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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:25:27
Usa-China Economic War
[Independent (Kampala)] Today, I take leave from Ugandan politics with all its unending quarrels and recriminations to address an important global issue - the strategic competition between the United States and China. I have written before in this column that as China rises, it will not avoid competition with the USA in all areas - technology, military, economic, etc. This is inevitable given that historically, no two big powers have lived peacefully in the international system: Athens and Sparta, Napoleonic France and UK,
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:43:23
Monetisation of Politics Undermines Leadership for Special Interest Groups, NSIGS Secretary Warns
[Nile Post] The Secretary at the National Secretariat for Special Interest Groups (NSIGs) under the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Osborn Turyasingura, has raised concern over the growing monetisation of politics, warning that it continues to deny special interest groups the quality leadership they deserve.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:42:54
UCC Warns Broadcasters Against Hosting Election Dispute Claims On Air
[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has warned against the misuse of radio and television platforms by unsuccessful candidates seeking to challenge officially declared election results.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:15:53
Minister Oryem Holds Bilateral Talks With Ethiopian Envoy On Regional Cooperation
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello, on Monday received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Uganda, Burundi, Comoros and Seychelles, Etsegenet Bezabih Yimenu, during a courtesy visit at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Kampala.
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@sqoop Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:28:11
Azawi reacts after her bikini photos spark freaky DMs
Ugandan singer Azawi turned heads over the weekend after sharing bikini photos on her Snapchat account, giving fans a rare glimpse of a side of her she usually keeps away from the public eye. Currently out of the country, the Slow Dancing hitmaker surprised many by showing off her beautifully toned body, a departure from The post Azawi reacts after her bikini photos spark freaky DMs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:10:30
'We Openly Requested for It' - Ssebagala On Opposition MPs Meeting With Museveni
[Nile Post] Former Kawempe North legislator Hajj Latif Ssebagala has defended the recent State House meeting between a section of opposition MPs and President Museveni, saying the engagement was openly requested and not held in secrecy.
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@sqoop Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:56:19
Music promoters face probe over Shs1.5b
Leaders of the Uganda Music Promoters SACCO are under investigation over the alleged mismanagement of Shs1.5 billion meant to support the local entertainment industry, after failing to satisfactorily account for the funds. The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), working jointly with the State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), has summoned several top promoters to assist with ongoing The post Music promoters face probe over Shs1.5b first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:32:20
Geosteady readies romantic Valentine's night for fans
Musician George William Kigozi, popularly known as Geosteady Blackman, has announced his Valentine's Day Concert slated for February 14, 2026, at the Sheraton Hotel Gardens. Dubbed the Geosteady Blackman Valentine's Day Concert, the show promises a night filled with romance, good music, unforgettable vibes and moments fans will be talking about long after the curtains The post Geosteady readies romantic Valentine's night for fans first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:36:41
Police officer arrested for allegedly shooting soldier over Shs2,000 football match entry fee
Police in Kagadi District have arrested a police officer accused of fatally shooting a Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier during a community football match. The suspect, identified only as Umar and attached to Kyaterekera Police Station, is alleged to have shot Omuhereza Akugizibwe Tuhaise on Sunday evening in Kyaterekera Town Council. The shooting happened The post Police officer arrested for allegedly shooting soldier over Shs2,000 football match entry fee first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:59:24
Police arrest four over fake social media accounts impersonating First Daughter Natasha
Police in Iganga district have arrested four people suspected of running an online scam using fake social media accounts in the name of First Daughter Natasha Museveni Karugire. According to police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, the arrests followed a formal complaint from Museveni Karugire after impostors opened fraudulent TikTok and WhatsApp accounts pretending to represent her. The post Police arrest four over fake social media accounts impersonating First Daughter Natasha first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:05:59
Kibirige settles into life on PGTI as DP World Players Championship begins
Ugandan golfer Marvin Kibirige is officially stepping onto the international stage with full-scale participation on the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) after earning his card through a tough 36-hole qualifier. Finishing second overall in the qualifier, Kibirige secured his spot among the top 30 players, granting him the chance to compete in The post Kibirige settles into life on PGTI as DP World Players Championship begins first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:34:59
MP Nsibambi Defends Disconnecting Village From 'My Transformer' After Election Loss
[Nile Post] Residents of Buyaaya village in Mawokota South Constituency have accused their Member of Parliament Yusuf Nsibambi of deliberately disconnecting electricity from the community following his defeat in the January 15 parliamentary elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:35:05
Sembabule Land Row Escalates As Displaced Residents Return After Three Years
[Nile Post] More than 50 households of Lwengoma Village in Ntaazo Sub-county, Sembabule District, have returned to land they claim to have occupied for decades, nearly three years after a violent eviction forced them to seek refuge at a local church.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:39:25
MP Kabuusu Defends Talks With Museveni, Calls for National Unity
[Nile Post] Kyamuswa County Member of Parliament, Moses Kabuusu, has defended his participation in recent discussions between a section of opposition MPs and President Museveni, emphasizing that the talks were intended to promote national dialogue, stability, and reconciliation after the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:39:26
NRM's Mulindwa Says Opposition Lacks Capacity to Remove Museveni
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Senior Manager for Information, Communications, and Public Relations, Rogers Mulindwa, has claimed that Uganda's opposition no longer has the capacity to unseat President Museveni, amid growing political tensions and recent high-level meetings between opposition legislators and the president.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:39:27
Speaker Among Demands Probe Into Death of NRM Chairperson in Bukedea
[Nile Post] Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has condemned the brutal attack and death of Samson Wamimbi, the NRM chairperson of Aligo Sub-County, Bukedea District, on February 3, 2026.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:10:22
Works Ministry resumes Kampala Northern Bypass repairs, motorists warned of traffic disruptions
The Ministry of Works and Transport has confirmed that major maintenance works on the Kampala Northern Bypass will restart this week, a move expected to cause temporary traffic disruptions. According to a notice issued on February 9, 2026, the repairs will begin on February 13 and are projected to run for at least two months. The post Works Ministry resumes Kampala Northern Bypass repairs, motorists warned of traffic disruptions first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:13:29
Green Daddy accuses Mulago Hospital of negligence after newborn's death
Ugandan musician Vincent Kibalama, popularly known as Green Daddy, has accused medical staff at Mulago National Referral Hospital of negligence following the death of his newborn child. In the viral footage, an anguished Green Daddy is seen confronting hospital staff and addressing the public, claiming his child died after hours without medical attention. "My child The post Green Daddy accuses Mulago Hospital of negligence after newborn's death first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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