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@allafrica Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:41:22
ICC Opens War Crimes Case Against Ugandan Rebel Leader Joseph Kony
[RFI] The International Criminal Court will open hearings against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony, in a landmark step for international justice nearly two decades after issuing its first-ever arrest warrant for him.
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@sqoop Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:16:32
Lady Gaga named artist of the year at MTV Awards
Pop singer Lady Gaga was named artist of the year at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday, prevailing over heavyweights Taylor Swift and Beyonce at the fan-voted honors in New York. Gaga, currently on tour with her album “Mayhem,” took the stage in a black ruffled dress with giant sleeves and purple accents. She thanked her fans as […] The post Lady Gaga named artist of the year at MTV Awards first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:31:00
Nachap Kezia crowned Miss Tourism Uganda 2025 in Glittering Grand Finale
The Miss Tourism Uganda 2025 grand finale on Friday, September 5, turned into a dazzling celebration of beauty, culture, and talent, filling the stage with colour, elegance, and national pride. The evening’s biggest moment came when Nachap Kezia Cindy was crowned Miss Tourism Uganda 2025, securing 316 points to edge out fierce competition. Overwhelmed with […] The post Nachap Kezia crowned Miss Tourism Uganda 2025 in Glittering Grand Finale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Sep 2025 05:08:17
Bobi Wine Rallies Ugandan Diaspora in UK, Urges Persistence in Liberation Struggle
[Nile Post] The President Of The National Unity Platform (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has called upon Ugandans in the United Kingdom and its surrounding areas to remain resolute in the struggle for political change in Uganda.
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@sqoop Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:31:28
When fashion meets music
Kampala is raining music concerts. These concerts have evolved beyond live performances into full-scale productions, where what the audience sees is becoming just as important as what they hear. Costumes, stage design, and visual storytelling are now central to how artistes connect with their fans. At the forefront of this shift is fashion designer Abbas […] The post When fashion meets music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:38:53
Meet the 68-year-old TikTok sensational Taata Bobi
When laughter blends with conviction and passion fuels purpose, you meet Frank Yiga Kakeeto, 68, fondly known as Taata Bobi. He nicknamed himself the “struggle father” of Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the president of the Opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party, and has since become a social activist, entertainer, and devoted supporter of the opposition leader. […] The post Meet the 68-year-old TikTok sensational Taata Bobi first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:45:32
The band won’t end with us – Afrigo Band
On August 16, Afrigo band celebrated 50 years on the entertainment scene with a concert at Millenium Grounds Lugogo. Dubbed The Legends of Sound, the show was a big milestone for Afrigo Band, as it attracted thousands of the band’s supporters with legendary Congolesse artiste Koffi Olomidde as a guest artiste. On this golden jubilee, the […] The post The band won’t end with us – Afrigo Band first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:13:19
Museveni Meets NRM Buganda Parliamentary Caucus
[Nile Post] President Museveni has met with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Buganda Parliamentary Caucus at State House, Entebbe, to discuss a wide range of developmental and service delivery issues affecting Buganda and the country at large.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:11:47
1,372 Teachers From Western Uganda Complete Patriotism Training
[Nile Post] President Museveni has presided over the pass-out ceremony of 1,372 secondary school teachers from the Greater Mbarara and Ntungamo regions, who have successfully completed a patriotism training course held at Ntare School, Mbarara City.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:10:59
Nkalubo Secures Sembabule District Chair Unopposed
[Nile Post] The incumbent Sembabule District Chairperson, Patrick Nkalubo, has secured another five-year term (2026-2031) after being declared unopposed at the close of nominations for Local Government leaders on Friday.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:10:19
Ministry of Health Warns Against Marriages Among People Living With Sickle Cell Disease
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has cautioned people living with Sickle Cell disease against marrying or having children with fellow carriers, warning that such unions significantly increase the chances of passing on the life-threatening condition to their offspring.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Sep 2025 03:12:00
Residents Protest As Month-Long Blackout Cripples Itojo Hospital and Trading Centre
[Nile Post] Itojo General Hospital and Itojo Trading Centre have now spent a month without electricity due to faulty transformers, sparking anger among residents who blocked the Ntungamo-Mbarara highway by burning tyres and dumping garbage on the road. Police were later called in to disperse the protesters.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Sep 2025 02:11:05
MP Shamim Malende, husband Ssebunya trade accusations after marital fallout
What began as a quiet marital separation has erupted into a storm of accusations between Kampala Woman MP Shamim Malende and her estranged husband, Andrew Ssebunya, with both publicly blaming each other for betrayal, harassment, and property disputes. The drama burst into the open on Friday after Malende released a tearful video confirming the collapse […] The post MP Shamim Malende, husband Ssebunya trade accusations after marital fallout first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:53:38
Uganda On Alert After Ebola Outbreak in Neighboring DRC
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda said on Friday that it is on high alert following an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the neighboring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which has so far claimed 15 lives.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:51:14
The Singleton serves A Feast of Flavour at the Vintage & NuBeats Druncheon at Dim The Lights
Brunch in Kampala has officially found its new standard. On Saturday, the world’s leading single malt whisky- The Singleton, took over Dim the Lights in Naalya, with the Vintage & NuBeats Druncheon, serving up a feast where whisky, food, and music intertwined, to create an experience that was nothing short of exquisite. The highlight of […] The post The Singleton serves A Feast of Flavour at the Vintage & NuBeats Druncheon at Dim The Lights first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:17:13
Uganda Cranes out to build momentum as World Cup race tightens
Uganda Cranes return to the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole this evening at 7:00 pm, aiming to build on their emphatic 4-0 victory over Mozambique as the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers reach round eight. That result lifted Uganda to 12 points in Group G, level with Mozambique and just three points behind Guinea, though leaders […] The post Uganda Cranes out to build momentum as World Cup race tightens first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:30:47
UPDF Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence found dead
Brigadier General Tom Kikoyo Kabuye, the Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence, has been found dead in Kikyusa Town Council, Luwero District, his family confirmed on Sunday morning. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the untimely death of one of our own members and great sons of Luwero District. Brig Gen Tom Kabuye […] The post UPDF Assistant Chief of Defence Intelligence found dead first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 08 Sep 2025 01:49:16
Uganda National Team Captain Cwinyaai wins 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateurs Open Golf Championship in final round
Uganda National Team Captain- Joseph Cwinyaai, was on Saturday crowned winner of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateurs Open Golf Championship, at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. Cwinyaai, who had held second place behind Zambia’s Dominic Musonda through the first three rounds of the tournament, finally broke free from his shadow during the final […] The post Uganda National Team Captain Cwinyaai wins 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateurs Open Golf Championship in final round first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:51:40
Bebe Cool’s son Alpha Thierry Ssali joins KCCA FC
Bebe Cool’s son, Alpha Thierry Ssali, has signed for KCCA FC from National Enterprise Corporation Football Club (NEC FC), committing to a two-year deal. The 19-year-old forward, who spent the second round of last season at NEC, now joins a club where his grandfather, Bidandi Ssali, once made history as coach and team manager in […] The post Bebe Cool’s son Alpha Thierry Ssali joins KCCA FC first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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