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@allafrica Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:59:11
Singer Dax Vibes Arrested in Jinja Over Assault of NRM Aspirant
[Nile Post] Singer Ivan Bugembe Ssentamu, popularly known as Dax Vibes and brother to National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine, has been arrested over an alleged assault in Jinja City.
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@allafrica Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:59:13
Over 5.3 Million Ugandans Renew National IDs As Nira Urges Faster Pace to Beat Deadline
[Nile Post] More than 5.3 million Ugandans have renewed their National Identification Cards (IDs) so far, according to the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), which has praised the strong response but warned that the pace of the exercise remains too slow to meet the set deadline.
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@allafrica Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:59:13
Minister Musasizi Urges End to Religion-Based Campaigns
[Nile Post] State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has called for an end to campaigns that exploit religious differences, emphasizing the need for a more inclusive and respectful political discourse.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:02:11
Equity Bank tees up support for Women’s Golf in Lira
From 4th to 5th July 2025, the Lira Golf Course buzzed with energy and elegance as it hosted the 4th edition of the Lira Ladies Golf Open under the inspiring theme, “Backing Every Bold Swing.” Proudly sponsored by Equity Bank Uganda, the tournament attracted over 100 golfers from across the country, competing in both the […] The post Equity Bank tees up support for Women’s Golf in Lira first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:32:51
Socialite Don Chris wanted – police
Self-proclaimed Kampala socialite Christian Asiimwe, alias Don Chris is a wanted man, police have said. Don has been in the limelight for at least three years now over his lavish spending and sponsoring of music concerts under his company Skypins Tours and Travels, which is now under the spotlight. According to police, […] The post Socialite Don Chris wanted – police first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:26:43
School Lightning Tragedy in Uganda Sparks Global Campaign
[Independent (Kampala)] Palabek Secondary School in the northern Uganda district of Lamwo near the South Sudan border has become the centre of a campaign to increase safety precautions against lightning strikes in Uganda.
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@sqoop Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:57:09
Okello Okello goes hard on inclusivity
The second and third rows at Uganda’s National Theatre were packed with guests who rarely get front-row access to comedy. These were audience members with hearing impairments—alongside their interpreters—at Okello Okello’s Comedy Black Friday, an inclusive stand-up show staged last Friday in Kampala. The show, now in its third edition this year, marked a significant […] The post Okello Okello goes hard on inclusivity first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:20:45
The Big Meeting adds creative twist to Sunday nights
Thrones Lounge in Kampala was transformed into a colourful canvas of creativity over the weekend as Singleton’s Big Meeting returned with a fresh twist — a “Paint and Sip” experience infused with R&B rhythms and artistic flair. The themed night welcomed over a dozen art-enthusiasts, partygoers, and Singleton lovers into a vibrant space where canvases, […] The post The Big Meeting adds creative twist to Sunday nights first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:42:37
Singer Dax Vibez arrested in Jinja
Musician Ivan Bugembe, alias Dax Vibez, is currently detained at Central Police Station in Jinja City over alleged assault, police have said. The musician who was hired to perform at the “Ekitudha” concert organised by Baba Media Group on Sunday was arrested in the wee hours of Monday morning after his performance. A video […] The post Singer Dax Vibez arrested in Jinja first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:17:25
Political Parties Are Selfish, Not Here to Serve the People - Former MP Nabiilah
[Nile Post] Former Kampala Woman Member of Parliament in the 10th Parliament, Nabilah Naggayi Ssempala, has said that political parties in Uganda are not here to serve the interests of the people but rather to advance selfish agendas.
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@allafrica Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:17:28
Doctors Alarmed By Rising Diabetes Cases, Call for Urgent Public Awareness
[Nile Post] Doctors at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital have raised concern over an increasing number of patients presenting with severe diabetes complications with many arriving too late for effective medical intervention.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:07:13
Uganda Cranes trim CHAN squad to 29, drop Karisa and Mucurezi ahead of residential camp
After nine days of non-residential training at Luzira Grounds, the Uganda Cranes technical panel of Fred Muhumuza and Morley Byekwaso has trimmed the 41-player squad to 29. The 29 will now enter a residential training camp in preparation for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. The squad includes players exclusively from the Uganda […] The post Uganda Cranes trim CHAN squad to 29, drop Karisa and Mucurezi ahead of residential camp first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:27:04
Evolve Group Africa to host debut Women in Marketing Summit & Honors in Uganda
Evolve Group Africa, a leading brand marketing and communications outfit, is set to host the Marketing fraternity to the inaugural edition of the Women in Marketing Summit & Honors 2025. Slated for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Kampala Serena Hotel’s Turaco Hall, the Summit will convene industry trailblazers, thought leaders, and change-makers, to have […] The post Evolve Group Africa to host debut Women in Marketing Summit & Honors in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Mon, 07 Jul 2025 09:00:03
‘We thought we could be ourselves’: they fled Uganda’s harsh anti-gay laws only to face the same in Kenya
Refugees who found sanctuary in Nairobi fear a new family protection bill could again threaten their rightsSitting on the porch of their shared house on the outskirts of Nairobi, Entity* and Rock* are chatting amiably. Aged 27 and 33 respectively, the Ugandan housemates have much in common – both exiled to Kenya for the the violence they faced at home for being gay.In May 2023, Uganda passed the Anti-Homosexuality Act, infamously one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ+ laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality” and life imprisonment for same-sex relationships. The law harshened the 2009 “kill the gays” bill, which had come into effect in 2014 without the death penalty. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:01:24
New Budget Implementation - Experts Welcome Inclusive Tax Reforms, Urge Government to Bridge Implementation Gaps
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- As the government officially kicked off the implementation of the Shs 72.1 trillion national budget for the 2025/26 financial year on July 1, leading economic experts and financial analysts have praised the direction of the new fiscal plan--but warned that its success will largely depend on execution.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Jul 2025 07:12:59
Denis Onyango volunteers to support Uganda Cranes CHAN squad goalkeepers
Former Uganda Cranes goalkeeper and captain, Denis Onyango, has volunteered to support the Uganda Cranes CHAN squad goalkeepers while on holiday in Uganda. Onyango, who led the Cranes at both the 2017 and 2019 AFCON finals in Gabon and Egypt respectively, will today be at Luzira Prison Grounds, where the provisional squad is already undertaking […] The post Denis Onyango volunteers to support Uganda Cranes CHAN squad goalkeepers first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:17:51
Shady Meeting Summons Alarms Mubende NUP Youth Leaders
[Nile Post] As Uganda prepares for parish-level youth elections on Monday, July 7, several youth leaders aligned to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Mubende District are expressing fear over a "suspicious and unexplained" summons to a meeting allegedly organised by local ruling party officials.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:31:44
I’m making a political comeback and will be on the ballot for Kampala Lord Mayor — Nabilah Naggayi
Former Kampala Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Nabilah Naggayi, has declared her intention to contest for the Kampala Lord Mayor seat in the upcoming elections, marking her return to active politics after a four-year hiatus. Speaking on Sanyuka TV on Monday morning, Naggayi confirmed she will run as an independent candidate, distancing herself from any […] The post I’m making a political comeback and will be on the ballot for Kampala Lord Mayor — Nabilah Naggayi first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 07 Jul 2025 06:00:01
Magogo re-elected unopposed for third term as FUFA president
Moses Magogo has secured a third term as President of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) after being re-elected unopposed during the federation’s 99th Ordinary General Assembly held on Saturday at the FUFA Complex in Mengo. Magogo, who has led FUFA since 2013, returns to office with overwhelming backing from football stakeholders across the […] The post Magogo re-elected unopposed for third term as FUFA president first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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