slow Poison: Idi Amin, Yoweri Museveni, and the Making of the Ugandan State, anthropologist Mahmood Mamdani explains the factors and characters - Idi Amin and Yoweri Museveni - that shaped post-independence Uganda.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:35:58
How The Guinness Old Boys Leagues are shaping connection, culture and community
Sundays in Kampala are generally chilled, offering a far more laid-back atmosphere compared to the bustle of weekdays. For most people, it is a time to unwind from the week's hustle and refocus on faith, family, and leisure activities across the city. On select Sundays, a visit to the IUEA Sports Ground in Kansanga, a
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 13 Jan 2026 02:43:31
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI APPOINTS MOSES KARANGWA SENIOR PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Mr. Moses Karangwa Kalisa as Senior Presidential Advisor- Special Duties. "Im pleased to inform you that H.E the President in the powers vested in him under article 172 (1)(a) of the constitution of the Republic of Uganda,1995 (as amended) and on advice of the Public Service Commission directed that you be offered an appointment….. as Senior Presidential Advisor….," reads in parts, the appointment letter signed by Mr. Stephen Opio Okiror on behalf of the Permanent Secretary- Ministry of Public Service. This has been confirmed by the Secretary- Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:44:10
Why What You 'Feed' Your Engine Matters
[Nile Post] A car is rarely just a machine. For most of us, it is a daily partner, helping us to navigate early morning commutes, school runs, traffic jams, and the occasional long drive that offers a break from routine. We rely on it quietly and consistently, often without much thought, until something goes wrong. Yet, like any dependable companion, a car's performance and longevity are shaped by how well it is cared for.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:45:44
Microfinance Support Centre Distributes 1,260 Hybrid Pigs to Boost Livelihoods in Kigezi
[Nile Post] The Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), in partnership with the Rukungiri Producer Cooperative Union, has distributed 1,260 hybrid pigs to 420 organised farmer groups as seed capital under its piggery demonstration project aimed at fighting poverty and boosting household incomes.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:46:37
You Have Seen the Lord, Now Go and Tell - North Kigezi Youth Commissioned
[Nile Post] Youth and students in North Kigezi Diocese have been commissioned to go out and boldly witness to their peers after encountering Christ during the Diocesan Annual Youth and Students' Convention held from January, 9 t0 12 2026 at Makobore High School, Kinyasano, in Rukungiri District which has been held under the theme "Move On", derived from Exodus 14:15.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:59:13
Museveni Campaigns in Bukonzo East, Advocates for Commercial Agriculture and Tourism
[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese -- President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:29:31
On the Campaign Trail - the Tactics Shaping Uganda's 2026 Elections
[Daily Maverick] Uganda's campaign season highlights a shift toward hybrid campaigning where traditional methods coexist with digital innovation and symbolic experimentation.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:30:48
Elections - Internet Shutdown Due in Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Uganda Communications Commission executive director Nyombi Thembo will at a special press conference Tuesday evening officially confirm a directive to all licensed Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to temporarily suspend several telecommunications services, citing security concerns ahead of Thursday's election.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:31:11
Gold Exports Power Uganda's Mineral Economy As New Industry Heavyweights Emerge
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's gold sector has moved to the centre of the country's export economy, with earnings hitting a record US$5.8 billion (about Shs21.1 trillion) in the year to November 2025, according to Bank of Uganda data. The surge has cemented gold as Uganda's leading export commodity and signalled a structural shift toward value addition, refining and deeper integration into global bullion markets.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:58:37
Manipulated Video False Claims CNN Journalist Larry Madowo Accused Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine of Running Emotion-Based Campaigns
[Africa Check] Manipulated video false claims CNN journalist Larry Madowo accused Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine of running emotion-based campaigns
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:52:07
KCCA, Operation Wealth Creation Launch Major Sanitation Drive to Tackle Kampala's Public Health Crisis
[Nile Post] Residents of Kampala, particularly those living in informal settlements, may soon find relief from long-standing sanitation challenges following the launch of a major citywide intervention by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in partnership with Operation Wealth Creation.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:26:50
Uganda Suspends Internet Services Indefinitely Ahead of Thursday Elections
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a nationwide suspension of internet services until further notice, ahead of Thursday elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:53:01
Uganda Goes to the Polls Amid Promises of Economic Development and Accusations of Repression
[Agenzia Fides] Kampala -- Uganda is preparing to hold presidential elections on January 15. As in other countries on the continent, the Ugandan election is marked by the confrontation between a president who has governed the country for decades - Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986 - and a political opponent, Robert Kyagulanyi, a former rapper also known as Bobi Wine, who is running for the second time after his 2021 candidacy and who has long denounced the government's increasingly authoritarian policies.
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@sqoop Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:39:47
Nalongo Lewis is my, sister and best friend, Feffe Bussi dismisses dating rumours
Rapper Feffe Bussi has come out to firmly dismiss rumours linking him romantically to Nalongo Lewis, insisting their relationship is purely platonic. Speaking during a recent television interview, Feffe Bussi described Lewis as a close friend, sister and confidante, pushing back against speculation that the two are involved beyond friendship. "She is my friend, my The post Nalongo Lewis is my, sister and best friend, Feffe Bussi dismisses dating rumours first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:56:56
Building by day singing by night inside the measured rise of Faymous
By day, he drafts buildings meant to stand for generations. By night, he writes melodies designed to live in people's hearts. Brian Matsiko, better known as Faymous, is not chasing fame. He is carefully constructing it. In an industry where artists are often pressured to abandon everything else for music, Faymous represents a different kind The post Building by day singing by night inside the measured rise of Faymous first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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