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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:23:50
Need Party Expels Kabuleta Again Over Misconduct
[Nile Post] The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has expelled its president, Joseph Kiiza Kabuleta, for the second time, citing gross misconduct, abuse of office, and violation of the party constitution.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:23:50
EC Urges Peace, Sets Campaign Roadmap After Nominations
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission (EC) has called on presidential aspirants, their agents, and the public to maintain peace and mutual respect during the nomination and campaign period for the 2026 general election.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:05:10
Stanbic Bank Marketing Head Daniel Ogong Exits Role After 8 Years
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Stanbic Bank Uganda has announced that Daniel Ogong, the long-serving Head of Brand and Marketing, will be leaving the role effective October 1, 2025, after eight years of distinguished service.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Sep 2025 07:19:21
We face bullets and prisons because giving up is worse—Bobi Wine
National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, has been officially nominated by the Electoral Commission to contest in the 2026 presidential elections. This marks his second attempt at the country’s top seat, following his first bid in 2021. Speaking shortly after his nomination this afternoon, Bobi Wine vowed to […] The post We face bullets and prisons because giving up is worse—Bobi Wine first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:35:06
Uganda is 63 years old but still operating like a nation in its teenage years—Mugisha Muntu
Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) flag bearer, Mugisha Muntu, has been officially nominated as a presidential candidate in the forthcoming 2026 General Elections. The announcement was made by Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, at the Commission’s headquarters in Lubowa, Kampala. Justice Byabakama confirmed that Muntu had successfully fulfilled all the statutory requirements for nomination. […] The post Uganda is 63 years old but still operating like a nation in its teenage years—Mugisha Muntu first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:49:25
Salam TV and Maqam Travels Launch Black Umrah Extra to Make Pilgrimage More Accessible
[Nile Post] Maqam Travels, in partnership with Salam TV, has officially launched the Black Umrah Extra package, priced at 4,750,000 Ugandan Shillings (UGX). This initiative aims to provide an opportunity for more Muslims to perform Umrah at an affordable price.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:50:54
Vote for Museveni - Kadaga Asks Busoga
[Nile Post] First deputy Prime Minister, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga who is also an influential figure in Busoga, has appealed to people in her home region to support President Yoweri Museveni and the NRM in the upcoming elections, emphasizing party unity and delivering victory together.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:48:00
Mafabi Promises Agricultural Reforms, Jobs for Youth If Elected
[Nile Post] Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) flag bearer Nathan Nandala Mafabi has pledged major reforms in agriculture, job creation, and anti-corruption efforts after being nominated for the 2026 presidential elections.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 05:48:42
Nup Calls for Calm As Kyagulanyi Heads to Presidential Nomination
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) has called on Ugandans to remain peaceful and to participate in large numbers in Natete as party leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu prepares for his nomination in the 2026 presidential race.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Sep 2025 04:39:48
FDC’s Mafabi secures presidential nomination, pledges to revive cooperatives
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Secretary General James Nathan Nandala Mafabi has been officially nominated to contest in Uganda’s January 2026 presidential elections, becoming the fourth candidate to enter the race. Mafabi, accompanied by his wife Flora, received the standard campaign vehicle and security detail before stepping out to acknowledge cheering supporters. In his address, […] The post FDC’s Mafabi secures presidential nomination, pledges to revive cooperatives first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:42:17
Government to reintroduce mandatory vehicle inspections; here’s what motorists should know and the fees for every vehicle category
The government is set to reinstate a mandatory periodic vehicle inspection programme, beginning with state-owned vehicles before expanding to passenger, goods, and eventually private vehicles. Preparations are already underway, with transport officers from various ministries and agencies undergoing training on the requirements of the exercise. According to Winstone Katushabe, the Commissioner for Transport Regulations and […] The post Government to reintroduce mandatory vehicle inspections; here’s what motorists should know and the fees for every vehicle category first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:01:00
Europa League returns with fresh faces, and old giants
The 2025/26 UEFA Europa League promises to be one of the most intriguing editions in recent memory, offering a blend of tradition, resurgence, and fresh faces. With Matchday 1 set for 24 – 25 September 2025 and the final scheduled to be held in Istanbul in May 2026, Europe’s second-tier club competition is once again […] The post Europa League returns with fresh faces, and old giants first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:45:34
No one should say they have not gained anything—Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday launched his bid for a seventh consecutive elective term, unveiling his campaign slogan, Protecting the Gains, shortly after his nomination at the Electoral Commission. Addressing supporters at a post-nomination rally in Kololo, the 81-year-old incumbent defended his government’s record, urging Ugandans to acknowledge the progress made under his leadership. “No […] The post No one should say they have not gained anything—Museveni first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Sep 2025 01:07:02
Absa Uganda leads industry dialogue on data privacy and customer trust
Absa Uganda has hosted an industry-wide workshop focused on the critical importance of data privacy in the digital age. The event was held at the Golden Tulip Hotel in an effort to boost and uphold the highest standards of ethical banking and customer protection. Under the theme, “Data Privacy is a Driver of Customer Trust […] The post Absa Uganda leads industry dialogue on data privacy and customer trust first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:33:42
Coffee Exports Reach 855,441 Bags in August, Earnings Hit Shs720bn
[Nile Post] Uganda exported 855,441 60-kilogram bags of coffee worth shs722.58 billion in August 2025, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF).
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@allafrica Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:38:58
IGCP At 30+ - Three Decades of Saving Gorillas, Supporting Communities, and Protecting Forests
[New Times] High in the misty slopes of Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a population of mountain gorillas has been clinging to survival for decades in the face of uncountable threats.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:53:57
Bobi Wine to be nominated today
Main opposition leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, will today at 2:00 pm be formally nominated as a presidential candidate for the 2026 general election. The nomination will take place at the Electoral Commission’s headquarters in Lweza-Lubowa, Wakiso District, according to his party, the National Unity Platform (NUP). The 43-year-old pop star-turned-politician is […] The post Bobi Wine to be nominated today first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:34:08
Diwali Food & Music Festival Returns for 2025 Edition at Speke Resort Munyonyo
Kampala is gearing up for a vibrant cultural treat, as the grand Diwali Food & Music Festival returns for the 2025 edition, at Speke Resort Munyonyo on Sunday, October 19. The festival, organised by the Indian Association Uganda (IAU), in partnership with the High Commission of India, will bring together communities for a day of […] The post Diwali Food & Music Festival Returns for 2025 Edition at Speke Resort Munyonyo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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