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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:03:00
Kyaayi Mukalu, Hot Birdies & Bling shine as I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series lights up Entebbe Club’s 18th hole
The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returned for the second leg on Saturday May 31st, at the Par71 Entebbe Club. Played under the “For Better or Worse” format of play, the edition came with a surprise that excited every golfer that attended the 19th hole experience. After all action had ended for the main event, […] The post Kyaayi Mukalu, Hot Birdies & Bling shine as I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series lights up Entebbe Club’s 18th hole first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:40:27
UPDF soldiers raid another police station, beat up police commander for allegedly refusing to enforce a land eviction
Thirteen soldiers, reportedly attached to the Presidential Taskforce on Land Matters and Environment, have been arrested following a violent attack on police officers at Wakiso Police Division. The incident happened on Monday evening at around 5:00 PM. Reports indicate that a group of UPDF soldiers, traveling in a military minibus, registration number UBG 041U, and […] The post UPDF soldiers raid another police station, beat up police commander for allegedly refusing to enforce a land eviction first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:12:54
Court of Appeal upholds 28-year sentence for boda boda man who raped passenger
The Court of Appeal in Kampala has dismissed an appeal by Christopher Damulira, a boda boda rider convicted of raping a 17-year-old girl in Gomba District. The court upheld the 28-year and 2-month prison sentence handed down by High Court Judge Dr. Winifred Nabisinde in 2020. According to court documents, on March 29, 2018, Damulira […] The post Court of Appeal upholds 28-year sentence for boda boda man who raped passenger first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:02:40
Army speaks out about bomb blast near Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has spoken about the bomb explosion that went off near the Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine this morning, saying the UPDF counter-terrorism unit pursued and neutralised the two armed terrorists. According to Chris Magezi, the acting UPDF spokesperson, the operation was intelligence-led. The two people said to have been carrying the […] The post Army speaks out about bomb blast near Munyonyo Martyrs’ Shrine first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:18:46
PICTORIAL: A Taste and Toast to Italy at Tanqueray’s Limoncello Brunch
Kampala got a slice of Italy on Sunday as Tanqueray hosted the Limoncello Brunch at Mediterraneo Villa in Kololo. The lush orchard villa welcomed ladies and gents all dressed to impress who made the most of the picturesque setting as they toasted under the warm afternoon sun with the cool cocktails of the day. The […] The post PICTORIAL: A Taste and Toast to Italy at Tanqueray’s Limoncello Brunch first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:40:09
Strictly Soul Brought The Rhythm, Johnnie Walker Brought The Flavour
If you know, you know. And if you didn’t make it to Mestil Hotel last night, you seriously missed out. Strictly Soul, Africa’s biggest R&B party, delivered yet another sold-out edition and this one might go down as the most electric yet. From the moment the gates opened, the energy was unmatched. Kampala’s most stylish, […] The post Strictly Soul Brought The Rhythm, Johnnie Walker Brought The Flavour first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Jun 2025 11:07:42
Our democracy must heal, not harm; we must listen, not silence — Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere tells political leaders
Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere of the Kampala Archdiocese has called on Ugandans—especially political leaders—to embrace unity, service, and peace as the country heads toward the 2026 general elections. Delivering his speech to thousands of pilgrims during the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at the Namugongo Catholic Shrine, Archbishop Ssemogerere emphasized the urgent need for a political culture […] The post Our democracy must heal, not harm; we must listen, not silence — Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere tells political leaders first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:51:43
Ugandan Journalist Agather Atuhaire Recounts Harrowing Ordeal During Detention in Tanzania
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ugandan journalist and human rights activist Agather Atuhaire has shared a disturbing account of abuse and mistreatment allegedly inflicted by Tanzanian authorities during a recent detention in Dar es Salaam.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Jun 2025 14:20:45
Uganda Strains Under New Wave of Displacement As Regional Conflicts Intensify
[Nile Post] Uganda continues to face an escalating refugee crisis, with nearly 190,000 individuals, including almost 36,000 newborns, registered in 2024 alone.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Jun 2025 09:18:06
PHOTOS: Smirnoff Fiesta delivers art, Amapiano, and electrifying energy
The third edition of the Smirnoff Fiesta proved why it continues to be a standout on Uganda’s entertainment calendar. With an electrifying fusion of music, art, and immersive experiences, the event brought together vibrant creatives, DJs, and party lovers — affectionately known as “vibe shifters” — for a one-of-a-kind celebration at the scenic Sheraton gardens. […] The post PHOTOS: Smirnoff Fiesta delivers art, Amapiano, and electrifying energy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:02:10
Strictly Soul Sells Out Again!
If you didn’t secure your ticket to Africa’s biggest R&B party -Strictly Soul, happening tonight, you’re officially on the sidelines until the next edition. The Johnnie Walker powered event makes its return to Kampala tonight with yet another sold-out show. So, if you missed your chance, get ready to live vicariously through Instagram stories, because […] The post Strictly Soul Sells Out Again! first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Jun 2025 08:14:28
Family releases tentative funeral programme for Cedric Babu Ndilima
Plans are currently underway to repatriate the body of Cedric Babu Ndilima, a media personality, sports administrator, and political leader, who passed away at the age of 49. Cedric died on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, following struggle with severe heart failure. Cedric, who served as the […] The post Family releases tentative funeral programme for Cedric Babu Ndilima first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:39:42
It was Amapiano vs Dancehall at the third fiesta
The 3rd edition of the Smirnoff fiesta that happened on Saturday at Sheraton Gardens Kampala offered much more than expected. Without headlining act, this edition had deejays and emcees exhibiting their best to entice the already charged up audience. With doors opening by 4pm, the event that mostly targets a young crowd, had […] The post It was Amapiano vs Dancehall at the third fiesta first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:37:42
Close to 1,000 runners grace Kisoro for the Virunga Gorilla Marathon 2025
The 2025 edition of the Virunga Gorilla Marathon has successfully concluded in the heart of Kisoro, attracting close to 1,000 runners from Uganda and across the region. The marathon, themed “Running for Conservation and Climate Action”, offered four race categories: 6km, 10km, 21km, and the full 42km marathon. Starting from the iconic Mayor’s Gardens in […] The post Close to 1,000 runners grace Kisoro for the Virunga Gorilla Marathon 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:24:53
Suici FC and Buliti CC Crowned Champions as Mwiri League Season 5 Closes in Style
Mwiri League officially wrapped up its fifth season on Saturday, May 31st with a high-energy finale at the Pitstop Bar Sports Grounds in Jinja. The event marked the end of a season that began in August last year, bringing together alumni in a series of competitive matches backed by Guinness. The league has grown to […] The post Suici FC and Buliti CC Crowned Champions as Mwiri League Season 5 Closes in Style first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Jun 2025 05:51:57
Kigongo Urges NRM Leaders to Prioritise Unity Over Rivalries
[Nile Post] The First National Vice Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), al-Hajj Moses Kigongo, has called on party leaders at the grassroots to put aside antagonism and rally around unity, warning that internal sabotage could fracture the party from within.
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