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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 10:45:29
U.S. Warns Ugandan Travelers On Using Visas for Childbirth
[Nile Post] The United States Mission in Uganda has issued a communique to visa holders and applicants about the proper use of U.S. visitor visas, particularly in relation to childbirth.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:14:15
Singer Bebe Cool arrives in Nairobi for his Break The Chains Album media tour
Singer Bebe Cool has touched down in Nairobi, kicking off the Kenyan leg of his Break The Chains album media tour. The tour begins today with a high-profile press conference at the Aspire Centre, The Atrium–Delta Towers in Westlands. But this trip is more than just another promotional stop—it’s a deeply personal return. Nairobi holds […] The post Singer Bebe Cool arrives in Nairobi for his Break The Chains Album media tour first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:27:16
Former CID boss Grace Akullo among victims of violent robbery during Museveni nomination event
Retired Assistant Inspector General of Police Grace Akullo, the former head of the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID), was among several people violently robbed by a flash mob of thugs dressed in yellow National Resistance Movement (NRM) T-shirts on Saturday, during President Yoweri Museveni’s nomination event in Kampala. According to security sources, Akullo had parked near […] The post Former CID boss Grace Akullo among victims of violent robbery during Museveni nomination event first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Jul 2025 08:37:12
Equity Group secures approval to open UAE office
Equity Group has received shareholder approval to establish a Representative Office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a major milestone in its strategic expansion beyond the African continent. The green light—granted during the Group’s 21st Annual General Meeting on 25th June 2025—paves the way for regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of Kenya and […] The post Equity Group secures approval to open UAE office first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:10:04
US Embassy warns Ugandans against using visas to give birth in America for citizenship
The United States Embassy in Kampala has issued a warning to Ugandan nationals holding or applying for U.S. visas, cautioning against using them for the primary purpose of giving birth in the U.S. to secure American citizenship for their children. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Embassy emphasised that entering the U.S. on a […] The post US Embassy warns Ugandans against using visas to give birth in America for citizenship first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:06:36
Equity Group shareholders endorse strategic growth at 21st AGM, approve Shs444.9 billion dividend and expansion into UAE
Equity Group Holdings Plc today held its 21st Annual General Meeting (AGM), where shareholders overwhelmingly supported all proposed resolutions, signalling strong confidence in the Group’s leadership, strategy, and governance. Held virtually and attended by shareholders from across the globe, the AGM featured key approvals set to shape the Group’s growth trajectory. Chief among these was […] The post Equity Group shareholders endorse strategic growth at 21st AGM, approve Shs444.9 billion dividend and expansion into UAE first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:51:49
Jailed Besigye to deliver keynote address at PFF launch, party remains tight-lipped about how they will pull it off
Opposition strongman and four-time presidential candidate, Dr Kizza Besigye is set to deliver the keynote address at the official launch of the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) on July 8, 2025, despite being on remand at Luzira Prison on treason charges for over 200 days. Besigye, one of the founding members of the newly registered […] The post Jailed Besigye to deliver keynote address at PFF launch, party remains tight-lipped about how they will pull it off first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:03:00
Otai’s Four-Star Show and Akoj’s Iron Wall Define Competitive Ngo League Season 5
The Ngo League roared back into action for Match Day 2 at Kings Park Arena, delivering a thrilling mix of football action. Backed by Guinness, the league also highlighted outstanding individual performances among the Old Boys of Namilyango College. The day’s opening matches set the tone, with Dream Team and Ba Guy settling for a […] The post Otai’s Four-Star Show and Akoj’s Iron Wall Define Competitive Ngo League Season 5 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:08:12
Museveni Gives Shs20m to Kalerwe Abattoir Sacco
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has injected Shs20 million into Akaserengeto Savings Group, located in Kalerwe Abattoir, as a show of support for grassroots economic empowerment.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:09:34
Optimism As Uganda Airlines Expands
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda Airlines plans to expand its fleet to about ten aircraft and add about five new destinations are causing excitement among passengers and its operators.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:15:29
21 Arrested Over Destruction of 40 Hectares of Restored Bamboo in Bugoma Forest Reserve
[Nile Post] Twenty-one people have been arrested in connection with the destruction of 40 hectares of recently restored bamboo in Bugoma Central Forest Reserve, in what authorities are calling a major setback to ongoing conservation efforts.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:16:48
MPs and Civil Societies Urge Government to Handle Balaalo Issue With Caution.
[Nile Post] The Parliamentary Forum on Land Management, in collaboration with civil societies advocating for land rights, has cautioned the government to approach the issue of balaalo in Northern Uganda with caution, given its sensitive nature.
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@allafrica Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:08:13
Bobi Wine Condemns Alleged Abduction of NRM MP Tinkasiimire, Demands Immediate Release
[Nile Post] The leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has condemned the alleged abduction of Buyaga West Member of Parliament, Barnabas Tinkasiimire, by unidentified armed men, calling it another example of the rising abuse of power in Uganda.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:49:11
Police arrest two key suspects behind spate of armed robberies, recover AK-47
Police have arrested two prime suspects linked to a series of violent robberies that have plagued Kisoro District in recent months. During a press briefing held at Police Headquarters in Naguru on Monday, June 30, Police Spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma confirmed the arrests of Irankunda Gerald, also known as Ndereya, and Habyarimana Vallence. The suspects […] The post Police arrest two key suspects behind spate of armed robberies, recover AK-47 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:17:39
Afrigo, Sophie Nantongo spice up Guvnor
Uganda’s legendary Afrigo Band and Sophie Nantongo delivered a nostalgic performance filled with timeless hits and soulful rhythms at Club Guvnor during this month’s edition of the Friday Night Live leaving revelers dancing and singing along. This month’s edition, which marked the debut of I&M Bank Uganda as the new sponsor, drew a vibrant […] The post Afrigo, Sophie Nantongo spice up Guvnor first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:13:53
Yenze festival brings out best of Hip hop
Many times, artistes will refuse to perform when the audience is small, reasoning that small crowds at an event have a huge negative impact on their brands. The crowd was small at Lugogo Cricket Oval last Saturday during the first edition of the Yenze Hip Hop cultural festival organised by Swahili Nation, despited all […] The post Yenze festival brings out best of Hip hop first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:00:36
Faith and hope at Miracle Centre crusade
It was an unforgettable experience as many thronged Rubaga Miracle Centre in Kampala for spiritual healing and deliverance led by world-renowned televangelist, Pr Benny Hinn. Hosted by Pr Robert Kayanja, the three-day crusade which started on Friday drew believers from far and wide Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, DR Congo, Burundi, India, China, the Netherlands, […] The post Faith and hope at Miracle Centre crusade first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@theguardian Mon, 30 Jun 2025 16:20:59
Sandy Gall obituary
Veteran foreign correspondent and broadcaster who reported from all over the world for 60 yearsSandy Gall, the foreign correspondent and newscaster, who has died aged 97, reported from the world’s trouble spots during a 60-year career first with the Reuters news agency and then with ITN. He was on the ground at Suez in 1956, covered wars in the Middle East and Vietnam, and was jailed by Idi Amin, the Ugandan tyrant. If he had the air of a man who had seen conflict and lived to tell the tale, there was a good reason for it.When assigned with others to present News at Ten, he did not give up his roving career, but disappeared periodically to report and make documentaries from Afghanistan and elsewhere. Continue reading...
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