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

Three arrested for impersonating businessman Hajji Hais Kiggundu

Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded three individuals, including a 24-year-old man and two minors, on charges of impersonating businessman and philanthropist Dr. Hamis Kiggundu and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public through social media platforms. The accused, identified as Master Don Sharif (24) and two juveniles aged 16 and 17, appeared before Magistrate Ronald Kayizi and pleaded not guilty to the charges. The court ordered Sharif to be remanded at Luzira Prison, while the two minors were sent to Naguru Juvenile Remand Home until October 20, 2025. According to prosecutors, the trio allegedly operated a network of fake […]

PROTECTING THE GAINS: FROM POST 1986 – RECOVERY, PROMISES, AND PARADOXES

By Akansasira Junior Victor, Writer and Researcher, vj.akansasira@gmail.com 0702969211 / 0785499836 “Protecting the Gains is not just about peace and roads. It’s about protecting the soul of Uganda’s progress from corruption, complacency, and regression.”* Tr. Kamurasi Ricky Rickide, Mwangaza ( NALI Intake 1).     Dear compatriots, As we delve deeply into the slogan *“Protecting the Gains”*, one must stubbornly question: “Whose gains? Which gains?” By the end of this piece, perhaps these rhetorical questions will find their answers. This phrase is not merely a political campaign slogan or a camouflage for *“Securing their future*”, as some disoriented comrades claim. […]

ActionAid, Federal Govt, States Move to Deepen Kampala Declaration Implementation

[Leadership] ActionAid Nigeria, the federal government, in collaboration with the 36 state governments and development partners, have reaffirmed commitment to strengthen agricultural transformation under the newly adopted Kampala Declaration (2026-2036).

All of Africa Today - October 7, 2025

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NIRA dispatches over 3 million national IDs as mass registration nears completion

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has announced significant progress in its ongoing mass registration and ID renewal exercise, revealing that more than three million national identification cards have been produced and dispatched to districts across the country. According to NIRA’s Public Relations Officer, Claire Ollama, the printed cards are ready for collection at […] The post NIRA dispatches over 3 million national IDs as mass registration nears completion first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Local radio switched off ahead of Bobi Wine’s rally in Mubende, UCC explains why

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has denied claims that it switched off Mubende-based Point FM 105.1 because of plans to host National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine. Bobi Wine is scheduled to hold a campaign rally in Mubende today, October 8, with Point FM having earlier announced […] The post Local radio switched off ahead of Bobi Wine’s rally in Mubende, UCC explains why first appeared on Matooke Republic.

President Museveni Meets Lango Paramount Chief, Clan Leaders, Urged Them to Promote Culture, Education And Health

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday met and held discussions with the Lango Paramount Chief (Won Nyaci) Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune and clan leaders. During a meeting held at State House Entebbe, President Museveni warmly welcomed the guests urging them to promote the local language, culture, education, health, transform the society through development and create peace. “I was supposed to be campaigning today, but I said I needed to go to cabinet because there were some issues there but also to meet the cultural leaders. I’m happy to receive you here,” President Museveni said. “In the Republic of Uganda, […]

NUP supporters arrested for blocking Mityana Highway

Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested 29 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) following a disturbance along the Mityana highway on Monday morning. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, the incident took place at Bujjuko Trading Centre, where a group of NUP supporters allegedly blocked the road, disrupted traffic, and caused commotion while […] The post NUP supporters arrested for blocking Mityana Highway first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Equity Bank launches tree planting drive to green Bugisu region

Equity Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Umukuka wa Bugisu — the cultural leader of the Bamasaba — and Gro Foundation, has launched a large-scale tree planting initiative to promote environmental conservation and reduce carbon emissions in the Bugisu subregion. The project will cover eight acres around Mbale City’s main dumping site, where thousands of […] The post Equity Bank launches tree planting drive to green Bugisu region first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Three women seeking to challenge Speaker Anita Among deleted from National Voters’ Register

Three women who had expressed interest in contesting against Speaker of Parliament Anita Among for the Bukedea Woman MP seat have been removed from the national voters’ register. The affected aspirants are Mercy Marion Alupo of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Norma Susan Otai of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and Hellen Akol Odeke […] The post Three women seeking to challenge Speaker Anita Among deleted from National Voters’ Register first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Disgruntled NRM Youth Leaders Decry Irregularities, Commercialisation in National Youth Council Elections

[Nile Post] Disgruntled young leaders affiliated with the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) have accused the party of manipulating the recently concluded National Youth Council (NYC) elections, warning that they will support independent candidates if their grievances are not addressed.

Ugandan Activists Demand Release of Kenyan Colleagues From Military Custody

[Nile Post] Human rights lawyers and activists in Uganda have filed a petition in the High Court (Civil Division) seeking the immediate release of two Kenyan political activists, Nicholas Oyoo and Bob Njagi, who are reportedly being held at Mbuya military facility.

More Lives Saved As Lira Hospital Grows Specialist Staff in Last Five Years

[Independent (Kampala)] Lira, Uganda -- In a striking transformation over the past five years, Lira Regional Referral Hospital has increased its number of medical specialists from just two to 17, enabling the facility to provide advanced life-saving services such as intensive care, dialysis, and cancer management.

Pilsner King salutes the final four as Masaza Cup semifinalists confirmed

The 2025 Buganda Masaza Cup semi-final lineup is complete following a weekend of intense second-leg quarter-final drama. Kyaggwe, Ssingo, Buweekula and Bugerere have all secured their spots, showcasing the tournament’s fierce competitive spirit over the games played on Saturday and Sunday. The weekend’s action delivered high tension, especially in the tight contest between Ssingo and […]

Akii Bua Stadium to Usher in New Era of Growth , Opportunity in Lango, Northern Uganda

[Nile Post] A new chapter is unfolding in northern Uganda as Akii Bua Stadium, a 20,000-seater state-of-the-art facility under construction in Lira City, becomes the centerpiece of economic, social, and infrastructural transformation in the Lango sub-region.

Minister Oboth Leads National Firearms Destruction Exercise to Promote Peace and Community Safety

[Nile Post] The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Jacob Markson Oboth Oboth, on Saturday presided over a symbolic firearms destruction ceremony at the Junior Staff College, Gaddafi Barracks.

Community Initiative in Kamuli District Aims to Curb School Dropouts With New Secondary School

[Nile Post] In a bold move to tackle high school dropout rates and early marriages among young girls, residents of Nabirama Village in Naluwoli Parish, Butansi Subcounty, Kamuli District, have launched a community-driven project to construct a secondary school.

Johnnie Walker ignites Supremacy Lounge’s Grand Comeback With Bottle Turn Up

Nankulabye was on fire last night, as the newly revamped Supremacy Lounge & Bar officially reopened its doors in a high-energy celebration that set the perfect tone for the return of the Johnnie Walker Bottle Turn Up activations. The lounge, already a household name among Kampala’s nightlife crowd since its opening in 2022, made a […] The post Johnnie Walker ignites Supremacy Lounge’s Grand Comeback With Bottle Turn Up first appeared on Matooke Republic.