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@allafrica Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:33:37
Kasese High Court Gears Up to Tackle Criminal Case Backlog in Landmark July Session
[Nile Post] In a strategic effort to expedite justice and reduce a growing backlog of criminal cases, the Kasese High Court has launched preparations for a major criminal session set to begin on July 7, 2025.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:33:38
Uganda Reinsurance Company Launches USSD-Based Comesa Yellow Card Verification Platform
[Nile Post] Uganda Reinsurance Company Limited (Uganda Re) has in partnership with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) launched a USSD-powered digital verification platform for the COMESA Yellow Card.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:36:10
Chaos in Tororo As NRM Members Protest Suspension of District Registrar
[Nile Post] Chaos broke out in Tororo town on Tuesday as members of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) from Tororo County took to the streets to protest the suspension of Wilberforce Okware, the district NRM registrar.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:36:10
Experts Call for Greener Cities As Climate Change Fuels Health Crisis in Africa
[Nile Post] As climate change continues to exacerbate health inequalities across Africa, experts are now calling for cities to integrate more green infrastructure to cushion urban populations from its dire consequences.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:36:12
Former Allies Collide in Bungokho Central MP Race
[Nile Post] A once unshakable political alliance in Bungokho Central has fractured, as Masaba Muhmood--the current Mayor of Industrial Division in Mbale City--launches a spirited bid to unseat his former boss and mentor, Michael Welikhe Kafabusa, in the 2026 parliamentary race.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:18:34
Ugandan Police Officers Applauded for Professionalism in Somalia Peacekeeping Mission
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has lauded the 12th Formed Police Unit (FPU) for its exemplary professionalism, discipline, and resilience during a 14-month peacekeeping deployment in Mogadishu, Somalia. The officers served under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the African Union Support to Somalia (AUSSOM).
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:03:51
Bebe Cool reunites with Nazizi and Wyre as he kicks off Break The Chains Album tour in Nairobi
Bebe Cool has been a subject of scrutiny since he released his highly anticipated Break the Chains album on May 30. One of the biggest criticisms was about him releasing an international product and choosing to do much of the promotion in Uganda. Well, today, Bebe Cool arrived in Nairobi to start his international tour […] The post Bebe Cool reunites with Nazizi and Wyre as he kicks off Break The Chains Album tour in Nairobi first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:18:24
I’ll never pay anyone to play my music– A Pass
Singer A Pass, real name Alexander Bagonza, has said that he does not—and will never—tip deejays to play his music. Speaking in an interview with BBS TV, A Pass revealed that he believes good music should speak for itself, not rely on money to gain airplay. “Their tip to me is the music. If you […] The post I’ll never pay anyone to play my music– A Pass first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Jul 2025 01:29:27
Koffi Olomidé Joins Afrigo Band’s 50-Year Bash
Uganda’s most iconic band is marking a major milestone and Stanbic Bank is proudly powering the celebration of the highly anticipated Legends of Sound: Afrigo@50 concert. The golden anniversary event is set to rock Millennium Grounds, Kampala, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in what promises to be the cultural and musical highlight of the year. […] The post Koffi Olomidé Joins Afrigo Band’s 50-Year Bash first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:35:46
Ugandan Embassy in Washington hosts prominent Tour Agents in Uganda
A team of highly influential American tour agents arrived in Uganda on Friday, June 20th, for a curated nationwide exhibition to experience and explore Uganda firsthand. The delegation is here at the invitation of Uganda’s Ambassador to the United States- H.E. Ambassador Robinah Kakonge, who started their visit with a dinner at Latitude 0° Hotel […] The post Ugandan Embassy in Washington hosts prominent Tour Agents in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:30:45
NBS Sport Gears Up for Live Coverage of the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup
[Nile Post] The Uganda Rugby Cranes XVs are back on home soil after a demanding tour of Southern Africa, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling home campaign at the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup. With just about a week to kickoff, Uganda has not only welcomed its national team but is also the first participating country with boots on the ground.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:30:46
President Museveni Hosts Benny Hinn At State Lodge Nakasero
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday hosted world-renowned evangelist Pastor Benny Hinn at the State Lodge in Nakasero, in a deeply spiritual and reflective meeting centered on the role of Christianity in Africa, national transformation, and prayer for the country.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:30:46
Obongi Security Committee Halts Construction Projects Lacking Boqs, Plans
[Nile Post] Starting Tuesday, July 1st, 2025, all ongoing construction and renovation projects in Obongi District without approved Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and building plans will be stopped with immediate effect.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:41:54
Kunihira Unopposed in NRM Primaries for Female Workers MP Contest
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has declared Agnes Kunihira Abwooli unopposed in the party primaries for the position of Female Workers Member of Parliament.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:58:36
Ugandan Opposition MP Abducted and Tortured Ahead of Elections
[RFI] Barnabas Tinkasiimire, a Ugandan member of parliament critical of President Yoweri Museveni, was abducted over the weekend and apparently tortured before his release, a member of the law society said on Monday. Uganda has seen increased pressure on opposition figures ahead of presidential elections in January. Museveni announced he will seek to extend his nearly 40 years in power.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:32:34
Civil Society Demands Urgent Action On Junk Food Epidemic
[Nile Post] Ugandan children are facing a silent but deadly epidemic that is driven not by infections but by the food on their plates. Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are sounding the alarm over what they describe as a looming public health disaster caused by the overconsumption of ultra-processed foods, particularly among children and young people.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:32:35
Centum Investments Issues Profit Warning, Expects 25 Percent Drop in Earnings
[Nile Post] Leading East African investment firm Centum Investment Company PLC has issued a profit warning, announcing a projected 25% decline in net earnings for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:45:28
Uganda Begins Fuel Blending to Boost Quality, Cut Emissions, and Lower Prices
[Nile Post] Uganda has officially commenced the blending of locally produced fuel with ethanol, a move aimed at improving fuel quality, protecting the environment, and reducing pump prices across the country.
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