Uganda Breweries launches ‘Eyo Red Card’ campaign to promote responsible drinking

Uganda Breweries has launched a campaign dubbed “Eyo Red Card,” which aims to promote responsible drinking among alcohol consumers.The campaign is a call to action for consumers to make informed and responsible choices when drinking alcohol, ensuring that a great night out doesn’t turn into a life-altering event. While speaking at the launch, the Corporate […] The post Uganda Breweries launches ‘Eyo Red Card’ campaign to promote responsible drinking first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Why police arested Fik Gaza

  Budding local musician Shafiq Jjingo, known by his stage name as Fik Gaza, is in police custody following his arrest along with three others on allegations of robbery on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The musician’s arrest was a result of an operation conducted in Katwe Division and its surroundings following a surge in robbery […] The post Why police arested Fik Gaza first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

CENTENNIALS and BACEREAL Crowned SHACK League Season 2 Champions

The curtain has officially closed on Season 2 of the highly anticipated SHACK League, an alumni football league made up of former students of St. Henry’s College Kitovu, with exhilarating finals played over the weekend at St. Lawrence University Grounds in Kampala. Sponsored by Guinness, the league has grown in both scale and spirit, delivering […] The post CENTENNIALS and BACEREAL Crowned SHACK League Season 2 Champions first appeared on Matooke Republic.

When is the last time you have heard a man speak? When is the last time you have seen a man suited up? When is the last time you have seen a man just be a man? As in a man? It is a woman’s world. The men have gone back to the caves. They […] The post first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.

INTERVIEW: Meet Iradukunda Rebecca Hope, the 19-year-old student who won the iKon Rising Star Award as she explains why she had to put her plans of joining university on hold after landing the main character role in the Crossroads series

Last Saturday, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, Iradukunda Rebecca Hope, 19, took home the iKon Award Rising Star accolade for her debut performance in the TV series Crossroads. Although Iradukunda is still pursuing her studies, she has passionately delved into acting—an art that is rapidly earning her a spotlight in the film industry. As a […] The post INTERVIEW: Meet Iradukunda Rebecca Hope, the 19-year-old student who won the iKon Rising Star Award as she explains why she had to put her plans of joining university on hold after landing the main character role in the Crossroads series first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Ministry of Education Presents Budget, Arts Teachers Left Behind

[Nile Post] The Ministry of Education and Sports, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, has presented a proposed budget of Shs 843.99 billion for the 2025/2026 financial year to the Education and Sports Committee of Parliament.

Magoro Residents Petition Vice President Over Disputed Angisa Land

[Nile Post] Residents of Magoro Sub-county in Katakwi District have petitioned Vice President Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo over the contested Angisa land, which the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) claims as part of the Pian-Upe Game Reserve.

Museveni Visits Juba Amid Tension in Oil-Rich East African Nation

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni on Thursday arrived in the South Sudanese capital of Juba for a visit.

Uganda Airlines Leads Community Clean-Up in Entebbe to Enhance Aviation Safety

[Independent (Kampala)] Entebbe, Uganda -- In a bid to promote environmental conservation and enhance aviation safety, Uganda Airlines has launched a community clean-up initiative in Kigungu, Entebbe.

Uganda, Ethiopia Resume Joint Ministerial Commission After Six Year Break

[Nile Post] Following a six-year break, the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) kicked off in Addis Ababa.

Besigye’s lawyer Eron Kiiza who was sentenced to nine months by the Court Martial granted bail

Dr. Kizza Besigye’s lawyer, Eron Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months by the Court Martial, has been granted bail by the High Court. Kiiza, who had been in detention since last year, sought bail after his controversial incarceration on January 9 by the now-invalidated General Court Martial for contempt of court. Justice Michael Elubu […] The post Besigye’s lawyer Eron Kiiza who was sentenced to nine months by the Court Martial granted bail first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Speke Resort Munyonyo to host 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development

The 11th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD) will kick off tomorrow- April 6th, at the Speke Convention Centre in Munyonyo. The week-long event will run all the way till next Friday- April 11th. President Yoweri Museveni is expected to be the the Chief Guest at the continental event, which is […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo to host 11th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Kabira Country Club introduces Pizza-Making classes for kids at Shs45,000

Kabira Country Club has announced pizza-making cooking classes for children, allowing them to learn how to make their favorite meal, from kneading the dough to taking the final bite. The Bukoto-based facility says the classes are all about learning, while enjoying some delicious fun. The classes will comprise of ten children per session, and exactly […] The post Kabira Country Club introduces Pizza-Making classes for kids at Shs45,000 first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Police rescue 51 people from AIM Global Alliance job scam: victims paid Shs150,000 to join, forced to recruit others for Shs1.5 million

Police in Naggalama have rescued 51 individuals who were victims of a suspected human trafficking and job scam. According to reports, on Thursday, police received information about a fraudulent job recruitment scheme operated by AIM Global Alliance, a networking company in the Naggalama division. The company allegedly deceived job seekers by promising employment opportunities, only […] The post Police rescue 51 people from AIM Global Alliance job scam: victims paid Shs150,000 to join, forced to recruit others for Shs1.5 million first appeared on Matooke Republic.

Africa’s last glaciers: an expedition to map ice loss in the Rwenzori mountains – in pictures

The project in Uganda has captured the disastrous effects of the climate crisis on a vital source of water that is central to the lives and sacred beliefs of the local Bakonzo community• Photographs by Project Pressure Continue reading...

President Museveni Visits South Sudan Amid Escalating Political Crisis

[Nile Post] President Museveni has arrived in Juba, South Sudan, on a working visit at the invitation of President Salva Kiir Mayardit.

Kamwenge Leaders Sound Alarm Over Collapsed Bridge, Urge Urgent Action

[Nile Post] Residents and local leaders in Kamwenge District are urgently calling for intervention following the collapse of the Kyitabashegu community access bridge, which was swept away by heavy floods.

Kakumiro Residents Threaten 2026 Election Boycott Over Delayed Hailstorm Relief

[Nile Post] The storm, which occurred in September, lasted for two hours and caused widespread destruction in villages such as Mumbali, Kyakasimbazi, Karokarungi, Karama, Kitahemba, and Kiryandongo.

Kitagwenda Politics Heat Up As RDC Kenyonyozi Joins Chairperson Race

[Nile Post] The political landscape in Kitagwenda District is set for a shake-up as Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Ephrance Kenyonyozi officially declares her bid for the district chairperson seat ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Katikkiro Calls for Dialogue Among Conflicting Parties

[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans, including politicians, to denounce violence and embrace dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts.