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@allafrica Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:25:59
Floods Bring Ntungamo Municipality to a Standstill As Residents Count Heavy Losses
[Nile Post] Heavy flooding has once again paralysed Ntungamo Municipality, leaving residents counting losses after homes, plantations and businesses were submerged following hours of continuous rainfall.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:23:58
Museveni Rallies Bugisu NRM Leaders to Guard Against Opposition Lies
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged National Resistance Movement (NRM) leaders in the Bugisu sub-region to remain steadfast, reject what he described as lies and distortions from opposition politicians, and instead champion government priorities of wealth creation, industrialization, and value addition.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:23:59
Minister Mbadi Urges EAC States to Remove Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Regional Trade
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called on the eight East African Community (EAC) Partner States to eliminate all existing non-tariff barriers (NTBs) to unlock free and seamless trade within the region.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:26:46
Kampala City Cleaners Appeal for Pay Rise Amid Rising Cost of Living
[Nile Post] A section of Kampala city cleaners has appealed to the government to increase their pay, citing the rising cost of living as a major challenge to meeting daily needs.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:26:47
Traffic Diverted As Section of Karuma-Kamdini Road Caves in
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Works and Transport has issued an urgent travel advisory following the worsening of a dangerously weakened section of the Karuma-Kamdini Road on the Gulu Highway, which has deteriorated further after days of heavy rainfall. Authorities have announced a full diversion as engineers mobilize for emergency repairs.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:26:47
Kasanje Health Centre III Boosts Maternal Care With Shs 62 Million Ultrasound Donation
[Nile Post] Kasanje Health Centre III has received a major upgrade in maternal healthcare services, thanks to the donation of a new ultrasound machine and other essential medical equipment valued at Shs 62 million (USD 16,700).
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:35:23
Why 2026 Will Be My First Time to Vote
[Independent (Kampala)] "Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country," said Samuel Adams, an 18th-century prominent American revolutionary leader from Boston, best known for organising colonial resistance against British rule and later as Governor of Massachusetts.
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@allafrica Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:24:09
Criminal Elements Should Not Be Allowed to Spoil Our Peaceful Election
[Nile Post] We have entered week seven of the presidential campaigns and perhaps the first week for the parliamentary ones. So far, we are witnessing a global gold-standard peaceful election, regardless of a few isolated cases which must be addressed immediately so that we maintain this peaceful election which some have termed as a boring election without vibe.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:26:15
Dr.Kizza Besigye Marks One Year in Detention Amid Legal Deadlock
[Nile Post] As of Sunday, October, 16, 2025, opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his political aide Haji Obeid Lutale have spent a full year in detention following their abduction in Nairobi on November, 16, 2024 and subsequent transfer to Kampala, where they were arraigned before the General Court Martial.
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@allafrica Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:42:19
Winnie Byanyima Demands Immediate Release of Besigye On First Anniversary of Detention
[Nile Post] On the first anniversary of the abduction and continued detention of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, his spouse and UNAIDS Executive Director, Winnie Byanyima, issued a forceful appeal for his immediate release, denouncing what she called "endless injustice" and a justice system "captured" by political interference.
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@sqoop Sat, 15 Nov 2025 04:24:06
Joe Thomas Kampala concert to feature pre-party and main show
Lovers of smooth soulful R and B are in for a rare treat as American star Joe Thomas prepares to return to Kampala for A Night with Joe Thomas, slated for Sunday November 30 at Mestil Gardens. The concert was officially announced on Thursday November 13 at the I and M Bank Uganda head offices […] The post Joe Thomas Kampala concert to feature pre-party and main show first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 15 Nov 2025 07:59:28
Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going
Pope Leo told a group of leading Hollywood actors and filmmakers at an audience in the Vatican on Saturday that cinemas were struggling to survive and that more should be done to protect them and preserve the shared experience of watching movies. Screen stars Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, Chris Pine and Oscar-winning director Spike Lee were […] The post Pope hosts Hollywood stars at Vatican, laments decline in movie-going first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:08:44
Obafest: A fiery finale to remember [PICTORIAL]
After lighting up Arua, Masaka, and Gulu with unforgettable regional tours, the stage was set for the grand finale of Bell Obafest 2025 and it did not disappoint. Last Saturday night, the Millennium Park Grounds in Lugogo were transformed into a vibrant playground of music, food, and excitement for the ‘Flavour for Your Flavour’ edition. […] The post Obafest: A fiery finale to remember [PICTORIAL] first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:44:23
EC declares Phiona Nyamutoro unopposed for Nebbi Woman MP seat
The Electoral Commission has officially declared Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development, Phiona Nyamutoro, the unopposed Woman Member of Parliament for Nebbi District in the 2026 general elections. The declaration follows the nullification of the nomination of her only challenger, Mercy Rebecca Abedican, the National Unity Platform flag bearer. According to a letter […] The post EC declares Phiona Nyamutoro unopposed for Nebbi Woman MP seat first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 16 Nov 2025 03:43:11
Uganda Breweries Limited trains over 150 Boda Boda Riders on road safety, donates protective gear
In a significant step towards reducing motorcycle-related fatalities and injuries on Uganda’s roads, Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has trained and donated safety gear to over 150 Boda Boda operators in Luzira, Kampala. The initiative, conducted as part of UBL’s Safety Awareness Week, provided comprehensive road safety training and equipped riders with essential protective gear to […] The post Uganda Breweries Limited trains over 150 Boda Boda Riders on road safety, donates protective gear first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:48:57
Bell ObaFest 2025 Brings the Ultimate Beer and Cheer Experience to Kampala
The nationwide journey that captivated Gulu, Masaka, and Arua reached its climax on Saturday as Bell ObaFest 2025 descended upon the Millennium Park at Lugogo. Defying slight early threats of rain, crowds flocked through the afternoon, in collective anticipation of a day of flavour and enjoyment led by the Bell Citrus and Honey flavours. On […] The post Bell ObaFest 2025 Brings the Ultimate Beer and Cheer Experience to Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:58:00
KISOBA League: Galaxy FC crowned first-ever Invincibles as season finale delivers thrills
Galaxy FC completed a season for the ages over the weekend, becoming the first ever Invincibles in the Kitabi Seminary Old Boys Association (KISOBA) League history and celebrating their second championship in style at a vibrant Guinness powered season finale held at Kalanoga Resort in Busabala. Galaxy, the class of 2014-19 had already sealed the […] The post KISOBA League: Galaxy FC crowned first-ever Invincibles as season finale delivers thrills first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:01:00
Speke Resort to host the 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo in 2026
Speke Resort and Convention Centre in Munyonyo has been confirmed as the official venue for the 10th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2026, scheduled for May 21–23 next year. The announcement was made on Friday by Tourism Minister Tom Butime during the official launch held at Sheraton Kampala Hotel. The Expo, […] The post Speke Resort to host the 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo in 2026 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 16 Nov 2025 23:30:28
Police investigate link between missing girl and body found in swamp
Kampala Metropolitan Police have opened two separate investigations following the disappearance of a young girl and the discovery of a decomposed female body in a swamp in Kyampisi. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Luke Owoyesigyire, the deputy spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan Police, the first case was filed on 6 November at Wandegeya […] The post Police investigate link between missing girl and body found in swamp first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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