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@sqoop Mon, 18 Aug 2025 16:02:15
Afrigo Band and the iconic song that changed everything
Afrigo Band celebrated 50 years in a show at Millennium Gardens in Kampala. The band, formed after the breakup of The Cranes Band — one of the most popular Ugandan groups in the 1960s and 1970s — initially called themselves Africa Go, a name frontman Moses Matovu suggested. While on the Swangz Avenue-produced Tusker ConverSessions, […] The post Afrigo Band and the iconic song that changed everything first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:19:52
Nema to Address Complaints Over Luwero Sugar Factory
[Independent (Kampala)] Luwero -- The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) is set to send a team of inspectors to look into complaints from residents of Yandwe, Ndibulungi, and Kakabala Nnalongo villages in Luwero about growing air and water pollution in their area.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:21:12
Mbidde Says Presidential Aspirants Are Victims of a Broken System
[Nile Post] Fred Mukasa Mbidde, the Vice President of the Democratic Party, has said the record number of Ugandans seeking to contest for the presidency is less about political ambition and more a sign of frustration with a governance system that many feel has failed them.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:21:12
Storm Ravages Lwengo Villages, Leaving Hundreds Homeless
[Nile Post] Heavy rains have wreaked havoc in three villages of Malongo sub-county, Lwengo District, destroying homes, washing away crops, and leaving hundreds of residents stranded without food or shelter.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:21:13
Dr Bwanika Proposes Payment Requirement for Presidential Nomination Forms
[Nile Post] Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Kimaanya-Kabonera MP Dr. Abed Bwanika has proposed that aspiring presidential candidates should first make a financial payment before being issued nomination forms, a move he says would ensure only serious contenders enter the race.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:21:15
65-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Rubanda
[Nile Post] Police in Rubanda District are investigating the suspected murder of 65-year-old Zaverio Ruhugye, a resident of Nyakayenje cell, Kitojo parish, Bubare sub-county, whose body was discovered lying along the road to his home on August 17, 2025.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:21:15
Three Dead in Mukono Road Crash Involving Bus and Parked Truck
[Nile Post] Mukono Police Division is investigating a deadly crash that occurred on August 16, 2025, at around 9:40 PM near Nkokonjeru Center along the Kisoga-Nkokonjeru Road. The accident claimed three lives:
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:22:51
Legal Battle As Uganda Takes Back the Power
[Independent (Kampala)] ANALYSIS -- Umeme, an electricity distribution company, announced on 2 June that it will take its quarrel with the Ugandan government to an arbitration court in London, after weeks of unsuccessful negotiations.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:36:00
Elegance Behind the Masks: Juan Nsabiye Hosts Exclusive Masquerade Ball at Baoli
The rain poured and the evening air carried a crisp chill, but inside Baoli Restaurant, the atmosphere was nothing short of fiery. This Sunday, the upscale venue was filled with a world of mystery and sophistication at an exclusive Masquerade Ball hosted by Juan Nsabiye. The event welcomed a sampling of Kampala’s elite, all draped […] The post Elegance Behind the Masks: Juan Nsabiye Hosts Exclusive Masquerade Ball at Baoli first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:31
Gisu Students Celebrate Record Cambridge a Level Results
[Nile Post] Galaxy International School Uganda (GISU) is celebrating a historic milestone after recording some of its best Cambridge International A Level results since the school opened in 2013.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:32
Nzaire Kaguta Pledges Inclusive and Nationwide Mobilisation in NRM CEC Bid
[Nile Post] Sedrack Nzaire Kaguta, a veteran National Resistance Movement (NRM) leader and younger brother to President Museveni, has pledged an inclusive, nationwide mobilization strategy for the party if elected Vice Chairperson of the NRM Central Executive Committee (CEC).
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:33
Disputed Lc5 Primary Deepens FDC Divisions in Sironko
[Nile Post] - The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in Sironko District is grappling with internal divisions following a disputed LC5 primary election, which has prompted the leading aspirant to run as an independent.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:34
Police Launch Sub-County Policing Model to Strengthen Security in Bukedi
[Nile Post] Residents of Bukedi Sub-region, many of whom rely on small-scale farming, have long grappled with insecurity and the loss of property to opportunistic thieves.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:35
COU Clergy Congregate At Ucu for Four-Day Conference
[Nile Post] The Church of Uganda (COU) is set to host its All Clergy Conference from August 18 to 21, 2025, at Uganda Christian University (UCU), bringing together clergy from all 39 dioceses.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:36
Lake Nakivale On the Brink As Refugees Harvest Papyrus Roots for Survival
[Nile Post] The once-shimmering waters of Lake Nakivale, a vital resource for refugees and host communities in Isingiro District, are disappearing at an alarming rate.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:37
UWA Launches Kibale Conservation Education Centre in Kamwenge
[Nile Post] The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially opened the Kibale Conservation Education Centre, a Shs600 million facility designed to train youth and communities in conservation, promote research, boost tourism, and protect wildlife habitats.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:53:38
Singh Warns Against Use of Money in NRM Internal Elections
[Nile Post] Singh Katongole Paminda, vice chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC), has urged party members to avoid using money to influence voters during internal elections.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:55:04
PHOTOS: Hoima Stadium construction reaches advanced stage; project set for handover ahead of initial deadline
The construction of Hoima Stadium has reached an advanced stage, with nearly 90 percent of the work completed just 11 months after ground-breaking. The $130 million project, undertaken by Turkish firm Summa, is progressing faster than expected and is set to be delivered months ahead of schedule. During an inspection on Sunday, State Minister for […] The post PHOTOS: Hoima Stadium construction reaches advanced stage; project set for handover ahead of initial deadline first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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