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@matookerepublic Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:11:19
Ministry of Science honours Uganda’s Top Innovators at National Science Week 2025
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI-OP) has recognised Uganda’s most outstanding innovators during the 2025 National Science Week, held under the theme “Made in Uganda: Innovation to Market.” The event celebrated the country’s growing ability to transform homegrown ideas and scientific research into market-ready products and technologies. At the heart of the celebrations […] The post Ministry of Science honours Uganda’s Top Innovators at National Science Week 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:13:27
Vandals Blamed for Darkness On Kampala Northern Bypass Despite New Streetlights
[Nile Post] Authorities have blamed persistent vandalism for the continued darkness along parts of the Kampala Northern Bypass, where streetlights had recently been installed but abruptly stopped working -- sparking concern and questions from road users.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:13:28
15,000 Balaalo in Northern Uganda Ask Museveni to Halt Eviction Order
[Nile Post] More than 15,000 pastoralist cattle keepers (Balaalo) operating in Northern Uganda have appealed to President Museveni to reconsider an eviction order they say is driven by tribalism, misinformation, and political motives.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:13:29
Five Killed in Buyende Road Crash As Police Suspect Drunk Driving
[Nile Post] Five people have died in a tragic road accident in Buyende District after the vehicle they were travelling in veered off the road and plunged into a trench along the Kamuli-Irundu Road near Buyumba Trading Centre.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:14:23
Anti-Corruption CSOs task government on witness protection law
By Mike Sebalu Anti- Corruption Civil Society Organizations in Uganda have asked the government to prioritize the establishment of the witness protection law in the new 5 year National Anti-Corruption Strategy. The government is currently assessing the current strategy which ended with the 2023/2024 financial year. The plan provides a framework for implementing the ZTCP, which aims at establishing anti-corruption institutions, preventing corruption, encouraging public participation, fostering integrity and promoting individual commitment. It also guides stakeholders in responding to corruption according to the Zero Tolerance to Corruption Policy. In an interview with KFM, Christine Byiringiro the programs Manager Anti-Corruption Coalition Uganda (ACCU) said there is need to make the fight against corruption risky as proceeds are taken away and by […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:29:51
SC Villa’s new Serbian head coach Nemanja Milincic who was unveiled last Friday quits over contract dispute
Just three days after unveiling Nemanja Milincic as their new head coach, SC Villa has been left scrambling for a replacement following the Serbian’s abrupt departure over contractual disagreements. Milincic, who was expected to lead the record league champions into the upcoming season, returned to Serbia before officially taking charge of the team. According to […] The post SC Villa’s new Serbian head coach Nemanja Milincic who was unveiled last Friday quits over contract dispute first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:36:42
Electoral Commission applauds peaceful turnout in village-level Special Interest Groups elections
The Electoral Commission (EC) has lauded the majority of Ugandans for their peaceful participation in the recently concluded village-level elections for Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which include Older Persons, Persons with Disabilities, and Youth. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the elections were successfully conducted in more than 99% of Uganda’s 71,227 villages, marking a […] The post Electoral Commission applauds peaceful turnout in village-level Special Interest Groups elections first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:48:15
Aga Khan University launches direct entry nursing degree in Uganda
Aga Khan University (AKU) in Uganda has introduced a new Bachelor of Nursing Science – Direct Entry programme, aimed at strengthening the country’s healthcare system by training a new generation of skilled nurses. Accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE), the four-year undergraduate degree targets recent high school graduates. It is designed […] The post Aga Khan University launches direct entry nursing degree in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:57:26
Kampala University proprietor Prof. Kateregga explains why he publicly opened up about his domestic violence experience despite many men fearing to do so, labels himself a ‘survivor’
Kampala University founder, Prof. Badru Kateregga, has revealed that he endured prolonged mistreatment at the hands of his estranged wife, Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga, and that by the time he decided to speak out publicly, his life was on the line. In an interview with NTV, Prof. Kateregga said many men remain silent about domestic abuse […] The post Kampala University proprietor Prof. Kateregga explains why he publicly opened up about his domestic violence experience despite many men fearing to do so, labels himself a ‘survivor’ first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:50:00
Former minister Sam Kutesa’s daughter Shartsi withdraws from Mawogola North MP race for Museveni’s brother Sodo Kaguta
Shartsi Kutesa Musherure, daughter of former Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa and the current Mawogola North Member of Parliament, has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries, paving the way for President Yoweri Museveni’s younger brother, Godfrey Aine Kaguta—popularly known as Sodo—to vie for the party’s flag in the 2026 parliamentary […] The post Former minister Sam Kutesa’s daughter Shartsi withdraws from Mawogola North MP race for Museveni’s brother Sodo Kaguta first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:17:34
Work on Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira progressing steadily
The construction of the Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City is progressing steadily, marking a significant step in Uganda’s sports infrastructure development. The 20,000-seater stadium is being built by SAMCO National Construction Company, which began work in December 2024, shortly after signing the contract at State House. The project was officially launched in January 2025, […] The post Work on Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira progressing steadily first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:08:07
Muhoozi Ends DRC Visit With New Military Pact, High-Level Talks
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has concluded a strategic visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he held high-level military and diplomatic engagements aimed at boosting cooperation between the two neighbours.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:05:59
Hunger-Induced Suicide Shocks Bidibidi Refugee Community
[Nile Post] Betty Taji, a 25-year-old South Sudanese refugee and mother of three, was found dead in her shelter in Village 5, Zone 3, after hanging herself. Her husband, Joseph Tereka, discovered her body upon returning home from church -- a horrifying end to two days of emotional torment following an altercation over food.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 05:06:00
UPDF Says It Has Recaptured Key Town From Al Shabaab, Killed Over 30 Militants
[Nile Post] UPDF troops under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have in coordination with the Somali National Army (SNA) successfully dislodged Al-Shabaab terrorists from Sabiid-Anole town in the Lower Shabelle region.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Jun 2025 04:55:40
Tanzania, Uganda Regulators Ink Strategic Oil, Gas MOUs
[Daily News] Uganda -- THE Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) and the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) have signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to strengthen collaboration in oil and natural gas exploration, development and production.
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@kfm Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:08:18
Politicians advised to undergo Health Check-ups before Campaigns
By Sulaina Nakidde As political temperatures rise ahead of the 2026 general elections, aspiring candidates are being advised to undergo medical check-ups before launching their campaigns to ensure they are physically and mentally prepared for the demanding period ahead. According to Dr. Vincent Karuhanga of Friends Polly Clinic, early health screening can help detect and manage potential health issues that might be worsened by the intense pressure that typically accompanies campaign seasons. Dr. Karuhanga also stresses the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition, sufficient sleep, and adequate rest. “These days, Parliament has become like a business for some individuals. When they perceive a threat of losing their position and not returning, that fear alone can affect them […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 22 Jun 2025 09:15:36
UPDF says it has killed female suicide bomber at Kalerwe Market
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has killed another suspected female suicide bomber in Kampala on Sunday morning. According to the army, the suspect was eliminated in the bustling Kalerwe Market area, located along the Kampala Northern Bypass. A photo shared by the UPDF on social media showed the woman’s body lying beside a black […] The post UPDF says it has killed female suicide bomber at Kalerwe Market first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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