allafrica.com
@allafrica Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:14:16
Poor Roads Expected to Shape Voting Patterns in Jinja City Ahead of 2026 Polls
[Nile Post] The deteriorating state of roads in Jinja City is emerging as a major factor likely to shape how residents will vote in the forthcoming 2026 general elections, with many candidates turning the issue into a core campaign message.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:37:35
Nita-U Drives Digital Transformation With New Government Service Integration Platform
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The National Information Technology Authority (NITA-U) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming how the Ugandan government interacts with its citizens.
read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:03:42
Inside the spirit of Nyege Nyege: Where music meets mystery
Nyege Nyege is undoubtedly a place where the unexpected happens, and its 10th-anniversary edition is no different. As I wandered through the cultural marketplace in the heart of the festival, I had a chance encounter with a group of traditional healers who were as mysterious as they were intriguing. Seated barefoot in front of a […] The post Inside the spirit of Nyege Nyege: Where music meets mystery first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:39:52
Kabira Country Club hosts inaugural All-Africa Squash Championship
Top squash talent from across Africa has converged on Kampala for the inaugural Squash Federation of Africa (SFA) All Africa Seniors Championship, taking place from 17 to 22 November. The week-long event, organised by the SFA and hosted by the Uganda Squash Rackets Association with support from the National Council of Sports, features both individual […] The post Kabira Country Club hosts inaugural All-Africa Squash Championship first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:31:34
Speke Resort Convention Centre Spotlighted as Uganda Exhibits at IBTM in Barcelona
Uganda made a confident and high-impact return to the international MICE arena at IBTM World 2025, and at the centre of its story was one star attraction: the Speke Resort Munyonyo Convention Centre. The global trade show, held from November 18–20 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, became the stage where Uganda reintroduced its upgraded […] The post Speke Resort Convention Centre Spotlighted as Uganda Exhibits at IBTM in Barcelona first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:54:27
NBA returns to SuperSport platforms
MultiChoice, a CANAL+ company, has announced the return of the National Basketball Association (NBA) to SuperSport and its first appearance on Showmax Premier League platforms. For the first time since the 2015-16 season, SuperSport channels will once again carry live NBA games, marking a significant step as the sport’s popularity continues its massive growth trajectory across Africa. This is a celebration […] The post NBA returns to SuperSport platforms first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Nov 2025 09:59:02
Uganda Cranes fall to 85th despite leading East Africa in FIFA Rankings
Uganda Cranes have slipped two places in the latest FIFA World Ranking, dropping from 83rd in October to 85th following the recent international break. The national team recorded mixed results in their two friendlies—beating Chad 2–1 before suffering a heavy 4–0 defeat to Morocco. Despite the slide, Uganda remain the highest-ranked side in East Africa. […] The post Uganda Cranes fall to 85th despite leading East Africa in FIFA Rankings first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Nov 2025 10:29:08
Uganda tests home-built electric bus on 13,000km Trans-Africa Expedition
Uganda has unveiled the Made in Uganda Grand Trans-Africa Electric Expedition, an ambitious 30-day journey that will stretch more than 13,000 kilometres and cut across six countries: Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Botswana, Eswatini and South Africa. At the centre of the expedition is the Kayoola Electric Coach 13M (Model 2025), a long-distance electric bus built by […] The post Uganda tests home-built electric bus on 13,000km Trans-Africa Expedition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read more
scribe.co.ug
@theScribeUganda Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:47:21
Kigezi leaders argue government to regulate campaign spending
In a bid to promote better service delivery and reduce corruption, opinion leaders in Kigezi subregion are calling on the government to control the amount of money spent during election campaigns. The call was made during a regional dialogue on elections and human rights organized by the Uganda Human Rights Commission at Volcano Hotel in Rubanda district on Thursday. The executive director of Kick Corruption of Uganda, Byamugisha Robert Kakuru, highlighted the dangers of money in elections, stating that excessive spending by politicians could compromise service delivery. “Government should come in to regulate this spending. Why pour in all that […]
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 05:09:39
Museveni Endorses Visa-Free Africa Bid, Boosting Continental Tourism Campaign
[Nile Post] Momentum toward a borderless African travel experience has accelerated after the Trans-Africa Tourism & Unity Campaign secured major backing from President Museveni during a high-level engagement at the Mayuge State Lodge.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 06:44:46
Uganda, Kenya Ramp Up SGR Land Acquisition After Harmonising Standards
[Nile Post] Uganda and Kenya have agreed on a series of technical and policy positions to ensure a seamless Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) system connecting the two countries, following a three-day bilateral meeting on "SGR interoperability/technical harmonisation" held from November 12-14, 2025.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:34:29
MSC Empowers Former Sex Workers in Mbale With Shs40m Grant
[Nile Post] Mbale City witnessed a moment of transformation as two groups of former sex workers received a shs 40 million grant from the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), a government-backed initiative aimed at helping vulnerable women leave street-based sex work and build dignified livelihoods.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:34:29
Female Students Avised to Integrate Values, Practical Skills At Brightermonday Career Clinic
[Nile Post] In a bid to equip female students with the necessary skills for the job market, students at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Kabojja campus, have been urged to complement their academic knowledge with practical soft skills to succeed in the workforce.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:34:30
Luzzi Calls for Mindset Change and Honest, Transparent Leadership Ahead of 2026 Polls
[Nile Post] Kampala Central Parliamentary aspirant Abraham Luzzi, popularly known as Mr. Economy, has called on Ugandans to embrace honest, transformative leadership and reject manipulative political rhetoric.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:34:30
Capital Markets Authority Partners With Cisi to Boost Investor Confidence
[Nile Post] The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is a global professional body for professionals working in securities, investment, wealth management, financial planning, and capital markets.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:34:32
Govt Surpasses Shs 3 Trillion in PDM Transfers to Parishes
[Nile Post] The government has crossed a major milestone in the implementation of the Parish Development Model (PDM), with total transfers to parishes now standing at Shs 3.216 trillion, according to the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:34:33
Lino Anguzu Takes Office As New DPP, Vows Discipline and Dedication in Prosecuting Crime
[Nile Post] Newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Lino Anguzu officially assumed office on Tuesday, pledging to steer the institution with discipline, devotion and hard work as he takes over from Justice Jane Frances Abodo.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:34:34
Tayebwa Urges Kigezi Religious Leaders to Champion Modern Farming for Economic Growth
[Nile Post] Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has called on religious leaders in the Kigezi sub-region to take a frontline role in promoting modern farming practices, saying their influence is crucial if Uganda is to achieve long-term economic targets, including growing the economy to USD 500 billion by 2040.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Thu, 20 Nov 2025 18:05:07
Global Energy-Transition Funding Hits Ush 8.6 Quadrillion As Renewables Surge-Irena/CPI Report
[Nile Post] Global investment in the energy transition rose by 20 per cent between 2022 and 2024, reaching approximately Shs 8,676,000 billion (USD 2.4 trillion), according to a major new analysis released today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI). Of this amount, about Shs 2,912,000 billion (USD 807 billion) was directed specifically toward renewable-energy technologies.
read more