Gulu town’s favourite artiste Eezzy entertains fans at Layibi

Gulu’s Layibi Street was the place to be on Friday evening as fans, traders, and revelers gathered for a thrilling night headlined by Northern Uganda’s very own star, Eezzy. The market transformed into a mini-concert ground as the Tumbiza Sound hitmaker took to the stage, delivering an electrifying performance that had the crowd dancing, cheering, […] The post Gulu town’s favourite artiste Eezzy entertains fans at Layibi first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Who is Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, the newly appointed Inspector General of Government?

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala as the new Inspector General of Government (IGG), succeeding Beti Olive Namisango Kamya, whose tenure ended in July 2025. According to a statement from State House, the President exercised his constitutional mandate to appoint Justice Batala, while retaining Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria and Mrs. Anne Twinomugisha […] The post Who is Justice Aisha Naluzze Batala, the newly appointed Inspector General of Government? first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Fortebet Real Stars Awards: Rally kings Nasser and Katumba crowned after continental glory

From the dusty tracks of Morogoro to the bright lights of Kololo, Uganda’s rally aces Yasin Nasser and Ali Katumba carried their continental triumph home as they headlined the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Awards for September. The awards sessions happened today. Hosted at Lazio Restaurant in Kololo, the ceremony once again celebrated Uganda’s finest performers […]

Dim The Lights hosts an unforgettable Druncheon experience

If sophistication, soulful music, and fine dining are your language, then Dim The Lights’ Vintage & NuBeats Druncheon was the kind of brunch you would never want to miss. This October edition, powered by the world’s leading single malt whisky — The Singleton — turned the Naalya-based restaurant into a playground of taste, rhythm, and […] The post Dim The Lights hosts an unforgettable Druncheon experience first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Stromme Foundation Launches School Feeding Program in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement

[Nile Post] The Stromme Foundation Uganda has launched a new school feeding program aimed at improving the welfare, nutrition, and learning conditions of children in Early Childhood Development (ECD) centres within Bidibidi refugee settlement.

Security Committee, NUP Agree On Campaign Rally Guidelines in Nakasongola

[Nile Post] The Nakasongola District Security Committee has finalized preparations for the forthcoming presidential campaign rally of National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine.

Fufa Says Vipers Paid All but Cup Prize Money

[Nile Post] The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (Fufa) has dismissed claims by Vipers president, Lawrence Mulindwa, that the club has not received prize money for winning both the 2024/25 Uganda Premier League and Uganda Cup titles.

EC Warns RDCs Against Obstructing Presidential Candidates

[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) across the country against blocking or interfering with presidential candidates during campaign activities ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Dark Times Ahead As Uedcl Asks for Two Years to Sort Power Outages

[Nile Post] Brace yourself, folks. And be patient. Very patient. Power distributors say it will take at least two years to fix the persistent electricity outages plaguing Uganda.

Ministry of Gender Proposes Key Amendments to HR Bill

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development has expressed support for the Human Resource Management Professionals Bill, 2025, while proposing amendments aimed at strengthening its provisions.

Jubilee Insurance Takes Customer Care Week to Teenage Mothers

[Nile Post] Jubilee Life Insurance Uganda on Tuesday, October 7, brought relief and hope to dozens of adolescent mothers at the Naguru Teenage Centre in Bugolobi.

Grace Lubaale Elected Fourth Bishop of Busoga Diocese

[Nile Post] The House of Bishops has elected Rev. Canon Associate Prof Dr Grace Lubaale as the fourth Bishop of Busoga Diocese.

EALA Legislators Close Ranks in Battle Against Corruption and Illicit Financial Flows

[Nile Post] Corruption remains one of the most crippling challenges facing the East African Community (EAC), with trillions of shillings siphoned annually through graft, tax evasion, and money laundering.

Toko Sworn in As New Adjumani RDC

[Nile Post] Swaib Toko has officially taken over as the Resident District Commissioner for Adjumani, pledging transparency, teamwork, and continued support for both nationals and refugees.

Makerere Begins Payment of Food and Living-Out Allowances

[Nile Post] Makerere University has commenced disbursing the remaining portion of food and living-out allowances for government-sponsored students, following the release of second-quarter funds from the government.

Illicit Alcohol and Tobacco Cost Uganda Billions, Fueling a Public Health Time Bomb

[Nile Post] Governments worldwide are hemorrhaging revenue as illicit alcohol and tobacco markets expand, and Uganda is no exception. The hidden costs are staggering--not just for public coffers, but for public health.

Ministry Issues Caution to Motorists As Landslides Hit Kigezi Roads

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Works and Transport has urged motorists to exercise caution while driving through parts of the Kigezi sub-region after landslides disrupted sections of key roads following heavy rainfall.

After sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to Brooklyn jail he calls ‘inhumane’

  After being sentenced to four years in prison on Friday over his conviction on prostitution-related charges, Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to a Brooklyn jail where he has spent more than a year in conditions his lawyers call violent and inhumane. Prosecutors say the conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center have improved in the time […] The post After sentencing, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to Brooklyn jail he calls ‘inhumane’ first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Uganda hosting 2025 Afro-Arab Youth Congress at Speke Resort Munyonyo

Uganda is hosting the 2025 Afro-Arab Youth Congress (AAYC) at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The landmark four-day event, which kicked off today will be running until October 10, 2025. It’s bringing together youth leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across Africa and the Arab world under the theme “Amplifying Youth Voices for Peace, Unity and […] The post Uganda hosting 2025 Afro-Arab Youth Congress at Speke Resort Munyonyo first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Youth Lead the Charge for Green Mobility as ATEI Hosts Climate Change Awareness Marathon at Makerere University