Tell the truth – Lillian Mbabazi fires back at MC Kats over Fille support claims

A few weeks ago, MC Kats came out and accused the Uganda National Musicians Federation of failing to support singer Fille Mutoni during her time in rehabilitation. Now, singer Lillian Mbabazi has responded. In a strongly worded statement, Lillian, speaking on behalf of the Uganda National Musicians Federation, pushed back against the claims, accusing MC The post Tell the truth – Lillian Mbabazi fires back at MC Kats over Fille support claims first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Museveni Summons NRM District Leaders for Post-Election Strategy Meeting

[Nile Post] President Museveni is set to meet National Resistance Movement (NRM) district and city chairpersons at State House Entebbe this Friday, in what is expected to be a high-level post-election strategy session following the party's victory in the recently concluded general elections.

Gen Sande Dies On His Way to Gen Takirwa Funeral

[Nile Post] The Commander of the UPDF Armored Division in Masaka, Maj Gen Deus Sande, has died, the military have confirmed.

Government, Stanchart Sign Shs 2.747tn Infrastructure Financing Deal

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Government of Uganda and Standard Chartered Bank Uganda have signed financing agreements worth EUR 641.1 million (Shs 2.747 trillion) to fund three major infrastructure projects aimed at supporting the country's Ten-Fold Growth Strategy and expanding the economy to USD 500 billion by 2040.

Uganda Slips Further in Latest Global Corruption Ranking

[Nile Post] Uganda has slipped further in the latest global corruption rankings, scoring 25 out of 100 and placing 148th out of 182 countries assessed.

Fefe Bussi tells artists to focus on performance, not outfits during concerts

Rapper Fefe Bussi has shared a word of advice for fellow artists in the entertainment industry, urging them to strike a balance when it comes to fashion and stage presentation. Speaking about performance culture, the singer emphasised that while appearance does matter in show business, it should never overshadow the music itself. "Too much of The post Fefe Bussi tells artists to focus on performance, not outfits during concerts first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Dancer Calls Out Social Media's Dance Dynasty

In the relentless scroll of Instagram Reels and TikTok feeds, where every beat and body earns a shot at virality, one video landed on Monday afternoon. A dancer known only by his handle, Basset, stirring, confident, unfiltered, posted a reel with a message that slapped hard: Let's say Basset was disrespectful in many ways that The post Dancer Calls Out Social Media's Dance Dynasty first appeared on Matooke Republic.

A Music Master Class set for the Guinness Smooth Experience at Paradigm this Friday

Guinness Smooth is keeping the momentum high, continuing its mission to bring the Make It Yours spirit directly to the heartbeat of Uganda's creative scene. Following a high-octane takeover at Silo last month, the journey moves to Paradigm Kansanga this Friday, February 13, for an evening dedicated to the craft behind the hits. The Make The post A Music Master Class set for the Guinness Smooth Experience at Paradigm this Friday first appeared on Matooke Republic.

MultiChoice Talent Factory opens 2026 applications for Ugandan storytellers

MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa has opened applications for its 2026 intake, inviting aspiring Ugandan filmmakers to apply before the February 27 deadline. MTF is a fully structured, year-long training programme in film and television aimed at equipping young creatives with practical skills and industry experience. The initiative was created to address the shortage The post MultiChoice Talent Factory opens 2026 applications for Ugandan storytellers first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Joshua Baraka teams up with Jamaican star Shenseea for 'Morocco' remix

Singer Joshua Baraka is set to take his song Morocco to the global stage with a remix featuring Jamaican dancehall star Shenseea. The original track has already surpassed two million views on YouTube, cementing its place as one of Baraka's biggest releases so far. Rumours of a collaboration between the two artists had been circulating The post Joshua Baraka teams up with Jamaican star Shenseea for 'Morocco' remix first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Another senior UPDF officer dies en route to colleague's funeral

The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) is mourning the sudden death of Major General Deus Sande, the Commander of the Armoured Division based in Masaka. UPDF spokesperson Colonel Chris Magezi said Maj Gen Sande died in the early hours of Monday at about 3:45 a.m. in Mpigi District. According to the army, the senior officer The post Another senior UPDF officer dies en route to colleague's funeral first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Climate Change Straining National Budgets, Musasizi Tells Global Finance Ministers

[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Finance, Henry Musasizi, has said climate change is increasingly straining national budgets across the world, calling for collective global action to develop practical and sustainable responses.

MPs, Social Protection Advocates Push for Shs18bn to Fund Child Disability Program

[Nile Post] Members of Parliament, disability advocates, and UNICEF have urged Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to include Shs18 billion in the 2026/27 national budget to implement the National Child Disability Assistance Programme, which targets 37,634 children with disabilities across Uganda.

My Wife owns my home, Daddy Andre opens up on marriage and respect

Singer and producer Daddy Andre, born Andrew Ojjambo, over the weekend took a major step toward marriage after being introduced to the parents of his fiancée, Sylvia Suubi, in Busia. The colourful traditional ceremony saw the singer deliver dowry and formally ask for Sylvia's hand in marriage, marking another milestone in the couple's love journey. The post My Wife owns my home, Daddy Andre opens up on marriage and respect first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Uganda Wins Prestigious Destination Award at OTM 2026 in Mumbai

Hon. Esther Anyakun Calls for Safe, Dignified Labour Migration to Protect Ugandans Abroad

Uganda to Mark World Wildlife Day 2026 with Focus on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants

U.S. Threatens Sanctions On General Muhoozi

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- A tweet from the chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief of Defence Forces, cast the spotlight on US-Uganda diplomatic relations in the wake of a contentious presidential election where President Yoweri Museveni was elected for a seventh term.

Catherine Bwire - From Technical Expert to Global Cybersecurity Leader

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's cybersecurity community is celebrating a defining moment as Catherine Bwire, Head of Information Security (CISO) at Ecobank Uganda, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2026 Top 100 Information Security Professionals Award.

Bold amp; Precise - a Printmaking Exhibition At Aka Gallery

[Independent (Kampala)] Printmaking is a centuries-old medium that involves intricate and rigorous creative processes like sketching, carving, layering and inking to create stunning images, usually with high textures. The medium generally requires the artist to produce an image on a surface using a matrix by employing techniques like woodcut, etching, stencilling and screen printing. Such approach legitimizes printmaking as a visual art form in spite of the fact several copies of the same image can be produced in multiples.