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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:05:00
PHOTOS: Bakiga Nation celebrates 10 years of culture and heritage with Pilsner Lager
The Millennium Grounds came alive with the spirit of Bakiga Nation on Sunday as the standout celebration of culture, heritage and togetherness marked its 10th anniversary. As the proud sponsor, Pilsner Lager elevated the festivities, adding its bold, authentic energy to this milestone event. From the moment guests streamed into the venue, it was clear […] The post PHOTOS: Bakiga Nation celebrates 10 years of culture and heritage with Pilsner Lager first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:12:40
Uproar Over Kenyan Teacher Who Died in Police Custody
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi -- More security personnel were sent to the City Mortuary on Tuesday, ahead of a planned autopsy on the body of slain Homa Bay teacher Albert Omondi Ojwang.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:49:45
Rotary International President-Elect Mário César Martins De Camargo Resigns Ahead of Term
[Nile Post] Mário César Martins de Camargo, the 2025-26 Rotary International President-elect, has officially stepped down from his role, citing personal reasons and professional obligations.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:50:14
Mbarara Distributor Reaches New Heights Through Partnership With Coca Cola
[Nile Post] Peter Rwabunyegera, an Official Coca-Cola Distributor (OCCD) with Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda (CCBU), is celebrating a remarkable journey of growth and resilience as he marks a decade of operation in Mbarara.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:52:08
New automated traffic fine system sparks public outcry and safety concerns
The recently launched Automated Electronic Penalty System (EPS) has triggered widespread frustration among motorists, with many accusing it of being punitive, exploitative, and dangerously impractical. Powered by advanced Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, the system automatically issues fines for traffic violations such as speeding, red-light running, and lane infractions. But while the government promotes […] The post New automated traffic fine system sparks public outcry and safety concerns first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:04:33
Life begins at 40: Denis Onyango extends Sundowns stay to mark 20 legendary years in South African football
Veteran Ugandan goalkeeper Denis Onyango has penned a one-year contract extension with South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns, cementing his legacy with an incredible 20 consecutive seasons in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). The 40-year-old shot-stopper, who celebrated his milestone birthday in May, continues to defy expectations with his enduring presence at the top level. His illustrious […] The post Life begins at 40: Denis Onyango extends Sundowns stay to mark 20 legendary years in South African football first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:09:00
INTERVIEW: How Dr. Emma Naluyima is transforming piggery farming through innovation, education and dfcu Bank support
Dr. Emma Naluyima, a renowned Ugandan veterinary doctor, agripreneur, and 2025 judge for the dfcu Bank–Vision Group Best Farmers Competition, is widely celebrated for transforming a small plot of land into a thriving, integrated farm and for inspiring youth and women to see agriculture as both profitable and transformative. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in […] The post INTERVIEW: How Dr. Emma Naluyima is transforming piggery farming through innovation, education and dfcu Bank support first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:25:22
MP Kwizera Urges Merit Over Loyalty in Parliamentary Committee Appointments
[Nile Post] Bukimbiri County Member of Parliament Eddie Kwizera has called for a merit-based approach in the appointment of parliamentary committee leaders, warning that the current system risks undermining effective oversight and performance.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:28:25
Rubanda District Hospital to Begin Operations On July 1, Says Minister Musasizi
[Nile Post] Rubanda District Hospital will officially begin operations on July 1, 2025, according to an announcement made by State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:17:00
Who is Father Simon Peter Engurait, the Uganda-born priest who has been appointed a bishop in the United States
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Uganda-born Father Simon Peter Engurait as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in southeastern Louisiana, United States. The 53-year-old priest, ordained for the diocese in 2013, has been serving as diocesan administrator since the death of Bishop Mario Dorsonville in January 2024. “While I am still shocked by […] The post Who is Father Simon Peter Engurait, the Uganda-born priest who has been appointed a bishop in the United States first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:19:25
Preach prosperity, not Just salvation — Museveni tells religious leaders to incorporate wealth creation into their sermons
President Yoweri Museveni has called on religious leaders to actively support the government’s campaign to eradicate poverty by incorporating the message of wealth creation into their sermons. In a statement delivered on Sunday, June 8, 2025, by Haji Faruk Kirunda, the Special Presidential Assistant on Press and Mobilization and Deputy Spokesperson, Museveni said that while […] The post Preach prosperity, not Just salvation — Museveni tells religious leaders to incorporate wealth creation into their sermons first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:51:09
Kampala Report Reveals Over 1,300 Boys Die At Birth Amid Home and Clinic Deliveries
[Nile Post] According to the KCCA report, over 4,178 births were recorded across the city, with 2,144 girls and 1,339 boys. Shockingly, 104 children died during childbirth--67 of them boys and 37 girls.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:57:05
Tycoon Mohan Kiwanuka loses control of property to family over mental illness
The Court of Appeal has ordered joint family oversight of the vast estate of Ugandan businessman and real estate magnate Mohan Musisi Kiwanuka, following a ruling confirming he has been mentally incapacitated by Alzheimer’s disease since 2017. In a landmark 58-page ruling delivered on May 30, 2025, Justices Cheborion Barishaki, Christopher Gashirabake, and Dr. Asa […] The post Tycoon Mohan Kiwanuka loses control of property to family over mental illness first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Jun 2025 11:40:22
Man stabs moneylender to death after failing to repay Shs18 million loan
A 35-year-old moneylender, Hamida Mutesi Nalule, has been stabbed to death by a man reportedly indebted to her. The incident occurred in Seeta Bajjo, Mukono Municipality. The suspect, 26-year-old Elvis Katabaazi, is accused of murdering Nalule after failing to repay a loan of Shs 18 million, which she had lent him in 2023. According to […] The post Man stabs moneylender to death after failing to repay Shs18 million loan first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:05:47
Alupo Renews ID in Katakwi As 3,000 Register Under National Exercise
[Nile Post] Vice President and Katakwi District Woman MP Jessica Alupo has renewed her National Identification Card (ID) under the ongoing nationwide exercise and called on Ugandans to take advantage of the free process to update their identity documents.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:06:29
Amama Mbabazi Urges Leaders to Serve With Integrity and Accountability
[Nile Post] Former Prime Minister Patrick Amama Mbabazi has urged leaders across the country to remain grounded, responsive, and guided by the voices of the people they serve.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:07:42
No Room for NRM in Kassanda South, Say Nup Leaders
[Nile Post] Leaders of the National Unity Platform (NUP) in Kassanda South have declared that the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) will have no political space in the constituency come 2026, urging youth to take charge of the electoral process by contesting for every position available.
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