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@allafrica Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:26:56
Farm Worker Beheaded in Gruesome Nakasongola Murder
[Nile Post] Police in Nakasongola District have launched a homicide investigation following the gruesome beheading of 26-year-old farm worker Herbert Ameir in the early hours of Tuesday. The shocking incident has rattled residents of Kyanigita Village, Nabiswera Sub-county.
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@allafrica Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:26:56
Kitagwenda Gears Up for Crucial NRM District Chairperson Primaries Amid Tightened Security
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in Kitagwenda District has finalized preparations for the upcoming party primaries for district chairperson and district councilors, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 24.
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@allafrica Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:32:53
Low-Income Workers in Lubaga Praise President Museveni for Youth Wealth Creation Support
[Nile Post] Low-income earners in Lubaga Division have lauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his continued support through the Youth Wealth Creation Program--a government initiative aimed at empowering small-scale entrepreneurs and informal workers with startup assistance to improve their livelihoods.
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@allafrica Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:33:59
MPs Summon Defence Minister Over Air Cargo Planes Deal
[Nile Post] The Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) has dismissed officials from Uganda Air Cargo, led by Lt. Gen. (Rtd) James Lakara, and summoned the Minister of Defence, Oboth Oboth, over allegations surrounding a questionable deal involving seven air cargo planes.
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@allafrica Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:38:19
NRM Tribunal - a Sham or a Shield for Flawed Primaries?
[Nile Post] The newly formed tribunal to hear disputes from the NRM primaries has come under immediate fire, with critics questioning its legitimacy, structure, and capacity to deliver justice in a system many describe as fundamentally broken.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:42:50
Mulago doctors conduct four successful kidney transplants
Doctors at Mulago National Referral Hospital have successfully performed four kidney transplants in the past week, marking a major milestone in Uganda’s growing capacity to handle such complex medical procedures. These latest surgeries bring the total number of transplants conducted at Mulago to nine since the hospital carried out its first operation in December 2023. […] The post Mulago doctors conduct four successful kidney transplants first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:26:01
Kadaga Urges Peaceful Coexistence Between Refugees and Host Communities At Kampala Marathon
[Nile Post] First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga has called for stronger ties between refugees and host communities, describing the Urban Refugee Marathon as a unifying platform that promotes peaceful coexistence.
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@sqoop Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:17:42
Celebrating growth with a beat: Vinka, Ghetto Kids set to rock Oqata anniversary
Uganda’s pop sensation Vinka and the internationally acclaimed Ghetto Kids are set to light up the stage at the Oqata Wellness Solutions 1-Year Anniversary, a two-day extravaganza celebrating “One Year of Growth – A Future of Possibilities.” The event, taking place July 24 and 25 at UMA Multipurpose Hall in Kampala, promises more than corporate […] The post Celebrating growth with a beat: Vinka, Ghetto Kids set to rock Oqata anniversary first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 22 Jul 2025 00:23:00
South Africa’s DJ Milo to headline August Edition of Tanqueray Rise & Brunch
Get ready for an unparalleled sensory experience as the highly anticipated Rise & Brunch returns for its second edition on Saturday, August 3rd, 2025, at the stunning Mestil Hotel & Residences gardens. This exclusive day-to-night affair is set to elevate Kampala’s social scene with an exquisite fusion of gourmet delights, high fashion, and an evolving […] The post South Africa’s DJ Milo to headline August Edition of Tanqueray Rise & Brunch first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 22 Jul 2025 06:17:30
Africa grappling with rising cases of Syphilis
BY Moses Ndhaye Health experts meeting in Kampala for the inaugural Africa Triple Elimination Conference has raised the red flag over the rising cases of Syphilis infections on the continent. They say that with the exception of Namibia and Botswana, the rest of the countries must act now to reverse this dangerous trend. Addressing delegates at opening of the conference in Munyonyo, Kampala on July 21, 2025, health minister Dr. Jane Aceng said in Uganda the Syphilis prevalence stands at 2.1% among adults, the Uganda Population HIV impact assessment survey indicates and infection rate of 4.1% among adults, while 0.6% of the children are infected with Hepatitis B. Specifically Dr Aceng says in Africa, 8 million adults are infected with […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:35:01
Levixone’s cryptic post suggesting he is now engaged; social media in-laws ‘analyse’ fingers to see if they belong to Desire Luzinda
Gospel singer Levixone, whose real name is Sam Lucus Lubyogo, has caused a stir on social media after sharing a cryptic post suggesting he is now engaged. On Monday evening, the singer posted a photo across his social media platforms showing his hand alongside that of an unidentified woman—with a ring visible on her finger. […] The post Levixone’s cryptic post suggesting he is now engaged; social media in-laws ‘analyse’ fingers to see if they belong to Desire Luzinda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 22 Jul 2025 04:40:13
Abel Chebet eyes hat-trick at Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon
Half marathon runner Abel Chebet, winner of the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon 21km race for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024), is aiming for a hat-trick when the event returns on August 23, 2025, in Kasese. Alongside many other athletes from local clubs in Bukwo, Chebet, who runs for Uganda Police Athletics Club, trains […] The post Abel Chebet eyes hat-trick at Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:09:56
Investing in agroecology will help Africa ensure sustainable food systems-experts
By Benjamin Jumbe The Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) has implored African governments to invest more in agroecology if the continent is to build sustainable food systems. It comes at a time several African countries continue grappling with low production despite immense potential due to several factors including climate change. The organization argues that as the continent seeks to protect its food sovereignty, promoting agroecological practices will not only ensure self-sufficiency, and local ownership but also environmental stewardship as the organizations program Coordinator Bridget Mugabe explains. “Actually if you even look at the continental, common agricultural programme it’s all advancing, the industrial mode of agriculture so this speaks to increase in use of fertilizer, so we are advancing […]
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@kfm Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:22:54
NRM MPs call for electoral reforms
By Prossy Kisakye After chaotic party primaries, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) members are calling for electoral reforms to improve the credibility of party primaries and strengthen Uganda’s democracy. Otuke Member of Parliament Paul Omara, despite winning with 58%, decries the high financial burden of monitoring declaration forms to prevent result tampering, citing the risk posed when results are not issued at polling stations. He has called for an end to the commercialisation of politics, which blocks capable leaders from rising. “What I had to do was to hire a boda boda in every village to escort the votes to the sub county then I also had to hire boda bodas from the sub county to follow votes to […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 22 Jul 2025 03:02:07
New York Mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani returns to Uganda; here is why
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York, has announced that he is returning to Uganda—his country of birth—to celebrate his recent marriage to Rama Duwaji. In a personal message shared via a video on X (formerly Twitter), Mamdani expressed his excitement about the trip.“I’m going back to Uganda,” he said. “I’m headed […] The post New York Mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani returns to Uganda; here is why first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:24:19
Judiciary to hold special Supreme Court session in honor of late Kanyeihamba
By Ruth Anderah The Judiciary will tomorrow hold a special Supreme Court session at the Judiciary Headquarters in Kampala to honor the late Justice George Kanyeihamba, who passed away on July 14, 2025. The late Kanyeihamba, was a renowned jurist, academic, and politician. Born on August 11th, 1939, in Kinaba, Kigezi District, Prof. Kanyeihamba graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from Portsmouth University and a Doctorate of Laws from the University of Warwick. He served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda from 1997 to 2009 and was elected as one of the first judges of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. He also served as Chancellor of Kampala International University and Kabale University, and lecturer […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:20:17
Sipapa to face cross-examination over exhibits: luxury cars, cash, and fake gold tied to Shs1.6 billion robbery case
As the trial of city socialite Olimu Charles, commonly known as Sipapa, progresses, High Court officials on Monday conducted an exhibit inspection at Kabalagala Police Station. The visit involved court officials, prosecution witnesses, and Sipapa’s legal team, who examined items allegedly recovered from the socialite’s residence at the time of his arrest in 2022. He […] The post Sipapa to face cross-examination over exhibits: luxury cars, cash, and fake gold tied to Shs1.6 billion robbery case first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:00:16
Thieves break into church, steal music equipment
Police in Busoga East have launched an investigation after unknown burglars broke into St. Matia Mulumba Catholic Church in Kyebando Cell, Mayuge Town Council, and made off with valuable church property. The incident, discovered by church ushers during early preparations for mass, has left the congregation in shock. Among the stolen items were the church’s […] The post Thieves break into church, steal music equipment first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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