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@allafrica Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:02:17
Police Probe Suspected Murder in Illegal Gold Mining Site
[Independent (Kampala)] Terego, Uganda -- Police in Terego District are investigating a suspected murder involving two South Sudanese refugee women who were buried at an illegal gold mining site in Imvepi Refugee Settlement. The incident occurred on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at around 2:53 PM along the Ure River in Point J Village, Zone One, Odupi Sub-county.
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@allafrica Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:13:54
Bobi Wine Slams NRM Over Electoral Fraud
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has condemned the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) over what he called widespread electoral fraud and violence during its recent party primaries.
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@sqoop Mon, 21 Jul 2025 12:37:01
Bebe Cool Reflects on Fading Brotherhood in East African Music
After two weeks in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, promoting his Break the Chains album, singer Bebe Cool has come out to highlight some of the key lessons he picked from the experience. In a lenghy post, the Cheque singer expressed gratitude to his fans and the media, in both Kenya and Tanzania, for the […] The post Bebe Cool Reflects on Fading Brotherhood in East African Music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 21 Jul 2025 11:50:46
Amali Phiona Rhoda is Miss Tourism Eastern Uganda
The Miss Tourism Uganda regional search continued its nationwide tour over the weekend with a vibrant stop in the Eastern region. Held at the scenic Majik Resort in Busia District, the event saw the region confirm its three representatives ahead of the national finale set for September 5, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Twenty-one-year-old […] The post Amali Phiona Rhoda is Miss Tourism Eastern Uganda first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:47:18
Defeated Abbas Weighs Independent Bid After NRM Primary Loss
[Nile Post] Agaba Abbas Mugisha, the former Member of Parliament for Kitagwenda County, is actively consulting his supporters and political allies on whether to return to the race as an independent candidate following his defeat in the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries.
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@allafrica Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:47:19
UJA Demands Immediate Release of Journalists Detained Over Mukono Education Story
[Nile Post] The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of two journalists, Eric Yiga of Salt Media and Ivan Kimbowa of Uganda Radio Network (URN), who were arrested on Saturday and are currently detained at the Jinja Road Police
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@allafrica Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:47:19
Millions Lost As Fire Guts Mityana Market Square
[Nile Post] Tragedy struck Mityana Municipality last night when a devastating fire swept through Market Square, destroying property worth millions of shillings and leaving hundreds of traders in shock and despair. The fire, whose cause remains unknown, engulfed the market at around 2am reducing dozens of stalls and merchandise to ashes.
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@allafrica Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:47:20
All Presidential Candidates to Be Guarded By Only SFC - Gen Muhoozi
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced that in the upcoming 2026 general elections, the Special Forces Command (SFC) will exclusively be in charge of providing security to all presidential candidates.
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@allafrica Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:47:18
Nira Opens Applications for Correction of ID Records and First-Time Registrations for 16+ Ugandans
[Nile Post] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has officially opened applications for Ugandans seeking to correct or update their National ID records, starting today, July 21, 2025.
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@allafrica Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:47:19
The Silent Struggle - Confronting Youth Mental Health in a High-Pressure World
[Nile Post] Mental health challenges among young people are escalating at an alarming rate, as many silently grapple with anxiety, depression, and the overwhelming pressure to meet societal expectations.
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@allafrica Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:47:19
Museveni Vows Crackdown On Electoral Offenders in NRM Primaries, Urges Bazzukulu to Defend Party Legacy
[Nile Post] President Museveni has sounded a stern warning to what he described as "self-seekers" accused of polluting the recently concluded National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries.
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@kfm Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:32:43
NIRA launches change of ID card particulars service
By Barbra Anyait The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has today launched the long -awaited change of particulars (COP) service in national identity cards across the country. On May, 27th, NIRA rolled out the Nationwide ID enrolment and renewal exercise which is expected to run for 6-10 month. Speaking the joint security weekly presser at the police headquarter in Naguru, Claire Ollama, the NIRA District Registrar- Buikwe, explained that, a fee of UGX 200,000 will be applied to all changes not caused by the authority. She added that all the guidance is already available at the NIRA website. “On the 21st day of July which is today I want to inform you country men dear citizens and people […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:50:40
Muhoozi’s son Ruhamya joins the army as a Private
The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has revealed that his son, Ruhamya Kainerugaba, is now officially serving in the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) with the rank of Private. “I’m extremely happy to announce that after 31 years in God’s Army, the UPDF, God has blessed the House of Museveni with another soldier […] The post Muhoozi’s son Ruhamya joins the army as a Private first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 21 Jul 2025 08:11:31
Best Emily stages successful show at Serena
This month started off on a good note for gospel singer Best Emily, who held her debut show in Kampala. For the western Uganda-based singer, having her first Kampala show at Kampala Serena Hotel turn out successfully was a major milestone. The show attracted other western gospel artistes, including Keti mukiza, Florence Musiimenta, Peterson Ma, […] The post Best Emily stages successful show at Serena first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 21 Jul 2025 07:06:09
New HIV Prevention Tools Emerge As Donor Cuts Threaten Progress
[Independent (Kampala)] Analysis -- When the 13th International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025) concluded in Kigali after five dynamic days (July 13-17), delegates left with a mix of hope and concern--buoyed by scientific breakthroughs but unsettled by a deepening funding crisis.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:07:00
Pilsner Lager Champions Culture as Lead Sponsor of 2025 Kwegonza Avenue Festival
Pilsner Lager is proud to reaffirm its commitment to cultural preservation as the lead sponsor of the 2025 Kwegonza Avenue Festival, scheduled for Saturday, 26th July at UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo. Now in its fourth consecutive year of support, Pilsner’s partnership with Kwegonza Avenue celebrates the richness of Uganda’s heritage particularly the vibrant customs, music, […] The post Pilsner Lager Champions Culture as Lead Sponsor of 2025 Kwegonza Avenue Festival first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:50:40
Cartel Bizness Listening Party: A night of sound & style backed by Guinness Smooth
Last night, Silo 15 in Bugolobi pulsed with creative electricity as Kampala’s culture shapers gathered for an exclusive moment that blurred the lines between music, fashion, and identity. The much-anticipated Cartel Bizness Listening Party delivered a genre-defying celebration of sound, collaboration, and self-expression all backed by Guinness Smooth. The event was curated by Troy Elimu, […] The post Cartel Bizness Listening Party: A night of sound & style backed by Guinness Smooth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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