Fefe Busi says Gravity Omutujju has no talent but is hardworking

Rapper Fefe Busi openly questioned the role of talent in determining success, singling out Gravity Omutujju as an example of an artiste who thrives on hard work rather than raw ability. Speaking during a recent interview, Fefe Busi claimed that Gravity does not possess much musical talent but has built his career through relentless effort […] The post Fefe Busi says Gravity Omutujju has no talent but is hardworking first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Centenary Group and Service Cops Sign Deal to Accelerate Digital Financial Inclusion

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Centenary Group, through its technology company - Centenary Technology Services, has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (M.O.U) with Service Cops, formalizing a strategic technology and business partnership aimed at accelerating digital transformation, deepening financial inclusion, and expanding access to modern digital services across Uganda and the wider African region.

I sold everything I owned to fund my campaigns—Walukaga

Musician and aspiring Busiro East legislator Sir Mathias Walukaga has said that by the time he was disqualified by the Electoral Commission (EC) last week over alleged lack of the minimum academic qualifications for nomination, he had already spent heavily on his campaign. In a TikTok video, the National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate for Busiro […] The post I sold everything I owned to fund my campaigns—Walukaga first appeared on Matooke Republic.

PRESIDENT MUSEVENI PLEDGES SHS85 BILLION REVOLVING FUND FOR SALON OPERATORS

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has promised to support salon operators across the country with a revolving fund of Shs85 billion to boost their businesses. He made the commitment today at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds while officiating at the launch of the Federation of Uganda Salon Operators and Beauty Professionals. President Museveni congratulated salon operators for the vital services they provide to Ugandans, noting that their work plays a key role in society, especially as urbanisation increases and people become busier. He reflected on the colonial era when African identity and beauty were undermined, stressing that Africans were made to believe they […]

Museveni Urges Christians, Clergy to Fight Household Poverty

[Nile Post] President Museveni has challenged Christians and clergy across the country to actively partner with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government in the fight against household poverty by embracing income-generating activities alongside their spiritual callings.

Govt Begins Distribution of Improved Poultry, Goat and Pig Breeds in Busoga

[Nile Post] The government has started rolling out improved livestock breeds in Busoga after a long delay, with Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga accusing officials of diverting animals from the sub-region and stalling a programme meant to boost household incomes and food security.

Three-Year-Old Killed As Bismarkan Bus Crashes On Ntungamo-Kabale Road

[Nile Post] Police in Ntungamo District are investigating a road accident involving a Bismarkan bus that claimed the life of a three-year-old child and left several passengers seriously injured.

Say No to Tribalism - Museveni Tells Kagadi

[Nile Post] Museveni used his campaign rally at Muhorro BCS playgrounds in Kagadi District to ask locals to reject tribalism, noting that the country needs unity but also markets to enable citizens prosper.

UPDF Plants Over 30,000 Trees in Kigezi Ahead of 45th Tarehe Sita Anniversary

[Nile Post] The UPDF has embarked on a large-scale environmental conservation and sanitation campaign across the Kigezi sub-region, planting more than 30,000 trees as part of the first phase of civil-military cooperation activities ahead of the 45th Tarehe Sita anniversary slated for February 2026.

Museveni Says Bunyoro Land Grabbing Is Leadership Failure, Not Legal Problem

[Nile Post] President Museveni has attributed the increasing cases of land grabbing and evictions in the Bunyoro sub-region to poor leadership choices, saying the crisis is not a legal problem but a result of voters electing leaders who fail to defend the people they represent.

Kampala Flood-Stricken Traders to Present Grievances to Museveni

[Nile Post] President Museveni is expected to meet business owners affected by recent floods in Kampala today in a move aimed at assessing their losses and exploring possible compensation measures.

UBC Journalist DJ Jones Hospitalised After Crash On Moroto-Nabilatuk Road

[Nile Post] A Uganda Broadcasting Corporation journalist and radio presenter, Jehoshaphat Jones Opong, has been critically injured following a road accident along the Moroto-Nabilatuk road, a few kilometres after Lolachat trading centre.

Katrina on why she and Sheila Gashumba drifted apart: "People outgrow each other"

Ugandan socialite, model, and Fashionista Katrina Nilzero has finally spoken about her long-rumoured fallout with media personality Sheila Gashumba, saying there is no bad blood between them, only distance that came with time. In an interview, Katrina was asked about the state of their friendship and what led to their drifting apart. She brushed off […] The post Katrina on why she and Sheila Gashumba drifted apart: "People outgrow each other" first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Civil Aviation Authority ordered to pay Shs26 million to former employee sacked after exposing passenger smuggling 12 rhino horns

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has been ordered to compensate a former airport security officer who was unlawfully dismissed after blowing the whistle on a major wildlife trafficking operation at Entebbe International Airport. The Industrial Division of the High Court ruled that Arnold Olweny Bonaventure was unfairly terminated and awarded him Shs 25.9 million […] The post Civil Aviation Authority ordered to pay Shs26 million to former employee sacked after exposing passenger smuggling 12 rhino horns first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Museveni Pledges Shs85bn Revolving Fund for Salon Operators

[Nile Post] President Museveni has promised to support salon operators across the country with a revolving fund of Shs85 billion to boost their businesses.

Lucy Bunyenyezi Mulira and husband announce pregnancy

Lucy Bunyenyezi Mulira and her husband, Henry Mulira, have announced that they are expecting their first child together, sharing the joyful news with fans and followers across social media. The couple revealed the pregnancy through a beautifully curated video posted on TikTok, in which Lucy proudly showed off her growing baby bump. The video was […] The post Lucy Bunyenyezi Mulira and husband announce pregnancy first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Former Miss Uganda speaks out on false online claims

Former Miss Uganda Hannah Karema has issued a strong warning against impersonation and online misinformation after false allegations linking her to an alleged human trafficking operation began circulating on social media. The claims emerged following an interview in which a woman accused Karema of allegedly leading a ring that trafficks young girls out of the […] The post Former Miss Uganda speaks out on false online claims first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

MAXX T20 Challenge heats up at Entebbe as Blasters tighten grip and Royals fight back

The MAXX T20 Challenge Cup action at Entebbe delivered two decisive results as the Royals returned to winning ways in the morning clash before the Blasters tightened their grip at the top of the table with another composed victory. The Royals produced a much-needed response, edging past the Strikers by two wickets to climb off […]

OPINION: Ugandan Talent Builds Forward, One Problem at a Time

This episode of the Ugandan Podcast hits close to home for anyone who believes this country can build world-class ideas and homegrown innovation. Titled "Made in Uganda. Innovation, grit and a future built by doers," the conversation gives listeners and viewers a look at how local creators are shaping the next wave of digital and […] The post OPINION: Ugandan Talent Builds Forward, One Problem at a Time first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Uganda Drowning in Election Waste: The Pollution No One Talks About