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@allafrica Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:58:55
A Look Back At Six Terms of Museveni's Presidency
[Independent (Kampala)] On May 12, 2026, Yoweri Museveni will take the oath of office for a seventh time as president of Uganda. Statistics show that 75% to 80% of the country's population was born after 1986 and, therefore, is the only president a majority of Ugandans have known. The majority have grown, studied, graduated, and given birth to children under his regime. I can't describe what life was like under the previous regime, even though I was born there; I only know it from Google or from people who experienced it.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:41:55
How to Choose the Right Sport for Betting
For beginners, one of the first mistakes in betting is starting with the wrong sport. Many people focus only on what is popular, but the better starting point is simpler: choose a sport you can actually follow, understand, and track with confidence. That is where 1xBalance becomes useful. The platform is built around responsible betting The post How to Choose the Right Sport for Betting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:49:35
UBA Uganda promotes environmental protection through its "Fruit Forest" initiative
BA Uganda, in partnership with My Tree Initiative has reinforced its commitment to environmental sustainability through a tree-planting exercise at Namalere Parents' Nursery and Primary School in Kawanda- Wakiso District. The initiative saw the planting of fruit trees culminating in the creation of a symbolic "UBA Fruit Tree" — a representation of growth, sustainability, and The post UBA Uganda promotes environmental protection through its "Fruit Forest" initiative first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:02
Salama Springs lights up with Black & White powered Quiz Night
Hangouts in Kampala are providing more than just drinks, with quiz nights, one of the fun offerings to meaningfully keep patrons entertained on night outs. On Thursday, April 16, Black White Whisky powered an engaging and lively quiz night at Salama Springs in Bugolobi. The evening brought together a vibrant mix of young corporate The post Salama Springs lights up with Black & White powered Quiz Night first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:24:10
Sheila Gashumba as she opens up about how love transformed her father
Sheila Gashumba has shared a deeply personal reflection on her father Frank Gashumba, revealing how his marriage to Malaika changed him in ways she never imagined. She described him as once being extremely strict and conservative, a father whose presence alone would send the household into instant order. "We would hear his car pulling up The post Sheila Gashumba as she opens up about how love transformed her father first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:24:13
Artistes, Certified Public Accountants clash over 15% Withholding tax on entertainers
A section of artistes under their umbrella body of the Uganda Musician Association (UMA) have described it as 'insane,' a proposal by the Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPA-U) asking the government to charge the former a 15 percent Withholding tax. UMA General Secretary, Ms Phina Mugerwa popularly known as Phina Masanyalaze described the proposal The post Artistes, Certified Public Accountants clash over 15% Withholding tax on entertainers first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:42:00
Vanquish Lounge partners with Johnnie Walker for its grand opening tonight
For years, the address that housed Illusion on carried a certain weight. It was more than just a bar; it was a statement. When Acacia Mall-based party sport- Illusion closed doors, it left behind not just an empty space, but a gap in Kampala's nightlife identity. Well, tonight, that very space begins a new chapter. The post Vanquish Lounge partners with Johnnie Walker for its grand opening tonight first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:57:28
Minister Odongo Heads to Trkiye Amid Diplomatic Balancing Act Triggered By Muhoozi Social Media Posts
[Nile Post] Foreign Affairs Minister Abubaker Jeje Odongo has travelled to Trkiye for the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2026), at a moment when Uganda is quietly managing renewed diplomatic sensitivities linked to a series of controversial social media posts by Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba that have drawn attention from key Middle Eastern partners, including Ankara.
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@kfm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:22:42
Doctor says Okello was mentally stable despite claims of ritual motive
The High Court sitting in Ggaba has today heard medical evidence from a government doctor in the ongoing trial of Christopher Okello Onyum, who is accused of murdering children at a daycare centre. Dr Emmanuel Nuwamanya, a medical practitioner with over 25 years of experience, told court that he examined The post Doctor says Okello was mentally stable despite claims of ritual motive first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:24:00
Absa Bank Uganda to grow two million trees in three years, Launches 2026 School Greening Drive in Northern Uganda
Absa Bank Uganda, has announced a bold commitment to grow 2 million indigenous, fruit, shade and medicinal trees over the next three years, reinforcing the bank's long-term dedication to climate action, environmental restoration, and sustainable community development across the country. The commitment was unveiled alongside the launch of the 2026 School Greening Drive in Northern The post Absa Bank Uganda to grow two million trees in three years, Launches 2026 School Greening Drive in Northern Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:14:00
How Dubai-based investors lost Shs13 billion in a fake gold scam in Uganda
A suspected multi-million dollar gold scam that has drawn the attention of both civilian and military investigators has taken a new turn, with key suspect Muhammed Ali now in the custody of the Defence Intelligence and Security (DIS) as authorities widen their probe. Ali, a businessman and former managing director of Duck Hunters Security Services The post How Dubai-based investors lost Shs13 billion in a fake gold scam in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:50:53
The city is locked in: Aura At 2 becomes Kampala's most anticipated event
There's a certain energy that signals when an event has crossed over from just another night out to something everyone wants to be part of. The conversations get louder. Group chats come alive. Plans are made earlier, and outfits are decided days in advance. That is exactly what is happening across Kampala right now. Aura The post The city is locked in: Aura At 2 becomes Kampala's most anticipated event first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:57:47
iKON Awards 'Beyond Borders' edition attracts record 300 film submissions.
What began as a platform to celebrate Uganda's film industry is fast evolving into something far bigger. A crossroads where global storytellers are beginning to meet, collaborate, and pay attention. The 4th edition of the iKON Awards has officially closed submissions, and the numbers alone hint at a quiet but powerful shift. A record 300 The post iKON Awards 'Beyond Borders' edition attracts record 300 film submissions. first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 04:30:00
Simplifi Networks and the U.S. Embassy in Uganda Convene Business Leaders, Policymakers, and Tech Experts for a National Conversation on AI
Simplifi Networks, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Uganda and the Uganda ICT Association (ICTAU), has held a major half-day forum bringing together business leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and technology experts to explore how artificial intelligence can reshape Uganda's economy. The event, titled State of AI for Entrepreneurs and Ugandan Businesses, took place at the The post Simplifi Networks and the U.S. Embassy in Uganda Convene Business Leaders, Policymakers, and Tech Experts for a National Conversation on AI first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:05:03
How URA customs officer uncovered $10.2m hidden in four boxes from a passenger arriving from Turkey at Entebbe International Airport
A 30-year-old Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) customs officer has been praised for uncovering a major case of concealed foreign currency hidden at Entebbe International Airport, where she discovered $10.2 million (about Shs37.6 billion) packed inside four boxes. The discovery happened during a routine verification exercise on a shipment that had been declared as personal effects The post How URA customs officer uncovered $10.2m hidden in four boxes from a passenger arriving from Turkey at Entebbe International Airport first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:53:18
UPDF officer sentenced to 30 years for murder
A Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces officer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for murder. Private Okello Ronald, attached to the 5th Division Engineering Regiment, was convicted after pleading guilty to the charge before the Lira High Court Judge Sarah Birungi Kalibala. Court heard that the murder occurred in The post UPDF officer sentenced to 30 years for murder first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:04
Shs8bn needed for construction of regional offices for Justice Ministry
The government has been urged to allocate Shs8 billion for the construction of regional offices for the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs to ease case congestion and expand access to justice across the country. This is contained in the report of the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs on The post Shs8bn needed for construction of regional offices for Justice Ministry first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:06:48
Government pledges new law to strengthen internal auditors' role
The government is set to introduce a new law aimed at strengthening the internal audit function separating it from the accounting role. While officially at the opening of the 3-day, 20th Annual Internal Auditors Conference in Munyonyo, Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja said this amendment will enhance the contribution of internal The post Government pledges new law to strengthen internal auditors' role first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:14:11
I can't call Malaika mum as she's younger than me — Sheilah Gashumba
Media personality and digital influencer Sheilah Gashumba has once again made it clear that she will not refer to her father's new wife, Patience Mutoni Malaika, as her mother. In an interview on Kasuku Live, Sheilah explained her position, saying she has several reasons for her decision, the main one being that she is older The post I can't call Malaika mum as she's younger than me — Sheilah Gashumba first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:41:43
Kadongo Kamu stars set for landmark July concert
In the wake of a simmering fallout with Eddy Kenzo, Kadongo Kamu artists are turning controversy into opportunity, one that could redefine their place in Uganda's modern music story. What began as frustration over Kenzo's remarks suggesting the genre's pioneers had little to show for their prime years has now sparked something far bigger: a The post Kadongo Kamu stars set for landmark July concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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