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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:53:10
NUP Defends Its School of Leadership, Citing Constitutional Rights
[Nile Post] Kampala - The National Unity Platform (NUP) has defended the legality of its School of Leadership, arguing that the institution is a political training organ protected by the Constitution, not a conventional school requiring registration under the Ministry of Education.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:53:10
Breaking - Law Society Members Vote to Censure Munaabi
[Nile Post] Uganda Law Society (ULS) members have voted overwhelmingly to censure Secretary Phillip Munaabi and Central Region Council Member Geoffrey Turyamusiima, deepening a long-standing leadership crisis within the society.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:53:12
Nsereko Calls for Visionary Leadership and Ecological Justice in Uganda
[Nile Post] Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko has urged Ugandans to embrace a new brand of leadership--one rooted in accountability, long-term planning, and ecological justice.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:53:13
Postbank Staff Trained in Green Financing
[Nile Post] A total of 30 staff from PostBank Uganda have been trained in green financing to enable them gain insights into the good global practices as the bank nears gaining its sustainability certification and rebranding to Pearl Bank.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:53:14
KCCA Sued Over New Landfill in Buyala
[Nile Post] A group of 17 people have dragged Kampala Capital City Authority(KCCA) and the National Environmental Management Authority(NEMA) to court over the new landfill in Buyala, in Mpigi district.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:53:15
Kamwenge Police Exhume Body of Man Allegedly Killed By Wife and Her Lover
[Nile Post] Kamwenge - Police in Kamwenge District have exhumed the body of 45-year-old Patrick Ngezampola Mufumbira, who was allegedly murdered by his wife, Sylivia Tushemerirwe Nandago, and her secret lover, Yonasan Mugarura.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:00:00
Youth Platform Association Warns Public Against Fraudsters Misusing Its Name
[Nile Post] The Youth Platform Association, a Ugandan organization best known for promoting agribusiness initiatives such as goat rearing, bee-keeping, and maize growing, has issued a stern warning to the public about fraudsters misusing its name.
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@sqoop Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:19:44
DJ Jazzworx, Spinny, Dash and Sheilah take over Mezo
Wednesday evenings would typically call for a laidback vibe on your couch, but not in Kampala, specifically last Wednesday at Mezo Noir. The luxurious Kololo hangout was transformed into bright lights, beaming with flamboyance, luxury and an assortment of happy people invited for the Don Julio Takeover. At the entrance? A flute glass with a […] The post DJ Jazzworx, Spinny, Dash and Sheilah take over Mezo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:41:05
Museveni Extends Additional Capital to Market Vendors Along Hoima Road
[Nile Post] President Museveni has extended a lifeline to roadside market vendors along Hoima Road by providing each with seed capital of Shs 100,000 through the State House Political Department, led by Princess Pauline Nassolo and the Special Presidential Assistant in charge of Women Affairs, Ms. Flora Kabibi.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:41:06
UAE Slaps Visa Ban On Uganda Starting 2026
[Nile Post] The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially placed Uganda on its 2026 visa ban list, effectively barring Ugandan citizens from applying for tourist and work visas to the Gulf state.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:54:39
If you fear prison, please leave the struggle — Bobi Wine
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has urged party members and supporters who fear imprisonment to abandon the struggle, warning that with the election period drawing closer, more opposition figures are likely to face arrest. Addressing NUP members at the party headquarters in Makerere-Kavule, Bobi Wine said he had […] The post If you fear prison, please leave the struggle — Bobi Wine first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:14:46
Lung Cancer in East Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A five-year study by the Makerere Lung Institute, in collaboration with Case Western Reserve University (USA) and the National Institute for Medical Research (Tanzania), has shed new light on the nature of lung cancer in East Africa. The Lung Cancer in East Africa (LCH) Study, which ran from 2021 to 2025, examined the epidemiology, radiology, and molecular determinants of the disease, particularly its connection to HIV-1 infection.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 18 Sep 2025 04:54:41
EC Chairperson Byabakama confirms 30 aspirants have returned presidential nomination forms
The Chairperson of Uganda’s Electoral Commission (EC), Justice Simon Byabakama, has confirmed that 30 presidential hopefuls have so far submitted their supporter forms as the country gears up for the nomination exercise later this month. Addressing the media at the Commission’s offices, Justice Byabakama explained that the law requires each aspirant to gather signatures from […] The post EC Chairperson Byabakama confirms 30 aspirants have returned presidential nomination forms first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 18 Sep 2025 05:06:37
UGEFA and Equity Bank Uganda continue partnership to boost green enterprises
The Uganda Green Enterprise Finance Accelerator (UGEFA) and Equity Bank Uganda have announced the continuation of their highly successful partnership as UGEFA enters its second phase. Building on a fruitful collaboration that disbursed over 100 green loans to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) during Phase I, this renewed partnership reinforces both organisations’ commitment to supporting […] The post UGEFA and Equity Bank Uganda continue partnership to boost green enterprises first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:13:58
Aga Khan transfers Nation Media Group ownership to NPRT Holdings
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has reshuffled its ownership of Nation Media Group (NMG), East Africa’s largest listed media company, by moving its 54.08% controlling stake to NPRT Holdings Africa Ltd, a company fully owned by AKFED. The deal, approved by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), ends AKFED’s decades-long role as NMG’s […] The post Aga Khan transfers Nation Media Group ownership to NPRT Holdings first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 17 Sep 2025 23:52:00
Peruth Chemutai hospitalised after fall in steeplechase final in Tokyo
Uganda’s Olympic champion Peruth Chemutai was stretchered off and taken to hospital after a heavy fall in the women’s 3000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Wednesday. Chemutai had made a bright start, taking command of the race and setting a strong pace through the opening laps. She briefly lost ground […] The post Peruth Chemutai hospitalised after fall in steeplechase final in Tokyo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 18 Sep 2025 01:13:58
Aga Khan cleared to sell majority stake in Nation Media Group
The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) is relinquishing its controlling stake in Nation Media Group (NMG), East Africa’s largest listed media house, after agreeing to sell 54.08% of its shares to NPRT Holdings Africa Ltd. The deal, approved by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA), ends AKFED’s decades-long role as NMG’s majority shareholder and […] The post Aga Khan cleared to sell majority stake in Nation Media Group first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:25:27
EC Issues Warning to Presidential Aspirants Over Late Nomination Submissions
[Nile Post] Kampala -- The Electoral Commission (EC) has warned presidential aspirants that delays in returning nomination papers ahead of the 2026 elections could jeopardize their chances of contesting.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:25:28
Busega-Mityana Highway Evictions Leave Traders in Ruins, Spark Anger At Govt
[Nile Post] Kampala -- A dawn eviction operation along the Busega-Mityana highway has left dozens of traders devastated after their kiosks, stalls, and businesses were demolished by the Ministry of Works and Transport, sparking outrage from local leaders and residents.
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