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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:35:00
Inside the Paint and Sip at Singleton’s Big Meeting
The last Sunday of every month has steadily become a date to look forward to, thanks to The Singleton’s Big Meeting, a social affair that blends music, culture, and experience. This past weekend, the event returned to Thrones with a fresh and colourful twist: a Paint and Sip experience that sat comfortably within the mood […] The post Inside the Paint and Sip at Singleton’s Big Meeting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:27:21
June Edition of the Daycation Brunch x Don Julio Was a heavy Feast
There are few better ways to close out a weekend than with good music, great food, stylish company, and a glass of something premium in hand. That was the exact vibe this past Sunday at Silo Lounge as the June edition of the Daycation Brunch unfolded in full flair, once again sponsored by luxury tequila […] The post June Edition of the Daycation Brunch x Don Julio Was a heavy Feast first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:00:29
Mityana residents raise bread and a motorcycle to return to angry ex-MP aspirant Abraham Luzzi who has been cursing them for not voting for him in 2021 despite eating his bread
Nearly five years after the 2021 elections, residents of Mityana Municipality are still caught up in the drama surrounding former MP aspirant Luzzi Abraham—this time, over loaves of bread and a motorcycle. During his campaign, Luzzi tried to woo voters with what he called “gifts”—hundreds of loaves of bread and even a brand-new motorcycle, which […] The post Mityana residents raise bread and a motorcycle to return to angry ex-MP aspirant Abraham Luzzi who has been cursing them for not voting for him in 2021 despite eating his bread first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:17:44
Panga-wielding thugs attempt to rob over Shs8 million from mobile money agent; police shoot one, arrest two
Nateete Police Station has arrested two panga-wielding thugs and shot one dead after they attempted to rob a mobile money agent in Lungujja, located within Mengo, Rubaga Division, Kampala City. The incident occurred on the evening of June 28, 2025, at around 8:00 PM, while police officers from Nateete Police Station were conducting a routine […] The post Panga-wielding thugs attempt to rob over Shs8 million from mobile money agent; police shoot one, arrest two first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:18:41
Moses Ali Versus Nambassa
[Independent (Kampala)] The unfolding generational divide between candidates of the ruling NRM party and its archrival, the National Unity Platform (NUP) could become the leading marker of the 2025-2026 election season currently playing out.
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@allafrica Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:19:56
Museveni, Pastor Benny Hinn Hold Prayers At State House
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hosted renowned international televangelist Pastor Benny Hinn at State Lodge - Nakasero, in a spiritual and reflective meeting that centered on the value of Christianity to Africa, national transformation, and prayer for the nation.
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@allafrica Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:19:59
Antimicrobial Resistance in Uganda Reaches Critical Levels, Health Experts Warn
[Nile Post] Medical experts are warning that Uganda is facing a growing health crisis due to the increasing resistance of infections to commonly used medicines, especially antibiotics.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:16:39
DNA test confirms late MP Ssegirinya was father to only 4 of 9 children presented after his death
Details have emerged surrounding the paternity of nine children presented after the death of the late Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya. According to Ssegirinya’s longtime assistant, Alex Lusswa Luwemba, DNA tests have confirmed that only four out of the nine children brought forward were biologically his. The confirmed children include Nagirinya Aaliyah, Sharifah Nagirinya, Shifrah Nagirinya, and […] The post DNA test confirms late MP Ssegirinya was father to only 4 of 9 children presented after his death first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:09:44
Govt Explains Drop in Coffee Prices, Blames Global Oversupply and Strong Harvests
[Nile Post] The Ugandan government has broken its silence on the sharp decline in coffee prices that has sparked widespread concern among farmers and sector players.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:04:00
Uganda to roll out drug that prevents HIV infection with two injections a year
Uganda is preparing to roll out Lenacapavir, a revolutionary HIV prevention injection that provides protection for six months and has demonstrated 100% effectiveness in preventing HIV infection among HIV-negative individuals. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) announced that Ugandan scientists were part of the global research team behind this breakthrough. […] The post Uganda to roll out drug that prevents HIV infection with two injections a year first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:15:00
Bebe Cool spills: How he knew Zuena was the one!
Singer Bebe Cool, real name Moses Ssali, has been with his wife Zuena Kirema for over two decades — and now, he’s opened up about how he knew she was the one. While interacting with fans at Bride and Groom Expo held at UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo on Sunday, the power couple gave attendees […] The post Bebe Cool spills: How he knew Zuena was the one! first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:54:01
Police arrest 21 over violent robberies during Museveni nomination event
The Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested 21 people, including two women, suspected of being part of a criminal gang that staged a series of violent robberies in the city center on Saturday afternoon. According to police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, the group targeted crowds near the National Theatre and UBC roundabout as thousands of people moved […] The post Police arrest 21 over violent robberies during Museveni nomination event first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:43
‘We won’t let them get away with this’: activists to sue Tanzania’s government over ‘sexual torture’
Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire vow to hold authorities accountable as repression intensifies before October electionsTwo east African activists say they plan to sue Tanzania’s government for illegal detention and torture over their treatment during a visit in support of an opposition politician in May.Boniface Mwangi, from Kenya, and Agather Atuhaire, a Ugandan, sent shock waves around the region earlier this month when they gave an emotional press conference in which they alleged they had been sexually assaulted and, in Atuhaire’s case, smeared in excrement after their detention in Dar es Salaam. “[The authorities] take you through sexual torture,” Mwangi said at the time. Continue reading...
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@matookerepublic Sat, 28 Jun 2025 17:57:25
Bobi Wine’s young brother Dax Vibez’s maiden concert cancelled
Singer Dax Vibez, the younger brother of opposition leader Bobi Wine, has announced the cancellation of his much-anticipated concert that was scheduled for August 29, 2025, at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The artist shared the disappointing news on his social media platforms Saturday evening, expressing frustration over the sudden decision by the hotel’s management to […] The post Bobi Wine’s young brother Dax Vibez’s maiden concert cancelled first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 28 Jun 2025 17:38:03
Afrigo Band and Sophie Nantongo light up Guvnor with nostalgic Friday Night Live performances
Uganda’s legendary Afrigo Band delivered a nostalgic performance filled with timeless hits and soulful rhythms at Uganda’s premier night club, Guvnor during this month’s edition of the Friday Night Live held on June 27th, leaving revelers dancing and singing along. This month’s edition, which marked the debut of I&M Bank Uganda as the new sponsor, […] The post Afrigo Band and Sophie Nantongo light up Guvnor with nostalgic Friday Night Live performances first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:30:03
A whole new breed of KLA girlies
The KCW is always taking language classes. She has had something signed up at Alliance, but then her schedule did not make it. And the accent of the tutor was not giving. Now she has fully subscribed to a Duolingo alternative, but she has also been busy thinking about the SoFar event happening in […] The post A whole new breed of KLA girlies first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 28 Jun 2025 10:52:38
Olympic gold medalist Peruth Chemutai set for showdown at Eugene Diamond League
Uganda’s Olympic gold medalist Peruth Chemutai is set to compete at the prestigious Eugene Diamond League meet on July 5 in the United States, as she continues her impressive comeback on the international athletics scene. The 24-year-old steeplechase star, who clinched gold in the women’s 3,000m steeplechase at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, will face stiff […] The post Olympic gold medalist Peruth Chemutai set for showdown at Eugene Diamond League first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:28:14
Salam Charity Launches Smart Community Program in Rwampara, Western Uganda
[Nile Post] Salam Charity has officially introduced the Smart Community Program in Rwampara District, Western Uganda, to empower local communities through comprehensive development initiatives. This program, which was successfully implemented in Sri Lanka, aims to uplift entire villages by addressing social, economic, educational, and health needs.
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@allafrica Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:29:00
Museveni Links Youth Uprisings to Lack of Wealth Creation Strategy
[Nile Post] President Museveni has attributed the growing wave of youth uprisings across Africa to the absence of a deliberate wealth creation strategy and the failure to fully monetize national resources.
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