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@matookerepublic Sat, 27 Sep 2025 13:43:38
Rema captivates Guvnor crowd at Friday Night Live
It was a full house as songstress Rema Namakula headlined the September edition of the I&M Bank sponsored Friday Night Live Series, at Guvnor, last night- Friday, September 26th. The club quickly filled up, with fans ready for a fun-filled night out, just soon after the gates opened at 9pm. The night kicked off with […] The post Rema captivates Guvnor crowd at Friday Night Live first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:23:46
Irene Ntale and Vincent Kalibbala Seal Love with a Colorful Introduction Ceremony
Songstress Irene Ntale has taken another step toward marriage after introducing her fiancé, Vincent Kalibbala, in a colorful traditional ceremony held yesterday afternoon in Kulambiro, Kampala. The glamorous event was attended by family, close friends, and fellow musicians who came to celebrate the couple’s union. Highlights of the day included the delivery of dowry, prayer, […] The post Irene Ntale and Vincent Kalibbala Seal Love with a Colorful Introduction Ceremony first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@theguardian Sat, 27 Sep 2025 11:00:41
Mountain gorillas are back from the brink. But what happens if they run out of room?
Humans have helped save the great apes from extinction, but are now the biggest threat to their survival as they compete for land in east Africa’s Virunga mountains• Photographs by Badru Katumba for the GuardianIt is sunrise on mount Muhabura, an inactive volcano on the Ugandan-Rwandan border, and Dr Benard Ssebide is in a rush to find a family of mountain gorillas before the tourists arrive. A mass of ferns, vines and thistles encroaches on the path, and the guides hack through brambles with machetes. Above, the forest whistles in the wind, glowing in the morning light.“The higher you go, the more the mountain pushes back,” Ssebide says, pausing for breath. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:24:00
Mining, Finance, Key Stakeholders Discuss Sustainable Growth at 14th Mineral Wealth Conference
Uganda’s mining industry came under the spotlight this week, as local and international stakeholders and players gathered at the Kampala Serena Hotel for the 14th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference. Organized by the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Minerals, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, and other stakeholders, the two-day event, was […] The post Mining, Finance, Key Stakeholders Discuss Sustainable Growth at 14th Mineral Wealth Conference first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:32:25
SMACK League returns for eighth season with a competitive twist
The SMACK League, powered by Guinness, is set to kick off its eighth season this Sunday, September 28, at the IUEA Sports Grounds in Kansanga, Kampala. All 22 league teams are ready for the new season, with each one set to play on opening day. David Kawooya, one of the league’s executive members and organizers, […] The post SMACK League returns for eighth season with a competitive twist first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 26 Sep 2025 20:52:05
Stecia Mayanja Quits National Peasants Party Presidency After Dispute
Musician-turned-politician Hajjati Faridah Stecia Mayanja has resigned as president of the National Peasants Party (NPP), ending days of public wrangling with the party’s leadership. Speaking to journalists on Friday, Mayanja said she could not abandon her music career to concentrate on politics, describing her resignation as a personal choice rooted in respect for her artistry […] The post Stecia Mayanja Quits National Peasants Party Presidency After Dispute first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:59:30
Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya Responds to Daughter Mellan’s Deadbeat Father Claims
Singer-turned-politician Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya has spoken out after his 17-year-old daughter, Mellan Nambatya Lutaaya, accused him of neglect and failure to pay her school fees in a TikTok video that has since sparked public debate. Mellan, a Senior Four candidate, alleged that her father had abandoned his parental responsibilities despite attempts to reach him through […] The post Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya Responds to Daughter Mellan’s Deadbeat Father Claims first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:56:49
MPs Push for Policy to Support Teenage Mothers in School
[Nile Post] Members of Parliament under the Uganda Parliamentary Forum to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancies have called for a policy that mandates support for teenage mothers to complete their studies after giving birth.
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@sqoop Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:06:10
Rapture! …but on Livestream
We should be talking about the shiny new iPhone 17 but honestly, what is the point if the rapture is around the corner? Imagine rapture finding you getting your hands dirty with the aim of spending your ill-gotten fortune on the iPhone 17! Trumpets blow, angels descend, and there you are. Tragic. Anyway, iPhone 17 […] The post Rapture! …but on Livestream first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:56:49
Uganda Introduces Jianzhou Big Ear Goats for Breeding, Agro-Industrialisation
[Nile Post] Uganda has received Jianzhou Big Ear goats from China under the FAO-China-Uganda South-South Cooperation Project, a move aimed at boosting livestock productivity, enhancing milk and meat yields, and supporting agro-industrialization.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:56:51
Mbarara City RCC Announces Crackdown On Unlicenced Court Bailiffs
[Nile Post] The Office of the Resident City Commissioner (RCC) in Mbarara City has launched a crackdown on unlicensed court bailiffs accused of illegally confiscating property and harassing citizens without proper court authorization.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:56:52
King Oyo Calls for Youth Empowerment, Cultural Renewal
[Nile Post] Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment and cultural transformation, urging young Ugandans to embrace innovation while preserving positive values.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:50:33
Men Urged to Take Bigger Role in Family Planning As Uganda Marks World Contraceptive Day
[Nile Post] Ugandan men are being urged to take a more active role in family planning as health advocates warn that low male involvement continues to undermine progress in reproductive health.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:11:08
Over 290 Smallholders in Rubanda Get Land Certificates
[Nile Post] The government, with support from the Embassy of the Netherlands, has handed over 294 Certificates of Customary Ownership (CCOs) to smallholder farmers in Rubanda District, aiming to strengthen land tenure security and improve food security.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 12:11:08
Uganda, Italy Deepen Coffee Partnership With €120m Climate Fund Support
[Nile Post] Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its coffee partnership with Italy, unveiling new initiatives aimed at value addition, climate resilience, and market competitiveness.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:23:04
Judicial Officers Urged to Lead Fight Against HIV
[Nile Post] Judicial officers have been urged to take a leading role in curbing the spread of HIV-AIDS by promoting preventive measures such as abstinence, behaviour change, and condom use among the public.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:23:26
International Trade Centre Partners With Unbs to Boost SME Certification in Northern Uganda
[Nile Post] In many parts of Uganda, smallholder farmers struggle to market agricultural produce, including sunflower and other oilseed crops, due to limited access to quality certification.
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@allafrica Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:24:18
Prisons Launch Regional Medical Camps to Improve Staff Healthcare, Starting in Mbarara
[Nile Post] The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has launched regional medical camps to improve healthcare for its staff, starting with a two-day camp at Mbarara Main Prison.
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@sqoop Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:26:45
National Peasants Party Summons Stecia Mayanja Over NRM Gig, Lawyers Hit Back
Former Eagles Production and Golden Band singer Stecia Mayanja has found herself at the center of a standoff with the National Peasants Party (NPP), which had earlier unveiled her its party president. READ: Stecia Mayanja unveiled as president of National Peasants Party The dispute stems from her performance at a National Resistance Movement (NRM) rally […] The post National Peasants Party Summons Stecia Mayanja Over NRM Gig, Lawyers Hit Back first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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