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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:52:23
FDC picks Nandala Mafabi as Presidential Flag Bearer for 2026
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has settled on its Secretary General, Nathan Nandala Mafabi, as the party’s presidential flag bearer in the upcoming 2026 general election. This decision follows high-level internal negotiations that culminated in the withdrawal of party president Patrick Amuriat Oboi, who carried the FDC banner in the 2021 presidential race. […] The post FDC picks Nandala Mafabi as Presidential Flag Bearer for 2026 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:04:45
Mobile Money agent stabbed to death in Nansana
Police in Nansana have launched an investigation into the murder of a mobile money agent, Rose Kyamazima, who was killed during a violent robbery on the night of Monday, 28 July 2025. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, the incident occurred at around 9:40 p.m. in Nansana East I ‘B’ Zone, Wakiso District. […] The post Mobile Money agent stabbed to death in Nansana first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:27:49
Finance Minister Matia Kasaija lauds National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and management for transforming gaming sector; challenges new board to sustain growth
Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Matia Kasaija, has officiated the handover ceremony of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board (NLGRB), commending the outgoing Board for its transformative leadership and charging the new Board to align regulation with Uganda’s broader development and revenue mobilisation goals. A Sector ReformedIn his keynote address, Minister Kasaija […] The post Finance Minister Matia Kasaija lauds National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board and management for transforming gaming sector; challenges new board to sustain growth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:00:35
Four Killed, 13 Injured After Commuter Taxi Hits Pedestrian and Plunges Into River Malaba
[Nile Post] At least four people have been confirmed dead and 13 others injured following a tragic road accident early Monday morning at Amungura Bridge along the Busia-Tororo Road.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:50
Healthcare Crisis in Kamusenene Village As Residents Plead for Better Medical Services
[Nile Post] Residents of Kamusenene Village in Bukuya Subcounty, Kasanda District, are raising alarm over the dire state of healthcare services in their community, citing a lack of major health facilities and inadequate medical care.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:52
C-Care Uganda Celebrates Service, Systems Excellence Across Its Network
[Nile Post] C-Care Uganda has its second annual excellence awards at the Mestil Hotel, celebrating outstanding achievements in healthcare service delivery across its facilities nationwide.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:53
Boda Union Launches Youth Empowerment Drive in Kawempe
[Nile Post] The Uganda Boda Union has unveiled a youth empowerment campaign in Kawempe Division aimed at tackling unemployment and poverty by supporting young riders with motorcycles, financial tools, and a path to home ownership.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:53
Police Dismisses Viral Social Media Claim On Constable Training
[Nile Post] The Uganda Police Force has dismissed as false a viral social media post claiming that all newly recruited police constables must report to Kabalye Police Training School in Masindi.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:53
NUP Kicks Off Party Vetting Process, Ssebagala Explains Ticket Requirements
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) has commenced its party vetting process, marking a crucial step in the selection of candidates for the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:54
Munyagwa Calls for Fresh NRM Primaries Free of Firearms
[Nile Post] Former Kawempe South MP Mubarak Munyagwa has called for the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) to organize fresh primary elections--this time in a peaceful environment devoid of intimidation and firearms.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:55
Mwanza Nears Completion of Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Center for Lake Victoria
[Nile Post] Mwanza, Tanzania -- -- Construction of the Regional Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (RMRCC) in Mwanza is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in efforts to enhance maritime safety across the Lake Victoria Basin.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:56
Malende Donates Shs10m As NUP Launches Vetting for Kampala Flag Bearers
[Nile Post] Kampala Woman Member of Parliament Shamim Malende has donated Shs10 million to the National Unity Platform (NUP) as the party launched its week-long vetting exercise for parliamentary flag bearers across Kampala.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:56
Police Admit, Guns Recovered in Foiled Shs50m Kyotera Coffee Factory Robbery Belong to Force
[Nile Post] Police have admitted that the two guns recovered from armed thugs who had robbed shs50 million from a coffee factory in Kyotera belong to the force.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:57
Luweero Leaders Decry Poor School Infrastructure, Calls for Govt Support
[Nile Post] Leaders in Luweero District have raised serious concerns over the poor state of infrastructure in government-aided schools, urging the central government to intervene and address the chronic shortage of classrooms, staff quarters, and pit latrines which continue to hinder academic performance.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:58
NRM to Elect 2026 Presidential Flag Bearer At National Conference in August
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) will hold its 4th National Conference from August 27 to 28, 2025, at Kololo Independence Grounds, where the party is expected to elect its presidential flag bearer for the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:06:58
Mubaje Launches Drive to Support Needy Students
[Nile Post] The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has launched a nationwide resource mobilization campaign aimed at supporting financially disadvantaged students and strengthening infrastructure at the Islamic Call University College (ICUC).
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@kfm Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:53:59
Police issues traffic advisory ahead of CHAN
By Mike Sebalu The Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has issued a traffic advisory ahead of CHAN 2024 tournament in Uganda. This tournament is co-hosted with two other reginal countries including Kenya and Tanzania. With the tournament set to commence on 2nd-30th August, police expects a heavy traffic around Kampala, Entebbe and all key venues due to team movements, training sessions, and matches. Michael Kananura, the Directorate’s spokesperson says some road junctions will be diverted effective 2nd August. He cites the Naalya junction where trucks will be diverted to Kyaliwajjala–Ssonde. At Seeta junction, trucks will be redirected to Namugongo, at Kinawattaka, no truck will be allowed to access Kireka and at Bweyogerere, vehicles will be re-routed to Kinawataka Rd […]
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