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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:07:00
TECH: What you need to know about Xiaomi's new REDMI 17 series, from price to battery and camera
Xiaomi has launched its new REDMI 17 series, introducing two budget smartphones with large batteries, AI-powered cameras and large 120Hz displays. The new range consists of the REDMI 17 and REDMI 17 5G. Both models come with a 7,500mAh battery, while the 5G version adds support for faster mobile networks. Here is what you need The post TECH: What you need to know about Xiaomi's new REDMI 17 series, from price to battery and camera first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:27:00
Equity Bank Uganda launches Green Schools Programme to plant 200,000 trees
Equity Bank Uganda has launched a two-year Green Schools Programme aimed at planting 200,000 trees across the country by December 2027. The programme will begin with 50,000 trees planted in 25 schools across 10 districts, starting at Nakanyonyi Secondary School in Kalagi, Mukono District. Equity Bank Uganda Managing Director Gift Shoko said the initiative goes The post Equity Bank Uganda launches Green Schools Programme to plant 200,000 trees first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:36:43
SWEDEN EYES UGANDA ENERGY, TRANSPORT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES AS COL. NAKALEMA ASSURES INVESTORS OF PROTECTION
The State House Investors Protection Unit (SHIPU) head, Col. Edith Nakalema, has urged Swedish investors to explore opportunities in Uganda, assuring them of government support and mechanisms designed to protect investments and ease access to public institutions. Col. Nakalema made the remarks on September 23, 2026, during a meeting with the Swedish Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Anna-Maria Olsson, who visited SHIPU alongside the Embassy's Head of Political, Economic and Commercial Affairs, Lotta Segerström. The engagement focused on strengthening investor protection and expanding trade and investment ties between Uganda and Sweden, with the Swedish side identifying energy and transport among the
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@sqoop Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:55:26
Ava Peace, Kid Fox and the "Are you a star" moment
What began as a seemingly casual introduction between two artists from different generations turned into an awkward exchange after veteran musician Kid Fox repeatedly questioned singer Ava Peace about her status as a star. The moment unfolded during Calvin Da Entertainer's Horizon Vibe, where Kid Fox and Ava Peace were introduced. Following the usual pleasantries, The post Ava Peace, Kid Fox and the "Are you a star" moment first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:43:46
Meet 21-year-old Nathan George Asiimwe, the Salford City defender who impressed on his Uganda debut against Tunisia
Nathan Asiimwe made an impressive debut for Uganda on Thursday, setting up the equaliser as the Cranes drew 1-1 with Tunisia in their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The 21-year-old right-back produced a pinpoint assist on his international debut, helping Uganda secure a valuable point against the North Africans. Asiimwe, who plays The post Meet 21-year-old Nathan George Asiimwe, the Salford City defender who impressed on his Uganda debut against Tunisia first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:03:50
PICTORIAL: Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira reaches 78% completion
The construction of Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira City has reached 78 per cent completion, with contractors expecting to hand over the facility on 15 November 2026. The progress was highlighted during a visit by Parliament's Committee on Education and Sports, which inspected the stadium as part of its tour of Uganda's sports infrastructure. The project The post PICTORIAL: Akii-Bua Stadium in Lira reaches 78% completion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:35:39
Uganda's Music icon Matovu to be buried today
By Ibrahim Kavuma Legendary saxophonist and Afrigo Band co-founder, Moses Matovu is to be laid to rest today. Hundreds of mourners last evening gathered at the National Theatre in Kampala to pay their respects to the music icon, who tragically passed away following a violent attack in the The post Uganda's Music icon Matovu to be buried today first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:41:51
FDC pays tribute to Uganda's music legend Matovu
As tributes continue to pour in, the opposition Forum for Democratic Change party has eulogized the Late Moses Matovu as a true music icon that the country will miss greatly. Legendary saxophonist and Afrigo Band co-founder, who died following a violent attack in Kibuli yesterday, is to be laid The post FDC pays tribute to Uganda's music legend Matovu first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:51:35
US reaffirms commitment to supporting Uganda
The United States government has reaffirmed its commitment to working with Uganda in improving the livelihoods of Ugandans and strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Uganda, Mikael Cleverley, says Washington will continue supporting the growing U.S.-Uganda relationship, particularly in health cooperation, commercial diplomacy, innovation The post US reaffirms commitment to supporting Uganda first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:04:27
Police arrest prime suspect in Moses Matovu Murder
Police have arrested the prime suspect in the murder of veteran Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu, popularly known as Papa Moi. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala, the suspect has been identified as 41-year-old Vincent Nsamba, who was arrested following investigations into the circumstances surrounding the musician's death. READ: Afrigo Band's Moses Matovu The post Police arrest prime suspect in Moses Matovu Murder first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 25 Sep 2026 07:26:15
The lost art of flirting
There was a time when flirting was an art, a proper skill, a beautiful dance between two people where somebody actually had to think before speaking. These days, flirting in Kampala feels like applying for a government tender. We have completely lost the plot. Nobody is trying to charm anyone anymore. People are slow, guys The post The lost art of flirting first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Sep 2026 04:47:00
SFC promotes 62 officers, urges them to lead with accountability
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has promoted and decorated 62 officers, with the military leadership urging them to uphold discipline, professionalism and accountability in their new roles. The officers, comprising 15 senior officers and 47 junior officers, received their new ranks during a ceremony at the SFC headquarters in Entebbe. The ceremony was presided over The post SFC promotes 62 officers, urges them to lead with accountability first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:44:40
Johnnie Walker Blue Club set to add a luxury social experience to Captain's Putter tournament at Lake Victoria Serena
Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo will host its inaugural Captain's Putter tournament this Saturday, September 26. Powered by Johnnie Walker, the event will be hosted by Lake Victoria Serena Golf captain Jimmy Mugerwa, who is also chairman of the Uganda Breweries Limited Board. Mugerwa is set to tee off at midday The post Johnnie Walker Blue Club set to add a luxury social experience to Captain's Putter tournament at Lake Victoria Serena first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:08:17
Kabira Country Club to host special dining experience on Independence Day
As Uganda prepares to celebrate its 64th Independence Day on 9 October, Kabira Country Club has announced two special dining experiences for families and food lovers marking the national holiday. Guests will have a choice between a Premium Mixed Grill Platter and the popular Grand Mongolian Night, both set to take place on Independence Day The post Kabira Country Club to host special dining experience on Independence Day first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 25 Sep 2026 05:46:30
Besigye's only grandson dies at six
Righteous Ariho Besigye, the only grandson of opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, has died at the age of six while receiving treatment at Mulago Hospital. Ariho, died in the early hours of Thursday while in the intensive care unit, his father, Adam Ampa Besigye, announced. Adam said Ariho was his firstborn son. He was born The post Besigye's only grandson dies at six first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:46:12
President Museveni Urges Busoga to Embrace Wealth-creation Programmes, Productive Agriculture
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged the people of Busoga to embrace wealth-creation programmes and adopt productive forms of agriculture suited to the size of their landholdings as a means of overcoming household poverty. The President made the call today while officiating at the thanksgiving ceremony of the Minister for the Presidency and Budiope West Member of Parliament, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, at Iringa Township Primary School in Nkondo Sub-county, Buyende District. President Museveni said land fragmentation remains one of the major challenges affecting household incomes in Busoga, noting that successive generations often inherit increasingly smaller portions of
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@theScribeUganda Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:00:07
AL-HAJJ FARUK KIRUNDA: President Museveni did the right thing on Constitutional Square
To give away the Constitutional Square or not? That is the question in the public domain. On August 18, 2026, President Yoweri Museveni wrote to the Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan Affairs, Minsa Kabanda, directing her to study a proposal presented by an indigenous businessman, Hassan Bulwadda, to redevelop the centrally located space within Kampala's Central Business District (CBD). Bulwadda wants to develop the two-acre site into a modern eco-friendly real estate complex housing a hotel, shopping mall and solar-powered facilities. Because the square is presently an open green space that members of the public take as a
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:35:07
MBAGADHI FREDERICK NKAYI: Gaza Stabilisation Mission- UPDF track record indispensable
In August 2026, Defence Minister Kiryowa Kiwanuka tabled the Gaza deployment motion before Parliament. But while the MPs approved it, the question in the wide public remains why Uganda, under whose authority, with what mandate and for whose interests. Resolution 2803, adopted by the UN Security Council on 17th Nov 2025 authorized a temporary international stabilization force for Gaza under unified command. This goes beyond conventional peace-keeping, combining civilian protection, humanitarian access and security responsibilities. Clear rules of engagement and operational limits are therefore essential. Why Uganda? The answer lies in its experience, professionalism, operational impact and trust with international
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:53:39
Minister Babalanda Holds Thanksgiving in Buyende, Lauds President Museveni for Transforming Her Life and Championing Development
BUYENDE, UGANDA — The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, on Wednesday, 23 September, held a colourful Thanksgiving ceremony at Iringa Township Primary School in Nkondo Sub-County, Buyende District, with H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni as the Chief Guest. In her address, Hon. Babalanda said the Thanksgiving ceremony was organised to give thanks to Almighty God for the gift of life, His protection, and the opportunity He has given her to serve the country and the people of Budiope West "Your Excellency, today we gather with grateful hearts. This celebration
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:07:16
ALHAJI KIRUNDA MOURNS AFRIGO BAND'S MOSES MATOVU, HAILS MUSICAL LEGACY
The Special Presidential Assistant–Press and Mobilisation and Deputy Press Secretary to H.E the President, Alhaji Faruk Kirunda, has mourned the death of veteran musician Moses Matovu, describing him as an "irreplaceable gem" whose contribution to Uganda's music industry spanned decades. Matovu, a celebrated member of Afrigo Band, was killed on Thursday, September 24, 2026, following an alleged attack by unknown assailants in Kampala. In a message posted on X today, Alhaji Kirunda said Matovu's death came at a particularly painful time for Uganda's music fraternity, coming shortly after the death of fellow veteran playwright Alex Mukulu. "The
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