Johnnie Walker Blue Club elevates Serena's Inaugural Captain's Putter tournament

Uganda golf events' 19th-hole experiences are often a bit scripted and predictable: dinner, awards, perhaps some entertainment, and everyone calls it a day. However, on Saturday, September 26, during the Lake Victoria Serena's inaugural Captain's Putter Golf Tournament, the case was different. The event was hosted by Lake Victoria Serena Golf Captain- Jimmy Mugerwa, who The post Johnnie Walker Blue Club elevates Serena's Inaugural Captain's Putter tournament first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Kyambogo student found dead in her hostel room in Banda

Police and Kyambogo University are investigating the death of a student whose body was found in her hostel room in Banda, Kampala. The student has been identified as Precious Musimenta, a Bachelor's degree student in Accounting and Finance and a resident attached to North Hall at Kyambogo University. According to a communication issued by the The post Kyambogo student found dead in her hostel room in Banda first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Low learner turnout in schools blamed on economic constraints

Joint reportage Schools across the country have continued to record low attendance as the Third Term unfolds, with promotional and Uganda National Examinations Board exams fast approaching. Educationists and local leaders have attributed this situation to low household incomes across several districts. Education minister Chrysostom Muyingo, attributes The post Low learner turnout in schools blamed on economic constraints first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Land lord commits suicide, kills tenants in house fire

By Hasifah Kabenge WAKISO: Police in Wakiso District are investigating circumstances surrounding a fire that killed three people, including a landlady and two of her tenants, at Nansana West 1F Village in Nansana Municipality. The incident occurred at about 1 a.m. on September 28, 2026. Kampala Metropolitan The post Land lord commits suicide, kills tenants in house fire first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Kampala residents cry foul over uncollected garbage heaps after cleaning exercise

By Darias Wasajja KAMPALA: Heaps of uncollected garbage remain visible in most parts of Kampala city following Saturday's National Cleaning exercise. Ugandans in several parts of the country, particularly Kampala, are expressing frustration over uncollected garbage, despite promises made by Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to ensure waste The post Kampala residents cry foul over uncollected garbage heaps after cleaning exercise first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Lop  calls for audit of Lubowa hospital project

By Ibrahim Kavuma Khalil Ibrahim Manzil  The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament has called for a fresh audit of the Lubowa Specialised Hospital project, questioning continued government funding amid concerns over accountability and parliamentary access to the construction site. Speaking during a media Breifing, Mr Joel The post Lop  calls for audit of Lubowa hospital project first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Police explains activist Opoloje arrest

By Daniel Kibet Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke has explained the arrest of activist Praise Aloikin Opoloje. Addressing the media at the police headquarters in Naguru this morning Rusoke said Opoloje was arrested for allegedly misusing her digital accounts and is currently in police custody, dismissing reports circulating on The post Police explains activist Opoloje arrest first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Court Cancels Cross-Examination in Anywar vs. Amere Election Petition

Joshua Baraka is walking his way into the story of a generation

Joshua Baraka is well on his way to becoming a music legend of his generation. And with little standing in the way of his steady climb towards the crème de la crème of Ugandan music, perhaps all that is left for the young star to do is Keep Walking. That was the feeling in Mbarara The post Joshua Baraka is walking his way into the story of a generation first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Absa Bank, Makerere University equip journalists with financial and business reporting skills

Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with Makerere University, has trained 17 journalists from leading media houses across the country in financial, business and data-driven reporting through the 2026 Absa-Makerere Journalism Masterclass. The two-day training, held at Makerere University, is the second edition of the masterclass under a three-year partnership aimed at strengthening capacity in specialised The post Absa Bank, Makerere University equip journalists with financial and business reporting skills first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Inside Zari's 46 glamorous birthday night

For years, Zari Hassan's birthday parties have been less about simply adding another year and more about making a statement. Long before lavish celebrity birthdays became almost routine, Zari was among the first Ugandan socialites to turn Club Guvnor into her playground, hosting her now-famous all-white parties that brought together Uganda's A-list crowd and, on The post Inside Zari's 46 glamorous birthday night first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

 Dokta Brain's DoorKey Orchestra with Bond 7: What You Missed

Dokta Brain held his Doorkey Experience concert on Saturday, supported by Bond 7. The event turned the Naguru Skyz pool area into an open-air auditorium for a live musical showcase, bringing together fellow artists, industry players, and fans to celebrate his career as one of Uganda's top songwriters. The concert opened with the Pearl Symphony The post  Dokta Brain's DoorKey Orchestra with Bond 7: What You Missed first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Church of Uganda speaks out on viral video of scuffle between priest and local leader

The Church of Uganda is investigating a confrontation between a priest and a congregant during a Sunday service at All Saints Church of Uganda in Abim, North Karamoja Diocese. A video of the incident has circulated widely on social media, showing retired priest Rev. Canon Richard Ongom, who is serving the diocese on contract, arguing The post Church of Uganda speaks out on viral video of scuffle between priest and local leader first appeared on Matooke Republic.

All you need to know about the newly naturalised players of Ugandan heritage joining the Uganda Cranes

Uganda is expanding its pool of international players by recruiting footballers of Ugandan heritage who were born or raised abroad but are eligible to represent the Uganda Cranes. The move is part of a wider plan by the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) to strengthen the national team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup The post All you need to know about the newly naturalised players of Ugandan heritage joining the Uganda Cranes first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Fort Portal city set for Tooro king's coronation

By Jocellyn Nakibuule Activities and traditional rituals for the coronation of Omukama-Designate Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo 1 will begin this (Monday) evening. According to the official program released by the head of protocol Dr Richard Rwabuhinga on Saturday, the King-designate will leave Rwengoma palace and trek to Karuziika The post Fort Portal city set for Tooro king's coronation first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Lucky Dube and Moses Matovu: A tale of two deaths

On Thursday morning, news of the death of Moses Matovu, the singer, saxophonist, composer and co-founder of Afrigo Band, travelled through Uganda with the force reserved for the death of people who have become larger than their own names. Matovu, 77, died after sustaining serious injuries during an early-morning confrontation in Kibuli. The precise circumstances The post Lucky Dube and Moses Matovu: A tale of two deaths first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Olympian Nakaayi returns to inspire Bombo SS students

By Darias Wasajja LUWEERO: Ugandan athlete Halimah Nakaayi, a former student of Bombo Senior Secondary School student and Youth Olympian, has returned to her former school to inspire learners as the institution celebrates 60 years of steady growth and inspiring the future. Ms. Nakaayi represented Uganda at the 2010 The post Olympian Nakaayi returns to inspire Bombo SS students first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

Museveni urges Ugandans to tap into $11.6 trillion tourism industry

MBALE. President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace tourism as a key avenue for wealth creation, saying the country has natural attractions that can compete favourably on the global market. Speaking at Mbale S.S. Grounds during celebrations to mark World Tourism Day, Mr Museveni said Uganda should take advantage The post Museveni urges Ugandans to tap into $11.6 trillion tourism industry first appeared on 93.3 KFM.

From MUBS classrooms to millions of streams: The soft rise of Crim Soft

For an artist whose stage moniker carries the word "Soft," Crim Soft has carved out a remarkably solid footprint on the Ugandan music landscape. Born Mwesigwa Joshua Dan, the Afrobeat and Afrosoul crooner has quietly built a massive digital footprint through a distinct blend of emotion, melody, and subtle zouk rhythms. His signature sound has The post From MUBS classrooms to millions of streams: The soft rise of Crim Soft first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

Beyond the music: How Moses Matovu's death exposes Uganda's creative succession crisis

The passing of Afrigo Band icon Moses Matovu has left far more than a quiet void across Uganda's music landscape; it has opened a daunting leadership gap that now threatens the future of the nations longest-running musical ensemble. Weighing in on the loss, veteran actor and producer John Ssegawa notes that Matovu's primary legacy extends The post Beyond the music: How Moses Matovu's death exposes Uganda's creative succession crisis first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.