Health Ministry Donates New Ambulance to Kitgum

Arrest of Ugandan Activist Ahead of Elections Spells Trouble

[HRW] On December 30, 2025, two weeks before Uganda's January 15, 2026 elections, security forces raided the home of Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist and government critic, and arrested her.

Stanbic Bank Uganda's Agutamba in Africa's Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala , Uganda -- Africa PR Week, the continent's leading platform for public relations and strategic communications professionals, has named Stanbic Bank Uganda's Kenneth Agutamba among the Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders in Africa.

Nambooze Questions EC Preparedness for January 15 Polls

[Nile Post] Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze has raised concerns over the management of the electoral process, questioning the transparency of computerized systems expected to be used in the upcoming elections and the reliability of electricity and internet connectivity in some areas.

27 Battle for Five Workers' Seats

[Nile Post] The race for the five available slots for Workers' representatives in the 12th Parliament has intensified, with 27 candidates actively campaigning for the positions.

Police Arrest Suspect After Three Aggravated Robberies in Nakawa

[Nile Post] Police have arrested one suspect and recovered stolen property following three aggravated robberies reported Tuesday night in Nakawa Division, Kampala.

Ugandans Must Pay Up to Shs54m Bond for US Visa

[Nile Post] Ugandans applying for a United States B1/B2 visitor visa (Tourist and business visa) will now be required to pay a visa bond of between Shs18M and Shs54M before their application can proceed.

Ugandans to Pay Up to Shs54m Visa Bond Under New US Travel Rules

[Nile Post] Ugandans applying for a United States B1/B2 visitor visa for tourism or business will now be required to pay a refundable visa bond of between Shs18 million and Shs54 million before their application can proceed.

Works to set up the beach space underway at Paradise Island

Construction of Paradise Island Resort on Lake Victoria has reached its final phase, with about 95 per cent of the structural work completed, as developers shift focus to finishing touches, including the beach and leisure spaces. The luxury resort, located roughly 20 minutes by speedboat from Speke Resort Munyonyo, is expected to become one of The post Works to set up the beach space underway at Paradise Island first appeared on Matooke Republic.

UPDF Engages Kigezi Students On Patriotism, Ideological Clarity and Peaceful Democratic Participation

[Nile Post] The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), through the Joint Staff Political Commissariat, has engaged more than 400 university and tertiary institution students from the Kigezi sub-region, urging them to embrace patriotism, ideological clarity, wealth creation and peaceful participation in Uganda's democratic processes.

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting After Burglary Attempt At Kassanda Gold Processing Plant

[Nile Post] Police in Kassanda District have launched investigations into a deadly incident that occurred on the night of January 3, 2026, after unidentified burglars broke into the Kamakya Gold Ore Processing Plant in Lugongwe LC1, Lugongwe Parish, Kijuna Subcounty.According to Wamala Region Police spokesperson, SSP Lameck Kigizi, the break-in happened at around 8:40pm when Onyait Daniel, a security guard attached to Quantico Securico Company, noticed suspicious movements inside the plant premises.

Agaba Muzoora Highlights Voter Apathy, Unemployment, and Electoral Reforms Ahead of January 15th Polls

[Nile Post] Independent Kampala Central Member of Parliament (MP) candidate Agaba Muzoora has called for intensified voter education, economic empowerment, and improved electoral processes, citing growing voter apathy and unemployment as some of the most pressing challenges facing Kampala Central ahead of the January 15th general elections.

Crackdown On Uganda's Opposition Intensifies As Elections Draw Near

[RFI] Forty years since Yoweri Museveni took power in Uganda, he plans to seek a seventh term as president in elections on 15 January. His strongest challenger is former entertainer Bobi Wine, but his party's rallies have been marred by what watchdogs call a "brutal campaign of repression".

Uganda Airlines , Representing

For a long time, Uganda was that guy on the roadside with a hopeful smile and a raised thumb, begging for a lift. And as everyone knows, when you're the one being given a lift, there are rules. You don't complain about the music. You don't touch the air-conditioning. You don't ask why the driver The post Uganda Airlines , Representing first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Longest Traffic Jam?

Thousands of motorists returning to Kampala from western Uganda last week did not simply travel home. They aged. Some left Mbarara as young people and arrived in the capital as elders with stories, hunger, and emotional scars. What unfolded on the Masaka–Kampala highway was not a traffic jam it was a national experience, a live The post Longest Traffic Jam? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Gashumba and Ssewungu, Fake Friends

Just when you thought fake friendships were strictly a TikTok and Snapchat problem, our senior citizens decided to remind us that age does not come with maturity only louder microphones. The elders are now going band for band, not with music, but with accusations. We did not ask for this, but since you are here The post Gashumba and Ssewungu, Fake Friends first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Bangar Boi speaks out on Swangz Avenue contract

For years, Bangar Boi has been the quiet force behind some of Swangz Avenue's most polished and commercially successful hits. Yet despite his standing as one of Uganda's most sought-after producers, his name is rarely credited on projects outside the celebrated label, a pattern that has fueled speculation about exclusivity and favouritism. Speaking during an The post Bangar Boi speaks out on Swangz Avenue contract first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Former PAM Awards boss Isaac Mulindwa resurfaces at Museveni rally

For nearly a decade, Isaac Mulindwa stood tall among the power brokers of Uganda's entertainment industry. He wasn't the loudest musician on radio, nor was he the most celebrated producer, writer, or cinematographer. Yet somehow, Mulindwa's influence loomed larger than many of the stars he helped elevate. At the height of his reign, Mulindwa ran The post Former PAM Awards boss Isaac Mulindwa resurfaces at Museveni rally first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

UCC blocks unauthorised website offering voter information

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has instructed internet service providers to block access to a website accused of offering voter-related services without approval from electoral authorities. In a statement issued on Thursday, the regulator said the directive followed a request from the Electoral Commission (EC), which raised concerns about an online platform allegedly providing voter The post UCC blocks unauthorised website offering voter information 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.