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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:58:38
Muslim teachers' body calls for better pay, welfare
KAMPALA: The Uganda Muslim Teachers Association (UMTA) has called for improved remuneration, welfare and professional development of teachers, saying their wellbeing is central to improving the quality of education in the country. Speaking to KFM regarding commemoration of the 2026 World Teachers' Day, UMTA Executive Director Ms. Ajiri Namirembe The post Muslim teachers' body calls for better pay, welfare first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:30:00
Equity Bank targets financial inclusion for Uganda's artisanal miners
Equity Bank Uganda is seeking to expand access to finance for artisanal and small-scale miners as Uganda looks to increase the contribution of the mining sector to the economy. The bank says many small-scale miners remain outside the formal financial system because of the informal and mobile nature of their operations, limited documentation and lack The post Equity Bank targets financial inclusion for Uganda's artisanal miners first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:42:24
Tenge Tenge shares stage with Jason Derulo
Young Ugandan content creator Tenge Tenge shared the stage with American singer Jason Derulo during the Stanbic Music Festival in Lusaka, Zambia, on Saturday. Tenge Tenge's appearance almost turned chaotic after security personnel reportedly mistook him for an unauthorised person who had entered the stage. As the TikTok sensation made his way onto the stage, The post Tenge Tenge shares stage with Jason Derulo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 07:54:44
Miss Uganda finalists take a night off ahead of grand finale
With the Miss Uganda 2026/2027 grand finale just days away, the 22 finalists traded rehearsals and pageant preparations for music, dancing and laughter during a girls' night out at the Boot Camp House in Buwaate. Held on Friday, October 2, the evening, hosted by VA Sherry, offered the contestants a chance to unwind after weeks The post Miss Uganda finalists take a night off ahead of grand finale first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:00:32
Singer Neha Kakkar lights up India Day in Kampala
Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet Singh had thousands of revellers singing and dancing at Kololo Independence Grounds on Saturday night as India Day 2026 brought together Indian music, food, dance and culture in a colourful celebration that also raised support for healthcare. The October 3 event drew members of Uganda's Indian community and the wider public The post Singer Neha Kakkar lights up India Day in Kampala first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:20:20
Chameleone opens up about Weasel's four-month sacrifice during US treatment
Ugandan singer Jose Chameleone has opened up about the difficult period he spent in the United States receiving medical treatment, revealing that his brother Weasel Manizo sacrificed his own comfort to care for him. Chameleone said he travelled to the US without anyone to accompany him because his brother Pallaso had shows in South Africa, The post Chameleone opens up about Weasel's four-month sacrifice during US treatment first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:09:00
Smirnoff Fiesta brings KIU Freshers Ball to life in Kabalagala
Kabalagala turned into a party hub on Saturday as Smirnoff brought its Fiesta experience to Garden Light Cafe on Ggaba Road during the Kampala International University (KIU) Freshers Ball. The event brought together KIU students and other revellers for an evening of music, dancing, games and Smirnoff drinks as the freshers marked the beginning of The post Smirnoff Fiesta brings KIU Freshers Ball to life in Kabalagala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:03:11
Anne Juuko takes over as EADB Director General
Former Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Officer Anne Juuko has taken over as the new Director General of the East African Development Bank (EADB). Juuko officially assumed the position on 2 October 2026 after her appointment was approved by the bank's Governing Council. Her appointment ends an interim leadership period at the regional development bank The post Anne Juuko takes over as EADB Director General first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:56:10
Government to send all Senior Six vacists for six-month patriotism training in Kyankwanzi
The government plans to send all Senior Six vacists in Uganda to the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi for a six-month patriotism training programme. The programme is intended to promote discipline, patriotism, national identity and a sense of responsibility among young people. Hellen Seku, Commissioner at the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), said The post Government to send all Senior Six vacists for six-month patriotism training in Kyankwanzi first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 05 Oct 2026 06:44:14
Chameleone invites Tanzania and Burundi presidents to his concert
Jose Chameleone real name Joseph Mayanja says he has invited Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye to attend his upcoming concert in Kampala. Chameleone made the revelation during a TikTok Live conversation on Sunday night, saying both leaders are yet to confirm whether they will attend the event at Lugogo Cricket The post Chameleone invites Tanzania and Burundi presidents to his concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 04 Oct 2026 05:47:00
Guma takes top honours in second quarter of I&M Bank Serena 63 Series
Alex Guma claimed the overall title at the second quarterly outing of the IM Bank Serena 63 Golf Series held on October 3 at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort Spa, Kigo. He posted a top six average of 39.6 points to emerge champion earning the winner's trophy and a Callaway Elyte 3 Wood. The The post Guma takes top honours in second quarter of I&M Bank Serena 63 Series first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:40:43
Teachers make fresh demands for improved welfare
As Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate the World Teachers Day today, the Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) has made a number of fresh demands to the government over the welfare of teachers. The Secretary-General of UNATU, Filbert Baguma, says teachers are overworked, underpaid and undervalued, The post Teachers make fresh demands for improved welfare first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:44:45
African Defense Chiefs conference opens in Kampala
KAMPALA: Defense Chiefs from 27 African countries meet in Kampala today to discuss emerging security threats from cyber warfare and artificial intelligence to terrorism, climate change, pandemics and border security during a four-day inaugural conference on Military Operations other than war. Hosted by Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. The post African Defense Chiefs conference opens in Kampala first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 05 Oct 2026 04:48:39
Guma takes top honours in second quarter of I&M Bank Serena 63 Series
Alex Guma claimed the overall title at the second quarterly outing of the IM Bank Serena 63 Golf Series held on October 3 at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort Spa, Kigo. He posted a top six average of 39.6 points to emerge champion earning the winner's trophy and a Callaway Elyte 3 Wood. The
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@sqoop Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:51:45
Viboyo turns regret, survival, and memory into 'melodies of pain'
There are some things in life you only understand when you are far enough away from them to look back. A decision that once seemed right suddenly feels like a mistake. An opportunity taken for granted becomes the one you wish you had handled differently. A relationship ends, a dream changes, and somewhere along the The post Viboyo turns regret, survival, and memory into 'melodies of pain' first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:02:58
Ugandan sensation Kyle Simbwa featured on Apple Music's Up Next East Africa
Kasangati-born multi-hyphenate artist Kyle Simbwa is officially stepping into the global spotlight. The vocalist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has been named the latest artist featured in Apple Music's prestigious Up Next artist development programme for East Africa. Hailing from a small town just outside Kampala, Simbwa has carved out a distinct lane by weaving together a The post Ugandan sensation Kyle Simbwa featured on Apple Music's Up Next East Africa first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:08:12
Laughter meets nostalgia as Fun Factory prepares for outdoor grand comedy night
For one night, the National Theatre Green Park will trade its familiar calm for laughter, music, nostalgia, and a touch of organised chaos. On October 8, Ugandan comedy outfit Fun Factory will host its Grand Comedy Show on the grounds where its story first took shape. The outdoor event promises three hours of sketch comedy The post Laughter meets nostalgia as Fun Factory prepares for outdoor grand comedy night first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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