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@allafrica Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:42:12
Most Well-Off East Africans Revealed
[Independent (Kampala)] African countries, however, fare very badly on life evaluation and Uganda, which is the best in East Africa, is ranked at 112 globally out of 140 countries. Ethiopia, whose mean life evaluation is 5.68, is ranked globally at 114, Kenya is next at global rank 115, Tanzania 136, and DR Congo is at 139 out 140 countries with an average life evaluation of 4.78.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:42
The broth my brother made and Kampala’s renaissance men
See, me I do not know how to care for humans. My speciality is to care for things, for places. And I accept my failings. But my brother belongs to that tribe of Kampala’s renaissance men. I have a hate and love-affair with eulogies. There is a part of eulogies that is over-compensatory. That part […] The post The broth my brother made and Kampala’s renaissance men first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:00:00
One shot dead, another arrested in foiled mobile money robbery in Kitintale
A suspected armed robbery targeting mobile money agents in Kitintale, a suburb of Kampala, was foiled on Thursday, leaving one suspect dead and another arrested According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, two armed men attacked mobile money operators Ibrahim Ssebanenya and Rashid Kyeyune at the Kitintale trading centre, making off with an undisclosed […] The post One shot dead, another arrested in foiled mobile money robbery in Kitintale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Jul 2025 08:28:19
State Prosecutor found dead at her home in Kasangati
Police in Kasangati, Wakiso District, have launched an investigation into the death of Senior State Attorney Fatuma Bbuye Nabiwemba, whose body was discovered inside her home in Wampeewo on Thursday evening. Nabiwemba, 47, served as an Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). She was reportedly last […] The post State Prosecutor found dead at her home in Kasangati first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:19:20
Jacob Kiplimo shines at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked as new Galaxy Watch 8 launches
At Samsung’s latest Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, all eyes were not only on the tech giant’s newest gadgets—but also on Uganda’s long-distance star, Jacob Kiplimo. The World Half Marathon Record Holder made a special appearance to endorse Samsung’s latest wearable, the Galaxy Watch 8. Taking to the stage, Kiplimo praised the new watch for […] The post Jacob Kiplimo shines at Samsung Galaxy Unpacked as new Galaxy Watch 8 launches first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:39:09
Winnie Nwagi vows to keep slapping fans who touch her without consent
Singer Winnie Nwagi has once again sparked controversy after a video of her slapping a male fan during a performance in Rukungiri went viral. In the clip, widely shared on social media, the Swangz Avenue star is seen striking a reveller in the crowd. Addressing the incident in an interview with Mr. Henrie, Nwagi admitted […] The post Winnie Nwagi vows to keep slapping fans who touch her without consent first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:55:20
Opposition Parties Vow Legal Battle Over Financing Freeze
[Nile Post] Opposition parties are protesting a new directive barring the Electoral Commission from disbursing government funds to political parties with representation in Parliament--an amendment they say threatens the future of multiparty democracy and undermines fair political competition.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Jul 2025 04:35:59
Minister Kyofatogabye Warns Kampala Voters Against Electing Absentee Councilors Ahead of 2026 Polls
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, has cautioned Kampala city residents to critically assess the candidates they choose in the upcoming 2026 elections, urging them to avoid electing councilors who abandon their duties for personal gain abroad.
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@allafrica Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:46:14
Nambooze Calls for Structured Dialogue With President Museveni
[Nile Post] Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze has stated that the National Unity Platform (NUP) is open to dialogue with President Museveni, but emphasised the need for a structured and transparent approach.
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@allafrica Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:46:15
Imam Kasozi - Ipod Driven By Money, Not Dialogue
[Nile Post] Academic and political analyst Imam Idi Kasozi has criticised the Inter-Party Organisation for Dialogue (IPOD), claiming the platform is more about financial gain than meaningful political engagement.
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@allafrica Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:17:20
UN Women, AU, Launch African Girls Can Code Initiative in Fort Portal
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- UN Women, in partnership with the Government of Uganda and the African Union Commission, has launched the third phase of the African Girls Can Code Initiative (AGCCI) at Mountains of the Moon University in the Mid- Western Region of Uganda.
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@allafrica Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:17:48
Ncba Launches Inaugural Parent & Child Golf Tournament At Uganda Golf Club
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- NCBA Bank Uganda hosted its inaugural Parent and Child Golf Tournament at the Uganda Golf Club last weekend, bringing together parents and their aspiring young golfers for a memorable fun day filled with friendly competition, skill-sharing, and quality family bonding on the greens.
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@allafrica Thu, 10 Jul 2025 16:18:39
Mark & Friends Charity Foundation Rallies Community to Collect Supplies for Pupils in Kanungu
[Independent (Kampala)] Kanungu -- On July 5, 2025, what began as a simple call to action; "Everybody Deserves to Be Smart", turned into a remarkable display of generosity and shared purpose. Through the Mark & Friends Charity Drive, dozens of community members came together to donate school uniforms, clean clothes, and sanitary products in support of pupils at Nyakabungo Equatorial Primary School in Kanungu District.
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@allafrica Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:48:08
Absa Business Club Relaunched With Strategic Partners to Drive Trade, Innovation and SME Resilience
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Absa Bank Uganda today officially relaunched its flagship Absa Business Club, an enhanced platform designed to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through holistic business support, strategic networking, and access to regional and international markets.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 10 Jul 2025 04:39:00
Isaiah Katumwa Marks 30 Years of Jazz with a Grand Celebration Backed by Tusker Malt
Ugandan jazz icon Isaiah Katumwa is set to mark an extraordinary milestone, 30 years of musical excellence, with a grand concert on July 20th at the Kampala Serena Hotel. The event, titled Isaiah Katumwa 30 Years Of Jazz, promises not just a night of music, but a powerful celebration of legacy and the evolution of […] The post Isaiah Katumwa Marks 30 Years of Jazz with a Grand Celebration Backed by Tusker Malt first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:10:37
Pearl Tower One: Meera Investments unveils Kampala’s landmark Grade-A office building
Meera Investments Ltd, the real estate arm of the Ruparelia Group, has officially completed Pearl Tower One, a state-of-the-art, 19-storey commercial tower in central Kampala. Located at the intersection of Yusuf Lule and Old Kiira Roads, the building marks the first completed phase of the ambitious Pearl Business Park, an 18-acre mixed-use mega development set […] The post Pearl Tower One: Meera Investments unveils Kampala’s landmark Grade-A office building first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:26:10
Johnnie Walker Green Label to Celebrate Jazz Icon Isaiah Katumwa’s 30-Year Musical Journey
Uganda’s jazz maestro- Isaiah Katumwa, is set to mark a remarkable milestone- 30 years of inspiring, genre-defining music, with a landmark concert titled “Isaiah Katumwa @30”. To commemorate this extraordinary journey of passion, purpose, and progress, Johnnie Walker Green Label is partnering with Katumwa as a platinum sponsor of the celebration. The announcement was made […] The post Johnnie Walker Green Label to Celebrate Jazz Icon Isaiah Katumwa’s 30-Year Musical Journey first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:37:19
Behind Closed Doors - Exposing the Invisible Scars of Financial Elder Abuse
[Independent (Kampala)] Within the African--and by extension the Ugandan--cultural context, a great deal of honor is conferred on the pillars of our respective families and communities--aunts, uncles, parents, and grandparents, whose love and wisdom are the backbone of our growth and development.
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