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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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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:43:53
Guinness goes extra, set to bring the Premier League trophy to Uganda
Guinness is set to give Uganda's passionate football fans a reason to celebrate like never before, bringing the iconic Premier League Trophy to the country from October 11–13, 2026, as part of a three-country East African tour. After over a decade, Ugandans are set to come face-to-face with one of football's most coveted symbols, transforming The post Guinness goes extra, set to bring the Premier League trophy to Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:44:57
Prime suspect in murder of music legend Moses Matovu arrested
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man suspected of being involved in the murder of legendary Afrigo Band singer Moses Matovu. The suspect has been identified as Nsamba Vincent, who was arrested in Ochange Ward, Yesu Amala, Nansana Division in Wakiso District. Nsamba was arrested following investigations into the circumstances surrounding Matovu's death. Police said investigations The post Prime suspect in murder of music legend Moses Matovu arrested first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:32:16
Moses Matovu send-off programme announced
The send-off programme for veteran Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu, popularly known as Papa Moi, has been scheduled for Thursday, September 24, and Friday, September 25, 2026. The programme outlines prayers, a vigil and burial arrangements following the musicians death. Veteran Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu, popularly known as Papa Moi, will be laid to The post Moses Matovu send-off programme announced first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:40:35
Bebe Cool reveals how President Museveni helped fund Jayden Timothy's treatment
Singer Bebe Cool has revealed how he repeatedly sought financial assistance from President Yoweri Museveni to support content creator and journalist Jayden Timothy during his prolonged illness. Speaking at Jayden Timothy's requiem mass, Bebe said the journalist's repeated relapses left him emotionally and financially drained, particularly when his condition appeared to improve before deteriorating again. The post Bebe Cool reveals how President Museveni helped fund Jayden Timothy's treatment first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:52:27
Shawa explains split with comedy partner Sammie
The curtain has finally come down on Sammie and Shawa, the comedy duo whose partnership once kept audiences entertained, with Shawa now revealing what he says drove them apart. The split turned public recently after Sammie accused his former partner of being fake and selfish, claiming Shawa rode on their joint fame before abandoning him. The post Shawa explains split with comedy partner Sammie first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:16:00
Change a Life-Bwindi Leads World Gorilla Day Celebrations in Kanungu
Deep in the misty forests of south-western Uganda, mountain gorillas are more than a symbol of wildlife conservation. For communities living around Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks, the animals support jobs, businesses, community projects and tourism revenue. Their survival is therefore closely linked to the wellbeing of the people living alongside their habitat. The post Change a Life-Bwindi Leads World Gorilla Day Celebrations in Kanungu first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:04:48
Police reveal fresh details in Moses Matovu death
Police have provided fresh details surrounding the death of veteran Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu, saying preliminary investigations indicate he was attacked after visiting his girlfriend's residence in Kibuli, Kampala. Matovu, 77, died on Thursday morning after sustaining serious injuries in an incident that police are treating as suspected murder. In an update issued by The post Police reveal fresh details in Moses Matovu death first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:54:24
What your NSSF savings are going to earn you after new 22.53% interest rate
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced a 22.53% interest rate for members' savings for the financial year ended June 30, 2026. The rate is the highest NSSF has ever declared and is a significant increase from the 13.5% paid to members for the previous financial year. The new rate means a total of The post What your NSSF savings are going to earn you after new 22.53% interest rate first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:20:00
Joshua Baraka's Keep Walking journey heads to Mbarara before Kampala finale
Joshua Baraka's B'rakaland EA tour is making its final regional stop this Saturday, September 26, at Nkore Place, Mbarara, before focussing on the tour's much-anticipated Kampala finale in November. After sharing his B'rakaland experience and Keep Walking journey with audiences in Gulu, Arua and Mbale, over the past few weeks, Baraka heads to the land The post Joshua Baraka's Keep Walking journey heads to Mbarara before Kampala finale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:08:02
New details emerge in Moses Matovu death
New details have emerged surrounding the death of veteran Afrigo Band musician Moses Matovu, who was attacked in Kampala on Thursday morning. Matovu, 77, was reportedly attacked at Kibuli Market Zone B in Makindye Division as he made his way to a mosque for morning prayers. He was rushed to Kibuli Hospital, where he later The post New details emerge in Moses Matovu death first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:16:00
Captain Morgan partners with Qweshunga for traditional games, music and adult fun
Adults looking to take a break from the pressures of everyday life will have a chance to play, compete and reconnect with childhood memories at the sixth edition of Qweshunga Day. The event, organised in partnership with Captain Morgan, will take place on October 3 at Ndere Centre, bringing together traditional Ugandan games, music and The post Captain Morgan partners with Qweshunga for traditional games, music and adult fun first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:09:51
How 73-year-old Sabiiti Mbabazi turned his love for trees and bees into a thriving farm business
Long before beekeeping became a livelihood opportunity in his community, the 73-year-old Sabiiti Mbabazi had already developed a deep love for farming and tree planting. As a retired civil servant with 37 years of government service, Mbabazi returned to his farm after retirement, but agriculture had always been more than a source of income: It The post How 73-year-old Sabiiti Mbabazi turned his love for trees and bees into a thriving farm business first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:48:02
Police provide detailed information about the death of legendary singer Moses Matovu
Police have provided more details about the circumstances surrounding the death of legendary singer, saxophonist and Afrigo Band leader Moses Matovu. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Rachael Kawala, preliminary investigations indicate that Matovu went to his girlfriend's residence at around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday. Kawala said Matovu and the woman were allegedly leaving the The post Police provide detailed information about the death of legendary singer Moses Matovu first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:44:18
Moses Matovu: The footballer who became the voice and backbone of Afrigo Band and Uganda's music for over 50 years
Moses Matovu, the legendary singer, saxophonist and bandleader who helped shape Uganda's live music industry for more than five decades, has died aged 77. Known to generations of music lovers as Papa Moi, Matovu died at Kibuli Hospital on September 24, 2026, after he was attacked by unidentified assailants at Kibuli Market Zone B in The post Moses Matovu: The footballer who became the voice and backbone of Afrigo Band and Uganda's music for over 50 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:27:13
Afrigo Band icon Moses Matovu killed in Kampala attack
By DAVID VOSH AJUNA Veteran musician and Afrigo Band icon Moses Matovu has died after he was attacked by unidentified assailants in Kampala, police have confirmed. Matovu, 77, died at Kibuli Hospital on Thursday morning, where he had been rushed after the attack. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson The post Afrigo Band icon Moses Matovu killed in Kampala attack first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:08:41
Moses Matovu's final performance came hours before death
Veteran musician Moses Matovu, the founding face and longtime leader of Afrigo Band, has died after he was allegedly attacked by unknown assailants in Kampala. Matovu, 77, was attacked on the morning of Thursday, September 24, at Kibuli Market Zone B in Makindye Division, according to police. He was rushed to Kibuli Hospital for medical The post Moses Matovu's final performance came hours before death first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:12:17
Afrigo Band founder Moses Matovu dies after being attacked by thugs in Kampala
Moses Matovu, the co-founder and long-time leader of Afrigo Band, has died after being attacked by unknown assailants in Kampala. Matovu was attacked in the early hours of Thursday, 24 September 2026, at Kibuli Market Zone B in Makindye Division, Kampala District, according to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Racheal Kawala. He was rushed to Kibuli The post Afrigo Band founder Moses Matovu dies after being attacked by thugs in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:41:44
Afrigo Band's Moses Matovu murdered
Veteran musician and Afrigo Band member Moses Matovu, popularly known as Papa Moi, has died after allegedly being attacked by unknown assailants at Kibuli Market Zone B in Kampala. According to a statement issued by police, Matovu was attacked on Thursday morning, September 24, 2026, in the market area under Makindye Division. He was rushed The post Afrigo Band's Moses Matovu murdered first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:07:51
Queen Mother appreciates support during son Oyo's final journey
Tooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa has thanked Ugandans, the people of Tooro and supporters from across the world for standing with her and the late Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru IV during his illness, death and burial. In a statement issued after the burial, Queen Mother Kemigisa expressed gratitude to those who travelled to Fort The post Queen Mother appreciates support during son Oyo's final journey first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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