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@allafrica Tue, 17 Feb 2026 04:54:48
Kitone Laid to Rest in Rakai As Family, Colleagues Mourn Dedicated Journalist
[Nile Post] Grief and praise filled the home of Mr Emmanuel Ndawula in Kiteredde Village, Magabi Parish, Ntantamuki Town Council, Rakai District, as family, friends and colleagues gathered on Monday to bid farewell to the late Julius Kitone.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:49
Julius Kitone - Next Media Celebrates Life of Dedicated Reporter Lost to Road Tragedy
[Nile Post] KAMPALA -- The Next Media newsroom gathered in mourning at Omuka Restaurant in Naguru on Sunday evening to pay tribute to Julius Kitone, a respected journalist killed in a grisly road accident along the Mbarara-Lyantonde highway on Friday, February 13, 2026.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:50
Partnership Initiative Brings ICT Access and Digital Skills to Kisoro Learners
[Nile Post] The commissioning ceremony was held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Nyarutembe Community Secondary School in Gicaca Village, Nyabwishenya Sub-county, Kisoro District.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:50
Lukwago Is Playing Gesture Politics - The Commonwealth Has No Gold Standard for Democracy
[Nile Post] The People's Front for Freedom (PFF) President and Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, has inexplicably called on the Commonwealth to conduct an independent audit of Uganda's recent elections (Nile Post, February 11, 2026).
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:51
Hornby High School Marks Strong Gains in 2025 Uce Results At Thanksgiving Service
[Nile Post] Teachers, administrators, parents, and learners gathered to acknowledge the school's performance, released by the Uganda National Examinations Board, which showed significant improvement compared with 2024.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:51
New Competence-Based Curriculum Drives Improved 2025 UCE Results in Kabale
[Nile Post] The curriculum, introduced by the National Curriculum Development Centre and examined by the Uganda National Examinations Board, faced early implementation challenges during its first year.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:52
Kawempe Leaders Call for Urgent Drainage Upgrade to Combat Flooding and Health Risks
[Nile Post] Despite nationwide efforts by the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with development agencies including the World Bank, to renovate roads and drainage systems, Kawempe Division has lagged behind in benefiting from these improvements.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:53
Masindi's Kigulya Leaders Raise Alarm Over Men Neglecting Family Responsibilities
[Nile Post] Leaders in Kigulya Division have expressed worry over the increasing failure of some men to fulfil their responsibilities as heads of households.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:53
NFA to Open Bugoma Forest Boundaries Next Week Amid Encroachment Crackdown
[Nile Post] The National Forestry Authority (NFA) has confirmed it will commence boundary opening in Bugoma Forest next week on Wednesday, in a move aimed at curbing encroachment and restoring degraded sections of the reserve.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:53
Hoima Mayor Kaboyo Urges Youth Leaders to Embrace Role Models for Effective Leadership
[Nile Post] The Hoima City Youth Council Chairperson Richard Tumwesige has unveiled a five-point priority agenda, placing transparency and accountability at the top of his leadership commitments.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:54
Musenero Hails Psalms Food Industries' Green Initiative
[Nile Post] The Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation, Monica Musenero, has lauded Psalms Food Industries (SUMZ) for launching a state-of-the-art water treatment facility at its premises in Nkoowe, Wakiso District.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:08:54
Bunyoro University Taskforce Seeks Shs100bn to Kick-Start Construction
[Nile Post] The Bunyoro University Taskforce has requested government to allocate Shs100 billion in the 2026/2027 national budget to enable the start of construction works for the proposed public university.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:53:13
Climate Justice Is Defining Struggle of Our Generation
[Independent (Kampala)] The defining challenge of the 21st century is not technological capacity, economic growth, or political power; it is whether humanity can sustain life on a planet it is rapidly degrading. Environmental protection has moved from the margins of policy debate to the very centre of global survival. The quality of air we breathe, the water we drink, the food systems we depend on, and the ecosystems that regulate climate and disease are now under unprecedented strain. A clean and healthy environment is no
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:25:26
Producer Washington hints at what failed Goodlyf
Goodlyfe Crew, the iconic duo of Mowzey Radio and Weasel were not just hitmakers. They were a cultural force. Their melodies floated across borders, their harmonies stitched themselves into weddings and heartbreaks, and their songwriting raised the standard of East African pop. And yet, according to Producer Washington, they were powerful but not structured. "Goodlyfe The post Producer Washington hints at what failed Goodlyf first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:31:21
"I'm busy chasing my dream"— Feffe Bussi speaks out on the Federation
Ugandan rapper Feffe Bussi has broken his silence on the much-discussed artists' federation spearheaded by Eddy Kenzo. While being hosted on KFM's Superstar Friday, Feffe made it clear that he holds no ill will toward the initiative. However, he admitted he doesn't fully understand what the federation actually does or how it directly involves artists The post "I'm busy chasing my dream"— Feffe Bussi speaks out on the Federation first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:43:41
Persuade, Dont Impose, Museveni Advises Leaders
Speaking at the 49th St. Janani Luwum Day commemoration in Kitgum district, Museveni highlighted the importance of winning people's hearts and minds through good deeds and effective persuasion.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:17:05
Police arrest 166 in crackdown on crime hotspots
Police in the Kampala Metropolitan Area have arrested 166 people during coordinated night operations targeting criminal gangs and high-risk areas. The operations were carried out on 15 February 2026 between 8:00pm and 1:30am, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala. She said the raids are part of an intelligence-led campaign to curb rising crime The post Police arrest 166 in crackdown on crime hotspots first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:53:59
Why Pretty Nicole walked away from music after just one song
When Pretty Nicole stepped into the music scene with her debut single Detergent, she carried the kind of excitement that comes with finally living out a long-held dream. Born Nicole Musiimenta, she was not just experimenting. Music, for her, had always been something more personal, more intentional. And when she finally crossed over from content The post Why Pretty Nicole walked away from music after just one song first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:20:28
Valenteenz Summit - Teens Urged to Lead With Purpose, Love and Self-Awareness
[Nile Post] Schools from across Uganda gathered at Next Media Park over the weekend for the Valenteenz Summit Uganda, a youth-centred event that sparked honest conversations about love, leadership, ambition and identity.
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