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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Feb 2025 07:37:35
Luxurious indulgent Valentine’s Day spa packages at Speke Apartments’ Calabash Spa & Salon
Valentine’s Day is here, love is in the air, and Speke Apartments- Wampewo is pulling all stops to ensure couples celebrate the day in style, with a luxurious and intimate Valentine’s Day experience right in the heart of the city. The luxurious apartment complex has rolled out a range of indulgent spa packages, at The […] The post Luxurious indulgent Valentine’s Day spa packages at Speke Apartments’ Calabash Spa & Salon first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:35:02
Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Stakeholder Luncheon Celebrates Growth, Sets the Stage for 2025 Edition
Organizers, sponsors, and key stakeholders gathered yesterday for a special luncheon to reflect on the success of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon and lay the groundwork for its highly anticipated fourth edition on August 23, 2025. The luncheon highlighted the marathon’s impressive growth since its inception in 2022. From an initial 800 participants, last […] The post Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Stakeholder Luncheon Celebrates Growth, Sets the Stage for 2025 Edition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:47:43
Johnnie Walker, Airtel celebrate Ugandan Trace Awards nominee- Joshua Baraka at Noni Vie
Thursday night was an unforgettable celebration as Johnnie Walker, the iconic brand of celebration, honoured rising star Joshua Baraka for his nomination in this year’s highly anticipated Trace Awards & Summit, set for February 26 in Zanzibar. The night came alive at an exclusive Trace Awards City Tour event, where Airtel joined Johnnie Walker Uganda […] The post Johnnie Walker, Airtel celebrate Ugandan Trace Awards nominee- Joshua Baraka at Noni Vie first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 15 Feb 2025 15:00:19
dfcu Bank and ADC empower Uganda’s farmers, driving growth, innovation, and economic transformation
In Uganda, where agriculture is more than just a livelihood—it is the backbone of survival—dfcu Bank stands as a beacon of progress. With development finance at its core, the bank continues to drive positive change, empowering farmers, businesses, and communities to achieve sustainable growth. A testament to this commitment is dfcu’s partnership with the Agribusiness […] The post dfcu Bank and ADC empower Uganda’s farmers, driving growth, innovation, and economic transformation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:53:09
Security agencies grapple with billions in unpaid water bills
Administrators of Uganda’s top security installations, including the Ministry of Defence, the Uganda Police Force, and the Uganda Prisons Service, detailed on Thursday their struggles with mounting water bills, leaving them with billions of shillings in debt. Led by Jacob Oboth, Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, the team appeared before the joint Finance and Environment and Natural Resources Committees of Parliament. They were responding to concerns raised by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), which sought parliamentary intervention regarding the government’s Shs97.441 billion in unpaid water bills. NWSC documents show that the Uganda Prisons Service owes Shs19.442 billion, a debt accumulated over 17 months. The Uganda Police Force’s outstanding balance is Shs24.679 billion, while the Ministry of Defence […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Feb 2025 08:41:00
Tony Elumelu Foundation and UAE Office of Development Affairs partner in $6 million deal to empower 1,000 young African entrepreneurs; each beneficiary to receive a non-refundable $5,000 seed capital
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has signed a $6 million strategic partnership agreement with the UAE Office of Development Affairs and the Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation (an affiliate of Erth Zayed) to provide business training, mentorship, access to networks, and a non-refundable $5,000 seed capital to an additional 1,000 young African entrepreneurs. The […] The post Tony Elumelu Foundation and UAE Office of Development Affairs partner in $6 million deal to empower 1,000 young African entrepreneurs; each beneficiary to receive a non-refundable $5,000 seed capital first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Feb 2025 04:51:53
Ego, Nuwagaba Pledge to Strengthen Cybersecurity At Central Bank
[Nile Post] Following his vetting, Atingi-Ego promised to build robust systems to prevent cybersecurity breaches at the central bank, which recently suffered a scandal involving the loss of Shs60 billion in October.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:09:39
Declare Assets or Risk Losing Seats, Speaker Among Warns MPs
[Nile Post] The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has urged all Members of Parliament to declare their assets with the Inspector General of Government (IGG) before the deadline.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:09:40
Uganda Aids Commission Seeks Shs300 Billion Allocation Amid Aid Cuts
[Nile Post] The Uganda AIDS Commission (UAC) has made an urgent appeal to the government for an allocation of Shs300 billion to cater for critical HIV/AIDS drugs and laboratory supplies.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:09:16
Besigye On Hunger Strike Over Detention, Parliament Told
[Nile Post] Buhweju County MP Francis Mwijukye has informed Parliament that four-time presidential candidate Dr. Kiiza Besigye has embarked on a hunger strike, refusing food and visitors, including his wife, for the past three days.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:48:15
UHRC Awards Shs 25m to Tortured Soldier
[Nile Post] The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Tribunal has awarded Shs 25 million in compensation to a soldier who was tortured and undressed in front of his wife, fellow soldiers, and children in the barracks.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:55:50
Ministry of Health Commissions 332 Community Health Workers in Kyenjojo
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has commissioned 332 Community Health Extension Workers in Kyenjojo District, equipping them with essential tools such as bicycles, tablets for reporting, digital blood pressure machines, and other medical equipment.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:27:09
Bobi Wine Visits Birthplace, Donates to New Mothers On His 43rd Birthday
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, on Wednesday visited Nkozi Hospital in Mpigi District, where he was born, to celebrate his 43rd birthday by sharing love and gifts with new mothers.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Feb 2025 07:31:24
170 Households in Kalungu Receive Free Tablets
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Information, Communication Technology, and National Guidance, in collaboration with the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has distributed free tablets to 170 households in Kalungu District as part of an ongoing initiative aimed at enhancing digital literacy and online learning in rural areas.
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