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@uplandMedia Mon, 21 Sep 2026 07:51:03
Tooro Kingdom Launches Shs925 Million Drive for New King's Enthronement
Tooro Kingdom Launches Shs925 Million Drive for New King's Enthronement Preparations are intensifying in Tooro Kingdom ahead of the enthronement of Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma Nyabongo I, with organisers launching a Shs925 million fundraising campaign to finance the September 29 ceremony. The enthronement will take place at Karuziika Palace in Fort Portal, following the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV in August. The organizing committee says the budget will cover areas including welfare, works and decoration, palace affairs, publicity, entertainment, health, transport, security, and traditional rituals. A fundraising account has been opened at Centenary Bank, while a mobile money option is also being arranged. The ceremonies are expected to begin on the night of September 28, with traditional rituals and a procession from Rwengoma Palace to Karuziika. The main program on September 29 will include a church service before the formal enthronement. Organizers say invitations have been extended to political leaders, traditional leaders, business leaders, diplomats, and other guests, with President Yoweri Museveni expected to attend as chief guest.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:39:00
REVIEW: More than Nyanya Mbissi: How to ROLEX explores 40+ ways to make Uganda's beloved street food at home
The Rolex is one of Uganda's most loved street foods: a chapati wrapped around an omelette, fresh vegetables and whatever else fits the moment. In How to ROLEX, a Ugandan Cookbook, author and creative Jonathan Kabugo explores this everyday street dish through more than 40 tried-and-tested recipes inspired by Ugandan and East African ingredients. A The post REVIEW: More than Nyanya Mbissi: How to ROLEX explores 40+ ways to make Uganda's beloved street food at home first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:00:10
UPDF suspends military cooperation with Türkiye
The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) has suspended all defence and military cooperation with Türkiye, citing unresolved issues between the two countries. The suspension took immediate effect, according to a statement issued by the UPDF on 19 September 2026. Col Chris Magezi, the acting director of Defence Public Information, said the suspension would remain in The post UPDF suspends military cooperation with Türkiye first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:11:13
Government gives Shs10 billion to music promoters
The government has released Shs10 billion to support Uganda's entertainment industry, with three music promoters' Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (Saccos) receiving the funds. The money, disbursed through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), is intended to give music promoters access to affordable financing to expand their businesses, invest in entertainment-related ventures and create jobs. President The post Government gives Shs10 billion to music promoters first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 20 Sep 2026 11:07:44
Kakalabanda folklore comes alive in new dance production
For generations of Ugandan schoolchildren, bedtime in the dormitory came with its own set of warnings. Keep quiet. Do not wander outside. And above all, do not provoke Kakalabanda. The mythical skeletal creature, also known as Nkalabanda, has long occupied a curious corner of Ugandas schoolyard folklore. Said to roam dormitories at night, frightening pupils The post Kakalabanda folklore comes alive in new dance production first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:46:50
Nyege Nyege festival returns for 11th edition with Wakaliwood twist
The Nyege Nyege festival returns to Kalagala Falls from November 19-22 for its 11th edition, but this time, festivalgoers will not simply watch the action but could become part of the film. Dubbed The Wakaliwood Edition, the festival is teaming up with Ugandas globally recognised independent film movement to transform sections of the Kalagala Falls The post Nyege Nyege festival returns for 11th edition with Wakaliwood twist first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 20 Sep 2026 08:31:02
Police arrest driver captured in viral video knocking boda boda rider dead, injuring three pupils in Mutungo
Police have arrested a 33-year-old driver following a fatal road crash along Mutungo-Biina Road in Kampala that killed a boda boda rider and seriously injured three pupils. The crash occurred at about 7:30am on 18 September 2026 near Muggies Hotel in Nakawa Division. The accident involved a Toyota Hilux Double Cabin, registration number UA 945EW, The post Police arrest driver captured in viral video knocking boda boda rider dead, injuring three pupils in Mutungo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:12:38
Rugumayo claims fifth straight title at POA-SUNDEV event
Ronald Rugumayo continued his remarkable run of form by winning his fifth consecutive professional title at the Pearl of Africa-Sunshine Development Tour (POA-SUNDEV) event, on Saturday, 19th September 2026, further underlining his dominance on the regional golf circuit. The Ugandan once again took the lion's share of the prize purse after producing another composed performance
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@sportsOceanUganda Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:14:32
Madrid Derby: Pride, Pressure and the Title Race
The first Madrid derby of the 2026/27 La Liga season arrives at the Metropolitano on September 20, with far more than local bragging rights at stake. Atlético Madrid's meeting with Real Madrid is traditionally one of Spanish football's fiercest rivalries, and this edition could carry early significance in a title race expected to involve both
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@matookerepublic Sat, 19 Sep 2026 17:05:54
Miss Uganda unveils 22 contestants as Road to the Crown 2026 continues
After a nationwide search, 22 young women were unveiled as this years' Miss Uganda finalist on Friday, September 18, at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. The Presentation Night powered by VA Sherry, marked the next step on the Road to the Crown 2026, following the Miss Uganda regional tour, where five young women were The post Miss Uganda unveils 22 contestants as Road to the Crown 2026 continues first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:13:22
Uganda Waragi renews Nyege Nyege partnership as festival expands
Nyege Nyege Festival is back, and the Spirit of Uganda returns as the main partner for Africa's premier cultural and music destination. The official announcement was made at the Talent Africa rooftop, with festival dates locked in for November 19th–22nd, 2026, as Nyege Nyege returns to Kalagala Falls as its permanent home. This move marks The post Uganda Waragi renews Nyege Nyege partnership as festival expands first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:17:37
Govt releases Shs10b for music promoters
Government has released Shs10 billion to support Ugandas entertainment industry, fulfilling a pledge President Yoweri Museveni made last year. The grant was disbursed to three music promoters Saccos: Uganda Music Promoters Sacco, Kampala and Beyond United Promoters Saving and Credit Cooperative Society Limited, and National Events and Bivulu Promoters Multipurpose Cooperative. The development was announced The post Govt releases Shs10b for music promoters first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00
Wewe: A love song that knows its strength
King Saha's latest love song, "Wewe," does not try too hard to make an impression. Instead, it leans into simplicity, allowing its melody, lyrics and Saha's familiar vocal warmth to carry the song. The track, which has emerged as one of sQoop's standout songs of the week, centres on the feeling of finding one person The post Wewe: A love song that knows its strength first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:37:31
Boohle to bring Amapiano heat to 1420 this Sunday courtesy of Don Julio
If you have ever been in a room when Siyathandana or Woza comes on, you already know what Boohle does to a dance floor. The South African Amapiano star, behind some of the genre's popular hits including Siyathandana, Pillow Talk, Ngbambe Duze, and Woza, among others, is coming to Kampala this Sunday, September 20, for The post Boohle to bring Amapiano heat to 1420 this Sunday courtesy of Don Julio first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 18 Sep 2026 13:11:09
Equity Trade Mission puts Uganda's manufacturing potential in the spotlight as over 150 investors explore local factories
Uganda's growing manufacturing sector has attracted the attention of more than 150 investors from 10 countries who visited local manufacturers RZ Innovations Limited and Royikems Industries Limited as part of Equity Group's 2026 Uganda Trade and Investment Roadshow. The visit gave the investors an opportunity to see Uganda's manufacturing capacity and explore opportunities to invest The post Equity Trade Mission puts Uganda's manufacturing potential in the spotlight as over 150 investors explore local factories first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:57:12
Benon reveals how he shed 35kg
Swangz Avenue boss Benon Mugumbya has opened up about his weight-loss journey, revealing that although Ozempic helped him shed weight, he later regained it after stopping the medication. Benon said he turned to Ozempic around 2019, at a time when the drug had not yet become the global weight-loss phenomenon it is today. While in The post Benon reveals how he shed 35kg first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:10:03
All roads lead to Mbarara for Chaapa League Season 11 finale
The Chaapa League caravan has moved from Kampala to Mbarara, with teams, fans and alumni travelling on Friday, September 18, 2026, ahead of Saturday's/tomorrow's Season 11 finale at Mbarara High School under the theme "Back to the Kraal." Buses lined up at Black Panther in Bukoto, the assembly point, as players, supporters and former students
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:13:05
Premier League Matchday 5: London Derby, Old Friends and Tactical Battles Await
Matchday 5 delivers a fascinating collection of Premier League fixtures, but four in particular offer compelling storylines. Brentford host Chelsea, Brighton welcome Arsenal, Bournemouth face Liverpool and Fulham entertain Manchester United in a weekend where tactical battles and managerial narratives will take centre stage. Brentford v Chelsea opens the weekend with a London derby that
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@matookerepublic Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:37:00
All roads lead to Mbarara for Chaapa League Season 11 finale
The Chaapa League caravan has moved from Kampala to Mbarara, with teams, fans and alumni travelling on Friday, September 18, 2026, ahead of Saturday's/tomorrow's Season 11 finale at Mbarara High School under the theme "Back to the Kraal." Buses lined up at Black Panther in Bukoto, the assembly point, as players, supporters and former students The post All roads lead to Mbarara for Chaapa League Season 11 finale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:27:48
Turkish embassy in Kampala closed temporary over PLU protest
The Turkish Embassy in Kampala has announced closure of its offices today as supporters of the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) pressure group plan to gather for a demonstration outside the mission. The protest was announced by PLU chairman General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the Chief of Defence The post Turkish embassy in Kampala closed temporary over PLU protest first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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