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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:10:01
Buganda Kingdom Teachers Trained On Best Practices for Early Childhood Education
[Nile Post] Early childhood educators and headteachers from Buganda Kingdom schools have received specialized training on effective teaching methods aimed at improving learning outcomes for young children this academic year.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:00:28
Govt, Stakeholders Agree to Restrict Sugarcane Weighbridges After Theft Complaints
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Government and sugar industry stakeholders have agreed on new rules to regulate sugarcane weighbridges, limiting them strictly to weighing functions and banning all trading activities, following complaints that the facilities were enabling cane theft.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Feb 2026 04:36:52
Kizza Besigye - the Firebrand Who Has Shaped Opposition Politics in Uganda
[The Conversation Africa] Uganda's Kizza Besigye has been described as possibly the most arrested man in Africa. Besigye was once President Yoweri Museveni's ally, and personal physician. He broke ranks with Museveni in 1999, and emerged as the most long-standing political opponent to the ageing president, who has run the country since 1986. For this, Besigye has been jailed, kept under house arrest, renditioned, forced into exile, and endured state violence countless times. He has been in jail since 2024. Barney Walsh and Dennis
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:15:00
2025–26 Champions League: pick your favorites in the play-offs!
The best sports betting site 1xBet presents a preview of the most interesting matches of Europe's premier club tournament and offers a wide selection of markets and the best odds. Learn more on the reliable bookmaker's site via this link and enjoy a top-class show! Galatasaray vs Juventus, February 17 In their first four games The post 2025–26 Champions League: pick your favorites in the play-offs! first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:33:44
Beyond the Stage: The Bold Plan to Turn African Creativity into a Unified Global Powerhouse
The African creative sector has long been celebrated for its cultural exports, yet it has frequently struggled with the lack of formal systems required to scale across the continents diverse markets. The official launch of Live54+, a multinational creative ecosystem, marks a strategic pivot from fragmented artistic output to a structured, industrial-scale economy. Headquartered with The post Beyond the Stage: The Bold Plan to Turn African Creativity into a Unified Global Powerhouse first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:51
Uganda's Next Generation of Engineers to Showcase Ai
[Nile Post] Uganda's emerging generation of engineers is stepping confidently into frontier technologies, unveiling innovations in artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), renewable energy, smart mobility, and advanced systems design at the forthcoming grand finale of the 2026 University Engineering Innovation Bootcamp.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:51
Golfer Berna Musanabera Wins Historic Hole-in-One Car Prize At Stanbic Match Play Qualifier
[Nile Post] It was a moment of excitement and celebration at the Entebbe Golf Club as the 2026 Stanbic Match Play Challenge qualifiers teed off, delivering a historic first for Ugandan golf.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:52
Youth Leaders Ask Court to Throw Out Recount Petition Against Mercy Kanyesigye's Victory
[Nile Post] Youth leaders under the Uganda Youth Council have protested a court petition seeking a recount of votes in the election of Mercy Kanyesigye as National Female Youth Member of Parliament, describing the move as baseless and politically motivated.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:52
My Aspiration Was to Join the Priesthood, Says Baryomunsi
[Nile Post] The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has revealed that his earliest ambition was to join the Catholic priesthood before eventually pursuing medicine and later entering politics.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:53
Latif Ssebagala Pushes for Structured, Inclusive National Dialogue
[Nile Post] Former Kawempe North Member of Parliament Latif Ssebagala Ssengendo has called for a structured and inclusive national dialogue to address growing political tensions following Uganda's January 15, 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:53
Don't Substitute Development Agenda for Northern Uganda With Executive Appointments
[Nile Post] "Campaign to win. Prepare to govern." These are popular phrases among American political managers. While in Uganda, transition and continuation have often meant the same thing, a smooth and prompt start to a renewed term is crucial for a successful presidency. Each tenure brings unique political and policy possibilities shaped by the specific campaign and election outcomes.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:54
UPDF Honours Maj Gen Deus Sande With 13-Gun Salute At Burial in Kabale
[Nile Post] The former Commander of the Armoured Division of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Major General Deus Sande Karachi, has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kacuro Village, Kigata Parish, Kyanamira Sub-county, Ndorwa East County, Kabale District.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:54
Mengo Minister Serwanga Rallies Buweekula Youth to Embrace Modern Farming for Sustainable Livelihoods
[Nile Post] The Buganda Kingdom Minister for Youth, Sports and Talent Development, Robert Serwanga, has called on young people to actively engage in agriculture and adopt modern farming methods to achieve sustainable livelihoods.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:55
Storm Leaves Hundreds Homeless in Pallisa
[Nile Post] Hundreds of families in Pallisa District are counting losses after a violent storm swept through more than 15 villages, leaving homes flattened, crops destroyed and communities displaced.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:55
Tororo Leaders Roll Out Incentive Drive to Reverse Falling School Performance
[Nile Post] Education standards in Tororo District have steadily declined in recent years, with several government-aided schools posting poor academic results despite enrolling hundreds of candidates annually.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:56
Ggalabuzi Moves Into Official Supreme Mufti Residence At Kibuli Hill
[Nile Post] The Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Shaaban Ggalabuzi, has officially assumed residence at the official home designated for the holder of the office at Kibuli Hill, marking a significant step for the Kibuli-based Muslim administration.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:10:56
Kaziimba Urges National Unity As Uganda Marks 49 Years Since Luwum's Martyrdom
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on Ugandans to embrace unity and love for one another as the country prepares to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the martyrdom of Janani Luwum.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:51:27
Bold proposal moment highlights Geosteady's V&A powered Valentine's concert
Valentine's Day happened over the weekend. As you may know, it is more than just a day; for some, it is affirmation, while for others, it is the day they make that move. On Saturday night, at the Geosteady Blackman Live in concert, Mark Emecu, one of the revelers decided to make that move. Amidst The post Bold proposal moment highlights Geosteady's V&A powered Valentine's concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:32:08
Nic General Insurance Secures Iso 9001 Certification
[Nile Post] NIC General Insurance has announced the acquisition of the prestigious ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certification following a successful audit conducted by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS - UK Branch.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:32:22
Talent Managers Launch Unified Body to Enforce Professional Standards in Creative Sector
[Nile Post] Talent and creative managers in Uganda have agreed to form a national federation aimed at strengthening professional standards, amplifying their collective voice and improving bargaining power within the country's rapidly expanding creative industry.
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