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@sqoop Sat, 10 May 2025 08:57:34
Bryan Barber scoops African Golden Award
Uganda’s solo representative in the African Golden Awards, Bryan Barber was voted the best hair stylist, beating off competition from 14 other competitors. He was up against Realest Barber, Nicky and Guy More haircut from Ghana, I am Celebrity Barber, Safro Fades from Kenya, Geometric Barber, Ellie The Barber and The Unknown Barber from Kenya, […] The post Bryan Barber scoops African Golden Award first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 10 May 2025 09:00:25
I&M Bank Mastercard holders to receive up to 15% discount on Kenya Airways flight tickets
I&M Bank Uganda and Kenya Airways have announced a special discount for customers on international tickets. Customers can now enjoy up to 15% off international flights (worldwide) to select destinations when they book with their I&M Mastercards. This campaign sales period, which kicked off on May 5, 2025, will run until May 31, 2025. However, […] The post I&M Bank Mastercard holders to receive up to 15% discount on Kenya Airways flight tickets first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 09 May 2025 17:09:30
Almost raped by my boda guy
Somewhere in the posh suburbs of Naguru, where streets are abandoned at night and high concrete walls almost cause claustrophobia, Ketra Nakitende felt safe not just riding, but resting her tired head on the back of her boda guy. Little did she know this was about to be one of the worst days of her […] The post Almost raped by my boda guy first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 09 May 2025 16:37:02
‘I don’t perform, I live leadership’
The future. From a small village in northern Uganda to shaping Africa’s digital landscape, Robert Okello is on a mission to unlock one million earning opportunities for African youth by 2030. Through his initiative, Maarifasasa which means “Knowledge Now” in Swahili, he is equipping young people with practical digital skills and connecting them to […] The post ‘I don’t perform, I live leadership’ first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 09 May 2025 16:53:06
Kla situations and men over 40 cheating the game
We need a market regulator… someone to watch the things men are promising. Can you believe a man promising a 4matic as a pickup line in her DM? Before, all the girls needed was a beard to scratch and chest hairs on a man. Looking for money is not easy. One encounters […] The post Kla situations and men over 40 cheating the game first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 09 May 2025 14:15:27
UBL to celebrate World Whisky Day with a Singleton Fine Dining experience at Hiro Restaurant
Every third Saturday of the month of May is the World Whisky Day. It’s a global celebration of heritage, craftsmanship, and culture, honouring one of the world’s most iconic and revered spirits. On Saturday, May 17, Uganda Breweries Ltd, leading with their single malt whisky brand- The Singleton, will be commemorating the World Whisky Day […] The post UBL to celebrate World Whisky Day with a Singleton Fine Dining experience at Hiro Restaurant first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 09 May 2025 13:44:57
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania to Finalize Hosting Venues for African Nations Championship 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Republics of Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are set to deliberate on the final selection and readiness of hosting venues for the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as the 1st, 2nd and third-place playoff of the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), scheduled for August 2025.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 09 May 2025 07:58:51
How to transfer your voting location
Ugandans aged 18 and above have until May 15, 2025, to review their registration details and, if necessary, transfer to a preferred polling station, as part of the ongoing National Voters Register display and update exercise. The exercise, which began on April 25, allows registered voters to not only confirm their information but also change […] The post How to transfer your voting location first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 09 May 2025 06:52:03
Explained: How Popes choose their mames—and Why the New Pontiff is Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been announced as the new leader of the Catholic Church and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV—a name with deep roots in papal history, having been used 13 times before. But how exactly do popes choose their names? Interestingly, there are no official rules or written guidelines dictating how a […] The post Explained: How Popes choose their mames—and Why the New Pontiff is Pope Leo XIV first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 09 May 2025 06:06:52
Anne Kansiime to turn up the heat at “The Comedy Grill” tonight; here is what to expect given the lineup of ‘grill chefs’ who include Miria Matembe, Sheilah Gashumba and Gaetano Kaggwa
Renowned comedienne Anne Kansiime, takes center stage tonight at The Comedy Grill, a one-of-a-kind roast and comedy event happening at the Sheraton Gardens in Kampala. Sponsored by Uganda Waragi, the show promises to ignite the comedy scene with its bold format and a lineup that blends humor, and star power. Dubbed The Comedy Grill of […] The post Anne Kansiime to turn up the heat at “The Comedy Grill” tonight; here is what to expect given the lineup of ‘grill chefs’ who include Miria Matembe, Sheilah Gashumba and Gaetano Kaggwa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 09 May 2025 05:37:56
Grammy-winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum returns to Uganda for dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival
Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kirk Whalum is returning to Uganda to headline the much-anticipated dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival, set for this Saturday, May 10, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. Best known for his iconic saxophone solo on Whitney Houston’s timeless hit “I Will Always Love You,” Whalum is expected to deliver an unforgettable performance […] The post Grammy-winning Saxophonist Kirk Whalum returns to Uganda for dfcu Jazz in the Pearl Festival first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 May 2025 18:11:58
Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the Cardinal elected as Pope Leo XIV?
69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of the United States has been elected the 267th pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost is the first-ever pope from the United States, as he was born in Chicago but has spent much of his career as a missionary in South America and holds Peruvian citizenship. […] The post Who is Robert Francis Prevost, the Cardinal elected as Pope Leo XIV? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 08 May 2025 15:36:00
Tanzanian govt reports drop in artistes’ disputes
The government has achieved significant success in reducing disputes among musicians in the country, Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Prof Palamagamba Kabudi, told Parliament on Tuesday, May 7, 2025. Tabling the Sh519.66 billion revenue and expenditure estimates for the docket’s 2025/26 financial year, Prof Kabudi said that the National Arts Council (Basata) […] The post Tanzanian govt reports drop in artistes’ disputes first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 May 2025 13:33:25
Why displaying the National Voters Register matters
As Uganda gears up for the 2025–2026 General Elections, one of the most crucial phases in the electoral process is already underway—the display of the National Voters Register. This exercise, which began on April 25 and will run until May 15, 2025, is mandated under Section 26 of the Electoral Commission Act (Cap 176). It […] The post Why displaying the National Voters Register matters first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 May 2025 10:11:25
Who is David Wandera, Absa Bank Uganda’s new Managing Director?
David Wandera has been appointed the new Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, following the necessary regulatory approval from the Bank of Uganda. He officially assumed the role on May 5, 2025. Wandera had been serving in the position on an interim basis since December 2024, when he replaced Mumba Kalifungwa. He is an accomplished […] The post Who is David Wandera, Absa Bank Uganda’s new Managing Director? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 May 2025 08:12:42
ANDREW KABUURA: How Guinness made my Premier League dreams come true
I’ve watched hundreds of Premier League matches in my life. I’ve analyzed them, debated them, lived them. But nothing! absolutely nothing! could have prepared me for what I experienced in the UK, courtesy of Guinness. From the moment I stepped out near Stamford Bridge, I could feel it, a tension in the air. The kind […] The post ANDREW KABUURA: How Guinness made my Premier League dreams come true first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 May 2025 07:33:21
Referee lynched before being burnt to death
A referee was lynched and burned alive by an angry mob in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Reports indicate that Patrick Ngalamulume, aged 36, was attacked and killed during the night of May 5–6. Local news websites report that the referee was accused of theft before being brutally beaten and burned alive by residents. […] The post Referee lynched before being burnt to death first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 07 May 2025 18:33:00
Pictorial: Smirnoff shuts down Tilly’s bar with Fiesta experience
What better way to bring all Smirnoff lovers together than an exquisite party experience? Last week, Smirnoff shut down Tilly’s Bar in Entebbe with an energetic and vibrant pre-Fiesta party that brought together music and Smirnoff lovers for an experience to remember. Hosted by MC Casmir and MC Shonghee, the dynamic duo kept the partygoers […] The post Pictorial: Smirnoff shuts down Tilly’s bar with Fiesta experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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