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@matookerepublic Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:33:05
Speke Resort Convention Centre sells Uganda as top MICE Destination at Meetings Africa 2025
Speke Resort Convention Centre took centre stage at the 19th edition of Meetings Africa 2025, Africa’s premier Business Events Trade Show, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa this week. The event, which brings together industry leaders, global buyers, and key stakeholders from across the continent, provided an invaluable platform for Uganda […] The post Speke Resort Convention Centre sells Uganda as top MICE Destination at Meetings Africa 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:27:55
Mother of four sentenced to 20 years for cutting off husband’s genitals
Kamuli Chief Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Kevina Nabirye, a mother of four, to 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to attempted murder for brutally attacking her husband and severing his genitals. The incident happened on the night of February 18, 2025, at around 11 p.m. at the couple’s home in Buguwa Village, Kamuli […] The post Mother of four sentenced to 20 years for cutting off husband’s genitals first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:41:21
Speke Resort Munyonyo to host 9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
The 9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 will be held at Speke Resort and Convention Centre in Munyonyo, from May 21 to 24, 2025. The event, a key annual highlight on Uganda’s tourism calendar, aims to position the country as a must-visit global tourism destination. This year’s POATE aims to […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo to host 9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:03:41
Blu 3 announced as third act on Tusker Malt Conversessions Season III
The highly anticipated Tusker Malt Conversessions returns on Sunday, March 2, with none other than Blu 3 taking centre stage as the third act of the season. Following their much-talked-about reunion concert last year, the celebrated girl group is set to deliver an intimate, soul-stirring performance, coupled with revealing ‘conversessions’ that fans have long awaited. […] The post Blu 3 announced as third act on Tusker Malt Conversessions Season III first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:58:42
Levixone and Desire Luzinda to hold Kwanjula this weekend
Reports reaching us indicate that gospel artist Levixone and US-based fellow musician Desire Luzinda are set to hold a secret Kwanjula ceremony this weekend. The Kwanjula will reportedly take place in Katalemwa, Matugga, at Desire Luzinda’s parents’ home. Sources reveal that Luzinda flew back to Uganda early this week to prepare for the event. For […] The post Levixone and Desire Luzinda to hold Kwanjula this weekend first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:15:18
Uganda Cranes striker Fahad Bayo wins contract dispute against Czech club as FIFA orders payment of Shs209 million
Ugandan striker Fahad Aziz Bayo has won a contract dispute against Czech club MFK Vyškov after a ruling by the FIFA Football Tribunal’s Dispute Resolution Chamber. The club must pay him $55,000 (Shs209 million) or face a transfer ban until the payment is made. Vyškov cited Bayo’s absence as the reason for terminating his contract […] The post Uganda Cranes striker Fahad Bayo wins contract dispute against Czech club as FIFA orders payment of Shs209 million first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:47:34
What you need to know about the Joint Anti-Terrorist Task Force seen at the nomination of Kawempe North by-election candidates
On Wednesday, during the nomination of candidates for the Kawempe North by-election, a heavy security presence was observed. Among the deployed forces, a rarely seen outfit, the Joint Anti-Terrorist Task Force (JATTF), stood out. At first glance, JATTF officers resemble members of the Police’s Anti-Terrorism Unit, also known as the Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU). Both groups […] The post What you need to know about the Joint Anti-Terrorist Task Force seen at the nomination of Kawempe North by-election candidates first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:38:57
ICEA LION, Post Bank celebrate excellence in Bancassurance with Dubai trip reward
ICEA LION Life Assurance and Post Bank have honored Amuge Barbra, a teller at Post Bank Kawempe Branch, as the winner of this year’s Bancassurance Award. Amuge’s outstanding performance earned her an all-expenses-paid trip to Dubai, a well-deserved recognition of her dedication to promoting insurance awareness and financial security among clients. The award was officially […] The post ICEA LION, Post Bank celebrate excellence in Bancassurance with Dubai trip reward first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:52:31
Practicability of competency-based learning
The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) has been hailed as a transformative agenda aimed at equipping Ugandan learners with practical skills and critical thinking abilities for the modern world. Patrick Kamara hosts Dr Mary Goretti Nakabugo, the Executive Director of UWEZO Uganda who also serves as the chairperson of Muteesa 1 Royal University Council, and Mr Simon Kaheru on the KFM Hot Seat show to discuss the practicability of competency-based learning.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 26 Feb 2025 18:24:41
I&M Bank returns as official bank partner for 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, to continue the fight against HIV/AIDS
I&M Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment as the official bank partner for the 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, slated for Sunday April 6th, 2025. The 2025 Kabaka Birthday Run was officially launched on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Bulange Mengo, and marked the unveiling of the 2025 kit. The launch event was […] The post I&M Bank returns as official bank partner for 12th edition of the Kabaka Birthday Run, to continue the fight against HIV/AIDS first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:54:00
Man Sets Himself On Fire Outside Parliament
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- A man set himself on fire outside the main gate of Parliament this morning. The victim has been identified as Benjamin Agaba. Reports indicate that Agaba poured petrol on himself before igniting it.
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:26:13
Moroto Tops Gun Violence Amid Shifting Crime Trends
[Nile Post] The Police 2024 Crime Report revealed that 188 cases of murder by shooting were reported nationwide last year, 33 of which occurred in Karamoja, with Moroto alone accounting for nine--the highest in the country.
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:26:14
Civil Society Calls for Fresh Hearing of Eacop Case After Kigali Sitting
[Nile Post] The appeal, filed by four civil society organisations (CSOs), seeks to have the case reconsidered on its merits after the First Instance Division of the EACJ dismissed it in November 2023 on procedural grounds.
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