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Comedian Dr Hillary okello seals love story in colourful wedding
Celebrated Ugandan comedian Dr Hillary Okello has officially tied the knot with his long-time partner, Doreen Akolebirungi, in a beautiful and love-filled ceremony held over the weekend. The wedding marked the climax of a series of joyful pre-marital events, including a colourful traditional introduction and an engagement ceremony that brought together family and friends from The post Comedian Dr Hillary okello seals love story in colourful wedding first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 07 Jan 2026 02:15:29
Uganda, As NAM Chair, Condemns Us Military Action Against Venezuela
[Nile Post] Uganda, acting in its capacity as chair of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), has condemned the United States for what it described as an "act of aggression" against Venezuela, calling for an immediate end to hostilities and accountability for those responsible.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:12:00
How Broadcast Rights Power AFCON — and Why Piracy Threatens African Football
As the TotalEnergies CAF African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 continues to grip the continent, African football is enjoying its biggest stage. Since the tournament kicked off on 21 December 2025 in Rabat with Morocco facing Comoros, packed stadiums and millions of viewers have confirmed AFCON's place as Africa's most powerful sporting property. While venues The post How Broadcast Rights Power AFCON — and Why Piracy Threatens African Football first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:57:55
High Court dismisses Ssekikubo's election appeal over late filing
The High Court in Kampala has thrown out an election appeal by Lwemiyaga Member of Parliament Theodore Ssekikubo after finding that it was filed outside the legally allowed time. The appeal was meant to challenge the nomination of Brigadier General (Retired) Emmanuel Rwashande as a candidate for the Lwemiyaga parliamentary seat in the January 15 The post High Court dismisses Ssekikubo's election appeal over late filing first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:15:35
PRESIDENT MUSEVENI IMPLORES KAWEMPE RESIDENTS TO CREATE WEALTH AND JOBS THROUGH THE FOUR ECONOMIC SECTORS
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, also the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Presidential flagbearer has implored the people of Kawempe to create wealth and jobs through the four economic sectors. "This is very crucial because many people don#39;t know what to do and they get lost. That#39;s why people go to work in Dubai because they are looking for jobs. Yet here, there are more jobs than you can think of. Young people should know the address of wealth and jobs," he said. The President, who was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, made
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@matookerepublic Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:09:39
Ugandans face up to $15,000 visa bond under new U.S. travel rules
Ugandans planning short visits to the United States will soon need to pay a large refundable security deposit before getting a visa, following a new decision by the U.S. government aimed at reducing visa overstays. According to a notice published on Travel.State.gov on January 6, the United States has added Uganda to a group of The post Ugandans face up to $15,000 visa bond under new U.S. travel rules first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:15:53
Ambassador Nusura Tiperu urges youth to organise, demand accountability
Uganda's Ambassador to Türkiye, Nusura Tiperu, has urged young people in Koboko Municipality to organise themselves, demand accountability from leaders and take advantage of government livelihood programmes. Tiperu made the call while meeting representatives from more than 25 ghetto youth groups in the border town. Many of the youths earn a living in the informal The post Ambassador Nusura Tiperu urges youth to organise, demand accountability first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:06:16
Moroto Town Centre Deserted As Festive Season Empties Streets
[Nile Post] Moroto Town Centre has taken on an unusually quiet atmosphere this festive season, with streets that are normally busy now largely deserted as residents and workers travel upcountry to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:08:57
Silent Crisis - Uganda's Rising Lake Nalubale (Victoria) Water Levels
[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- The water levels of Lake Victoria - that the locals call Lake Nalubale - have risen dramatically in recent years, displacing communities, destroying livelihoods, and causing ecological damage - yet public awareness and policy responses remain weak.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:08:57
The Tragedy At Uganda Airlines
[Independent (Kampala)] The Last Word -- As the new year begins during the last two weeks of a presidential election, I feel it is necessary to ignore politics for a moment and focus on the tragedy unfolding before our eyes at Uganda Airlines.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:08:58
Kpis Versus Keeping People Inspired - Colleague, Have You Achieved Your Target?
[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- The year has come to an end, but for our working people, the 2025 KPIs had them at chokeholds, and the hustle and bustle will spill over to 2026.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:06:16
Uganda's Trade Deficit Narrows By Over 70 Percent As Export Earnings Surge
[Nile Post] Uganda's merchandise trade position improved markedly in October 2025, with the trade deficit narrowing significantly on the back of a strong rebound in export earnings, according to the performance of the economy monthly report for November 2025.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:42:30
UHRC Opens Two-Day Karamoja Tribunal Over Alleged Security Force Abuses
[Nile Post] The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has opened a two-day tribunal at its Moroto Regional Offices to hear human rights complaints from across the Karamoja sub-region, with many cases centring on alleged abuses by security forces.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:42:30
Kabale Muslim Leaders Urge Mature Politics
[Nile Post] Muslim leaders in Kabale District have called on politicians across the political divide to embrace mature and peaceful politics ahead of the 2026 general elections scheduled for January 15.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:42:29
Presidential Candidates Race Against Time As Polling Day Draws Closer
[Nile Post] With just nine days left to Uganda's presidential election, candidates are intensifying their campaign schedules in a last-minute push to reach districts they have not yet visited, while others plan return trips to areas they believe remain politically strategic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:11:59
Obedi stunner inspires Police to sink KCCA on league return
Police FC produced a composed and clinical display to beat league leaders KCCA FC 2-0 at the Police Arena on Tuesday evening, handing the Kasasiro Boys only their second defeat of the 2025/26 Uganda Premier League season.The match marked the return of domestic football after a short AFCON 2025 break, and it was the hosts
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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:47
AFCON 2025: Boulbina's extra-time stunner sends Algeria through as Côte d'Ivoire march on
Algeria and defending champions Côte d'Ivoire booked their places in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 on Tuesday, with contrasting victories in Rabat and Marrakesh respectively.In the day's earlier kick-off, substitute Adil Boulbina emerged as Algeria's unlikely hero, scoring a dramatic 118th-minute winner to secure a 1–0 extra-time victory
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