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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:55:04
PHOTOS: Hoima Stadium construction reaches advanced stage; project set for handover ahead of initial deadline
The construction of Hoima Stadium has reached an advanced stage, with nearly 90 percent of the work completed just 11 months after ground-breaking. The $130 million project, undertaken by Turkish firm Summa, is progressing faster than expected and is set to be delivered months ahead of schedule. During an inspection on Sunday, State Minister for […] The post PHOTOS: Hoima Stadium construction reaches advanced stage; project set for handover ahead of initial deadline first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 03:37:28
Police arrest 12 for selling fake CHAN tickets
Police have arrested 12 individuals for selling fake tickets to the #CHAN2024 match between Uganda Cranes and South Africa this evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Speaking to journalists during the weekly press briefing at Naguru, Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said the group was arrested over the weekend. “There are people who have tried to […] The post Police arrest 12 for selling fake CHAN tickets first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:25:39
Sembabule Voters Threaten to Defect to NUP Over Disputed NRM Primaries
[Nile Post] Voters in Lugusuulu sub-county, Sembabule District, have threatened to abandon the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and join the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) over alleged election malpractice in the recent party primaries.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 01:30:56
CHAN: Gov’t pays Shs142 million per match day to host matches at Namboole Stadium
The Government of Uganda has been paying $40,000 (about Shs142 million) to Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, management for every match day during the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). Uganda is co-hosting the tournament with Kenya and Tanzania, a move widely seen as a major rehearsal ahead of the 2027 AFCON, which the three countries will […] The post CHAN: Gov’t pays Shs142 million per match day to host matches at Namboole Stadium first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:56:01
CHAN: Uganda Cranes need a point to make history; while a win guarantees a return to Namboole for the quarter-final fixture
The Uganda Cranes stand just 90 minutes away from rewriting their African Nations Championship (CHAN) story as they face South Africa in a decisive Group C showdown tonight at 8pm at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. A draw would be enough to send Uganda into the quarter-finals for the first time in their seven CHAN appearances. […] The post CHAN: Uganda Cranes need a point to make history; while a win guarantees a return to Namboole for the quarter-final fixture first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:25:33
Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon draws global influencers to Uganda’s adventure experiences
Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon, will this week host a dynamic group of global influencers from the UK, USA, and Dubai for the Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese on August 23. Among the notable guests is internationally renowned sports commentator Rob Walker, who will run alongside his family. The […] The post Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon draws global influencers to Uganda’s adventure experiences first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 16 Aug 2025 05:48:41
22-year-old man collapses and dies during UPDF recruitment exercise
A 22-year-old man has collapsed and died shortly after completing a physical fitness run during the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise in Apac District. The deceased, identified as Dono Solomon, was among candidates undergoing the short-distance run, one of the mandatory stages of the recruitment process. According to witnesses, Solomon collapsed at the […] The post 22-year-old man collapses and dies during UPDF recruitment exercise first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:16:56
Dr Anne Merriman obituary
My friend Anne Merriman, who has died aged 90, was a pioneering doctor and founder of the Hospice Africa charity, which aims to offer “palliative care for all those in need” across the continent.While working in Singapore in the 1980s, Anne devised an affordable morphine-based painkiller, and took it to Africa in the 90s. In 1993 in Kampala, Uganda, she founded Hospice Africa, establishing a hospice model that could be adapted for other countries. By 2023, Hospice Africa had cared for more than 37,000 patients in Uganda, and today it helps provide home-based palliative care in more than 35 countries across Africa. Continue reading...
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@kfm Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:46:16
World Breastfeeding Week celebrated in Kyaka Refugee Settlement
Story by; Mike Sebalu International relief organizations operating in the Western refugee camps of Uganda have asked governments to review the existing policy and provide adequate maternity leave and breastfeeding facilities at workplaces. During celebrations to mark the World Breastfeeding Week in Kyaka 2 and Rwamwanja refugee settlements, Kyegegwa […] The post World Breastfeeding Week celebrated in Kyaka Refugee Settlement first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:16:15
Basketball Celebration: Everything you need to know about FIBA AfroBasket 2025
The tournament tipped off on August 12 in Angola. Africa’s premier basketball event brought together the continent’s 16 top national teams and instantly gained momentum, captivating millions of fans across different countries. In partnership with FIBA, 1xBet, the best sports betting site is closely following the action. AfroBasket has a rich history, dating back to […] The post Basketball Celebration: Everything you need to know about FIBA AfroBasket 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:19:19
PHOTOS: Levixone and Desire Luzinda tie the knot in glamorous wedding
Renowned gospel singer Levixone, real name Sam Lucas Lubyogo, and his fiancée, gospel artist and philanthropist Desire Luzinda, have officially tied the knot in a glamorous private ceremony held today at Kigo. The intimate celebration was presided over by Apostle Grace Lubega and attended by close family, friends, and a select circle of well-wishers. For […] The post PHOTOS: Levixone and Desire Luzinda tie the knot in glamorous wedding first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 15 Aug 2025 06:42:08
Mental Health Experts Urge Uganda to Adopt National Suicide Prevention Policy
[Nile Post] Mental health experts in Uganda are calling for the urgent adoption of a National Suicide Prevention Policy, warning that the country is facing a growing suicide crisis that is silently claiming lives, particularly among young people.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:10:52
Victoria University Extends August Intake Deadline to 22nd
In a move aimed at giving more students the opportunity to join one of the country’s fastest-growing higher learning institutions, Victoria University has announced an extension of its August 2025 intake deadline to Friday, 22nd August. The extension comes as part of the university’s commitment to accommodating prospective students who may have missed the earlier […] The post Victoria University Extends August Intake Deadline to 22nd first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Aug 2025 02:40:33
Speke Resort Munyonyo hosts spiritual leader Bageshwar Dham Sarkar for special staycation
Speke Resort Munyonyo, Uganda’s premier luxury resort, has welcomed Bageshwar Dham Sarkar, Shri Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, Peethadhishwar of Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh, India, for a special staycation. The revered spiritual leader’s visit adds a remarkable chapter to the resort’s tradition of blending world-class hospitality with rich cultural connections. Upon arrival, Shri Shastri was warmly […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo hosts spiritual leader Bageshwar Dham Sarkar for special staycation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:14:55
Solomon Kampala and Helen Jacquez share stunning engagement photos
Bobi Wine and Barbie Kyagulanyi’s firstborn, Solomon Kampala Kyagulanyi, has set social media ablaze after unveiling stunning official photos of his romantic proposal to longtime sweetheart, Helen Jacquez. The young lovebirds, who have been parading their romance online for years, have now sealed it with a sparkling new chapter — a proposal dripping with glamour […] The post Solomon Kampala and Helen Jacquez share stunning engagement photos first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Aug 2025 01:43:04
Church in Nakawa hands over 24-year-old man to police after he asked to be prayed for and confessed to killing 45-year-old woman
A 24-year-old clinical officer has been arrested after publicly confessing to killing a 45-year-old woman in a Kabale lodge. The suspect, Clinton Mwesiime — attached to Hamurwa Health Centre IV in Hamurwa Town Council, Rubanda District, and a resident of Mitooma District — was arrested on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at a church in Nakawa, […] The post Church in Nakawa hands over 24-year-old man to police after he asked to be prayed for and confessed to killing 45-year-old woman first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:54:09
Levixone and Desire Luzinda walk down the aisle today
Renowned gospel singer Levixone, real name Sam Lucas Lubyogo, and his fiancée Desire Luzinda are set to tie the knot today, August 15, 2025. Last weekend, Desire introduced Levixone to her parents in a colourful Kwanjula ceremony held in Matugga, Katalemwa. For years, speculation about their relationship has dominated entertainment circles and social media. The […] The post Levixone and Desire Luzinda walk down the aisle today first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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