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@allafrica Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:37:15
Uganda Records Surge in Human Trafficking Cases in 2024
[Nile Post] Uganda has witnessed a troubling increase in human trafficking cases, with 1,068 incidents recorded in 2024, up from 1,006 in 2023, according to a government report released by the Anti-Human Trafficking Department under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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@sqoop Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:59:00
From Amakondere to Levixone’s serenade Kwegonza Avenue brings Bunyoro and Tooro heritage to life
The sun was high and so were the spirits as revellers gathered at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds and flavours of Bunyoro and Tooro culture at the 2025 edition of Kwegonza Avenue. From the moment guests arrived, the atmosphere was electric, with complimentary Pilsner King in hand as […] The post From Amakondere to Levixone’s serenade Kwegonza Avenue brings Bunyoro and Tooro heritage to life first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:09:33
Joe Malaika donates to another amputee
Fashion designer Joe Malaika is once again proving that his influence extends far beyond the runway. In a powerful gesture of compassion, Malaika has donated another set of prosthetic legs to a Ugandan amputee, continuing a mission that has become a defining part of his work. The latest recipient, Paul Wasswa, a member of the […] The post Joe Malaika donates to another amputee first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:44:42
Museveni Urges Catholic Women to End Subsistence Farming for Prosperity
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged Catholic women across Africa to help eliminate subsistence farming, calling it a major cause of poverty and underdevelopment.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:12:06
Explained: How NUP selects its party candidates
As Uganda approaches the 2026 general elections, the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) is deep in the process of identifying candidates to carry its flag across various elective positions. But unlike the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), which holds open party primaries, NUP uses an internal process—one that many Ugandans still find unclear. So, how […] The post Explained: How NUP selects its party candidates first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:14:53
Parliament Confirms Membership of Sectoral Committees, Creates New Lands Oversight Team
[Nile Post] Parliament has officially designated the membership of its sectoral committees, maintaining National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership across all key oversight bodies, and approved the creation of a new committee on Lands to bolster scrutiny over land-related matters.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:42:00
Hudu, High-Profile Figures to Appear Before NRM Election Disputes Tribunal
[Nile Post] Former Masaka Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Hudu Hussein is among several high-profile political figures scheduled to appear before the National Resistance Movement (NRM) election disputes tribunal as it enters its second day of hearings.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Jul 2025 04:42:01
Museveni Bids Farewell to Outgoing World Bank Country Manager
[Nile Post] President Museveni has commended Ms. R. Mukami Kariuki, the outgoing World Bank Country Manager for Uganda, for her dedicated service and partnership with the government during her tenure.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:54:00
How to buy tickets for CHAN 2024 matches in Uganda
As East Africa prepares to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), excitement is building across the region. With matches scheduled in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar, fans are gearing up for what promises to be a thrilling continental football tournament and a key test ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. In Uganda, […] The post How to buy tickets for CHAN 2024 matches in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 02:09:30
I&M Bank launches ‘Tukikube ne I&M Bank’ campaign to empower SMEs through improved financial literacy
I&M Bank Uganda hosted Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) customers to a breakfast meeting, to discuss the potential of growing the sector through improved financial literacy. The event, held at Kampala Serena Hotel, also marked the launch of the “Tukikube ne I&M Bank” campaign, an initiative aimed at addressing the financial literacy gap that many […] The post I&M Bank launches ‘Tukikube ne I&M Bank’ campaign to empower SMEs through improved financial literacy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:52:23
FDC picks Nandala Mafabi as Presidential Flag Bearer for 2026
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has settled on its Secretary General, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, as the party’s presidential flag bearer in the upcoming 2026 general election. This decision follows high-level internal negotiations that culminated in the withdrawal of party president Patrick Amuriat Oboi, who carried the FDC banner in the 2021 presidential race. […] The post FDC picks Nandala Mafabi as Presidential Flag Bearer for 2026 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 01:04:45
Mobile Money agent stabbed to death in Nansana
Police in Nansana have launched an investigation into the murder of a mobile money agent, Rose Kyamazima, who was killed during a violent robbery on the night of Monday, 28 July 2025. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, the incident occurred at around 9:40 p.m. in Nansana East I ‘B’ Zone, Wakiso District. […] The post Mobile Money agent stabbed to death in Nansana first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:27:49
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija lauds National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and management for transforming gaming sector; challenges new board to sustain growth
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, has officiated the handover ceremony of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), commending the outgoing Board for its transformative leadership and charging the new Board to align regulation with Uganda’s broader development and revenue mobilisation goals. A Sector ReformedIn his keynote address, Minister Kasaija […] The post Finance Minister Matia Kasaija lauds National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and management for transforming gaming sector; challenges new board to sustain growth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:00:35
Four Killed, 13 Injured After Commuter Taxi Hits Pedestrian and Plunges Into River Malaba
[Nile Post] At least four people have been confirmed dead and 13 others injured following a tragic road accident early Monday morning at Amungura Bridge along the Busia-Tororo Road.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:06:50
Healthcare Crisis in Kamusenene Village As Residents Plead for Better Medical Services
[Nile Post] Residents of Kamusenene Village in Bukuya Subcounty, Kasanda District, are raising alarm over the dire state of healthcare services in their community, citing a lack of major health facilities and inadequate medical care.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:06:52
C-Care Uganda Celebrates Service, Systems Excellence Across Its Network
[Nile Post] C-Care Uganda has its second annual excellence awards at the Mestil Hotel, celebrating outstanding achievements in healthcare service delivery across its facilities nationwide.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:06:53
Boda Union Launches Youth Empowerment Drive in Kawempe
[Nile Post] The Uganda Boda Union has unveiled a youth empowerment campaign in Kawempe Division aimed at tackling unemployment and poverty by supporting young riders with motorcycles, financial tools, and a path to home ownership.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:06:53
Police Dismisses Viral Social Media Claim On Constable Training
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has dismissed as false a viral social media post claiming that all newly recruited police constables must report to Kabalye Police Training School in Masindi.
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