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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:14:13
Runaway trailer crashes into home, kills mother and three-year-old daughter
A mother and her three-year-old daughter have been killed after a trailer broke loose from a moving truck and crashed into their home. The incident happened at around 5:00 am on Sunday in Ngogolo Village, Butuntumula Sub-county, along the Kampala–Gulu Highway. The truck, which was travelling from Gulu towards Kampala, lost its rear trailer as The post Runaway trailer crashes into home, kills mother and three-year-old daughter first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:43:06
KCB Rugby Shifts Focus to Kenya Cup Playoffs After Narrow Loss in Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- KCB Rugby has shifted its focus to the crunch Kenya Cup playoffs next month following their 10-11 loss to Ugandan side Black Pirates in the Enterprise Cup quarterfinal played at Muteesa II Stadium in Wankulukuku.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Mar 2026 11:00:20
Belgian Gold Merchant in Shs190bn Tax Evasion Scandal
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Thaba Investments Limited, a major refiner and exporter of gold in Uganda, is under scrutiny for allegedly evading millions of dollars in taxes despite pocketing billions in profits in a well-orchestrated scheme that is denying the country substantial tax revenue.
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@sqoop Mon, 23 Mar 2026 09:49:00
Kapeke blames 'bad sound' for abrupt exit at Roast and Rhyme, apologises
Dancehall singer Kapeke has apologized to fans after abruptly ending his performance at the popular Roast and Rhyme festival on Sunday. Kapeke, whose real name is Derrick Nsubuga, was among the most anticipated performers of the evening and had just stepped onto the stage to an excited crowd when the incident occurred. However, while performing The post Kapeke blames 'bad sound' for abrupt exit at Roast and Rhyme, apologises first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:40:45
Road safety advocates appeal to private sector for support
Road safety advocates are calling for a more deliberate and intentional involvement of the private sector in road safety campaigns. This latest call is made by a group of activists under the Road Safety Chronicles Uganda (ROSACU) following a surge in the number of road crashes, with more than 15 The post Road safety advocates appeal to private sector for support first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:49:50
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 05:05:00
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 08:31:33
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 08:31:34
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 08:51:03
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 08:48:16
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 08:12:50
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 14:30:00
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 06:44:05
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 06:49:31
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 05:54:56
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 06:11:10
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 05:04:59
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 05:04:59
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 05:05:00
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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