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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 02:19:02
50-year-old man dies while having sexual intercourse with a neighbour in the bush
A 50-year-old man from Luuka District collapsed and died during a secret sexual encounter in a bush on the night of 18 May 2026, just days after his wife had a baby. Police identified the deceased as Simon Kalamu, a resident of Namulanda B Village in Bukooma sub-county. According to Busoga North Police Spokesperson Samson The post 50-year-old man dies while having sexual intercourse with a neighbour in the bush first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 00:16:00
Six laptops stolen from Bank of Uganda recovered
Police have recovered all six laptop computers stolen from the Bank of Uganda offices on Kampala Road after arresting two more suspects believed to be part of the theft ring. The laptops were stolen during a break-in at the central bank offices on the night of 3 May 2026, prompting an intensive police investigation. Kampala The post Six laptops stolen from Bank of Uganda recovered first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 01:07:58
Six vehicles and cash recovered: Here are the other items seized from Anita Among's residences and office during the five-day search
Since Saturday 18 May, a multi-agency team has been searching properties linked to former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among as part of a corruption investigation. The operation, which sources say was sanctioned by President Yoweri Museveni, is looking into allegations of corruption, money laundering and illicit enrichment involving Parliament and several government offices. Detectives from The post Six vehicles and cash recovered: Here are the other items seized from Anita Among's residences and office during the five-day search first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:08
Balimwezo, 34 KCCA LC5 Councilors sworn in
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Amid heightened Ebola alertness in the country, the swearing-in of the Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga and 34 councilors at City Hall was conducted under strict health protocols that significantly limited public participation. The ceremony, held on Wednesday, took place under heightened security and health screening … The post Balimwezo, 34 KCCA LC5 Councilors sworn in appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:09
NRM CEC to decide Parliament Speaker candidate on Friday
Gulu, Uganda | URN | Richard Todwong, the Secretary General of the ruling National Resistance Movement, has said the party will officially pronounce itself on its preferred candidate for the Speaker of Parliament after a meeting of the party's Central Executive Committee scheduled for Friday. Todwong said the highly anticipated decision will be made during … The post NRM CEC to decide Parliament Speaker candidate on Friday appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 01:00:10
China-Russia all-round partnership helps anchor the world amid turbulence
BEIJING | Xinhua | Russian President Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to China is widely expected to elevate bilateral relations further and inject much-needed stability and positive momentum into a turbulent world. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Russia strategic partnership of coordination and the 25th anniversary of the signing of … The post China-Russia all-round partnership helps anchor the world amid turbulence appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 00:20:08
Last MP Swears in, Says Parliament Lied About His Whereabouts
[Nile Post] Bukuya County Member of Parliament Michael Iga Bukenya took a belated oath of office on Wednesday before the Clerk to Parliament, Adolf Mwesigye, before turning his guns toward officials he said misled the public about his whereabouts when he missed last week's initial swearing-in of Members of the 12th Parliament.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 00:20:14
Mixed Reactions As Leaders Reflect On Legacy of NRM Mobiliser Karangwa in Kayunga
[Nile Post] The late Moses Karangwa Kaliisa continues to draw mixed reactions from leaders and residents in Kayunga District, with supporters hailing his political influence while others recall contentious issues linked to land disputes and alleged political intimidation during his leadership.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 00:31:08
Ebola - WHO Raises Concern Over Response Gaps As DR Congo, Uganda Record 528 Suspected Cases, 132 Deaths
[Premium Times] The agency said insecurity, population movement and operational constraints were complicating surveillance and contact tracing efforts, particularly in eastern DRC, where most cases have been reported.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 00:31:15
Eyo Mackus, Deejay Jo and DJ Bamos to lead entertainment lineup for Strictly Soul June edition
If there is one thing Kampala's nightlife crowd has mastered, it is turning nostalgia into a full-contact sport. Give people one classic RB anthem, a dance floor, and a little emotional damage, and suddenly the entire room becomes a choir. That energy returns on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, when Strictly Soul takes over Méstil Hotel The post Eyo Mackus, Deejay Jo and DJ Bamos to lead entertainment lineup for Strictly Soul June edition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 00:12:11
Museums Should Go Beyond Artifacts, Heritage Leaders Urge
[Nile Post] The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has launched two-day celebrations at Hotel Africana to mark 20 years of promoting and preserving Uganda's rich cultural heritage, with a strong call to transform museums into active spaces of dialogue and unity rather than mere storage places for artifacts.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 23:51:12
Health Authorities Are Racing to Contain Ebola in the DR Congo and Uganda. Here's What's Making It So Challenging
[The Conversation Africa] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is grappling with a rising Ebola epidemic, with almost 600 cases detected so far and more than 130 deaths.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 00:12:13
Shakira Invites Uganda's Ghetto Kids to World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show
[New Times] Popular Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids are set to share the stage with Colombian pop superstar Shakira during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New Jersey on July 19.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 00:12:12
Ugandans Question WHO Over 'Ebola Bundibugyo' Naming
[Nile Post] A fresh debate has erupted in Uganda over the naming of the Ebola Bundibugyo virus strain, with diplomats, journalists, and sections of the public questioning why a deadly disease variant continues to carry the name of a Ugandan district despite modern World Health Organization naming protocols discouraging the use of geographic locations.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:10
Detroit-bound flight diverted over passenger from Congo amid Ebola restrictions
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
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@allafrica Wed, 20 May 2026 23:40:38
Ebola Outbreak - 'Every Epidemic Begins in a Community and Ends in a Community'
[UN News] Facing a fast-moving Ebola outbreak caused by a rare strain of the virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) is relying on a rapid, community-centred response to halt transmission in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, a senior official has told UN News.
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