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@sportsOceanUganda Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:19:13
Gulu City Marathon momentum builds as partners receive kits ahead of race day
With just over a week to go, the Gulu City Marathon is in the final countdown ahead of the race on Saturday, December 6th at Kaunda Grounds. The official marathon kits, prepared for over a thousand of runners expected at the event, were recently handed over to key partners, including Tusker Lite, signaling that the […]
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@allafrica Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:13:26
Swedish Ambassador, UNFPA Launch Global 16 Days of Activism Against Digital Violence in Uganda
[Nile Post] Uganda has taken center stage in a historic and long-overdue moment, hosting the global launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
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@allafrica Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:13:27
Parents Urged to Teach Children Community Hygiene, Sanitation Values
[Nile Post] The County Chief of Kyaddondo, Hajji Ahmed Magandaazi Matovu, has called on parents to teach their children the importance of community cleanliness, environmental care, and personal hygiene in order to prevent diseases linked to poor sanitation.
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@allafrica Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:13:27
Mpuuga Faces Strong Opposition As Nyendo-Mukungwe Parliamentary Race Heats Up
[Nile Post] The Nyendo-Mukungwe Division parliamentary seat is emerging as one of the most hotly contested races ahead of the January 15 general elections, with shifting alliances and new political strategies reshaping the local landscape.
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@allafrica Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:13:28
Debate Intensifies Over Hoima Boma Grounds Redevelopment Amid Environmental, Urban Planning Concerns
[Nile Post] As Hoima transitions from a Town Council to a fully-fledged city, discussions surrounding the redevelopment of the 6.7-acre Hoima Boma Grounds have intensified, drawing sharp focus on issues of environmental stewardship, urban planning, and sustainable development.
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@allafrica Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:13:27
Parents Urged to Prioritise Quality Education in School Selection
[Nile Post] Parents have been advised to be careful when choosing schools for their children and to first analyze what their children are likely to learn from those schools.
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@allafrica Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:13:28
Skrillex, Suuna Ben, and the Spirit of Uganda Shine At Nyege Nyege 2025
[Nile Post] Nyege Nyege celebrated its 10th anniversary over four days at Kalagala Falls, drawing thousands of music lovers to the banks of the Nile for an electrifying celebration. Each day brought a unique energy, yet the festival as a whole embodied the shared joy and cultural vibrancy of Uganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:13:26
Experts - Hazardous Pesticides Threaten Ugandan Farms, Food Safety, and Public Health
[Nile Post] Environmental experts, public health specialists, and agricultural officers are calling on the government of Uganda to urgently ban the importation and circulation of highly hazardous pesticides (HHPs), warning that their continued use poses severe risks to human health, ecosystems, and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
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@sqoop Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:40:36
Ava Peace dares Sheebah and Vinka to a music battle
The music battles have shifted. Years ago, it was Jose Chameleone, Bobi Wine, Bebe Cool, and the Goodlyf boys trading lyrical jabs for dominance. Today, the spotlight has swung to the queens of the industry. From Sheebah versus Spice Diana, to Cindy taking on Sheebah, and Vinka versus Irene Ntale. The ladies now steer the […] The post Ava Peace dares Sheebah and Vinka to a music battle first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:01:50
I joined NRM campaign rallies for money — Ykee Benda
Musician Ykee Benda, real name Wycliff Tugume, has revealed that he joined the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) campaign activities purely as a performer and strictly for payment. Earlier this month, the Mpaka Records CEO openly began performing at NRM campaign rallies, a move that has attracted intense criticism from sections of the public. Social […] The post I joined NRM campaign rallies for money — Ykee Benda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 25 Nov 2025 07:23:05
FDC aspirant for Bukedea Woman MP seat drags EC and Speaker Among to court over obstruction of her candidature
Norma Susan Otai, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) aspirant for the Bukedea Woman MP seat, has taken the Electoral Commission (EC) and Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among, to court over what she calls deliberate obstruction of her candidature. Otai says her trouble started on 23 October when she attempted to access the nomination […] The post FDC aspirant for Bukedea Woman MP seat drags EC and Speaker Among to court over obstruction of her candidature first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:27:29
SFC AND POLICE LEADERSHIP COMMENDED FOR ENHANCING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
The Special Forces Command (SFC) and Uganda Police Force have been applauded for enhancing national security through continued cooperation between the two institutions. This was during the pass-out of 125 Presidential Protection Guard (PPG) officers who completed a four-month Tier 2 VVIP protection course at VVIPTS–Sera Kasenyi on Saturday 22nd November 2025. The Chief guest, Brig Gen. Paul Namawa, the SFC Chief of Staff, thanked the SFC Commander and the Inspector General of Police for supporting joint training efforts that enhance national security. He emphasized that the long-standing partnership between the PPG and SFC is crucial for protecting VVIPs and […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:10:46
Anti-Corruption Court issues criminal summons for former Trade PS Geraldine Ssali after no-show in 3.8Billion fraud case hearing
The Anti-Corruption Court on Monday issued a criminal summons for Geraldine Ssali, the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Trade, after she failed to appear for a scheduled hearing in a major fraud case involving the alleged diversion of UGX 3.8 billion meant for war-loss compensation. The case centres on accusations that Ssali and […] The post Anti-Corruption Court issues criminal summons for former Trade PS Geraldine Ssali after no-show in 3.8Billion fraud case hearing first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:03:17
Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria says they have been reunited with their families. A major military-led search and rescue operation is underway for the remaining 265 children and 12 teachers who were taken with them.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:35:06
Uncertainty Surrounds Pension Payments for 111 Retired Civil Servants in Kitgum
Agnes Apiyo, the Kitgum Human Resource Officer responsible for pension administration, reported that these unverified pensioners have encountered issues such as mismatched names, duplicate Integrated Personnel and Payroll System (IPPS) numbers, and records indicating that some individuals are deceased.
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@allafrica Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:45:42
New Climate Finance Coalition Must Prove Its Worth to Forest Communities in Africa
[Nile Post] At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, a broad alliance of governments, companies, Indigenous-peoples organisations and civil society announced the launch of the Scaling J-REDD+ Coalition, a global effort to accelerate jurisdictional REDD+ (J-REDD+) programmes, mobilise large-scale finance and channel it into forests, climate and livelihoods.
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@allafrica Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:43:26
Dr Halid Kirunda Appointed First Chairperson of Uganda Veterinary Council
[Nile Post] Uganda has reached a major milestone in professional veterinary regulation with the appointment of Dr Halid Kirunda as the first chairperson of the Uganda Veterinary Council, an institution created under the Veterinary Practitioners Act, 2024.
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@allafrica Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:43:44
Relief At Last for Bujuuko Residents As Decade-Long Land Dispute Ends
[Nile Post] Residents of the long-embattled Bujuuko Satellite Estate have finally breathed a sigh of relief after retired General Henry Tumukunde reached a breakthrough settlement with them, effectively ending a land conflict that has dragged on for more than a decade.
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@allafrica Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:44:03
Mwiri League Kicks Off Season 6 With Massive Turnout
[Nile Post] The Mwiri League kicked off Season 6 on Saturday, November 22 at its new home, IUEA Sports Ground in Kansanga, Kampala, with a vibrant mix of football and fan-engaging activities.
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