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@matookerepublic Tue, 02 Sep 2025 09:23:10
Makindye East MP Derrick Nyeko will not seek re-election in 2026 after serving one term
Makindye East Member of Parliament, Derrick Nyeko, has announced he will not seek re-election in the 2026 general elections, bringing his parliamentary career to an end after just one term. Nyeko, who entered Parliament in 2021 on the National Unity Platform (NUP) ticket, revealed his decision in a statement shared on his social media platforms, […] The post Makindye East MP Derrick Nyeko will not seek re-election in 2026 after serving one term first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:15:23
The Big Meeting Closes August With Beats, Vibes & Singleton
Every last Sunday of the month belongs to The Singleton Big Meeting, which happens at Thrones. On Sunday, the crowd swapped paintbrushes for turntables, as the monthly experience returned with a full-blown DJ showcase that had Thrones buzzing till the wee hours of Monday morning. Hosted by the ever-vibrant Lynda Ddane, the August edition turned […] The post The Big Meeting Closes August With Beats, Vibes & Singleton first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:50:26
Former MUBS Principal Balunywa remanded to Luzira over abuse of office
Former Makerere University Business School (MUBS) Principal, Professor Wasswa Balunywa, has been remanded to Luzira Prison on allegations of abuse of office. On Tuesday, Balunywa appeared before Chief Magistrate Rachael Nakyazze at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kampala to answer charges in two separate cases. He denied all the charges. In the first case, prosecutors allege […] The post Former MUBS Principal Balunywa remanded to Luzira over abuse of office first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 02 Sep 2025 06:17:06
Mpuuga’s Democratic Front asks aspirants denied tickets in NUP and NRM to join them
The Democratic Front Party (DF), under the leadership of Mathias Mpuuga, has announced that it is ready to accommodate politicians who were denied party tickets by other formations like National Resistance Movement (NRM) and National Unity Platform (NUP), promising them a fair platform without financial demands. Speaking at the party headquarters in Kampala, DF chairman […] The post Mpuuga’s Democratic Front asks aspirants denied tickets in NUP and NRM to join them first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:19:51
Bebe Cool fuses cinema with music in his Hidden Agendas music video
Exactly three months after the release of his Break The Chains album, Bebe Cool released the video for Hidden Agendas, another single off the album, last Friday, August 29. The song which immediately became a fans favourite when the album dropped in May, is an afro beats smooth melodious earworm that talks about humans in […] The post Bebe Cool fuses cinema with music in his Hidden Agendas music video first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:04:59
Govt Commissions Water Projects Worth Shs13bn in Lamwo, Pader
[Nile Post] The government has commissioned three new water supply and sanitation systems worth Shs13 billion in Lamwo and Pader districts, a move expected to transform lives for more than 29,000 residents who have long struggled with access to safe water.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:05:01
One Dead, Three Injured in Kassanda Truck Accident As Police Blame Over-Speeding
[Nile Post] The territorial police in Kassanda District have launched investigations into a fatal road crash that left one person dead and three others critically injured.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:05:06
Four Arrested As Police Dismantle Marijuana Trafficking Network in Luweero
[Nile Post] Police in Luweero District have dismantled a marijuana cultivation and distribution network following a successful intelligence-led operation conducted by the Savannah Region Flying Squad.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:55:20
Solutech Empowers Businesses By Investing in People, Not Just Technology
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- When employers weigh new automation tools, the promise of efficiency often collides with the fear of job loss. Will staff see it as progress--or a quiet replacement plan? For Solutech Limited, the answer has always been clear: technology should empower people, not displace them.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:55:20
African Journalists Meet in Nairobi to Discuss Impact of Artificial Intelligence
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairob -- A half-day training workshop themed "The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Its Impact on Journalism" took place on Tuesday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, organized by Xinhua News Agency Africa Regional Bureau.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:55:21
Leaders of Over 20 Countries, 10 International Organizations to Attend SCO Tianjin Summit
[Independent (Kampala)] Beijing -- Leaders from more than 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025, which will be held in Tianjin from Aug. 31 to Sept. 1, Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin said on Friday.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:32:09
Lawyer sentenced to five years for attempting to export elephant ivory hidden as wood samples
Ahmad Abdelmonim Altigani Ahmed, a 31-year-old Sudanese lawyer, was today sentenced at the Entebbe Chief Magistrate’s Court after attempting to export 436 pieces of worked elephant ivory disguised as wood samples. The illicit shipment, bound for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, was intercepted at Entebbe Airport on January 7 2025. In court, Ahmed pleaded guilty to three […] The post Lawyer sentenced to five years for attempting to export elephant ivory hidden as wood samples first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 01 Sep 2025 12:03:39
Silo Daycation turns one with a full-house celebration of music, flavor & Don Julio
The Silo Daycation turned one this past Sunday, and the anniversary lived up to its promise- a full-house celebration of music, flavour, and Don Julio vibes. From start to finish, Silo Daycation’s first anniversary was an immersive experience that proved why it has become Kampala’s most anticipated Sunday ritual. Guests, who consisted of a vibrant […] The post Silo Daycation turns one with a full-house celebration of music, flavor & Don Julio first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:36:54
Six Congolese nationals arrested in Arua with fake US dollars worth Shs 1.1 billion
Police in Arua City have arrested six Congolese nationals accused of attempting to circulate counterfeit US dollars, while several of their accomplices remain on the run. The suspects were apprehended late Friday in Upper Bibia Cell, Pangisha Ward, Arua Central Division, as they tried to exchange fake notes worth $300,000 (about Shs 1.1 billion). The […] The post Six Congolese nationals arrested in Arua with fake US dollars worth Shs 1.1 billion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:33:11
On Anita Among Victory
[Independent (Kampala)] The resounding victory of Speaker Anita Among over former Speaker Rebecca Kadaga for the ceremonial position of deputy vice president of the NRM for the eastern region has received the greatest media coverage. This is largely because it pitted two powerful women from that region. And both come from the two largest tribes in the region: Busoga and Teso. Kadaga had the best structural advantage. In the 2011 election, the total registered voters from the Busoga region were 1.8m and from Teso, 900,000.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:43:53
Archbishop Kaziimba Pays Tribute to Late Philanthropist James Musinguzi Garuga in Kanungu
[Nile Post] The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, visited the home of the late businessman and philanthropist James Musinguzi Garuga in Rugyeyo, Kanungu District on Sunday evening to offer prayers and comfort to the bereaved family.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:26:26
Corsu Hospital Unveils Charity Walk to Raise Sh400 Million
[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe -- In a decisive step towards continuing its commitment to accessible and affordable treatment for children with disabilities, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Services in Uganda (CoRSU) has today launched the Annual CoRSU Walk under the theme, "Bring hope to children with disability."
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