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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:57:34
Energy Minister urges public to be patient with UEDCL amid power outages
Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has urged Ugandans to stop mocking the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) over persistent power outages, saying the utility company needs time to stabilise after taking over electricity distribution from Umeme Limited. Speaking at a press briefing, Nankabirwa said the outages were largely due to limited capital investment in the […] The post Energy Minister urges public to be patient with UEDCL amid power outages first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 17 Oct 2025 02:03:17
UPL: URA, Express clash in Nakivubo derby as BUL visit Mbarara City
Matchday three of the StarTimes Uganda Premier League continues this Friday, October 17, 2025, with two thrilling fixtures on the card. At Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara, Mbarara City FC will be hunting for their first home victory of the season when they take on BUL FC at 4:00 PM. The Ankole Lions are looking to […]
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:43:51
“President Museveni is here to stay” Masaka City NRM Chairperson gives hope to party supporters
The Masaka City, National Resistance Movement (NRM) party chairman Rogers Bulegeya has advised the party supporters to rally for votes of President Museveni ahead of 2026 general elections with confidence as the president is in power to stay. Mr. Bulegeya was speaking at the Head office of NRM in Masaka City during an exclusive interview on Tuesday and advised them to work hard and unite all the party voters including those that are still in opposition side to join the force early to avoid losing opportunities in the next government. Mr. Bulegeya said, the president of Uganda, Mr. Museveni must […]
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@theScribeUganda Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:04:31
Kasese Mother Appeals for Help After NUP Activist Son Goes Missing
Kasese, Uganda — A mother in Kasese District has appealed for help in tracing her missing son, Muhindo Ronald, a youth activist affiliated to the National Unity Platform (NUP) in western Uganda. According to the mother, Masika Florence, her son disappeared alongside Lutebuuka Emmanuel, the NUP coordinator for the western region. The two were reportedly prominent youth mobilizers for the opposition party in Kasese District, an area that has shown strong NUP support in recent years. Masika told reporters that Ronald was last seen traveling to the NUP headquarters in Makerere-Kavule, Kampala, for an internal party meeting. Along the way, […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:08:17
Vinka dismisses claims of favouritism at Swangz Avenue
Musician Vinka, real name Nakiyingi Veronica Lugya, has broken her silence on claims of favouritism within her record label, Swangz Avenue. Speaking during a recent television interview, Vinka dismissed the rumours suggesting that some artistes under the label receive more attention and promotion than others. She explained that at the start of every year, each […] The post Vinka dismisses claims of favouritism at Swangz Avenue first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:10:25
Defence Witness Makes U-Turn, Gives Unsworn Testimony in Pastor Kayanja Case
[Nile Post] There was a dramatic twist in the ongoing trial of nine people accused of fabricating evidence against Miracle Centre Cathedral, Pastor Robert Kayanka when a defence witness made a u-turn and opted to give an unsworn testimony before the Mwanga II magistrates court.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:03:29
President Museveni Pledges Stronger Uganda-Iran Relations
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with the Islamic Republic of Iran across all sectors, such as trade and investment, as part of the efforts to promote shared prosperity between the two nations. President Museveni made the pledge on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, during a meeting with a high-level Iranian delegation led by Iran’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Seyed Abbas Araghchi, on the sidelines of the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Coordinating Bureau of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala. “We are ready to develop and strengthen our relationship with Iran. On […]
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:53:40
UPL: Buhimba edge Kitara to stay perfect as KCCA stumble at home
Perfect Three for Buhimba as KCCA Held at HomeBuhimba United Saints continued their flawless start to the 2025/26 StarTimes Uganda Premier League season with a 1-0 victory over Kitara FC in the first-ever Hoima derby played at Royal Park, Butema, on Thursday evening. Edison Agondeze was the hero for the Saints, scoring the game’s only […]
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:26:15
Jinja City Officials Under Scrutiny Over Sale of Public Road
[Nile Post] Jinja City is facing a potential land scandal after reports emerged that a public road in Masese II, commonly known as the Soweto slum, was allegedly sold to a private developer.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:23:32
Spotlight On Coffee As Makerere Hosts Uganda Entrepreneurship Congress and Youth Expo
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Over 600 students from the College of Business and Management Sciences at Makerere University will, starting Thursday, showcase 300 different innovations with a spotlight on the coffee sector. The innovations have the potential to be scaled into companies and business enterprises, event organisers have said.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:23:32
Prau President Nakasiita Appointed to Committee Preparing for 2026 World Public Relations Forum
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), in partnership with the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management, has appointed Irene Nakasiita, President of the Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU), as a Member of the Continental Advisory Committee (CAC) for the forthcoming World Public Relations Forum (WPRF) 2026, to be hosted in Abuja, Nigeria.
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:09:42
Isaiah Mwesige ‘pleased’ with performance after two-trophy haul at Toro Ladies Open
Golfer Isaiah Mwesige produced a stellar performance at Toro Ladies Open 2025, claiming two titles at the prestigious tournament held at Toro Club over the weekend. Playing off a handicap of 05, Mwesige carded an impressive gross score of 75, finishing runner-up in the Men’s Group A category finishing behind Otim Denis and Mabano Robert. […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:47:31
Speke Resort Munyonyo hosts successful NAM Midterm Review Meeting
Speke Resort Munyonyo, Uganda’s leading lakeside conference destination, has successfully hosted the Midterm Review Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Ministers of Foreign Affairs. The high-level gathering, which began on Monday, concluded today with calls for greater global cooperation and shared prosperity. Held under the theme “Deepening Cooperation for Shared Global Affluence,” the meeting brought […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo hosts successful NAM Midterm Review Meeting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:31:42
Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda Starts Career Growth for Graduates
[Nile Post] Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU) has continued to invest in people to foster an inclusive and thriving workplace through its Graduates in Training (GIT) Programme, an 18-month journey designed to shape high-potential graduates into future-ready business leaders.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:03:05
Muntu Promises Better Livelihood for Kalungu Residents
[Nile Post] Presidential candidate Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntu has pledged to improve the living standards of residents in Kalungu District, as he continues his nationwide campaign trail ahead of the 2026 general elections.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:02:43
JKIA Shut Down After Raila Odinga Mourners Storm Restricted Areas
[Nile Post] Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were temporarily suspended on Thursday after thousands of mourners overwhelmed security and stormed into restricted areas to catch a glimpse of the casket of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:32:57
Police officer captured on video slapping female shop attendant in Kyanja granted Shs1 million bail
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Clive Nsiima Barigye, who is accused of assaulting a female Shell Shop attendant, has been released on a cash bail of Shs1 million by the City Hall Court. Nsiima had spent several days on remand at Luzira Prison following his arrest earlier this week. The presiding magistrate granted bail after […] The post Police officer captured on video slapping female shop attendant in Kyanja granted Shs1 million bail first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:59:39
Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Meets His Venezuelan and Yemeni Counterparts On NAM Fringes in Kampala
[SNA] - The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Hussein Al-Amin Al-Fadil met, on Tuesday, with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Venezuela, Mr. Yuri Alexander Pimentel, on the sidelines of his participation in the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Foreign Ministers Meeting, being held in Kampala 14-16 October.
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