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@allafrica Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:45:15
College of Sheikhs Dragged to Court Over Mufti Re-Election
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A group of Sunni Muslims has sued the College of Eminent Sheikhs and the top management at the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) over the continued leadership of Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje as the Mufti of Uganda. The petitioners are Swaibu Nsimbe, Twayibu Byansi, Musa Kalokora, and Musa Kasakya.
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@allafrica Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:18:50
DR Congo Fighting Forces Hundreds of Mpox Patients to Leave Treatment Centres
[allAfrica] Monrovia -- More than 600 people infected with mpox left treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to fighting in the eastern part of the country, the African Centers for Disease Control said during an online briefing on the status of the disease on March 6. The continental health body said, although more than 150 of those who ran away returned in the eastern city of Bukavu - following a relative improvement in security - they still cannot account for hundreds more.
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:26:49
Mona paints the town black with celebrations
Last Saturday evening, Uganda’s beauty industry luminaries gathered for an unforgettable evening to celebrate a decade of excellence, resilience, and bold strides made by makeup artist and businesswoman, Umutoni Monalisa, popularly known as Mona Faces.Held at the serene Activate Body Therapy in Naguru, the exclusive soiree brought together some of Uganda’s most influential socialites, businesswomen, […] The post Mona paints the town black with celebrations first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:48:24
South Africa’s DBN Gogo’s young vibes at Silo 15 fete
Traditional dancers performed different sets of dances originating from Burundi, Rwanda, and Western Uganda which set the tone for what to expect for the anniversary. Inside, the energy was nothing short of electrifying. South African DJ and music producer Mandisa Radebe, professionally known as DBN Gogo, was the guest star during Silo 15 first […] The post South Africa’s DBN Gogo’s young vibes at Silo 15 fete first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:02:58
The Valentino spice in marketers’ night out
Themed ‘Bold and Brilliant: Good Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office’, the discussion was led by a distinguished panel of accomplished women marketers that included Belinda Agnes Namutebi, Pamela Babirukamu, Mercy Sande Ainomugisha, and Emma Mugisha. Last Friday evening, the Johnnie Walker Uganda She Walks initiative took a bold step to honor the remarkable […] The post The Valentino spice in marketers’ night out first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:03:00
Knights emerge victorious at Guinness powered 15th annual NACOBA Sports Gala
The 15th NACOBA Sports Gala brought together Namilyango College Old Boys from across generations for a day filled with competition, camaraderie, and celebration. Hosted at the MUBS grounds and proudly powered by Guinness, this year’s event saw 22 cohorts battling it out across 10 sports disciplines, including football, rugby, chess, scrabble, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, […] The post Knights emerge victorious at Guinness powered 15th annual NACOBA Sports Gala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:35:00
Man who set himself on fire near Parliament dies
Benjamin Agaba, a supporter of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), has succumbed to his injuries after setting himself on fire outside Parliament late last month. Agaba, who was undergoing treatment at Kiruddu Hospital, passed away due to the severe burns he sustained in the incident on February 26. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy […] The post Man who set himself on fire near Parliament dies first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:46:21
Gov’t extends closure of Karuma bridge by one week
The Ministry of Works and Transport has extended the temporary closure of the Karuma and Ayago bridges by one week, pushing the reopening date to March 17, 2025. Initially, the bridges were set to close on March 10 to allow for the installation of expansion joints. In a statement shared on its official X (formerly […] The post Gov’t extends closure of Karuma bridge by one week first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:50:32
Arise Woman! Comedy Jam triumphantly returns in 2025
After a brief hiatus, Arise Woman! Comedy Jam made its highly anticipated return on March 7, 2025, at the National Theatre, delivering an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, music, and poetry. Known for championing female comedians and celebrating women in entertainment, the event once again proved why it remains a vital platform for women’s voices […] The post Arise Woman! Comedy Jam triumphantly returns in 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Mar 2025 07:48:19
Man arrested for setting up own police station
Police in Kenya have arrested a man for illegally setting up his own police station in Uasin Gishu village without the knowledge or authorization of the National Police Service (NPS). According to local media reports, the suspect, Collins Leitich, a a resident of Asis Village in Ndugulu, went to great lengths to make his unauthorized […] The post Man arrested for setting up own police station first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:04:17
Who is Dr. Jan Mukiibi, the former Miss Uganda UK whom many are wishing for Pastor Bugembe to marry?
For nearly two decades, Pastor Wilson Bugembe, the lead pastor of Light the World International Ministries, has remained in the public eye. However, one topic that never fails to stir curiosity is his romantic life. Many of his followers eagerly anticipate the day he will walk down the aisle, but with no wedding in sight, […] The post Who is Dr. Jan Mukiibi, the former Miss Uganda UK whom many are wishing for Pastor Bugembe to marry? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Mar 2025 11:05:16
Uganda Breweries unveils Baileys Strawberries & Cream in a glamorous tasting experience
Uganda Breweries has unveiled the new Baileys Strawberries and Cream in a lavish adult-treating experience at the Fairway Boutique Hotel, bringing together sweet-toothed guests and fashion enthusiasts for an exclusive first tasting. The launch’s theme, pink and white, created a dreamy ambiance filled with pink floral arrangements and strawberry accents, transforming the space into a […] The post Uganda Breweries unveils Baileys Strawberries & Cream in a glamorous tasting experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 09 Mar 2025 11:06:50
UCC calls for film revolution to attract global investments
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has called on local film producers to showcase Africa’s rich cultural heritage and strengths in their works to combat negative stereotypes and help in the decolonization of the continent. At the third Western Region Film Competition held at Ankole Resort and Spur in Ntungamo District, Fred Otunu, representing the UCC […] The post UCC calls for film revolution to attract global investments first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 09 Mar 2025 09:46:34
Johnnie Walker toasts to Mona @ 10
On International Women’s Day, Johnnie Walker and Uganda’s beauty industry luminaries gathered for an unforgettable evening, in honor of a decade of excellence, resilience, and bold strides made by makeup artist and businesswoman, Umutoni Monalisa, popularly known as Mona Faces. Held at the serene Activate Body Therapy in Naguru, the exclusive soiree brought together some […] The post Johnnie Walker toasts to Mona @ 10 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 08 Mar 2025 21:37:43
Sheilah Gashumba draws a line on smoke
Sheilah Gashumba is not here for the smoke, and she is making it crystal clear. The self-proclaimed “Lil Stunner,” who is often found at some of the hottest spots in town, is getting fed up with the constant haze of shisha and cigarette smoke that seems to follow her wherever she goes. In a bold […] The post Sheilah Gashumba draws a line on smoke first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Sat, 08 Mar 2025 15:21:26
Solutions to TB and HIV Benefit All of Us, North and South
[allAfrica] Nairobi -- In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that takes place anywhere else in the world. A few dozen people get sick, health workers attempt to locate and test everyone with a bad cough and other symptoms. A concerted effort is made to make sure that patients take their medications for the entire duration of treatment, at least six months, to help stem the creation of drug-resistant infections.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:52:36
Johnnie Walker salutes to the fearless women leading the future of marketing
Johnnie Walker Uganda, through its She Walks program, has been at the forefront of celebrating and amplifying the voices of resilient women across various sectors. Last night, the initiative took a bold step to honor the remarkable women in marketing, those shaping brands, driving consumer engagement, and breaking barriers in the industry. The event brought […] The post Johnnie Walker salutes to the fearless women leading the future of marketing first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:09:23
Gloria is no longer a baby
Baby Gloria, whose real name is Gloria Mulungi Senyonjo, burst onto the entertainment scene at a very young age. In fact, she was one of the first baby celebrities of the early 2000s when she appeared in a Vaseline and soap advert before transitioning to singing. The advert, along with her loyalty to the brand, […] The post Gloria is no longer a baby first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:21:19
Beenie Gunter releases first project under Zhafar Management
Ugandan dancehall artist Crescent Baguma, better known as Beenie Gunter, has released ‘Kiggwa Kitya‘, his first track under his new management, Zhafar Music Agency. The artist dropped both the audio and video of the song on his official YouTube channel. Kiggwa Kitya is a high-energy dancehall track that showcases Beenie Gunter’s signature sound and consistent […] The post Beenie Gunter releases first project under Zhafar Management first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 07 Mar 2025 13:46:10
If it gives you peace, keep doing it – Akite
As the world celebrates Women’s Day tomorrow, comedienne Agnes Akite will be headlining fellow female artistes in a fete at National Theatre for the annual Arise Woman Comedy Jam, an all-female cast that she began in 2019. Among the performers will be Maggie De Bwaiserean, Kaabu, Titin Gladys, Nancy Kobusheshe, poet Patience Laker and vocalist […] The post If it gives you peace, keep doing it – Akite first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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