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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:07:28
Uganda to hold Rhino naming ceremony at Ziwa Sanctuary
Uganda will host its inaugural Rhino Naming Ceremony on 22 September 2025 at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District, in an event aimed at raising funds and awareness for rhino conservation. The announcement was made during a high-level breakfast meeting in Kampala attended by government officials, private sector leaders, development partners, and conservation advocates. President […] The post Uganda to hold Rhino naming ceremony at Ziwa Sanctuary first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:41:44
Equity Group’s half-year net profit rises to Kshs 34.6 billion from Kshs 29.6 billion
Four years ago, Equity Group embarked on a journey of transformation. The journey was not of incremental change or optimizing the business but one of self-disruption and complete transformation. Nothing, including the core, the true north, corporate beliefs and philosophies, and culture has been spared. The vision has remained socio-economic transformation but has now significantly […] The post Equity Group’s half-year net profit rises to Kshs 34.6 billion from Kshs 29.6 billion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:04:47
51 pick presidential nomination forms on day one
At least 51 people have collected presidential nomination forms on the first day of issuance ahead of the 2026 general elections, the Electoral Commission (EC) has announced. The exercise began on Monday, 11 August 2025, at the EC headquarters on Seventh Street in Kampala’s Industrial Area, and will run until 24 September 2025. According to […] The post 51 pick presidential nomination forms on day one first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:23:32
Museveni sacks top aide, senior State House officials in corruption crackdown
President Yoweri Museveni has dismissed his principal aide-de-camp (ADC) and several senior State House officials in a sweeping anti-corruption crackdown, admitting that his office had become “clogged” and “dead” due to entrenched graft. Speaking over the weekend, the president revealed that some intermediaries had been charging up to Shs30 million to deliver letters and requests […] The post Museveni sacks top aide, senior State House officials in corruption crackdown first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:34:00
Navio to host Orchestral Hip-Hop Concert at Serena
Hip-hop star Navio will hold a special concert at the Serena Kampala Hotel on October 4, 2025. The show, starting at 7:00 pm, will be a unique mix of rhythm, poetry, and orchestral music. The event will blend Navio’s powerful hip-hop style with grand orchestral arrangements—something never seen before on Uganda’s music stage. It will […] The post Navio to host Orchestral Hip-Hop Concert at Serena first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:17:30
CHAN: Uganda Cranes now top Group C after winning two consecutive games for the first time at the tournament, Players pocket another Shs1.2 billion
Uganda Cranes have won their second consecutive game this evening in the ongoing African Nations Championship, marking the first time the team has achieved this feat in the tournament. The Cranes defeated Niger 2-0 in a match played at a packed Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. The game began with both sides attempting several offensive transitions, […] The post CHAN: Uganda Cranes now top Group C after winning two consecutive games for the first time at the tournament, Players pocket another Shs1.2 billion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:27:30
Music, drama @20 years of Pastor Bugembe
At a time when most artistes who participated in the Tubonga Naawe project 10 years ago received the biggest backlash from the public, Wilson Bugembe was safe. He was never boycotted. Years later, he also took part in Tuliyambala Engule, a project spearheaded by Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine. But while others were being […] The post Music, drama @20 years of Pastor Bugembe first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:36:13
The Reminisce with an international touch
Kampala’s nightlife was set ablaze this weekend as Rhythm & Brunch – Kampala Edition brought a nostalgic wave of 90s and 2000s R&B to Kati Kati Grounds. The event, organised by Social Ghana Experiences in collaboration with The Reminisce, featured an impressive international line-up. Headliners at the Stanbic Bank sponsored event, included UK’s Jonny Stone […] The post The Reminisce with an international touch first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:39:26
Kirya Live 2025 was more than just music
Maurice Kirya’s concert this year took place at the International School of Uganda auditorium in Lubowa on Friday night. Lubowa village is located in Seguku, along Entebbe Road – a perfect example of an exquisite community. Choosing the location as the venue as opposed to the central business district, Kampala, was a risky move. And […] The post Kirya Live 2025 was more than just music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:26:35
Fan Parks adding new dimension to CHAN tournament experience
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) may be taking centre stage at Mandela National Stadium, but the excitement isn’t confined to the pitch. Uganda’s Pamoja Local Organising committee is ensuring the tournament’s thrill is felt nationwide by setting up Fun Parks that are redefining the fan experience. Kibo Media Limited — a sports and events promotions […] The post Fan Parks adding new dimension to CHAN tournament experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:06:46
Three arrested for trying to bribe officer with Shs900,000 during UPDF recruitment exercise
Three individuals have been arrested in Kitgum District for allegedly attempting to bribe officials during the ongoing Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) recruitment exercise. According to Team Six of the Northern Region recruitment team, the suspects were not among the shortlisted successful applicants in Kitgum and Lamwo districts. They were reportedly apprehended while offering cash […] The post Three arrested for trying to bribe officer with Shs900,000 during UPDF recruitment exercise first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:26:35
Kibo Media adds new dimension to CHAN tournament with Fan Parks
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) may be taking centre stage at Mandela National Stadium, but the excitement isn’t confined to the pitch. Kibo Media Limited — a sports and events promotions agency — is ensuring the tournament’s thrill is felt nationwide by setting up Fun Parks that are redefining the fan experience. Since Match Day […] The post Kibo Media adds new dimension to CHAN tournament with Fan Parks first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:39:32
YouTube adds monthly listeners feature: Joshua Baraka and Kenzo lead
Joshua Baraka and Eddy Kenzo are two Ugandan artists with the biggest audience on YouTube. Eddy Kenzo, since his continental hit Sitya Loss catapulted into a sensation and a trend accumulating millions of views on different platforms. With 2.34million monthly audience, Kenzo seems to be that Ugandan artist whose content different Ugandans and Africans interact […] The post YouTube adds monthly listeners feature: Joshua Baraka and Kenzo lead first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 05:26:35
Fun Parks adding a new dimension to the CHAN tournament fan experience
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) may be taking centre stage at Mandela National Stadium, but the excitement isn’t confined to the pitch. Kibo Media Limited — a sports and events promotions agency — is ensuring the tournament’s thrill is felt nationwide by setting up Fun Parks that are redefining the fan experience. Since Match Day […] The post Fun Parks adding a new dimension to the CHAN tournament fan experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 03:15:55
51-year-old Stella Nyanzi finds love again!
Outspoken Ugandan activist and academic Dr Stella Nyanzi, 51, is beaming with joy — she’s in love again! After nearly two decades of raising her children alone, Nyanzi has gone public with her new relationship, introducing her partner, a middle-aged white man, to the world through a series of photos on social media. Currently living […] The post 51-year-old Stella Nyanzi finds love again! first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:56:30
Tororo Roads Committee Rejects Municipal Work Plan Citing Delays and Poor Road Quality
[Nile Post] Tororo -- The Tororo District Roads Committee has outrightly rejected the 2025/26 work plan submitted by Tororo Municipal Council after discovering that road works funded in the previous financial year were only 50 percent complete.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:20:00
Multichoice Uganda kicks off the new football season with a 6 a side tournament and big entertainment for customers
MultiChoice Uganda has officially launched the 2025/26 Football Season in a campaign dubbed “It’s On. Season Ewoome” with a vibrant 6-a-side football tournament held at Equinox Sports Center, bringing together media personalities, staff, and key stakeholders for a day of sport, celebration, and connection. The event marked the beginning of what promises to be the most […] The post Multichoice Uganda kicks off the new football season with a 6 a side tournament and big entertainment for customers first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:03:57
Watoto Church dismisses Pastor over alleged sexual misconduct
Watoto Church in Uganda has announced the dismissal of one of its pastors over allegations of sexual immorality. The announcement was made on Sunday, 10 August, through a video message broadcast during services across all its campuses. In the message, the church leadership reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining high moral standards, stressing that leaders are […] The post Watoto Church dismisses Pastor over alleged sexual misconduct first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:21:59
Lydia Jazmine opens up about why female stars struggle in love
Singer Lydia Jazmine, real name Lydia Nabawanuka, has opened up about the hidden struggles female celebrities face when it comes to dating — and it’s not as glamorous as people think. Speaking in an interview, Jazmine revealed that many men are simply too intimidated to approach women who are in the spotlight. According to her, […] The post Lydia Jazmine opens up about why female stars struggle in love first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:05:13
CHAN: Cranes ready to clip Niger’s wings
Buoyed by their emphatic 3-0 victory over Guinea – courtesy of goals from Reagan Mpande, Allan Okello, and Ivan Ahimbisibwe – the Uganda Cranes are brimming with confidence as they prepare to face Niger in their third CHAN group fixture this evening at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Niger, who have yet to earn a point […] The post CHAN: Cranes ready to clip Niger’s wings first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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