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@theScribeUganda Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:14:35
Who is Gen. Ssemwanga, the newly Appointed Deputy Commander UPDF Land Force
Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga was last week promoted to Major General and takes over from the late Major General Francis Takirwa, who passed away over the weekend at the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya. As Deputy Commander, Maj Gen Ssemwanga becomes the second-in-command of the UPDF's largest and most active service branch. The Land Forces manage infantry divisions, armoured units, artillery formations, and special task forces, both within Uganda and on foreign deployments. Maj Gen Ssemwanga is known in military circles as a disciplined and field-focused officer. Unlike many career officers who spend long periods in administrative roles,
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:55:40
George Musisi Questions Museveni-Opposition Engagement
[Nile Post] The newly elected Kira Municipality MP George Musisi has expressed skepticism over President Yoweri Museveni's recent meetings with opposition MPs, saying the gesture is unlikely to signal genuine political cooperation
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:55:41
Museveni Hails Col Nakalema's Late Dad for Combining Faith With Action
[Nile Post] President Museveni has praised the late Rev. Eliasaph Sserwadda for exemplifying a life that harmoniously blended faith with practical work, describing him as a model Christian who understood both the spiritual and physical needs of society.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:55:42
Bukerekere Leaders Support Over 150 Needy Children With School Supplies
[Nile Post] Bukerekere Village leaders in Kakiri Sub-county, Wakiso District, have donated scholastic materials to more than 150 underprivileged children as schools reopen for the new term.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:55:42
Meeting With Museveni Was Not Transactional - Opposition MP Kabuusu
[Nile Post] Moses Kabuusu of the People's Front for Freedom (PFF) has defended the recent meeting between a group of opposition politicians and President Museveni, saying the engagement was not based on political deals but intended to promote national reconciliation after the January 2026 elections.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:16:48
Guinness Matchday on Tour delivers electric Premier League weekend in Mbale
In such a crucial sporting weekend, Guinness Matchday on Tour brought Premier League fans an unforgettable live football experience on wheels at Hamsam Arena in Mbale City on Saturday, February 7th. The vibrant activation transformed the venue into a hub of excitement as football lovers gathered to watch top flight English football in a unique The post Guinness Matchday on Tour delivers electric Premier League weekend in Mbale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:03:00
Who is Major General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, the new Deputy Commander of the UPDF Land Force
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has a new Deputy Commander for its Land Forces. Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga has been promoted to Major General and takes over from Major General Francis Takirwa, who passed away over the weekend at the UPDF National Referral Hospital in Mbuya. As Deputy Commander, Maj Gen Ssemwanga becomes The post Who is Major General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, the new Deputy Commander of the UPDF Land Force first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:53:03
Mubende crash death toll rises to 9
By Enock Matovu Barbara Nalweyiso The death toll from Sunday's grisly road crash that occurred at Kyakatebe village in Kasanda District along the Mityana–Mubende Fort Portal Road has risen to nine. According to Wamala region police spokesperson, Mr. Lameck Kigozi, two bodies of victims are still stuck The post Mubende crash death toll rises to 9 first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:06:49
Stop Stealing Church Land - Archbishop Kaziimba
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has cautioned Ugandans involved in schemes to steal church land to stop, warning that such actions invite curses and destruction.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:08:37
Global Women's Alliance Denounces Museveni's Targeted Assault On Ugandan Women
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Women's rights advocates across Africa and the world have condemned Uganda's security forces for systematic sexual violence and political repression targeting women following the January 2026 elections.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:51:45
"Country needs honest dialogue": FDC Parliamentary Whip Nsibambi defends meeting with Museveni, reveals they have met him several times
Outgoing Mawokota South MP Yusuf Nsibambi of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has defended the party's recent meeting with President Yoweri Museveni, saying the engagement was intended to open space for national dialogue after the elections. Nsibambi, who is also the FDC Parliamentary Whip, said a group of 17 opposition politicians met President Museveni The post "Country needs honest dialogue": FDC Parliamentary Whip Nsibambi defends meeting with Museveni, reveals they have met him several times first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:25:11
Why Magogo stepped out of the CECAFA Presidential race
FUFA President Moses Magogo has withdrawn from the race for President of the Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA), saying the contest risked causing division rather than progress. Magogo announced his decision during the CECAFA Elective General Assembly being held in Djibouti. He explained that football development in the region continues to The post Why Magogo stepped out of the CECAFA Presidential race first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:00:32
Hotel manager and security guard killed in Lungujja robbery
Police in Kampala have launched investigations into a suspected robbery that left two people dead at Dave Hotel and Suites in Mbubi Zone, Lungujja Parish. The victims are the hotel's manager, 30-year-old Asasira Shivani, and a security guard, Musinguzi Lawrence, aged about 27. Their bodies were discovered on Friday, 07 February 2026, in separate rooms The post Hotel manager and security guard killed in Lungujja robbery first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:25:41
Tayebwa Urges NRM MPs to Rally Behind Party Position On Parliamentary Leadership
[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has urged newly elected Members of Parliament to remain united under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and to support the party's position on parliamentary leadership.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:25:51
Several Feared Dead in Kasanda Road Crash Involving Taxi and Link Bus
[Nile Post] Several people are feared dead following a serious road crash involving a taxi and a Kampala-bound Link Bus in Kyakatebe, Kassanda District, on Sunday evening.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:25:52
Gen Muhoozi Mourns Maj Gen Takirwa As a Loyal and Courageous Patriot
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has mourned the late Major General Francis Takirwa, describing him as a true patriot who served the country and the Uganda People's Defence Forces with loyalty, courage and humanity.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Feb 2026 05:11:15
AUSSOM, Somali Authorities Pledge to Strengthen Joint Security Efforts in Lower Shabelle
[Nile Post] The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening security cooperation with Somali authorities following a high-level engagement at Ceeljaale Forward Operating Base in Lower Shabelle.
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@allafrica Sun, 08 Feb 2026 17:06:40
No More Political Dynasties - Africa Is Not an Inheritance
[allAfrica] Across our continent, a dangerous pattern is tightening its grip on our republics. Ageing leaders -- once celebrated as liberators, revolutionaries, or technocrats -- are quietly reshaping African states into family enterprises.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:46:58
Itanda Kayakers clinch Waterfalls Men's Elite title with commanding final victory
The Itanda Kayakers delivered a composed and clinical performance to defeat the Bujjagali Rafters by five wickets and clinch the Waterfalls Men's Elite League title at the Lugogo Cricket Oval.In a final that lived up to expectations, the Kayakers successfully chased down a competitive target of 172, sealing victory with 13 balls to spare and
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@sportsOceanUganda Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:45:21
I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series sponsors promise a bigger and more exciting 2026 season
On Thursday, 5 February 2026, IM Bank Katogo Golf Series title sponsors- IM Bank Uganda, hosted partners and sponsors of the tournament at an exclusive appreciation dinner at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The series that started as a casual outing by a group of golfers from Entebbe Club, has now become one of the stand-out
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