Next week is not for lugezigezi… run first, ask later

#RoadTo2026: Next week, you will be meeting different supporters, different camps. You should know what each ka-party or ki-party stands for. It is election season, and whatever the case, remember it is not that serious. Be safe This is not a serious political analysis, and it is not trying to be. It is a practical, The post Next week is not for lugezigezi… run first, ask later first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Traders Protest Evictions and Rent Hikes At Farmers Mall, Accuse Owner of Harassment

[Nile Post] Traders operating at Farmers Mall have protested what they describe as unlawful eviction and persistent rent hikes, demanding that their shops be reopened following the introduction of a 10% increment on rental fees.

EC Dismisses Petition Challenging Nalule's Candidature for Masaka Woman MP Seat

[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission has upheld the candidature of Masaka Woman Member of Parliament aspirant Joan Nalule after dismissing a petition challenging the authenticity of her academic qualifications.

Uganda's Political Elite and the Dangerous Myth of Wealth

[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda is awash with money, yet starved of production. This is not a rhetorical flourish; it is a measurable, lived contradiction. Walk through Kampala, Hoima, Gulu, or Mbarara, and one encounters expensive vehicles, gated mansions, luxury consumption, and cash-intensive politics. Yet beneath this visible affluence lies a disturbing economic truth: a significant proportion of those who command money, particularly politicians and individuals connected to the state, control no meaningful means of

EC Trains Bvvk Operators, Presiding Officers Ahead of Ntungamo Polls

[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission in Ntungamo District has begun training Biometric Voter Verification Kit (BVVK) operators and presiding officers, with polling assistants scheduled to undergo training next week, as preparations intensify ahead of the forthcoming polls.

Museveni Lays Out Job Creation Strategy for West Nile NRM Leaders

[Nile Post] President Museveni has outlined what he described as a solution to the challenge of unemployment, particularly among the youth in the West Nile sub-region.

Arrival Statement - African Union - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa - Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the 15 January 2026 General Elections in the Republic of Uganda

[African Union] The African Union (AU), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announce the arrival in Uganda of the election observation mission (AU-COMESA-IGAD EOM) to the 15 January 2026 General Elections in the Republic of Uganda. This Mission is at the invitation of the Government of Uganda and the Electoral Commission of Uganda.

Uganda Shilling Ranked World's Most Stable Currency - Ggoobi

[Nile Post] The Shilling has emerged as the most stable currency in the world, outperforming the UK Pound Sterling and the Hong Kong dollar, according to Ramadhan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury at the Ministry of Finance.

EC Hands Presidential Candidates Copy of the National Voters Register

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Electoral Commission, through its Political Parties Unit, commenced the issuance of copies of the National Voters Register to representatives of presidential candidates.

Mungu Feni surprises comedian MC Kash with new car on his 34th birthday

Ugandan musician Mungu Feni has pulled off a birthday surprise for comedian MC Kash, who recently celebrated his 34th birthday. What began as a joke quickly turned into a moment to remember. During a comedy show hosted by the Mayor of Kirabu, MC Kash had the crowd in stitches as he poked fun at his The post Mungu Feni surprises comedian MC Kash with new car on his 34th birthday first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Why Eddy Kenzo is defending his idea of a cemetery for creatives

Ugandan musician Eddy Kenzo has come out to explain comments he made at the vigil of Fik Fameica's late mother that sparked debate across the creative industry and on social media. During his remarks at the vigil, Kenzo, who is the interim president of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, suggested the idea of creating a The post Why Eddy Kenzo is defending his idea of a cemetery for creatives first appeared on Matooke Republic.

EC Dismisses Petition Challenging Nalule's Candidature for Masaka Woman MP Seat

Private Sector Ends 2025 With High Hopes for Further Expansion

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Following a 10-month period of job creation, Ugandan companies saw a broad stagnation in employment levels and higher input costs during December; nonetheless, driven by other factors, the monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) rose slightly to 54.0 compared to the 53.8 recorded for November 2025.

Nobat declares end to feud with Eddy Kenzo after prison experience

Events promoter Nobat Twezire, popularly known as Nobat Events has revealed that he has undergone personal reform following his remand over a cyber harassment offence, saying the experience forced him to reassess his life, behaviour, and relationships within the creative industry. Speaking during a YouTube podcast, Nobat admitted to past mistakes and acknowledged that his The post Nobat declares end to feud with Eddy Kenzo after prison experience first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Three Denied Bail for Assaulting Kitgum NRM Leader

Prosecution alleges that on December 20, 2025, during a campaign rally at Pela Central Village, Omiya Anyima Sub-county, Kitgum district, the three and others still at large attacked Kamao, accusing him of spying. Kamao, a supporter of Lillian Aber, the Kitgum District Woman MP and Lamwakas rival, sustained two fractures above his left knee.

Katikkiro Mayiga suggests renaming Cranes to Spears to inspire National Football Team

The Katikkiro of Buganda Kingdom, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, has proposed bold ideas to energize the Uganda Cranes and strengthen football culture in the country. At the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, Uganda Cranes earned just one point from the group stage after managing a single draw, exiting the tournament without

Local Capital Sparks Africa's Startup Funding Comeback

[Independent (Kampala)] Africa's startup ecosystem is emerging from two difficult years with renewed momentum, buoyed by a funding rebound that is increasingly being driven by local venture capital.

Museveni Tips University Student Leaders On Wealth Creation, Solutions-Based Leadership

[Nile Post] President Museveni has met and held discussions with leaders of the Inter-University Guild Leaders Network at State Lodge, Nakasero, urging them to understand the fundamental challenges facing society and position themselves as solution providers rather than dependents.

Museveni Campaigns in Kole, Emphasizes Fish Farming and Cattle Restocking

[Independent (Kampala)] Kole -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday campaigned in Kole District, where he outlined key priorities of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) ahead of the 2026 elections, with strong emphasis on wealth creation through fish farming, irrigation and cattle restocking.

Lira - Museveni Emphasises Peace, Wealth Creation

[Nile Post] President Museveni has held his second campaign rally of the day in Lira City, where he emphasised that peace--the first major contribution of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government--is the foundation of Uganda's development and warned against any attempts to destabilise the country.