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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:22:19
Katumba Wamala, Otema, Charles Angina, Godfrey Katsigazi Tumusiime, and Abel Kandiho among the top army generals set to retire
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has confirmed the upcoming retirement of 531 officers and militants, among them some of the force’s most prominent senior generals. Leading the list of retirees is the only serving four-star General, Katumba Wamala — a former Chief of Defence Forces and the current Minister of Works and Transport. General […] The post Katumba Wamala, Otema, Charles Angina, Godfrey Katsigazi Tumusiime, and Abel Kandiho among the top army generals set to retire first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 07 Aug 2025 06:41:28
Weasel hospitalised after late-night accident
Musician Douglas Mayanja, popularly known as Weasel Manizo, is reportedly receiving treatment at Nsambya Hospital following an incident allegedly involving his long-time partner, Sandra Teta. According to sources, the altercation occurred at Shan’s Bar & Restaurant in Munyonyo, after a heated exchange between the couple turned physical. Reports indicate that, in the midst of the […] The post Weasel hospitalised after late-night accident first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:43:32
Land Dispute Frustration Mounts in Kasese As Resolution Process Stalls
[Nile Post] Thousands of land dispute claimants in Kasese District are growing increasingly frustrated over delays in implementing a government directive aimed at resolving their long-standing land issues.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:43:32
Speaker Among Blames Negligence for Rising School and Road Tragedies
[Nile Post] The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has expressed alarm over the increasing number of avoidable tragedies in schools and on roads, urging responsible authorities to act swiftly to prevent further loss of life.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:43:35
Cholera Crisis in North Darfur Puts Over 640,000 Children At Risk, Warns Unicef
[Nile Post] The ongoing conflict in North Darfur, Sudan, has triggered a severe public health emergency, with cholera spreading rapidly and threatening the lives of over 640,000 children under the age of five.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:43:36
Museveni Orders Immediate Formation of Sugar Council, Pledges Fair Prices for Cane Farmers
[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed the immediate establishment of the long-delayed Sugar Council, stressing its vital role in regulating the sugar industry, resolving disputes, and protecting the interests of stakeholders.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:43:37
Hoima District Leads in Fighting Maternal Mortality, Its City Records Highest Deaths in Bunyoro
[Nile Post] Hoima district has emerged as the best-performing area in the Bunyoro region in the fight against maternal mortality, reporting zero maternal deaths in over the past 400 days.
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@allafrica Thu, 07 Aug 2025 04:13:32
Govt Secures Funds for Critical Road Projects
[Nile Post] The Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, has announced that funds have been secured to begin work on critical roads and complete the rehabilitation of the Ssezibwa and Katonga bridges.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:11:31
Economic Strain Grows As Mityana Businesses Struggle Without Streetlights
[Nile Post] Traders and residents in Mityana Municipality are raising concerns over the persistent darkness that falls over their roads and workplaces every evening due to non-functioning or missing streetlights.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:11:31
Suspect Surrenders to Police After Fatal Attack in Oyam
[Nile Post] Police in Oyam District have launched investigations into the murder of a 36-year-old man, who was allegedly attacked and hacked to death by a group of assailants in the early hours of Tuesday.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Aug 2025 18:11:32
Ministry of Internal Affairs Cracks Down On Extortion in National ID Registration
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Internal Affairs has taken decisive action to curb extortion, corruption, and bribery within the national identity card registration system.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:54:16
Man Sentenced to Six Years for Reckless Driving, Injuring Four in Stolen Car Incident in Tororo
[Nile Post] A 23-year-old man, Briana Ssettwalo, has been sentenced to six years in Morukatipe Prison after pleading guilty to multiple traffic offenses that resulted in injuries to four people.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:54:16
Who Hails Progress in Exclusive Breastfeeding, Calls for Continued Global Support
[Nile Post] The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced steady global progress in exclusive breastfeeding rates, highlighting it as a vital investment in child survival and long-term health.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:54:17
Poisoned Child Survivor Discharged As Father Detained Over Tragic Deaths in Kikuube
[Nile Post] - Precious Aheebwa, the only surviving child out of four poisoned by their father Wilson Kiiza in Kikuube District, was discharged from Hoima Regional Referral Hospital on Tuesday evening.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:54:19
Soroti City and District Delegates Unanimously Endorse Opolot for Eastern Youth MP Seat
[Nile Post] Delegates from Soroti City and Soroti District have given their unanimous support to Peter Opolot as their preferred candidate for the Eastern Youth Member of Parliament seat in the upcoming 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:54:19
Proper Packaging Key to Unlocking Product Demand - Minister Mwebesa
[Nile Post] The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa, has called on Ugandan manufacturers, traders, and small-scale producers to prioritize high-quality packaging as a critical strategy to increase product demand and reduce losses across the value chain.
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