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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:39:17
Johnnie Walker Blue Label unveils Rahul Mishra Limited Edition at a spectacular Diwali Celebration
On Thursday evening, Johnnie Walker Blue Label hosted members of Uganda’s Indian community to an elegant celebration of Diwali – the Festival of Lights – at Mediterraneo Rooftop in Kampala. The exclusive evening, curated under the Johnnie Walker Blue Club platform, brought together distinguished guests, business leaders, and tastemakers for a night of fine dining, […] The post Johnnie Walker Blue Label unveils Rahul Mishra Limited Edition at a spectacular Diwali Celebration first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:12:19
Kampala wakes up to random acts of kindness
Kampala has spent the past two days in a cheerful buzz. The city streets have been alive with scenes of kindness, surprise, and something blue. Kampala’s morning commute came with a surprise twist, a bright blue one. Across popular city spots such as the school zebra crossings, Clock Tower, Nakasero market, Centenary Park and at […] The post Kampala wakes up to random acts of kindness first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:37:34
Pupils Thrilled As Equity Bank Hands Over Bus to Nabumali Boarding Primary School
[Independent (Kampala)] Mbale -- It was jubilation and a mood of joyousness at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday, 23 October 2025 when Equity bank Uganda delivered to the school its very first bus.
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:38:13
Excitement in Oyam District As Jane Frances Nominated for Parliamentary Seat
[Independent (Kampala)] Oyam -- As the election season unfolds, all eyes will be on Oyam, where the winds of change may be blowing stronger than ever. The political landscape of Oyam District is entering an exciting new phase as Jane Frances has officially been nominated to run for the position of Member of Parliament (MP) in the upcoming elections.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:46:25
“Hunt for 7th Term” President Museveni Proudly Names Key Developmental Achievements
The road to a modern Uganda is not a sprint but a long relay race, and the NRM is handing the baton forward with a clear game plan to finish what it started. Four decades of steady building have laid foundations of stability, security, and steady socio-economic change, yet the finish line still shimmers ahead closer, realer, and within reach. The next five years are being pitched as a closing act: pragmatic, bold, and crafted so that no Ugandan is left on the sidelines. First on the agenda is wealth creation for the roughly one in three households still trapped […]
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:17:02
Kadaga Nominated for Seventh Term As Kamuli Woman MP
[Nile Post] First Deputy Prime Minister and Kamuli District Woman Member of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has been officially nominated to seek re-election for a seventh consecutive term as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) flagbearer.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Oct 2025 04:20:00
ICEA LION champions corporate role in mental health financing at East African Summit
ICEA LION Uganda joined key stakeholders at the East African Mental Health Summit 2025, held at Mestil Hotel, Kampala, to discuss collaborative approaches for improving mental health services across Uganda and the region. The summit brought together leaders from government, the private sector, civil society, and mental health advocates to explore sustainable solutions. Representing ICEA […] The post ICEA LION champions corporate role in mental health financing at East African Summit first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:22:26
CAF Champions League: Vipers eye redemption as they battle Power Dynamos in Ndola
Ugandan champions Vipers SC are gearing up for a crucial CAF Champions League encounter against Zambia’s Power Dynamos, aiming to overturn a 2–1 first-leg deficit when the two sides meet at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola on Friday. With a place in the group stages at stake, the Venoms know that only a composed, […]
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:10:55
Anti-EACOP Protesters Denied Bail
[Nile Post] Environmental activists arrested during a demonstration at Stanbic Bank on August 1, are set to spend nearly 100 days in Luzira Prison after Buganda Road Chief Magistrate Ms Winnie Nankya once more refused to grant them bail.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:05:32
DF’s Mawanda Allan Pledges Fresh, Solution-Based Leadership for Mukono Municipality
Mawanda Allan has officially joined the race for Member of Parliament representing Mukono Municipality, pledging to usher in a new brand of leadership rooted in unity, service delivery, and honest dialogue rather than confrontation. Speaking shortly after his nomination, Mawanda expressed deep gratitude to his supporters, nominators, and mentors who have walked with him throughout his political journey. Having served at local levels as a councillor, speaker, and spokesperson of speakers in Buganda, he believes he brings tested leadership and a fresh perspective to Mukono’s political landscape. “My leadership is about cooperation — regardless of race, religion, or political colour. […]
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:47:52
Religious Leaders Rally Behind Former Minister Kibuule’s Return Bid In Mukono North
Religious leaders from different faiths have expressed strong support for former State Minister for Water and Environment Ronald Kibuule, who is seeking to reclaim his seat as Member of Parliament for Mukono North County. The clerics made their remarks during a massive thanksgiving ceremony held at Kibuule’s home on Thursday, where thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate his life after leaving Parliament and to thank God for his successful nomination. The event, which turned into a day-long feast, saw jubilant residents dancing, eating, and drinking as they donned campaign T-shirts bearing images of President Yoweri Museveni and Kibuule. Leading the […]
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@allafrica Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:33:19
NRM Faces Tough Contest As Ntungamo Concludes Peaceful MP Nominations
[Nile Post] The Electoral Commission in Ntungamo District has concluded the two-day nomination exercise for parliamentary candidates ahead of the 2026 general elections, with a total of 27 aspirants cleared to contest across various constituencies.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:24:44
Forest Cottages unveils Shs60,000 End-of-Year Party package for families and friends
The end of the year is a special season celebrated with joy and excitement across the world. It symbolises the close of one chapter and the beginning of another — a time filled with hope, reflection, and new beginnings. Forest Cottages Bukoto has announced an exciting End-of-Year Party package designed to give families and friends […] The post Forest Cottages unveils Shs60,000 End-of-Year Party package for families and friends first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:17:06
President Museveni Rallies Kitgum To Continue Supporting NRM To Consolidate Peace, Development And Education In The Area
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today called on Ugandans to embrace the four pillars of peace, development, wealth creation, and free education as the foundation for transforming their communities and the country at large. The President made the remarks while addressing a mammoth crowd at his campaign rally in Kitgum Municipality, where he emphasized that the NRM government has brought peace and unity by rejecting the politics of tribe and religion. “The NRM has brought peace. It is not easy to create peace in a pre-industrial country. In underdeveloped countries, people are often confused about which question is right — […]
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@sqoop Thu, 16 Oct 2025 06:27:48
Pictorial: Uganda Waragi Honors Culture and Unity at Vumbula Festival 5th Anniversary
As Uganda paused to celebrate Independence, the nation’s spirit found a vibrant three-day home at the Ndere Cultural Centre. From October 9th to 11th, 2025, Uganda Waragi joined thousands of revelers in raising a glass to five years of the Vumbula Uganda Festival—an annual celebration of culture, creativity, and community that brought together locals and […] The post Pictorial: Uganda Waragi Honors Culture and Unity at Vumbula Festival 5th Anniversary first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:20:30
Equity Bank hands over bus to Nabumali Boarding School
There was excitement and celebration at Nabumali Boarding Primary School in Mbale on Thursday, 23 October 2025, as Equity Bank Uganda officially handed over the school’s first-ever bus. The event began with a flag-off ceremony at Equity Bank’s Mbale Branch before the bus made its way to the school, where guests were welcomed with lively […] The post Equity Bank hands over bus to Nabumali Boarding School first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:10:45
Kenyan businesswoman charged in Shs980 million Kampala gold scam
The State House Anti-Corruption Unit (SHACU), in collaboration with the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), has charged Elizabeth Esther Steenkamp, a Kenyan national and Managing Director of Washa Lidjiwe Investments Limited, over her alleged involvement in a high-value gold scam. Steenkamp appeared before the Makindye Chief […] The post Kenyan businesswoman charged in Shs980 million Kampala gold scam first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Oct 2025 05:48:40
How Speaker Anita Among was declared unopposed amid reports of intimidation and deliberate blocking of opponents
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among was on Thursday evening declared unopposed for the Bukedea District Woman Member of Parliament (MP) seat — a development that opposition parties say was marked by intimidation, disappearances, and systematic obstruction of rivals. The National Unity Platform (NUP) reported that its parliamentary candidate, Asio Florence, went missing just hours before […] The post How Speaker Anita Among was declared unopposed amid reports of intimidation and deliberate blocking of opponents first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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