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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:32:32
Golden Hill Restaurant & Lounge partners with Tanqueray for the ultimate ‘Easter Sunday at The Hill’ experience
Still figuring out where to spend Easter Sunday? Look no further; Golden Hill Restaurant and Lounge, is serving up the ultimate Easter Sunday plot with Tanqueray. Dubbed Easter Sunday at The Hill, the all-day celebration promises a seamless blend of relaxation, unique flavours, and rhythm, perfect for Kampala’s party seekers, as well as those looking […] The post Golden Hill Restaurant & Lounge partners with Tanqueray for the ultimate ‘Easter Sunday at The Hill’ experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Apr 2025 09:52:34
Roast and Rhyme Returns with a City Twist: Swangz Avenue confirms June 1 Reggae Ragga Nyam Nyam edition at Lugogo Hockey Grounds
Swangz Avenue has announced the return of Uganda’s most celebrated lifestyle music festival, Roast and Rhyme, with a new date and venue confirmed during a press conference held at Hockey Grounds, Lugogo. The much-anticipated Reggae Ragga Nyam Nyam edition, originally scheduled for February 23rd at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo, was postponed due to unforeseen venue challenges. […] The post Roast and Rhyme Returns with a City Twist: Swangz Avenue confirms June 1 Reggae Ragga Nyam Nyam edition at Lugogo Hockey Grounds first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Apr 2025 07:01:07
INTERVIEW: “We celebrate Ugandan and African stories,” Usama Mukwaya on what they want to achieve with the iKon Awards
iKon Awards, a film and television awarding programme, is an initiative that recognizes creatives in the industry annually. The awards, now in their 3rd edition, have gained public and government attention following the Uganda Communications Commission’s endorsement earlier this year. iKon’s appeal has also proven irresistible to many filmmakers, as seen by the huge participation […] The post INTERVIEW: “We celebrate Ugandan and African stories,” Usama Mukwaya on what they want to achieve with the iKon Awards first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Apr 2025 06:41:58
Meat Masters Collide as Chef Versus x Singleton Returns on April 18
The fire is back and the flavours are even bolder than ever. The highly anticipated culinary competition, Chef Versus, makes its grand return on April 18th, 2025 at Salama Springs, promising guests a one-of-a-kind daytime dining and lifestyle experience. Known for merging the art of fine dining with the thrill of live chef battles, Chef […] The post Meat Masters Collide as Chef Versus x Singleton Returns on April 18 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:32:21
Finding love in Kampala is a full time job
I figure I am too slow these days. That I cannot read the signs. But how is one expected to read the signs with all the dust in Kampala? With all the potholes? With all the scandals? How do you know if that smile or wink is meant for good and not the calm before […] The post Finding love in Kampala is a full time job first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Apr 2025 22:25:50
Iradukunda: From class to the new face of TV
When Crossroads replaced Sanyu on Pearl Magic Prime in 2024, it was clear they were stepping into bigger shoes. Sanyu was a beloved show that had launched with Pearl Magic in 2021, with more than 500 episodes – it was the longest show on the channel and had such a cult following. Two of the […] The post Iradukunda: From class to the new face of TV first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:48:27
High Court denies bail to Besigye, aide over treason charges
The High Court has denied bail to veteran opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his aide, Hajj Obeid Lutale, citing the serious nature of the charges against them and concerns that their release could compromise ongoing investigations. Today marks 147 days since the pair was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, in November last year and subsequently […] The post High Court denies bail to Besigye, aide over treason charges first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:46:17
MPs Call for a Joint EAC Force to End Border Conflicts
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Committee on East African Community (EAC) Affairs has called for the creation and deployment of a professional joint force at entry points of all partner states so as to end border conflicts.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Apr 2025 08:43:03
“I appeared in the photo as Guild President, not for politics,” Churchill defends Museveni photo moment
Makerere University Guild President James Churchill Ssentamu, son of Fred Nyanzi, alias Chairman Nyanzi—Bobi Wine’s brother—has said that his photo with President Yoweri Museveni was non-political, explaining that he attended the event solely in his capacity as Guild President, representing the students he leads. While addressing the media this morning at Makerere University, Churchill said […] The post “I appeared in the photo as Guild President, not for politics,” Churchill defends Museveni photo moment first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:11:00
Speke Apartments Kitante Unveils Exclusive Easter Menu at News Café
This Easter, Speke Apartments Kitante invites you to turn your meal into a moment with an irresistible exclusive menu served at News Café. For just 75,000 UGX, guests can enjoy a full-course dining experience complete with a refreshing drink, indulgent dessert, and all the delicious vibes you need to celebrate the season in style. The […] The post Speke Apartments Kitante Unveils Exclusive Easter Menu at News Café first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:21:19
Chairman Nyanzi’s son is no longer a member of NUP, says Rubongoya
National Unity Platform (NUP) Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, has stated that Ssentamu Churchill James, the Guild President of Makerere University and son of Fred Nyanzi, alias Chairman Nyanzi—Bobi Wine’s brother—is no longer a member of NUP, as his membership became invalid after he contested as an independent candidate following a loss in the party […] The post Chairman Nyanzi’s son is no longer a member of NUP, says Rubongoya first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:35:38
Johnnie Walker Blue Club goes younger, partners with Dean Munene to host peers to an exclusive celebration of bold leadership and rare whisky
This Saturday – April 12, the Johnnie Walker Blue Club returns with a bold step into the future, as they usher in a new era of refined whisky experiences curated for a younger generation of high achievers. At the forefront of this evolution is Dean Munene, a dynamic business leader and technologically adept strategist, who […] The post Johnnie Walker Blue Club goes younger, partners with Dean Munene to host peers to an exclusive celebration of bold leadership and rare whisky first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:49:52
Speke Resort Munyonyo hosts successful Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development
Speke Resort Munyonyo successfully hosted the 11th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-11)—a high-level, three-day event that convened over 1,000 delegates from across the globe. The event, co-organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank, […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo hosts successful Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Apr 2025 06:00:59
Besigye, Hajji Obeid await High Court ruling on bail today after over 140 days in detention
Opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Hajji Obeid Lutaale, are set to return to the High Court for the ruling on their bail application, as the two suspects have spent over 140 days in prison. Lady Justice Rosette Comfort Kania will deliver the ruling on the bail application at 9am. The two are […] The post Besigye, Hajji Obeid await High Court ruling on bail today after over 140 days in detention first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:00:03
Bobi Wine to run for president in Uganda’s 2026 election ‘if I am still alive and not in jail’
Exclusive: Opposition leader says he has ‘no choice’ but to challenge Yoweri Museveni’s regime, despite threats and previous attacksThe musician turned opposition leader Bobi Wine has said he will stand again against Uganda’s authoritarian leader, Yoweri Museveni, in next year’s presidential elections. Despite being jailed, attacked, shot, and facing threats of violence, including from Museveni’s son, Wine said he felt he had little choice but to try to advance the hope for change that was energising Ugandans, especially the young.“We cannot just give the election to General Museveni,” he said, in an interview with the Guardian. Continue reading...
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@sqoop Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:20:19
Fresh details on Mezo Noir bar patron’s death emerge
Martha Ahumuza Murari, the young woman who collapsed at Mezo Noir bar in Kololo, Kampala, two weeks ago, died from increased intracranial pressure caused by bleeding in the brain, a postmortem report has revealed. A police forensic pathologist, who requested anonymity, confirmed to this publication that the autopsy was conducted at Mulago National Referral […] The post Fresh details on Mezo Noir bar patron’s death emerge first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:31:33
Renewal of National IDs to Start Soon - Muhoozi
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The mass renewal of national identification cards is expected to start in May 2025, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi has revealed.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:06:03
Deputy Speaker Tayebwa denies Shs100m payout to MPs as LoP Ssenyonyi shares alleged cash collection video
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has refuted reports that Members of Parliament received Shs 100 million each from President Yoweri Museveni—the cash rumored to be a token of appreciation for passing the contentious Coffee Amendment Bill, and a prelude to backing the upcoming UPDF Amendment Act. While presiding over a parliamentary session on Wednesday, […] The post Deputy Speaker Tayebwa denies Shs100m payout to MPs as LoP Ssenyonyi shares alleged cash collection video first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:40:55
Kampala Woman MP Shamim Malende flown to Nairobi for specialised treatment
Kampala Woman Member of Parliament (MP), Shamim Malende, has been flown to Nairobi Hospital in Kenya for specialised treatment. The MP, who has been bedridden for a month, left Uganda for Kenya this morning and will be admitted to Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya. The transfer was recommended by Nsambya Hospital, which has been treating […] The post Kampala Woman MP Shamim Malende flown to Nairobi for specialised treatment first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:53:01
Fyno UG to headline Ndeku Nyama Choma festival
Ugandan music sensation Fyno UG, known for his hit song Che Che, is set to headline the highly anticipated 4th edition of the Uganda Waragi-sponsored Ndeku Nyama Choma Festival, taking place from April 11-13, at Nyungu Yamawe. Born Joseph Ssuna, Fyno UG is a talented singer, songwriter, and one of Uganda’s rising stars. With a […] The post Fyno UG to headline Ndeku Nyama Choma festival first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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