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Before the memes, Alex Mukulu Was the main character
For a generation discovering Alex Mukulu through TikTok clips, WhatsApp statuses and recycled social media sounds, the man can seem like an internet character who somehow wandered out of an older Uganda. There is the blunt Mukulu. The funny Mukulu. The unpredictable Mukulu. The Mukulu whose facial expressions and one-liners have found a second life The post Before the memes, Alex Mukulu Was the main character first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:25:03
She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu
As tributes continue to pour in for theatre legend Alex Mukulu, one thing has become increasingly clear: the man being mourned was many things to many people. To some, he was a perfectionist who could spend hours demanding that an actor get a single moment right. To others, he was a mentor who taught an The post She called him 'boyfriend', they called him mentor: Remembering Alex Mukulu first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:22:00
Kevin Lyttle to headline Club Guvnor's Serendipity Street Party in Kampala
Club Guvnor has announced international soca star Kevin Lyttle as the headline performer for the Serendipity Street Party Summer Splash Edition, set for 13 September 2026 at Guvnor Streetside in Kampala. Lyttle, best known for his global hit "Turn Me On", will be in Kampala for an outdoor celebration that organisers say will combine Caribbean The post Kevin Lyttle to headline Club Guvnor's Serendipity Street Party in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:48:00
Nakato Bridget Prudence crowned Miss Uganda West Nile
Over the weekend at Motiv Bugolobi, Nakato Bridget Prudence was crowned Miss Uganda West Nile, closing out a regional search that turned months of preparation and hometown pride into one unforgettable night. Her win sends her straight to the Miss Uganda Grand Finale on October 10, where one woman will be crowned Miss Uganda 2026 The post Nakato Bridget Prudence crowned Miss Uganda West Nile first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:47:00
Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship resumes with Seniors Open
The Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship returns this Friday, August 21, with the Seniors Open at Uganda Golf Club, where some of the most experienced golfers will compete over 36 holes. The event follows the Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open at the same venue, won by Tanzania's Hawa Wanyeche. For many, the Seniors Open The post Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship resumes with Seniors Open first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:53:00
All Set as Vinka Promises to Make History at Cricket Oval
With less than 24 hours to Vinka's maiden concert, preparations for the highly anticipated show at Cricket Oval are complete, with organisers urging fans to arrive early for what promises to be a memorable night. Vinka, together with event organisers Swangz Avenue, addressed the media at Cricket Oval and said the concert will bring her The post All Set as Vinka Promises to Make History at Cricket Oval first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:37:47
Experts urge family businesses to plan for succession, diversify investments and protect wealth at Enjovu Family Business Breakfast
Family business leaders have been urged to build structures that preserve wealth, manage risk and prepare the next generation to sustain the enterprises they inherit. The call was made on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during the third annual Enjovu Family Business Breakfast, held at Protea Hotel Kampala under the theme; 'Roots Returns: Built to The post Experts urge family businesses to plan for succession, diversify investments and protect wealth at Enjovu Family Business Breakfast first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:29
Why Otunnu is UN's best bet for this moment
COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | Anyone who watched Olara Otunnu face the UN General Assembly in this week's interactive dialogue saw something different in modern diplomacy. He answered hard questions without notes, without hedging, and without losing his composure, meeting probing queries from ambassadors with clarity and, occasionally, his characteristic flash of humor. In a … The post Why Otunnu is UN's best bet for this moment appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:29
NEIGHBOURS: Husband's second marriage triggered Bunga children murder
Kalungu, Uganda | URN | Residents and the housemaid of Kalungu Bunga in Makindye say the stabbing of five children, of of them fatally, was triggered by a husband's marrying another wife. Dorothy Namayo, 43, a Kenyan national, allegedly killed two of her children and left three others critically injured in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba, Makindye … The post NEIGHBOURS: Husband's second marriage triggered Bunga children murder appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:31
Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Police probe what triggered Bunga family tragedy as new details emerge appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:34
Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Reigning Uganda Premier League champion Vipers SC has signed Nigerian defender Princewill Biweribo Tarabina on a two-year contract to bolster its squad ahead of the new season. The 24-year-old central defender previously played for Nigerian Premier League sides Bayelsa United FC and Plateau United FC. Tarabina's arrival fills the void … The post Vipers SC signs Nigerian defender Tarabina appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:34
Ugandans are still poor, living hand to mouth
Uganda's economic growth is real, but the poverty I have witnessed across the country demands that leaders look beyond the headline numbers. COMMENT | JULIUS BUSINGE | "Give me Shs1,000 and I will buy salt; get me Shs500 and I will buy a drink; contribute some money for me so I can complete … The post Ugandans are still poor, living hand to mouth appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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Two children dead after Kenyan mother goes on rampage in Bunga
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Police are investigating what may have triggered the deadly attack on five children in Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, after new details emerged about the events leading to the deaths of two siblings and the serious injury of three others. Investigators are examining witness accounts of a disagreement involving the family on … The post Two children dead after Kenyan mother goes on rampage in Bunga appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:28:20
Emeka's YouTube channel hacked, videos deleted
Media personality, comedian and events emcee Collins Bareija, popularly known as Emeka, is working to recover his YouTube channel after hackers gained access to his Gmail account and took control of the platform. Emeka revealed the incident on Thursday, saying the attackers had deleted videos from his channel, The Romantic Mukiga, which has been home The post Emeka's YouTube channel hacked, videos deleted first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Aug 2026 05:30:00
Speke Resort Munyonyo unveils weekend staycation offer from Shs445,000
Speke Resort Munyonyo has introduced an ongoing weekend staycation offer designed to give families, friends and individual travellers an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing lakeside getaway at discounted rates. The weekend packages combine accommodation, full-board meals and selected leisure activities, allowing guests to spend their entire weekend at the resort without having to organise separate The post Speke Resort Munyonyo unveils weekend staycation offer from Shs445,000 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:05
Housing Finance takes real estate and infrastructure dialogue to Mbarara
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank is set to lead discussions on real estate, housing and infrastructure investment in Western Uganda as industry stakeholders converge in Mbarara for the Ankole Real Estate amp; Infrastructure Conference. The conference, scheduled for August 21, 2026, at Igongo Country Hotel in Mbarara, is part of Knight Frank … The post Housing Finance takes real estate and infrastructure dialogue to Mbarara appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:06
dfcu urges stronger regional finance links to accelerate East African industrialisation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank has called for stronger integration among financial institutions, regulators and central banks in East Africa to improve access to capital, strengthen industrial competitiveness and facilitate cross-border trade. Speaking at the Regional Industrialisation Conference organised by the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) at Serena Kampala on August 18, … The post dfcu urges stronger regional finance links to accelerate East African industrialisation appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:06
Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan
Uganda Truck union leader Asadu Musisi Sentongo calls for EAC intervention Juba, South Sudan | URN | Six Ugandan truck drivers are missing after armed men reportedly abducted them and seized their trucks in Bor Town, Jonglei State, South Sudan. The drivers were reportedly abducted between Tuesday and Wednesday morning at Mina … The post Six Ugandan truck drivers missing after armed men seize vehicles in South Sudan appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:00:06
MTN MoMo launches campaign to promote responsible digital borrowing
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has launched a nationwide financial literacy campaign aimed at encouraging customers to borrow responsibly, repay their digital loans on time and build stronger credit habits. The campaign, launched in Kampala on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, is being conducted under the tagline "Borrow. Pay Back. Neela … The post MTN MoMo launches campaign to promote responsible digital borrowing appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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