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@allafrica Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:21:14
Experts Link Unregulated Herbs, Self-Medication, and Painkillers to Rising Kidney Failure Cases
[Nile Post] Medics at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital have warned the public against self-medication, the use of herbal medicines, and overuse of painkillers, all of which are major contributors to kidney failure.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:28:00
Desire Luzinda introduces Levixone in colourful Kwanjula ceremony ahead of wedding
Gospel singer Desire Luzinda has officially introduced fellow gospel star Levixone to her parents in a vibrant Kwanjula ceremony held in Matugga, Katalemwa. Kwanjula, a traditional Buganda introduction ceremony, is a cherished cultural event in Uganda where the groom’s family formally meets the bride’s family to request her hand in marriage. It is an important […] The post Desire Luzinda introduces Levixone in colourful Kwanjula ceremony ahead of wedding first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:06:50
Seven arrested for defrauding Nigerian businessman of Shs249m in fake gold deal
Seven people, including four Congolese nationals, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Nigerian businessman of $70,000 (about Shs249 million) in a fake gold deal, the State House Anti-Corruption Unit has confirmed. The arrests, carried out in partnership with the Criminal Investigations Directorate, followed a complaint by the victim, identified as Mark Gbillah. According to […] The post Seven arrested for defrauding Nigerian businessman of Shs249m in fake gold deal first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 13 Aug 2025 01:39:37
Team Harima wins I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series third edition as organisers confirm Kigali regional event
Team Harima, comprising of Moses Ochole and Mulungi Sseruwo, emerged champions of the third leg of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series, held on Saturday, August 9, at Entebbe Club. Played under the ‘Daytona’ format, where pairs got to choose their best score on each hole, the pair posted 609 points, earning two RwandAir tickets […] The post Team Harima wins I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series third edition as organisers confirm Kigali regional event first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:31:51
Do Not Leave Rural Voters Behind
[Nile Post] Local leaders in Mityana District have voiced growing concern that many voters, especially those in rural areas, remain in the dark about the 2026 general election roadmap due to frequent amendments that often go unexplained.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:31:54
Over 9m Ugandans Register for National IDs, Says Nira
[Nile Post] At least 9.1 million Ugandans have registered for renewal of their national identification card in the ongoing mass renewal exercise, the National Identification and Registration Authority(NIRA) has said.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:31:54
Uiri Commissions Nakaseke Textile Skills Centre to Tackle Unemployment
[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI), Prof. Charles Kwesiga, has commissioned the Nakaseke Textile Skills Development and Production Centre in Nakaseke Town Council, aimed at equipping locals with practical sewing skills to combat the high unemployment rate in the district.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:31:56
EC, Legal Experts Warn of Candidate Disqualification Ahead of 2026 Elections
[Nile Post] As political parties wrap up their internal selection processes for the 2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) and legal experts are warning that some aspirants risk disqualification over unverified academic and eligibility credentials.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:31:57
Seeta Lifeguard to Face Negligence Charges Over Student Drowning - Police
[Nile Post] The lifeguard on duty when a Seeta High School student drowned will be charged with negligence, after investigators concluded he failed in his duty to ensure safety at the swimming pool.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:31:58
BNI Uganda Marks 10 Years At 4th East African Convention
[Nile Post] Business Network International (BNI) Uganda celebrated a decade of business networking success at the 4th BNI East African Convention, held on Friday at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:31:53
Uganda Ranked Best in Africa, Third Globally in Wetlands and Hazardous Chemicals Management
[Nile Post] Uganda has been ranked the best country in Africa and third in the world in the management of wetlands and hazardous chemicals, according to a new global assessment by a Boston-based university.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:23:26
Bebe Cool to hold his first-ever album listening party in the UK at Masq London Bar and Restaurant tonight
Singer Bebe Cool’s Break The Chains media tour just got more eventful. From link-ups with WizKid’s DJ, DJ Tunez, to teaching RnB legend Craig David some Luganda words, it is clear Bebe Cool is not leaving a stone unturned for his album in London. Tonight, Bebe Cool will host his first-ever album listening party in […] The post Bebe Cool to hold his first-ever album listening party in the UK at Masq London Bar and Restaurant tonight first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 10:04:57
Equity Group Posts Record 17 Percent Growth in Profit After Tax As Transformation Starts to Bear Fruit
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi -- Figures released at the Half year 2025 Investor briefing in Nairobi show Equity Group has posted the strongest quarterly performance in profit before tax of Kshs.22.9 billion in history of the organization, exceeding the quarterly average for the last four years of Kshs.14.8 billion.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:19:56
Johnnie Walker announces Shs650m for the sponsorship & execution of the JW Uganda Golf Open Championship 2025
Uganda Breweries Limited, through its flagship Scotch whisky brand- Johnnie Walker, has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open Championship, set to take place at the prestigious Lugazi Hills Golf & Country Club for the very first time. The announcement was made at a press conference held this morning at […] The post Johnnie Walker announces Shs650m for the sponsorship & execution of the JW Uganda Golf Open Championship 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:53:00
Digital Banking: Bridging the financial inclusion gap in Uganda
Article by Claudia Appiah-Asiamah, the Chief Operating Officer, UBA Uganda As we navigate the complexities of the modern financial landscape, it is clear that digital banking has revolutionised the way we access and manage our finances. To drive financial inclusion and empower individuals, businesses, and communities, banks must remain committed to harnessing the power of […] The post Digital Banking: Bridging the financial inclusion gap in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:46:48
CAF Sanctions Kenya Again Over Crowd Trouble
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sanctioned African Nations Championship (CHAN) co-host Kenya for the second time in as many weeks over security breaches.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:36:52
Kabira Country Club unveils heated kids’ pool and colourful children’s play castle as it moves towards Five-Star status
Kabira Country Club, nestled in the leafy suburb of Bukoto, is elevating its family-friendly appeal with the introduction of a heated kids’ pool and a colourful children’s play castle. These additions complement the club’s already impressive range of world-class facilities, which include a half Olympic-size swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, tennis and squash courts, basketball […] The post Kabira Country Club unveils heated kids’ pool and colourful children’s play castle as it moves towards Five-Star status first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:18
‘Changing lives’: Black Trans Travel Fund pushes forward amid Trump’s anti-trans attacks
The US organization has donated more than $730,000 to help trans women around the world travel safely and cover housing and medical costs since its inception in 2019When Tabytha Gonzalez’s brother died earlier this year, her Black transgender community rallied around her to “take care of what I needed to get through this process of grief”, she said. The mutual aid collective Black Trans Travel Fund provided her with $250 to buy an outfit, pay for a car service from New York City to New Jersey for the funeral and to purchase food while she was there. “I was able to get what I needed to get there, I was able to have water, I was able to buy things; my basic needs were met in that moment,” Gonzalez said. “Funerals are expensive. It helped me … show up in a way that was respectful.”Founded in 2019, Black Trans Travel Fund began as a ride program for Black trans people in New York and New Jersey to pay for car services such as Lyft twice a week. It has since expanded to a global funding source for people who need help paying for TSA pre-check, flights, passports, and emergencies, with an eye toward self autonomy so that trans people have a say in how they spend the money. Safe transportation is of particular importance to the Black trans community, since they’re at increased risk for harassment and violence when cycling, walking or using public transit. At least 32 trans and gender nonconforming people were killed in 2024, with 56% of them being Black trans women, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Continue reading...
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