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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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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:37:28
Police arrest 12 for selling fake CHAN tickets
Police have arrested 12 individuals for selling fake tickets to the #CHAN2024 match between Uganda Cranes and South Africa this evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Speaking to journalists during the weekly press briefing at Naguru, Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said the group was arrested over the weekend. “There are people who have tried to […] The post Police arrest 12 for selling fake CHAN tickets first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:25:39
Sembabule Voters Threaten to Defect to NUP Over Disputed NRM Primaries
[Nile Post] Voters in Lugusuulu sub-county, Sembabule District, have threatened to abandon the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and join the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) over alleged election malpractice in the recent party primaries.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:30:56
CHAN: Gov’t pays Shs142 million per match day to host matches at Namboole Stadium
The Government of Uganda has been paying $40,000 (about Shs142 million) to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, management for every match day during the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda is co-hosting the tournament with Kenya and Tanzania, a move widely seen as a major rehearsal ahead of the 2027 AFCON, which the three countries will […] The post CHAN: Gov’t pays Shs142 million per match day to host matches at Namboole Stadium first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 05:56:01
CHAN: Uganda Cranes need a point to make history; while a win guarantees a return to Namboole for the quarter-final fixture
The Uganda Cranes stand just 90 minutes away from rewriting their African Nations Championship (CHAN) story as they face South Africa in a decisive Group C showdown tonight at 8pm at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. A draw would be enough to send Uganda into the quarter-finals for the first time in their seven CHAN appearances. […] The post CHAN: Uganda Cranes need a point to make history; while a win guarantees a return to Namboole for the quarter-final fixture first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 17 Aug 2025 06:25:33
Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon draws global influencers to Uganda’s adventure experiences
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon, will this week host a dynamic group of global influencers from the UK, USA, and Dubai for the Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese on August 23. Among the notable guests is internationally renowned sports commentator Rob Walker, who will run alongside his family. The […] The post Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon draws global influencers to Uganda’s adventure experiences first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:48:41
22-year-old man collapses and dies during UPDF recruitment exercise
A 22-year-old man has collapsed and died shortly after completing a physical fitness run during the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in Apac District. The deceased, identified as Dono Solomon, was among candidates undergoing the short-distance run, one of the mandatory stages of the recruitment process. According to witnesses, Solomon collapsed at the […] The post 22-year-old man collapses and dies during UPDF recruitment exercise first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:16:56
Dr Anne Merriman obituary
My friend Anne Merriman, who has died aged 90, was a pioneering doctor and founder of the Hospice Africa charity, which aims to offer “palliative care for all those in need” across the continent.While working in Singapore in the 1980s, Anne devised an affordable morphine-based painkiller, and took it to Africa in the 90s. In 1993 in Kampala, Uganda, she founded Hospice Africa, establishing a hospice model that could be adapted for other countries. By 2023, Hospice Africa had cared for more than 37,000 patients in Uganda, and today it helps provide home-based palliative care in more than 35 countries across Africa. Continue reading...
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@kfm Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:46:16
World Breastfeeding Week celebrated in Kyaka Refugee Settlement
Story by; Mike Sebalu International relief organizations operating in the Western refugee camps of Uganda have asked governments to review the existing policy and provide adequate maternity leave and breastfeeding facilities at workplaces. During celebrations to mark the World Breastfeeding Week in Kyaka 2 and Rwamwanja refugee settlements, Kyegegwa […] The post World Breastfeeding Week celebrated in Kyaka Refugee Settlement first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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