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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:06:34
Internal Affairs Ministry reports sharp surge in Ugandans seeking DNA services; 95% are men verifying paternity, 3% are children testing parents
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has reported a sudden surge in the number of Ugandans seeking deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing services. Simon Mundeyi, the Ministry’s spokesperson, confirmed the unexpected influx, revealing that just last week alone, 94 individuals sought DNA testing. Mundeyi noted that the majority of applicants visiting the Government Analytical Laboratory (GAL) in […] The post Internal Affairs Ministry reports sharp surge in Ugandans seeking DNA services; 95% are men verifying paternity, 3% are children testing parents first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:55:58
CAF clears Namboole Stadium to host CHAN games
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, fit to host matches during the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), cementing Uganda’s readiness for the prestigious continental tournament. The announcement came after a successful final inspection carried out on Thursday, July 9, as part of an eight-day assessment tour across the […] The post CAF clears Namboole Stadium to host CHAN games first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:03:10
Why Museveni ordered the sacking of 152 Entebbe Airport staff
President Yoweri Museveni has ordered a sweeping purge at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), directing the immediate dismissal of over 150 staff members accused of securing jobs through corrupt and irregular recruitment processes. In a letter dated June 25 to the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, the President expressed deep […] The post Why Museveni ordered the sacking of 152 Entebbe Airport staff first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:31:13
Retired Supreme Court Judge Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba Dies at 85
Renowned legal scholar and retired Supreme Court Judge, Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba, has passed away this morning at Nakasero Hospital at the age of 85. The exact circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been confirmed, though reports suggest he had been in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for an extended period. A towering figure […] The post Retired Supreme Court Judge Prof. George W. Kanyeihamba Dies at 85 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:15:40
Museveni Urges Ugandans to Fight Poverty From Home, Embrace Saving and Self-Reliance
[Nile Post] President Museveni has urged Ugandans to take charge of the fight against poverty by embracing saving habits and self-reliance at the household level.
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@allafrica Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:15:41
Teargas Halts NRM Rally in Butaleja As Woman MP Race Turns Violent
[Nile Post] Joint campaigns for the Butaleja District Woman MP seat were violently disrupted on Saturday when supporters of rival candidates Agatha Hamba Muloki and Sarah Annet Logose turned on each other at a National Resistance Movement (NRM) rally in Busolwe town.
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@allafrica Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:18:57
Govt Moves to Restore Flood-Damaged Sinyanya Road As Locals Demand Long-Term Solution
[Nile Post] Severe flooding along the Sinyanya road in Ukusijoni Sub-county has cut off access to the Sinyanya landing site, stranding passengers and disrupting a key link to the Obongi Ferry that connects Adjumani and Obongi districts.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Jul 2025 05:48:06
Museveni’s granddaughter Tasha Kunzi Karugire get engaged
Wedding bells are ringing for Tasha Kunzi Karugire, granddaughter to President Yoweri Museveni, after she got engaged to her partner in an intimate ceremony that has set tongues wagging online. Tasha, the daughter of Edwin Karugire and Natasha Museveni, said “yes” in what appears to have been a closely guarded celebration attended by a select […] The post Museveni’s granddaughter Tasha Kunzi Karugire get engaged first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:53:34
Guinness Smooth Collaborates with creatives to bring Pass the Aux Kampala’s Hottest new listening party to life
If you weren’t at LinusTats Tattoo studio on Saturday night, you seriously missed out. Bukoto Street’s best-kept secret flipped the switch as Pass the Aux, a bold new listening party powered by Guinness Smooth, made its electric debut. From the jump, the vibe was undeniable, ink in progress, Guinness Smooth in hand, and beats that […] The post Guinness Smooth Collaborates with creatives to bring Pass the Aux Kampala’s Hottest new listening party to life first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 13 Jul 2025 06:26:00
Chris Brown pleads not guilty to London nightclub attack
US singer Chris Brown on Friday pleaded not guilty to a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm by allegedly attacking a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub two years ago. Brown last month denied a more serious charge of attempting to inflict grievous bodily harm in what prosecutors said was an “unprovoked […] The post Chris Brown pleads not guilty to London nightclub attack first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Jul 2025 06:06:00
SONG REVIEW: Hudson Hunx drops new single ‘Okikola Otya’ — A love letter to the remarkable woman
Ugandan singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Hudson Mutumba, better known by his stage name Hudson Hunx, is back in the spotlight with a brand new single titled Okikola Otya. Signed under Black Effect Records, the gifted Afrobeats, R&B, and reggae fusionist not only wrote but also produced the track himself at Crxtalmind Studios. In Okikola Otya, […] The post SONG REVIEW: Hudson Hunx drops new single ‘Okikola Otya’ — A love letter to the remarkable woman first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:21:20
RAHU holds third BNN Summit, rallies young people to harness their voices toinfluence a better future
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) successfully hosted the third edition of the Billi Now Now (BNN) Summit, a flagship annual event under the Billi Now Now movement, aimed at empowering youth across Africa and beyond. The two-day summit took place on 10th and 11th July 2025 at the Reach A Hand headquarters in Lungujja, under […] The post RAHU holds third BNN Summit, rallies young people to harness their voices toinfluence a better future first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Jul 2025 14:29:56
Kabaka’s Lake to be redeveloped into an international urban tourism site
Efforts to revitalise Kabaka’s Lake, Uganda’s largest man-made lake, are gaining momentum as the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) embarks on road infrastructure upgrades around the historic site. The construction of Kabaka’s Lake Road in Lubaga Division is now officially underway, forming part of a wider initiative to improve access and catalyse tourism in the […] The post Kabaka’s Lake to be redeveloped into an international urban tourism site first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:03:51
Rights, Not Rations - How Human Relationships Can Reshape Refugee Policy
[The New Humanitarian] Katalyeba, Uganda -- This is about an ethos that any humanitarian agency can adopt: build relationships first, and let those relationships guide what you do.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:34:22
As Suspected Mpox Cases Rise, Hotspots Record Drop In New Confirmations
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- Many countries in the region continue to grapple with mpox cases, which surged in August 2024, and suspected cases are still rising, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC). The continental health agency, however, noted a decline in confirmed cases during the 26th reporting week of 2025.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:31:56
Stecia Mayanja unveiled as president of National Peasants Party
In a move that has sent ripples through Uganda’s political and entertainment circles, celebrated singer and actress Stecia Mayanja has been unveiled as the new President of the National Peasants Party (NPP), formally marking her dramatic entry into active politics. Once best known for her emotive ballads like “Equalizer” and “Kawompo”, as well as her […] The post Stecia Mayanja unveiled as president of National Peasants Party first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:26:29
Bank of Africa Executive Director Sees New Budget As Inclusive
[Independent (Kampala)] The Shs 72.1 trillion budget for FY2025/26 sends a powerful signal that Uganda is open for business, and this time, the private sector is not just participating but leading the transformation.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:25:16
Equity Bank Disburses Equi-Green Credit Facility Worth Sh22 Billion in 3 Years
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equity Bank is emerging as a key driver of clean energy access through its transformative Equi-Green credit facility. Since its launch in 2022, the Bank has disbursed an Equi-Green credit facility worth over sh22 billion.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:06:36
Bebe Cool pushes for East African collaboration and use of collective numbers to take over the world musically
When music star Moses Ssali, popularly known as Bebe Cool, announced a media tour to promote his new album Break The Chains, many assumed he would simply visit media houses in Kenya and Tanzania to discuss the songs on his album and similar topics. However, the outspoken singer has proven that his mission was much […] The post Bebe Cool pushes for East African collaboration and use of collective numbers to take over the world musically first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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