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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 09:23:00
Who is Nick Vujic, the 43-year-old motivational speaker born without arms or legs and a father of four? He is in Uganda to preach resilience and empower youth
Nick Vujic is an internationally renowned motivational speaker and evangelist from Australia. He was born without arms or legs due to Tetra-Amelia syndrome, a rare condition that causes the absence of all four limbs. When Nick was born, his parents were shocked. His mother couldn't bring herself to hold him at first, and his father The post Who is Nick Vujic, the 43-year-old motivational speaker born without arms or legs and a father of four? He is in Uganda to preach resilience and empower youth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 21 May 2026 12:15:58
Sheilah Gashumba hails A Pass as Uganda's most professional male artist
Media personality Sheilah Gashumba has showered praise on singer A Pass, describing him as one of the most professional, disciplined and talented male musicians Uganda has produced. The television host and influencer made the remarks after booking the singer for Guvnor's Saturday Night Fever, an experience she says left her thoroughly impressed and changed her The post Sheilah Gashumba hails A Pass as Uganda's most professional male artist first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:04
Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda raises widespread alarm
KINSHASA | Xinhua | The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has prompted heightened regional and international concern, as health authorities reported over 100 suspected cases, cross-border infections and growing risks due to insecurity, population movement and a lack of strain-specific countermeasures. RISING CASELOAD, CROSS-BORDER SPREAD DRC Health … The post Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda raises widespread alarm appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:05
Uganda challenges visiting Australians to share the Pearl of Africa story when they return home
Uganda Moves to Convert Australian Tourism Interest Into Visitor Numbers After Countrywide Familiarisation Tour. Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | A delegation of Australian tourism professionals who recently completed a countrywide familiarisation tour across Uganda has met Uganda's High Commissioner to Australia for a strategic reflection on how their experience can be translated … The post Uganda challenges visiting Australians to share the Pearl of Africa story when they return home appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 12:00:06
Museveni summons NRM CEC for crucial Speaker race decision
Kampala, Uganda | URN | President Yoweri Museveni has summoned the National Resistance Movement's (NRM) Central Executive Committee (CEC) for an urgent meeting on Friday, May 22, as the ruling party moves to settle on its preferred candidates for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the 12th Parliament. The parliamentary elections for the two top House … The post Museveni summons NRM CEC for crucial Speaker race decision appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 05:03:00
Speke Resort Munyonyo offers Eid al-Adha staycation package at $182
Planning an Eid staycation escape? Speke Resort and Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo, Uganda's largest and most luxurious resort, has announced exclusive Eid al-Adha offers on accommodation for May 27, 2026. The special Eid al-Adha rate lets families, couples, friends, and solo guests enjoy luxury rooms at $182 (about Shs 687,000). The rate includes taxes and breakfast, The post Speke Resort Munyonyo offers Eid al-Adha staycation package at $182 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:12
Daycare owner charged with fraud tried to flee U.S. after closing center, prosecutors say
New fraud charges were unsealed Wednesday against a Minnesota daycare owner who federal prosecutors allege tried to flee the country just two days after shutting the center down.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 10:10:44
NRM CEC to Decide Parliament Speaker Candidate On Friday
[Independent (Kampala)] Gulu -- 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.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 10:11:06
Balimwezo, 34 KCCA Lc5 Councilors Sworn in
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- 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 measures following the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the country.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 10:14:10
Over 30 Youths Rescued in Nansana Over Alleged Fake Job Recruitment Scam
[Nile Post] Police in Nansana have rescued more than 30 youths who were allegedly lured into Kampala with false promises of employment by a company identified as Globel Alliance.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 10:16:11
Justice Ministry Expands Regional Presence With Lira Office to Improve Access to Legal Services
[Nile Post] The government has opened a regional office of the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in Lira City in a move aimed at addressing persistent delays in legal services, costly litigation, and limited access to government legal representation in Northern Uganda.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 May 2026 10:03:45
Unicef Raises Concern Over Impact On Children in DRC, Uganda
[Premium Times] The outbreak, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), has already recorded 528 suspected cases and 132 deaths across both countries.
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@sqoop Thu, 21 May 2026 09:42:58
Lydia Jazmine opens up on viral 'wedding' rumours, says experience exposed genuine friends
Wedding rumours swirled around singer Lydia Jazmine over the weekend after what appeared to be a private nikkah ceremony sent social media into a frenzy. The speculation gained momentum when some of the singer's close associates, among them Karma Bae and Melissa Mulungi, shared stunning images dressed as bridesmaids, posing alongside Lydia Jazmine in scenes The post Lydia Jazmine opens up on viral 'wedding' rumours, says experience exposed genuine friends first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 09:30:00
Celebrating the trophy? Bank of Uganda laptop 'thief' appears in court in an Arsenal jersey
Since Tuesday, Arsenal fans in Uganda, like those around the world, have been on the streets, in workplaces, and in bars celebrating their team's 2025/26 Premier League title win after 22 years. The fans, wearing jerseys, have held processions through different streets while chanting slogans and singing songs. One Arsenal fan, Isaac Rubangakene, who is The post Celebrating the trophy? Bank of Uganda laptop 'thief' appears in court in an Arsenal jersey first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 May 2026 09:57:56
INTERVIEW: "I have lost four kilograms in six days," MP Kabanda says it's insulting to call him 'Judas' as he's only a messenger working on orders from his boss
Kasambya County Member of Parliament David Kabanda has said that he lost four kilograms in about six days due to the insults and criticism. He says that these started coming in on May 12th when he announced that the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) would not support embattled Anita Among for the 12th Parliament Speaker The post INTERVIEW: "I have lost four kilograms in six days," MP Kabanda says it's insulting to call him 'Judas' as he's only a messenger working on orders from his boss first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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