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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 May 2025 05:52:36
How SafeBoda started with one rider and grew to 40,000: here’s the 10-year journey behind 70 million safer trips
Ten years ago, a simple idea took root on the bustling streets of Kampala—an idea that would go on to redefine an entire industry. SafeBoda, now a household name in Uganda and a symbol of urban mobility innovation in Africa, began with a shared vision: to bring safety, dignity, and professionalism to the chaotic boda […] The post How SafeBoda started with one rider and grew to 40,000: here’s the 10-year journey behind 70 million safer trips first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 May 2025 05:12:00
Here is how clubs are sharing this year’s UPL prize money: champions Vipers take Shs60m while bottom sides Bright Stars and Mbale Heroes take Shs700k and Shs500k respectively
The 2024/25 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (UPL) officially conlcuded, with Vipers SC clinching their seventh title at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. While the club celebrates yet another triumph, the financial rewards highlight a persistent issue that continues to draw criticism from fans and clubs alike: low prize money. Despite the time, resources, and logistics clubs […] The post Here is how clubs are sharing this year’s UPL prize money: champions Vipers take Shs60m while bottom sides Bright Stars and Mbale Heroes take Shs700k and Shs500k respectively first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 May 2025 04:03:00
Four Flying Squad officers sent to prison for robbing gold worth Shs 380 million from businessman at gunpoint
The Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court has remanded four police officers from the Flying Squad unit to Luzira Prison on allegations of robbing a businessman of gold worth more than Shs 380 million. The accused—Detective Superintendent James Besigye Kiguuya, Detective Corporals Simon Owona and Pracid Mulangira, and officer Monday Tibaijuka—are all attached to the Flying Squad […] The post Four Flying Squad officers sent to prison for robbing gold worth Shs 380 million from businessman at gunpoint first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 25 May 2025 17:45:00
Reach A Hand Uganda launches GN Trybe to empower Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Reach A Hand Uganda officially launched GN Trybe, a community of empowered young people. The launch took place on 24th May 2025 at the Reach A Hand Headquarters on Lungujja Avenue. GN Trybe—short for Generation Now Trybe—is a youth-centered behavioral change communication initiative. It is designed to address the evolving challenges faced by Gen Z […] The post Reach A Hand Uganda launches GN Trybe to empower Gen Z and Gen Alpha first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 25 May 2025 16:11:10
Ethiopia’s viral dating show eyes Africa with Swahili and Pidgin dubs
By Bird Story Agency The afternoon sun slants through the floor-to-ceiling windows of Metasebia Yoseph’s office, casting a harsh glow on potted plants and vibrant abstract paintings that line the walls. The co-founder of D!NK Multimedia leans forward, her voice animated, as she recounted the journey of Latey: Looking for Love, a reality TV show […] The post Ethiopia’s viral dating show eyes Africa with Swahili and Pidgin dubs first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 24 May 2025 14:27:50
Nze Nkulina: Azawi digs into classic RnB bag
On Sunday, Azawi did something we have not seen a Swangz Avenue artist do. Drop a song without turning the drop into an event of sort. Usually when Swangz Avenue releases a song, they tease it and then move on to announce the dates which are usually a Friday or Thursday. Nze Nkulina was almost […] The post Nze Nkulina: Azawi digs into classic RnB bag first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 24 May 2025 14:14:18
Sheebah returns to Uganda after more than six months in Canada
After over six months in Canada, singer Sheebah Karungi has made a quiet return to Uganda. The singer flew out of the country last October, shortly after her Neyanziza concert at Lugogo Cricket Oval. While in Canada, Sheebah welcomed her first child—a baby boy named Amir. Throughout her time in Canada, Sheebah shared photos and […] The post Sheebah returns to Uganda after more than six months in Canada first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 24 May 2025 14:32:34
Here is how clubs are sharing this year’s UPL prize money: champions Vipers take Shs60m while bottom sides Bright Stars and Mbale Heroes take Shs700k and Shs500k respectively
The 2024/25 StarTimes Uganda Premier League (UPL) has officially conlcuded, with Vipers SC clinching their seventh title at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende. While the club celebrates yet another triumph, the financial rewards highlight a persistent issue that continues to draw criticism from fans and clubs alike: low prize money. Despite the time, resources, and logistics […] The post Here is how clubs are sharing this year’s UPL prize money: champions Vipers take Shs60m while bottom sides Bright Stars and Mbale Heroes take Shs700k and Shs500k respectively first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 24 May 2025 12:42:19
Kabale museum brings history to natives
The Kabale Regional Museum has reopened following years of renovation, with a call to local communities to embrace developing museums as products for cultural tourism. From colonial relics to traditional artistry – finally reclaiming its rightful place as a cornerstone of identity, education and community pride, the museum is a symbol of both remembrance and […] The post Kabale museum brings history to natives first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 24 May 2025 11:09:21
“Farmer where?” – Internet turns city socialite Katrina Nilzero’s farming claims into meme gold
City socialite Katrina Nilzero, real name Sumaya Kayondo, has sparked a frenzy online—not for her designer looks or lavish lifestyle, but for a surprising revelation: she claims farming is one of her main sources of income. “By the way, I’m a farmer. People don’t know that,” she casually mentioned during an interview on NRG Radio, […] The post “Farmer where?” – Internet turns city socialite Katrina Nilzero’s farming claims into meme gold first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 23 May 2025 11:12:56
Lawyer and Activist Atuhaire Found Alive On Tanzania Border
[Independent (Kampala)] Mutukula, Uganda -- Agora Centre for Research has confirmed that their director, Agather Atuhaire, who has since Monday been held by Tanzanian officials, has been found this morning alive at the Uganda-Tanzania border.
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@sqoop Thu, 22 May 2025 21:38:30
‘Sooka Omunoonye’ and 500 songs later, Diplock ready to serve ‘A Life of Melodies’
Veteran musician Diplock Segawa will finally step into the limelight with a concert of his own dubbed A Life of Melodies, slated for May 23. This marks 43 years since the release of his evergreen hit Sooka Omunoonye, a song that has become a cultural mainstay, particularly at traditional introduction ceremonies where a bride is […] The post ‘Sooka Omunoonye’ and 500 songs later, Diplock ready to serve ‘A Life of Melodies’ first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 23 May 2025 09:32:54
The king is an Ivy Leaguer!
If you have heard strange ululations in your neighbourhood lately, do not panic, it is just Busoga celebrating in 4G. His Majesty Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV, the king of Busoga, officially graduated from Yale University with a Master’s of Advanced Studies in Global Affairs. Yes, Yale. Not Yele in Mukono. The real one. The […] The post The king is an Ivy Leaguer! first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 23 May 2025 10:27:07
Tokola Errrrrooor…
Tokola Error is the new national anthem on the streets and timelines. Every Ugandan will get their 15 minutes of fame in this economy. This time, it is the Masandugu family in the spotlight. As we laughed, and recreated the sound all over TikTok and X , Uganda Police saw the perfect opportunity to sneak […] The post Tokola Errrrrooor… first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 23 May 2025 11:31:48
The ki-UPDF Amendment Bill: Slippery, but dry
It was one of those weeks where PESTEL came to life. You know there are telltale signs of someone who went to business school, then dropping PESTEL is one of them. At least the business mafias are not as annoying as the Budonians and Smackists. For the latter, you could be talking about the nuclear […] The post The ki-UPDF Amendment Bill: Slippery, but dry first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 23 May 2025 12:57:19
Are you a Harvester, Zoe, or do you call Lubega Apostle?
“Do not attack the mehn of Gaad, the anointing,” so they say. Yours truly must start with the ka-disclaimer. I am on pure vibes. It could even be the potholes of Kampala confusing me. Or some spirit that needs to be cast out. Anyway, what I am trying to say is that 1986 was not […] The post Are you a Harvester, Zoe, or do you call Lubega Apostle? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 23 May 2025 13:04:52
Drugs: We might need some tough conversations
Growing up, I always wanted to be two things in life; a pilot and a party boy. Height or lack thereof, conspired to deny me the former. Of course I w ill not say much about the lack of clear career guidance and access to flight training opportunities. This is not meant to be a […] The post Drugs: We might need some tough conversations first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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