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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:32:02
Equity Bank strengthens SME growth through Tupange Business Ne Equity Forum in Arua
On Thursday, Equity Bank Uganda extended its Tupange Business Ne Equity nationwide series to Arua, under the theme “Financing Integrated Value Chains and SME Growth.” The forum brought together entrepreneurs, community leaders, and development partners to explore opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and highlight the role of value chain financing in building resilient […] The post Equity Bank strengthens SME growth through Tupange Business Ne Equity Forum in Arua first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 Aug 2025 00:46:16
2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship tees off with Seniors’ tournament
The 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship has officially teed off today, Friday, August 22, at Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club. This is the first time the event is being hosted outside its Kampala and Entebbe bases. The tournament has began with the Seniors Open, that will be played over two rounds on […] The post 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship tees off with Seniors’ tournament first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:56:32
Uganda Secures Shs1tn Afrexim Bank Loan for Infrastructure Projects
[Nile Post] The government has signed a 10-year loan agreement worth EUR 270 million (about Shs 1.1 trillion) with the African Export-Import Bank (Afrexim Bank) to finance development and infrastructure projects under the 2024/25 national budget.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:46:30
Forest Cottages turns Friday evenings into a musical escape in the hills of Naguru
Tucked away in the quiet, leafy hills of Naguru—where birdsong replaces the roar of traffic and the air carries the fresh scent of pine—a unique musical escape comes to life every Friday night. Forest Cottages in Bukoto, a charming hideaway immersed in nature, offers guests a serene yet vibrant way to relax and welcome the […] The post Forest Cottages turns Friday evenings into a musical escape in the hills of Naguru first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:02:51
IGAD to Launch Pandemic Response Project
[Ethiopian Herald] The Inter governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced that it has set to launch its Pandemic Preparedness and Response (PREPARE) Project from 25-29 August 2025 in Kampala, Uganda.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:22:20
Triplets graduate with law degrees and identical CGPAs from Cavendish University
In a rare academic milestone, triplets walked across the graduation stage at Cavendish University Uganda (CUU) today, each receiving a Bachelor of Laws degree with the same Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). The sisters, Marysent Kihembo Abiine, Marirlyn Abiine Kirabo, and Marian Kiconco Abiine, turned heads both on stage and online. Bursting with excitement, they […] The post Triplets graduate with law degrees and identical CGPAs from Cavendish University first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:53:37
Archbishop Kaziimba Urges Clergy With Political Ambitions to Resign
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has asked all clergy and other church officials harbouring political ambitions to step down from their positions before joining active politics.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:53:37
Kawempe South Youth Hail Museveni As They Benefit From State House Wealth Creation Program
[Nile Post] Youth engaged in small businesses in Kawempe South have benefited from the Youth Wealth Creation Program, an initiative supported by the Presidential Household Initiative.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:53:38
Incidents of Chaos in NRM Primaries Are Symptomatic of a Democracy in Growth
[Nile Post] Whenever we see and hear the word democracy, we tend to imagine a serene and ideal system of leadership. Realistically, democracy--like some romantic and grandiose human inventions--is everything but idealistic and serene. As John Adams said of politics, democracy can as well be described as "the systematic organisation of hatreds."
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:53:37
Uganda, Kenya Launch Fourth Coast Tourism Conference
[Nile Post] Preparations are underway for the fourth Uganda-Kenya Coast Tourism Conference, Exhibition, and Familiarization (Fam) Trip, set to run from October 27 to 29 at Ocean Beach Resort & Spa in Malindi, Kilifi County.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:06:18
Govt Appeals for Patience As Floods Wash Away Roads
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Works has appealed for public patience after days of heavy rainfall left key highways and bridges across Uganda submerged or swept away, cutting off communities and straining transport links nationwide.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:01:23
PSTLM&E Cracks Down On Land Fraudsters, Warns Public of Fake Titles
[Nile Post] The Presidential Social Taskforce on Land Matters and Environment (PSTLM&E) has identified high-ranking government officials as key perpetrators of land-related problems. According to IP Nyegenye Stephen, Community Liaison Officer, PSTLM&E, these officials often clash with agencies and committees tasked with addressing land issues.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:01:53
Museveni, Janet Extend Support to Teso Widows
[Nile Post] President Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, yesterday hosted the Teso Widows Development Initiative at their country home in Irenga, Ntungamo District, and expressed their support for the initiative.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:02:34
Ugatunes - Helping Independent Artists Thrive With Digital Music Distribution
[Nile Post] The music industry has changed. Independent artists no longer need record labels or big budgets to share their music with the world. With UgaTunes, digital distribution puts that power directly in the hands of creators, helping artists release music globally, collect royalties, and grow their careers without losing ownership.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:59:36
Govt Commits Shs250bn to Roads Repair Amid Floods Chaos
[Nile Post] As devastating floods continue to cut off major highways and isolate communities across Uganda, government has announced a Shs250 billion emergency fund to restore the battered road network and provide relief to affected regions.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:01
NUP to Investigate Councillors Over Nakivubo Channel Controversy
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) has announced that it will summon and question Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) councillors accused of colluding with businessman Hamis Kiggundu to block off the Nakivubo Channel for development without following due process.
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@allafrica Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:58:52
Uganda Requested To Extradite Alleged Arms Dealer to U.S.
[Nile Post] A Ugandan citizen has petitioned the Minister of Internal Affairs, Gen Kahinda Otafiire to extradite Michael Katungi, indicted in the United States over an alleged Shs200 billion conspiracy to supply military-grade weapons to a notorious Mexican drug cartel.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:18:54
Fans wearing T-shirts with offensive or provocative messages to be denied entry into Namboole
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) has issued a stern warning to fans ahead of Uganda’s crunch quarterfinal against Senegal this Saturday, August 23. According to the committee, spectators who turn up at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, wearing T-shirts or jerseys with offensive or provocative messages will be denied […] The post Fans wearing T-shirts with offensive or provocative messages to be denied entry into Namboole first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:23:14
CDF Muhoozi assures runners of security at the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon
Uganda’s security chiefs have promised a safe marathon weekend in Kasese as runners descend on the foothills of the Rwenzori for the fourth edition of the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025. In a message on X, the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, assured the runners that, […] The post CDF Muhoozi assures runners of security at the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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