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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 May 2025 07:59:34
How police tracked and recovered gun linked to a series of murders and robberies
Police have recovered a gun linked to a series of murders and robberies across the Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) area, Busoga East, Busoga North, Elgon region, Ssezibwa, and surrounding areas. This occurred after security operatives conducted an operation on May 9, 2025, in Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, which led to the arrest of Imanantireganya […] The post How police tracked and recovered gun linked to a series of murders and robberies first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Wed, 14 May 2025 07:00:02
The deadly riddle of blackwater fever: the search for answers over illness killing Uganda’s children
A dangerous complication of malaria turns urine dark with blood – but only affects some young patients in rural areas and not others. Puzzled experts are trying to find out whyBy the age of six, Babirye Zainab had already contracted malaria several times. Her grandmother did not see it as a big problem though. “I would treat her with antimalarials and she would be all right,” she says.But then she developed a fever and started to have convulsions. Her urine was the colour of tea, and her grandmother, who shares the same name, was worried enough to take her on a motorbike to the local health centre. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Wed, 14 May 2025 06:21:21
Court Hears How Molly Katanga Was Found Bleeding, Broken, and Barely Alive
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The High Court in Kampala, presided over by Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania, has today watched a harrowing police crime scene reconstruction footage that laid bare the desperate condition in which Molly Katanga widow of slain businessman Henry Katanga was found on the morning of November 2, 2023.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 May 2025 06:38:23
Raxio calls for collective action to boost Uganda’s digital future
Raxio Data Centre, Uganda’s first Tier III certified, carrier-neutral digital infrastructure provider, has unveiled its Uganda Data Centre Landscape 2025 report — a comprehensive analysis of the country’s evolving digital infrastructure space and its intersection with continental trends. The report identifies four major forces reshaping the sector: increasing cloud adoption, the fast-paced rise of artificial […] The post Raxio calls for collective action to boost Uganda’s digital future first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 May 2025 05:47:33
NRM’s Nambi struggles to justify 16,640 disenfranchised votes even after being allowed to use a calculator during cross-examination
Court proceedings in the Kawempe North by-election petition took an unexpected turn on Tuesday when Faridah Nambi, the runner-up in the March 13 poll, was asked to pause her testimony to fetch a calculator and justify her claims of massive voter disenfranchisement. Appearing before Justice Bernard Namanya at the Civil Division of the High Court, […] The post NRM’s Nambi struggles to justify 16,640 disenfranchised votes even after being allowed to use a calculator during cross-examination first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 13 May 2025 16:36:40
Comment - a Safer Digital Economy Is Now Possible
[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- The government of Uganda has undertaken deep and wide policy reforms in the ICT sector intended to transform the lives and fortunes of Ugandans. The legal and regulatory reforms such as the Communications Act 2013, the National Broadband Policy 2018 and now the Digital transformation roadmap 2023-2028, in concert with an innovative private sector are closing the digital and financial divide.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 May 2025 13:41:32
Tanqueray No. 10 to host exclusive Riverside Brunch at Adrift River Club
Gin enthusiasts and experience seekers are in for a treat as Tanqueray No. 10, in partnership with Adrift River club, is set to host an exclusive “Brunch by the Nile” on May 17. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the River Nile, guests will enjoy an immersive experience of music performances, bottomless Tanqueray cocktails, and […] The post Tanqueray No. 10 to host exclusive Riverside Brunch at Adrift River Club first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 13 May 2025 14:01:11
Bobi Wine and music industry: Who misses the other?
Bobi Wine was not supposed to perform at the 2018 edition of Enkuuka. However, after tension, announcements, counter announcements, and possible calls from Mengo to State House, Omubanda wa Kabaka (Kabaka’s Bad Boy) hit the stage, driving the expectant crowds crazy. But did he know that would be his last stage performance in Uganda? […] The post Bobi Wine and music industry: Who misses the other? first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 May 2025 05:14:00
Sweet Surprises as Bailey’s Strawberry & Cream Celebrates Mothers with Style
For Mother’s Day, Bailey’s Strawberry & Cream poured love into the hearts of a selection of remarkable Ugandan women as a way to bask in a treat as delightful as they are. Media powerhouse Crystal Newman, award-winning fashion designer Dyna Vence Ruvuza and fierce advocate for women’s rights from FINCA, Scovia Nanziri, each received a […] The post Sweet Surprises as Bailey’s Strawberry & Cream Celebrates Mothers with Style first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 May 2025 12:38:39
YY coaches suspended after two fatal accidents
The government has suspended the operation of YY Coaches for 15 days starting this evening, following two serious road accidents involving their buses that claimed lives. Last week, three people died on the spot and dozens were injured after a speeding bus belonging to the company overturned on the Nyenga-Katosi Road. Another accident involving a […] The post YY coaches suspended after two fatal accidents first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 13 May 2025 11:59:50
Bobi got the mic, but only for politics
When the Kyadondo East seat fell vacant in 2017, Bobi Wine answered the call, storming to Parliament in ‘’bad man style’’. Wine, who had been drunk with music all his life, now found a new addiction – politics – and even gave the presidency a stab in the 2021 General Election, coming second after President […] The post Bobi got the mic, but only for politics first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 13 May 2025 11:28:33
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs grabbed, dragged then-girlfriend in NYC hotel, male stripper testifies
A male stripper took the stand on the first day of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial on Monday and testified he had sex with the hip-hop mogul’s then-girlfriend Casandra Ventura for money multiple times in 2012 and 2013 while Combs watched and masturbated. Stripper Daniel Phillip, the prosecution’s second witness, recounted an episode […] The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs grabbed, dragged then-girlfriend in NYC hotel, male stripper testifies first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 May 2025 09:26:35
Ugandan filmmaker Bugingo Hannington faces surveillance over political work
Celebrated filmmaker Bugingo Hannington, known for his groundbreaking work on politically conscious films and television, is increasingly under surveillance and facing threats due to his association with opposition figure Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine. Bugingo, who has long used art as a tool for social change, directed Situka—a politically charged film starring Bobi […] The post Ugandan filmmaker Bugingo Hannington faces surveillance over political work first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 May 2025 09:39:26
MP Allan Ssewanyana faces fresh terrorism charges
Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana has been recharged with terrorism, along with four others—Mike Sserwadda, Jackson Kanyike, Bull Wamala, and John Mugerwa—following an amended charge sheet presented to the International Crimes Division (ICD) by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo. The revised charges, read in court by Justice Alice Komuhangi Khauka, no […] The post MP Allan Ssewanyana faces fresh terrorism charges first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 May 2025 09:01:00
Silent Struggles: Understanding infertility among couples in Uganda and how it can be treated
Author: Dr. Ramin Matin (MBChB, MMED OBGY) | Medical Director at UMC Victoria Hospital Infertility is a significant reproductive health concern in Uganda, affecting a notable proportion of couples. This issue encompasses a range of causes and presents numerous challenges for those affected. A study analyzing data from the Uganda Demographic and Health Surveys (2006, […] The post Silent Struggles: Understanding infertility among couples in Uganda and how it can be treated first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 May 2025 04:26:00
EC applauds voter turnout in ongoing register display exercise
The Electoral Commission (EC) has expressed satisfaction with the public’s response to the ongoing voter register display exercise, which began on April 25, 2025. According to EC spokesperson Julius Mucunguzi, the exercise has seen a strong turnout, with many citizens actively verifying their voter details, particularly through the Commission’s online platform. “We are pleased with […] The post EC applauds voter turnout in ongoing register display exercise first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 May 2025 13:41:32
Tanqueray No. 10 set to host exclusive Riverside Brunch at Wild Waters Lodge
Gin enthusiasts and experience seekers are in for a treat as Tanqueray No. 10, in partnership with Adrift River club, is set to host an exclusive “Brunch by the Nile” on May 17. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the River Nile, guests will enjoy an immersive experience of music performances, bottomless Tanqueray cocktails, and […] The post Tanqueray No. 10 set to host exclusive Riverside Brunch at Wild Waters Lodge first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 May 2025 06:33:00
Isaiah Katumwa and Kirk Whalum light up Kampala at the first edition of the dfcu Jazz Festival
An unforgettable night of music, elegance, and soul swept through the Kampala Serena Hotel as legendary saxophonists Kirk Whalum and Isaiah Katumwa headlined the inaugural dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The sold-out concert brought together lovers of jazz, Uganda’s cultural elite, and high-profile guests for an evening that set […] The post Isaiah Katumwa and Kirk Whalum light up Kampala at the first edition of the dfcu Jazz Festival first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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