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@allafrica Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:06:32
NUP Threatens Legal Action Against Electoral Commission Over Youth Nominations
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) has issued a stern warning to the Electoral Commission (EC), threatening to take legal action over what it describes as the deliberate exclusion of its youth members from village youth committee elections set to begin on Thursday, June 20, 2025.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:10:48
Panyadoli Health Centre Iv Overwhelmed By Patients, Faces Staff Gaps
[Nile Post] Authorities at Panyadoli Health Centre IV are concerned about inadequate staffing amidst the rising number of refugees at the Kiryandongo refugee settlement.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Jun 2025 10:11:38
World Marks Desertification and Drought Day With Renewed Call to Restore Land
[Nile Post] Today, the world pauses to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, an annual reminder of the urgent need to protect and restore land degraded by human activity and climate change.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:31:40
Stakeholders assess 2025/26 budget implications for insurance and finance sectors
On Tuesday, June 17, the Insurance Training College (ITC) of Uganda hosted the Insurance Industry Post-Budget Forum, to analyze the Shs72.136 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, presented by the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, on Thursday, June 12 ,2025. The forum, held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, brought together key […] The post Stakeholders assess 2025/26 budget implications for insurance and finance sectors first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:32:56
Govt Warns Money Lenders Over Exploitative Practices
[Nile Post] The Government has issued a stern warning to money lenders charging excessively high interest rates, urging them to halt the exploitative practice that is pushing many borrowers deeper into poverty.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:32:56
Bukoto West Braces for Heated NRM Primaries As Ibrahim Kitatta Is Nominated
[Nile Post] The Bukoto West parliamentary race under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) is headed for a highly contested showdown following the official nomination of Lwengo District Chairperson Ibrahim Kitatta to compete in the party primaries.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:32:57
Nnabagereka, Katikkiro, Call for Mass National ID Renewal, As They Embrace Exercise
[Nile Post] The Nnabagereka (Queen) of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda, alongside Katikkiro (Prime Minister) Charles Peter Mayiga and other senior officials of the Buganda Kingdom, have taken the lead in the ongoing National Identity Card renewal campaign organized by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA).
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@matookerepublic Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:30:59
Taddeo Lwanga: I can live comfortably without football
Uganda Cranes midfielder Taddeo Lwanga has revealed he is well-prepared for life after football, crediting his academic background and personal investments for giving him a stable future beyond the pitch. In an interview on NBS Sport, Lwanga—who holds a degree in Software Engineering from Makerere University—said he is confident he could live a comfortable life […] The post Taddeo Lwanga: I can live comfortably without football first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:47:02
Parliament to start covering burial expenses for former MPs
Parliament will start footing funeral expenses for former Members of Parliament. The announcement was made during the fourth annual general assembly of the Parliamentary Alumni Association, held at Parliament. According to a resolution reached at the gathering, government will now contribute Shs3.5 million towards funeral costs for any former MP who passes away. The decision […] The post Parliament to start covering burial expenses for former MPs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:57:45
Over 120 Apply for Special Land Titles As Ministry Flags Rising Fraud Cases
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development has raised concern over a surge in applications for special land titles, warning of a growing trend of fraud targeting absentee landowners, especially Ugandans living abroad.
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@allafrica Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:37:59
Minister Musasizi Urges Aspiring Politicians to Focus On Mass Welfare Over Individual Gain
[Nile Post] State Minister of Finance Henry Musasizi has urged aspiring political leaders to base their campaigns on issues that affect the broader population rather than catering to individual interests or relying on propaganda.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Jun 2025 17:13:51
Wangadya Urges Police Officers On Human Rights Observance
[Nile Post] Lady Justice Mariam Wangadya, the Chairperson of Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has called for the need for various key stakeholders in the the justice law and order sector including police to always observe human rights in their line of duty.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:32:51
CCTV Analyst Finds No Tampering in Katanga Murder Case
[Nile Post] The ongoing murder trial of businesswoman and widow Molly Katanga at the High Court saw a pivotal moment today as the 17th prosecution witness, a CCTV analyst, testified regarding critical gaps in video evidence from the crime scene.
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@sqoop Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:54:16
Bakiga Nation at 10: A decade of culture and unity
What started as a bold idea to preserve and promote Bakiga heritage has, ten years on, matured into one of Uganda’s most vibrant cultural festivals. This year’s edition of Bakiga Nation, held on Sunday at the Millennium Grounds, was not just a celebration—it was a grand homecoming, a powerful statement of identity and pride. With […] The post Bakiga Nation at 10: A decade of culture and unity first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 17 Jun 2025 11:39:21
Creative industry gets Shs66b boost in 2025/2026 National Budget
Themed “Full Monetization of the Ugandan Economy through Commercial Agriculture, Industrialization, Expanding and Broadening Services, Digital Transformation, and Market Access,” the 2025/2026 national budget was presented by Matia Kasaija, Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development. Kasaija delivered the budget speech during the second sitting of the first meeting of the fifth session of the […] The post Creative industry gets Shs66b boost in 2025/2026 National Budget first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Jun 2025 10:22:29
Pastor Bugingo’s daughter Doreen Gift awarded scholarship to Arizona State University in the US
Doreen Gift Bujjingo, daughter of controversial pastor Aloysius Bugingo and his estranged wife Teddy Naluswa, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to pursue further studies in the United States. Currently serving as an ICT Infrastructure Engineer at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance in Kampala, Doreen received the scholarship under the 2025 Mandela Washington […] The post Pastor Bugingo’s daughter Doreen Gift awarded scholarship to Arizona State University in the US first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:23:21
Reach a Hand Uses Expressive Arts to Break Menstrual Health Stigma in Schools
[Nile Post] Reach A Hand Uganda, through its "Undo The Taboo" and "GN Trybe" initiatives, brought together over 1,000 students from more than 20 schools across the country to highlight the effectiveness of edutainment in menstrual hygiene management as well showcase innovative menstrual products and disposal mechanisms.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:23:21
Museveni Hails Mpigi Model Farmer for Embracing Four-Acre Model
[Nile Post] President Museveni has praised Hajji Muhammad Yusuf Zziwa, a model farmer in Sselinya B Village, Mpigi District, for embracing and effectively demonstrating the National Resistance Movement (NRM)
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