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@matookerepublic Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:10:00
What makes the Nissan LEAF Uganda’s EV game-changer
Uganda’s transition to sustainable transport is gaining momentum, and the upcoming 2nd National E-Mobility Expo 2025, slated for September 11–12 at the Kiira Vehicle Plant in Jinja, is expected to be a turning point. While the event will feature everything from electric motorcycles to buses and e-bikes, one model is already generating major buzz—the Nissan […] The post What makes the Nissan LEAF Uganda’s EV game-changer first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:07:13
Plenderleith and Pavie triumph at 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Seniors Tournament
Veteran golfers David Plenderleith and Catherine Pavie were crowned champions of the Seniors Tournament of the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship on Saturday 23 August, winning the men’s and ladies’ categories respectively at Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club. After two rounds, Plenderleith, a member of Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa […] The post Plenderleith and Pavie triumph at 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Seniors Tournament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 24 Aug 2025 02:17:00
Premier Distilleries Limited advocates for responsible alcohol consumption
Premier Distilleries Limited (PDL) the manufacturer and distributor of beverages, Coffee-flavoured Vodka and Simba Gin, has, as part of its ongoing efforts to responsible drinking and community well-being, engaged residents of Wobulenzi Market in Luweero District in an awareness drive on the dangers of illicit alcohol and the importance of responsible consumption. The sensitization activity […] The post Premier Distilleries Limited advocates for responsible alcohol consumption first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:35:00
Foton expands Ugandan footprint with launch of seven new vehicle brands
Foton Motors, a global leader in automotive manufacturing, is set to expand its footprint in Uganda with the launch of a brand-new range of vehicles. The unveiling is scheduled for August 28, 2025, at the company’s showroom in Namanve. The launch will showcase seven distinct brands—Aumark, Tunland, Miler, View CS2, Truck Mate, Aumna R, and […] The post Foton expands Ugandan footprint with launch of seven new vehicle brands first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 Aug 2025 02:13:36
Explainer: Breaking Down the New Uganda Premier League Structure
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has announced a new structure for the Uganda Premier League (UPL), which will come into force during the 2025/26 season. According to FUFA CEO Edgar Watson, the reforms are intended to make the competition more competitive, transparent, and professional, while also aligning Ugandan football with modern standards. Under […] The post Explainer: Breaking Down the New Uganda Premier League Structure first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:50:49
Several people injured in sauna explosion in Buziga
A sauna has exploded at Buziga Country Resort in Makindye Division, leaving several people nursing serious burns and injuries. The blast occurred at around 10:00 pm on August 24, 2025. Video footage circulating online captured the chaos, with rescuers frantically helping victims, including a woman who was severely burnt and rushed to the nearby Kiruddu […] The post Several people injured in sauna explosion in Buziga first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:40:45
Over 100,000 Learners to Benefit As Prudential Uganda Extends Safe Water to 71 Schools
[Nile Post] Prudential Uganda, in partnership with social enterprise Tusafishe, has successfully completed the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund project, an eight-month initiative that has transformed access to clean water and environmental education across Western and Eastern Uganda.
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@allafrica Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:48:15
Ugandans Speak of Development but Rarely Defend It
[Nile Post] There is a deep-seated rumour that Ugandans genuinely want a better nation and are tired of the circumstances in which we live. I call it a rumour because, by definition, a rumour is "a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth."
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:15:58
DJ Alisha U-turns to nightlife after giving her life to Christ months ago, flaunts bikini photos
After months of embracing a spiritual journey, Ugandan-based Rwandan disc spinner, DJ Alisha, appears to have made a sharp U-turn back to her old lifestyle. At the beginning of the year, Alisha shocked her fans when she publicly declared that she had given her life to Christ. She followed up her confession with baptism, openly […] The post DJ Alisha U-turns to nightlife after giving her life to Christ months ago, flaunts bikini photos first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:25:46
Uganda Airlines carries out first in-house engine change after six years
Uganda Airlines has hit a major milestone in its maintenance journey after successfully completing its first aircraft engine change using a team of Ugandan engineers. The task, carried out last week on a CRJ900 aircraft at Entebbe’s Eagle Air Hangar 7, took between four and five days. While the process usually requires half that time, […] The post Uganda Airlines carries out first in-house engine change after six years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 24 Aug 2025 05:26:13
Tusker Lite Neon Rave shuts down Kasese after a successful marathon
Kasese was bustling with life this past weekend as the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon took over the town in style. After a record-breaking edition that saw more than 6,000 runners conquer the rugged foothills of the Rwenzori’s, the evening told a whole new story. Stanley Street was turned into a glowing sea of colour, […] The post Tusker Lite Neon Rave shuts down Kasese after a successful marathon first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:34:14
Bring cheating receipts or just kuguma
Uganda’s Constitutional Court has ruled, and it seems if you want a divorce in this Pearl of Africa, you better bring CCTV footage, signed affidavits, and maybe even screenshots from WhatsApp. The judges said big no to no-fault divorce, meaning you can’t just say, “This thing isn’t working, let’s part ways.” No, no, no. You […] The post Bring cheating receipts or just kuguma first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 24 Aug 2025 01:12:45
Fake bums, pregnancies and breasts: Inside Kampala’s fake beauty bonanza
In the stalls of Kampala’s hidden markets and the corners of private WhatsApp groups, a curious trade is quietly booming. Silicone pregnancy bumps. Padded hips. Artificial breasts. They arrive wrapped in black polythene, passed hand-to-hand with the discretion of contraband, yet their purpose is anything but hidden: to reshape the body, rewrite a life story, […] The post Fake bums, pregnancies and breasts: Inside Kampala’s fake beauty bonanza first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 Aug 2025 04:40:35
The Kampala Style Brunch returns, with a little more fabric
After a bit of a break, the Kampala Style and Fashion Brunch returned this past Sunday and let’s just say, the comeback was worth the wait. Held at Noni Vie, the event came back with a fresh theme, “Soft Life, Hard Truth” and its usual blend of good vibes, great music, and Kampala’s most stylish […] The post The Kampala Style Brunch returns, with a little more fabric first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 24 Aug 2025 00:58:25
Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services, FT reports
Spotify SPOT.N will raise prices as it invests in new features and targets 1 billion users, the Financial Times reported on Sunday citing the music streaming provider’s Co-President and Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom. The increases would be accompanied by planned new services and features, the FT cited Norstrom as saying in an interview. Spotify […] The post Spotify flags price rises as it introduces new services, FT reports first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:07:06
Uganda Cranes’ CHAN dream ends after narrow defeat to Senegal
The last hosting nation standing at the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, Uganda, has bowed out after a hard-fought 1-0 defeat to defending champions Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. With neighbours Kenya and Tanzania eliminated yesterday by Madagascar and Morocco respectively, Uganda carried East Africa’s final hopes into tonight’s clash. However, the Cranes’ historic […] The post Uganda Cranes’ CHAN dream ends after narrow defeat to Senegal first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:17:30
Cheptoch, Chebet shine at the 4th Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon
Thousands of athletes, adventure seekers, and spectators thronged Kasese this morning for the 4th edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon, an event that has quickly grown into one of the biggest sporting highlights on Uganda’s calendar. Since its inception in 2022, the marathon has surged in popularity, attracting elite athletes and fun runners […] The post Cheptoch, Chebet shine at the 4th Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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