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@matookerepublic Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:22:05
Museveni to pick party nomination forms this Saturday as he seeks to contest for a seventh term
The Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission, Dr. Tanga Odoi, has confirmed that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will officially pick his expression of interest forms on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The forms will be collected from the NRM party headquarters located on Kyadondo Road in Kampala. Dr. Odoi revealed that Museveni—who is […] The post Museveni to pick party nomination forms this Saturday as he seeks to contest for a seventh term first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:33:50
Over 130 Community Health Workers Commissioned to Tackle Sanitation, Malaria, and HIV in Nakasongola
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has commissioned 136 Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) in Nakasongola District, tasking them with transforming grassroots healthcare and tackling pressing public health issues ranging from poor sanitation to high malaria and HIV rates.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:27:24
Thugs break into shop, steal SACCO savings, phones worth over Shs 30 million
Yet-to-be-identified thugs broke into Saidia Family Enterprises, a shop located in Euata Cell, Onzivu Ward, Ayivu East Division, Arua City, making off with more than Shs 34 million in cash and other valuables. The incident happened on June 23. The break-in was discovered around 7:20 AM by the shop’s director, Judith Azakozu, who promptly alerted […] The post Thugs break into shop, steal SACCO savings, phones worth over Shs 30 million first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 24 Jun 2025 06:50:08
Here are the stadiums that will host CHAN 2024; Namboole will host the third-place playoff fixture
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially unveiled the stadiums that will host the 2024 edition of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), marking a historic first as the tournament is set to be jointly hosted by three East African nations: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Scheduled to take place from 2nd to 30th August […] The post Here are the stadiums that will host CHAN 2024; Namboole will host the third-place playoff fixture first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:44:06
Ssemakadde Asks Judiciary to Remove Judge From Civil Case
[Nile Post] Uganda Law Society President Isaac Kimaze Ssemakadde has formally petitioned the judiciary, seeking the removal of High Court judge Joyce Kavuma from a civil suit he filed earlier this year.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:09:16
One Million Ugandans Register for National ID Renewal in One Week
[Nile Post] The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has said at least one million Ugandans have their national identity cards renewed in the ongoing mass exercise.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:18:24
Police Investigate Death of Renowned Gynaecologist Dr Spire Kiggundu
[Nile Post] Police have launched an investigation into the sudden and mysterious death of Dr John Spire Kiggundu, founder and director of Henrob Hospital in Zzana and pioneer of laparoscopic surgery in the country.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:53:40
Zaake Declares 2026 Bid, Cites Unfinished Fight for Justice
[Nile Post] Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament Francis Zaake has announced his intention to seek re-election, urging constituents to give him another term to continue what he calls an unfinished fight for justice, dignity, and liberation from oppressive governance.
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@sqoop Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:33:56
Taste of Mexico ahead of the Cantina Fiesta
Timed in the lead-up to World Tequila Day, Cantina Fiesta will be a full sensory celebration where guests will enjoy a feel of authentic Mexican culture. Uganda’s nightlife got a fiery taste of Mexico during the pre-launch of the Cantina Fiesta last Thursday evening at Thrones, Bugolobi. The event gave guests a preview […] The post Taste of Mexico ahead of the Cantina Fiesta first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:30:48
Family affair at World Music Day fete
Saturday was music galore in Kampala as music lovers celebrated the annual World Music Day at Sheraton Kampala Hotel and Kampala Serena Hotel. While the event at Sheraton was free of charge, at Serena it was a Family affair, with siblings headlining the show’s performances. The Fete de la Musique, also known as […] The post Family affair at World Music Day fete first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:03:03
Budo League nears finale as Guinness delivers premium match day experience
This past Sunday at Legends Rugby Grounds, The Budo League entered its most crucial stretch of the season, the final bend to the finale. Sunday’s match day was hosted by Endgame FC and powered by Guinness, bringing together alumni football lovers under one roof in classic, rain-kissed Sunday league tradition. Now in Season 8, the […] The post Budo League nears finale as Guinness delivers premium match day experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:27:50
Aga Khan University Launches Direct-Entry Nursing Degree in Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] The four-year undergraduate programme targets high school graduates and is designed to equip students with the clinical competencies, critical thinking, and leadership skills required in modern health systems
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:19:25
Dr. Ssemugenyi Petitions Constitutional Court Over UPDF Amendment Act
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Dr. Dennis Daniel Ssemugenyi has filed a constitutional petition before the Constitutional Court of Uganda, challenging the recently enacted UPDF (Amendment) Act, 2025. The petition alleges that the law is void ab initio due to its violation of key constitutional principles.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:11:05
Bugweri road crash claims one
By Abubaker Kirunda At least one person is confirmed to have died while another has been critically injured following a road crash that occurred on Monday morning in Bugweri District. The crash happened in Idudi Town Council along the Bugweri-Bugiri road. Busoga East police spokesperson Michael Kafayo says the road crash involved an Isuzu Elf Truck registration No UAF 788M and a Motorcycle registration No UFT 468Y. Michael Kafayo explains that according to preliminary investigations, the truck driver made an abrupt turn off from the road coming from Bugiri, knocking two people who were travelling on a motorcycle. He has identified the deceased as Kassim Muruta, a resident of Naitandu village in Makutu sub-county, adding that the police are hunting […]
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@kfm Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:19:13
43-year Kabojja Junior School teacher gets 4 years in jail for indecently assaulting pupil
By Ruth Anderah 43-year old Kabojja Junior School teacher, Godfrey Muwumuza has been sentenced to 4 years and 6 months imprisonment for indecently assaulting a P.7 pupil. This is after Muwumuza, a resident of Gayaza-Kasangati in Wakiso District, pleaded guilty under a plea bargain agreement between him, prosecution and the victim’s parents. Prosecution led by Joan Keko and Ivan Kyazze also tendered before Court WhatsApp messages between the victim and his mother on transit between Mbarara and Kampala. Court heard that the school had organised a trip to western Uganda for P7 pupils, Nuwumuza was among the teachers who escorted them. Muwumuza was convicted for one count of attempted sodomy and indecent assault. According to the charge sheet, the alleged […]
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@kfm Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:01:39
NRM commends Kuteesa for stepping down for Museveni’s brother
By Damali Mukhaye The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Electoral Commission has commended Shartis Kuteesa for stepping down in favor of Sodo Kaguta, President Museveni’s younger brother, in the Sembabule constituency parliamentary race. Shartis, daughter of former Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kuteesa and Sodo were both nominated last week to compete for the party parliamentary flag in Sembabule. However, a few days after their nomination, Kuteesa withdrew from the race after meeting with president Museveni who is also the party’s national chairperson. The NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson Dr.Tanga Odoi said her decision has eased the Commission’s work since there will be no need to organize primaries in the area. He has dismissed claims that Shartis was forced to step down, saying […]
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