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@matookerepublic Thu, 11 Sep 2025 01:48:16
English club Burton Albion gains new fan base in Uganda thanks to Toby Sibbick
Burton Albion, a club competing in England’s League One, is suddenly finding itself with a growing fan base thousands of miles away—in Uganda. The surge in support comes after Toby Sibbick, who recently pledged his international allegiance to Uganda, made his second appearance for the Uganda Cranes against Somalia in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. […] The post English club Burton Albion gains new fan base in Uganda thanks to Toby Sibbick first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:42:23
Man on the run after woman he checked into lodge with dies
Police have launched a manhunt for a man identified as Godi Muwonge, also known as Kabaka Aperu, after a woman he had checked into a lodge with was found dead in Nsangi, Kyengera Town Council, Wakiso District, along the Masaka highway. The deceased, identified only as Patricia, is believed to have met Muwonge in a […] The post Man on the run after woman he checked into lodge with dies first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:46:59
Rugumayo in two-shot lead as Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open Golf Championship tees off
Ronald Rugumayo, one of East Africa’s top golfers, emerged the leader of day one of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open Golf Championship, at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. Rugumayo, who was recently unveiled as the newest Walker (influencer), by global whisky brand- Johnnie Walker, the Uganda Open title sponsor, carded 4-under 67 to […] The post Rugumayo in two-shot lead as Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open Golf Championship tees off first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:08:10
UCC Orders Broadcasters to Secure Copyright Licenses or Face Sanctions
[Nile Post] The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has directed all broadcasters and media content providers to ensure that audiovisual content aired on television and digital platforms is fully licensed, warning that failure to comply will attract legal and regulatory action.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:12:24
Gen Kulayigye - Biased Journalists Should Not Be Surprised When Roughed Up
[Nile Post] In 2018, Reuters photojournalist James Akena was covering the Free Bobi Wine protests in downtown Kampala when soldiers cornered him. Cameras captured the cameraman on his knees as the soldiers rained huge lashes on his head, his back, his arms...everywhere they could.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:12:24
Bunyoro Kingdom , Encot Microfinance Ink MOU to Promote Soya Bean Farming
[Nile Post] The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom (BKK) in partnership with ENCOT microfinance ltd have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in a bid to promote soya bean farming as a short-term crop variety from coffee farming which the kingdom earlier advocated for.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:12:25
NCBA Junior Golf Series Tees Off Season 3 With Focus On Nurturing Next Generation
[Nile Post] The NCBA Uganda Junior Golf Series has officially teed off its third season, bringing together young golfers from across the country with a renewed promise to nurture the next generation of champions.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:12:25
Kabamba HCIII Receives First Batch of Medical Supplies
[Nile Post] There was visible excitement among residents and local leaders in Kabamba on Monday afternoon as the Ministry of Health, through National Medical Stores (NMS), delivered the first batch of medical supplies to Kabamba Health Centre III, marking a significant milestone in improving healthcare access in the area.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:12:26
Buganda Premier Urges Political Parties to Endorse Leaders Who Respect Kabaka
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has cautioned political parties against endorsing politicians who fail to show respect for the Kabaka and the broader interests of Buganda, as the country prepares for the upcoming elections.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:12:26
Bbaale Accuses MP Nsereko of Hijacking Ecological Party
[Nile Post] Kampala Central Member of Parliament Muhammad Nsereko is facing accusations from members of the Ecological Party of Uganda (EPU), where he also serves as national president, over what they describe as a controversial takeover of the party.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:12:26
Opposition Dominates Kamuli Municipal Council Nominations
[Nile Post] The Kamuli Municipal Council nomination has registered a surge from opposition candidates getting nominated for the various leadership positions vowing to make regime changes from within.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:12:28
NUP Arrests - Why Now?
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) mobiliser Habib Buwembo regained his freedom after hours in detention, following his arrest in Mityana where he was unveiling a portrait of party president Robert Kyagulanyi to be used in the 2026 elections.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:00:00
Top golfers shine in the Absa Pro-Am of the Uganda Golf Open as Vincent Byamukama takes first place
The 2025 Pro-Am Tournament of the Uganda Golf Open concluded at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club, with Vincent Byamukama, Tatenda Makunde and Joshua Seale emerging as the top three golfers. The winners shared Shs10 million in cash prizes, up from Shs8 million awarded last year. In addition, the top 10 golfers earned coveted slots […] The post Top golfers shine in the Absa Pro-Am of the Uganda Golf Open as Vincent Byamukama takes first place first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:52:14
PAC Report Lays Bare Billions Lost in Govt Projects
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Committee on Public Accounts (Central Government) has drawn the attention of legislators to exaggerated costs of government-funded infrastructure projects.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:57:46
SME owners hit the road to growth with Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign pick up truck offers
Less than two months after it was rolled out, the Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign has already gathered significant momentum, attracting Small Medium Enterprises (SME) owners who have started taking advantage of the bank’s flexible asset financing solutions. One of the key elements of the Tukikube ne I&M Bank asset financing package, is access to […] The post SME owners hit the road to growth with Tukikube ne I&M Bank campaign pick up truck offers first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 05:34:38
Speaker Among Fronts Inclusivity in Global Governance
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Speaker Anita Among urged member states of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation (AALCO) to anchor their work on promoting inclusivity in global governance.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:38:12
Close to 1 Million Winners Created With the Uganda National Lottery
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Uganda National Lottery, operated by ITHUBA Uganda, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week. More than 986,000 winners have been created across multiple games since its launch on June 1, 2024.
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@allafrica Wed, 10 Sep 2025 04:38:15
Museveni Calls for Deeper East African Integration Through Education, Socio-Economic Transformation
[Nile Post] President Museveni has made a strong call for greater East African integration, emphasizing that unity is essential for regional prosperity, socio-economic transformation, strategic security, and democratic growth.
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