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@kfm Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:49:50
Fuel price hikes unjustified, Government maintains
By Dorothy Nakaweesi The ministry of energy and mineral development has maintained that current fuel price hikes are not justified, since much of fuel on the market today was procured before escalation of the Middle East conflict. Over the past weekend, several Shell stations were selling petrol at Sh 5,280, The post Fuel price hikes unjustified, Government maintains first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:05:00
Beyond Capital: Building Sustainable Businesses for Women Entrepreneurs
By Olivia Mugaba- Head of SMEs at Equity Bank Uganda Many people assume that access to loans is the main challenge women face in business. While capital is crucial, it is not enough on its own. Money without a solid foundation often disappears quickly, leaving the business struggling. True success requires preparation, skills and strategic The post Beyond Capital: Building Sustainable Businesses for Women Entrepreneurs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:31:33
Intensified UPDF Patrols Reduce Cross-Border Militia Attacks On Lake Albert
[Independent (Kampala)] Kikuube, Uganda -- Heightened and intensified patrols on the waters of Lake Albert in Kikuube District have helped curb attacks on Ugandan fishermen by suspected militiamen from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:31:34
Ragga Dee Urges Artists to Treat Music As Business Amid Copyright Reforms
[Nile Post] Renowned Ugandan musician Daniel Kazibwe, popularly known as Ragga Dee, has called on upcoming artists to approach their craft with a business mindset, emphasising the importance of strategic distribution and legal protection of their work.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:51:03
Uganda's Choice for EALA Should Be Strategic, Not Routine
[Nile Post] There are candidates you evaluate on paper, and there are those you understand through proximity. Comrade Dr Ronex Kisembo Tendo is firmly in the latter category. I write this not only as a journalist who has closely followed East Africa's integration story, but also as someone who has walked alongside him in both personal and professional spaces.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:48:16
Enjoy your money; let children build their own future — Katikkiro Mayiga advises parents
Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has urged parents to stop overindulging their children, warning that excessive pampering is leaving many young people unprepared for life. Speaking during an interview on Ruth Kalibbala's YouTube channel, Mayiga said some parents focus too much on making life easy for their children, instead of teaching them basic life skills and responsibility. The post Enjoy your money; let children build their own future — Katikkiro Mayiga advises parents first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:12:50
Uganda Law Society sues government over 'illegal siege' at Bobi Wine's home
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has taken the government to court over what it describes as an illegal and ongoing security operation at the home of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi in Magere, Wakiso district. In a case filed on 16 March at the Chief Magistrate's Court in Kasangati, the lawyers' body accuses state security agencies The post Uganda Law Society sues government over 'illegal siege' at Bobi Wine's home first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@diaryOfAMuzungu Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:30:00
Shake your kabina! A musical, dancing tour of Uganda at the Ndere Centre [UPDATED]
Shake your kabina! The Culture of Uganda - in rhythm and dance. A musical, dancing tour of Uganda at Kampala's Ndere Cultural Centre. The post Shake your kabina! A musical, dancing tour of Uganda at the Ndere Centre [UPDATED] appeared first on Diary of a Muzungu.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:44:05
Former Vision Group CEO Kabushenga says Bukedde TV started with Shs700m, reveals the stars behind its rise
Former Vision Group CEO Robert Kabushenga has shared how Bukedde TV grew from a small, bold idea into one of Uganda's most popular television stations—starting with just about Shs700 million (roughly $185,000). In an interview with YouTuber Kasuku, Kabushenga said the station's breakthrough success was largely driven by three key personalities: DJ Shiru, VJ Jingo, The post Former Vision Group CEO Kabushenga says Bukedde TV started with Shs700m, reveals the stars behind its rise first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:49:31
Cricket Cranes show promise as Namibia edge T20 Series
Uganda's Cricket Cranes wrapped up their T20 series against Namibia with a 98-run defeat in the decider, as the hosts sealed a 2–1 victory at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground. Despite the result, Uganda concluded the series with valuable lessons and encouraging signs as they continue to grow on the international stage. Uganda made a
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:54:56
Police arrest four over highway snatching, recover 22 stolen phones
Police in Nsangi have arrested four suspects linked to a wave of phone and bag snatching along the Kampala–Masaka Highway, especially in the Busega–Kyengera swamp stretch. The arrests follow a robbery reported on 17 March 2026 at Kyengera Police Station by a businesswoman from Namagoma Kisozi in Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District. She told police The post Police arrest four over highway snatching, recover 22 stolen phones first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:11:10
BWANIKA JOSEPH: Are H.E Bobi Wine's critics ready to offer real solutions to Uganda's challenges?
Uganda's political conversation is increasingly defined by sharp bombastic and personalized attacks, with National Unity Platform Leader H.E Bobi Wine often at the centre of it. Yet under the noise lies a deeper concern, the steady weathering of meaningful, policy driven debate. At a time when the country faces complex national challenges, the focus on personalities over substance raises serious questions about the intentions and credibility of some critics. Criticism is not only expected but necessary. Leaders must be questioned, and their ideas tested against alternatives. However, for such criticism to contribute to national progress, it must rise above individual
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:59
How 2026 Opened NUP's Gates in Mubende As Voters Turned Against It in Kassanda
[Nile Post] The 2026 elections have exposed a sharp political divergence between Mubende and Kassanda districts, with the National Unity Platform consolidating its gains in Mubende while losing significant ground to the National Resistance Movement in neighbouring Kassanda.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:59
EALA MPs Challenge Speaker Ntakirutimana Over Fresh Elections for Kakooza, Namara
[Nile Post] Lawmakers in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) have challenged a decision by Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana to issue notice for conducting by-elections to fill two Ugandan positions, saying the move is misguided and could trigger legal disputes.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:05:00
Six Dead in Two Days On Kampala-Gulu Highway As Teen Dies in Nakasongola Crash
[Nile Post] Fifteen-year-old Anita Lunkuse is among six people who have died in road accidents along the Kampala-Gulu Highway over the past two days, highlighting growing concerns about traffic safety on one of Uganda's busiest routes.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:05:04
Race for Equality Ride From Nakivale to Kampala Amplifies Voices of Marginalised Communities
[Nile Post] Across Uganda, refugees, persons with disabilities, and young women continue to face significant barriers to education, skills development, and economic opportunity, leaving many marginalised and unable to reach their full potential.
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@theScribeUganda Sun, 22 Mar 2026 23:54:01
PRESIDENTS MUSEVENI AND RUTO LAUNCH KISUMU- MALABA SGR EXTENSION TO BOOST REGIONAL TRADE
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this morning arrived in Kenya where, together with his Kenyan counterpart H.E William Ruto, officiated at the launch of the construction of the Kisumu–Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Extension (Phase II). Upon arrival at Kisumu International Airport, President Museveni was received by Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya's Prime Cabinet Secretary, alongside James Opiyo Wandayi, Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum. The Ugandan leader inspected a guard of honour mounted in his recognition. Members of the Ugandan delegation included officials from the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi such as Ambassador Unice Kigyenyi, Charge d'Affaires, Doreen Ruyondo, Minister Counsellor, Brig.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:25:55
Neon Raves Light Up Mbarara as Dance and Marathon Fever Collide
Mbarara came alive on Friday night as the Tusker Lite Neon Raves auditions turned Soho Terrace into a pulsating stage of rhythm, movement and raw talent, setting the tone for what promises to be an unforgettable cultural and sporting showcase later this month. Dance crews from across the region battled it out for a place The post Neon Raves Light Up Mbarara as Dance and Marathon Fever Collide first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:31:18
How ECOTRUST supports communities to protect water sources
Every year on 22nd March, the world celebrates World Water Day to highlight the importance of freshwater and the need to protect water resources amidst the global water crisis. The day reminds governments, organizations and communities that clean and safe water is essential for life, health and development. The theme for 2026 is "Water and The post How ECOTRUST supports communities to protect water sources first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:44:25
Mak student crowned Miss Climate Change Awareness
Makerere University student, Patience Joyce Kirabo, has been crowned Miss Climate Change Awareness, as part of the week-long activities to commemorate the 9th edition of the Uganda Water and Environment week running from March 23rd to 27th. Dr Alfred Okot Okidi, the Water and Environment ministry permanent secretary, said there are no better people to The post Mak student crowned Miss Climate Change Awareness first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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