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@matookerepublic Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:40:17
Hosting a party? Enjoy Forest Cottages bundled offer at Shs60,000 per head
Forest Cottages has packaged its celebration hosting into a single flat rate of Shs60,000 per person, covering everything from venue to sitting, meals and drinks. Nestled in Naguru, the property, known for its forest garden setting, is positioning itself as a one-stop venue for families and groups planning all kinds of parties. The per-person bundle The post Hosting a party? Enjoy Forest Cottages bundled offer at Shs60,000 per head first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:25:42
Charity founder jailed for stealing Shs3.1 million meant to clear school fees for vulnerable pupils in Teso
The founder of Teso Talent Foundation, Boniface Eyagu, has been sentenced to one year in prison after admitting to misusing Shs 3.1 million meant to pay school fees for vulnerable children in the Teso sub-region. Eyagu was convicted by the Ngora Grade One Magistrate's Court after pleading guilty to charges related to the misuse of The post Charity founder jailed for stealing Shs3.1 million meant to clear school fees for vulnerable pupils in Teso first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:14:23
Buganda to receive free brain surgeries: Specialist surgeons organize camp to show Uganda's 'Gifted Hands'
KAYUNGA: Patients across ten districts in Buganda sub-region will receive free specialist surgery next month as the Association of Surgeons of Uganda partners with Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital for a week-long medical camp. The camp will run from 12 to 19 September 2026. Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital will serve as the main centre, with surgical teams also working in public and private facilities in Kayunga, Buikwe, Buvuma, Kiboga, Mukono, Nakaseke, Nakasongola, Wakiso, Luwero and Kyankwanzi. Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital Director Dr. Ssentongo Robert said the aim is "To take specialised services to the local communities where these services are hard
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:08:48
Presidency Bids Farewell to DRCC Baingana as Minister Babalanda Commends His Service
SSEMBABULE, The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, joined mourners in Ssembabule District for the burial of the late Mr. Mark Baingana, Deputy Resident City Commissioner for Makindye Division, Kampala. The late Baingana was laid to rest on Thursday at his ancestral home in Ssembabule. While delivering the tribute on behalf of Government, Minister Babalanda conveyed condolences from His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataha Museveni, the Permanent Secretary Office of the President, Hajji Yunus Kakande, and
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@matookerepublic Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:46:30
Sanyuka TV Producer dies in Entebbe Road crash, Presenter Macona rushed to ICU
Sanyuka TV producer Badru has died in a road accident along Entebbe Road that left entertainment presenter Brian Macona critically injured. The crash occurred in the early hours of Friday in Namulanda, Wakiso District, as the three occupants were reportedly travelling back from a celebrity boxing match between Chicken Chicken and Shawa. Badru, who also The post Sanyuka TV Producer dies in Entebbe Road crash, Presenter Macona rushed to ICU first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:55:16
Sanyuka TV producer dies, Brian Macona hospitalised after road crash
Ugandas entertainment and media fraternity is mourning the death of Sanyuka TV producer Badru following a fatal road accident in Namulanda on Entebbe road that also left entertainment presenter Brian Macona critically injured. The crash occurred in the early hours of Monday as the trio was reportedly returning from the celebrity boxing event between Chicken The post Sanyuka TV producer dies, Brian Macona hospitalised after road crash first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:19
Stanbic Uganda launches direct Yuan payment system to boost trade with China
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda has become the first financial institution in the country to integrate with China's Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), a move expected to simplify cross-border transactions, reduce foreign exchange risks and strengthen trade between Uganda and China. The new payment platform enables Ugandan businesses to make direct settlements … The post Stanbic Uganda launches direct Yuan payment system to boost trade with China appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:20
ACCA opens nominations for 10th Uganda CFO Awards
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Nominations for the 10th edition of the Uganda CFO Awards have officially opened, with finance leaders across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors encouraged to showcase how they are driving business growth, strengthening governance and shaping the country's economic future. The six-week nomination window was launched on Aug. 6 at … The post ACCA opens nominations for 10th Uganda CFO Awards appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:00:20
South Africa's anti-immigration protests persist as divisions expose deeper governance challenges
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa's anti-migrant protests have entered a prolonged and increasingly complex phase, evolving into a regular every-Thursday protest that is reshaping public debate over immigration, security, and governance. While civic groups behind the protests have vowed to sustain pressure until undocumented migrants leave the country, the government is … The post South Africa's anti-immigration protests persist as divisions expose deeper governance challenges appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:15
Uganda Airlines: The architecture of a turnaround
Five months into the job, Ato Girma Wake is quietly rebuilding Uganda Airlines from the inside out COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | When Ato Girma Wake accepted the role of acting chief executive officer of Uganda Airlines five months ago, he inherited something few airline executives would envy. An airline with ambitious long-haul aspirations … The post Uganda Airlines: The architecture of a turnaround appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:38:00
Miss Uganda regionals kick off in Jinja with tears, triumph and shared celebration as V&A Sherry toasts the journey to the crown
Jinja got its royal moment over the weekend as VA Sherry partnered with Miss Uganda foundation to elevate the opening leg of their regional search, transforming the start of the Journey to the Crown into a celebration of ambition, sisterhood and shared success. The celebrations began on Friday, at Le Jouri Lounge, where VA Sherry The post Miss Uganda regionals kick off in Jinja with tears, triumph and shared celebration as V&A Sherry toasts the journey to the crown first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:13
CONFIRMED: Ugandan troops heading to Gaza for peace mission
Parliament approves UPDF deployment to Gaza after heated debate Kampala, Uganda | URN | Parliament on Thursday approved the deployment of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to the Gaza Strip after a heated and deeply divided debate. The motion, introduced unexpectedly during plenary by the Minister ofa Defence and Veteran Affairs, Kiryowa … The post CONFIRMED: Ugandan troops heading to Gaza for peace mission appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:00:14
Equity Bank supports Watoto golf's sh450m drive to support women
Equity Bank backs Watoto Golf Tournament with Shs10m to empower women entrepreneurs Kampala, Uganda | NEWS CORRESPONDENT | Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to women's economic empowerment by sponsoring the third edition of the 2026 Watoto Golf Tournament with Shs10 million, reinforcing its support for initiatives that create sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable … The post Equity Bank supports Watoto golf's sh450m drive to support women appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@sqoop Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:46:00
King Saha says his home has an 'Enemy wall' that everyone must respect
If you visit singer King Sahas home, dont be surprised to find a wall dedicated to people he considers his enemies. The musician has revealed that he keeps an enemy wall displaying the names and photos of individuals he believes have wronged him, saying every member of his household is expected to recognise them as The post King Saha says his home has an 'Enemy wall' that everyone must respect first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sportsOceanUganda Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:04:43
Uganda U20 Captain Elijah Kantinti ready to lead Rugby Cranes in Barthes Trophy home challenge
Uganda Under-20 captain Elijah Kantinti is hoping to lead by example as the Rugby Cranes U20 side prepares to compete on home soil at the 2026 Barthes Trophy, Africa's premier Under-20 rugby tournament. The competition will take place from 7–17 August at Wateesa II Stadium in Kampala, with Uganda aiming to use home advantage to
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@theScribeUganda Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:21:32
Minister Babalanda Warns Against Collusion Between CAOs and RDCs, Ghost Learners, and Diversion of Medicine
Kampala- The Minister for the Presidency and Member of Parliament for Budiope West Constituency, Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda, has called on Local Government leaders to take a firm stand against corruption, warning that collusion among public officials is undermining service delivery and delaying Uganda's transformation. Speaking at a meeting of Local Government leaders on the implementation of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni's directive to expose and eliminate corruption held at Imperial Royale Hotel, Minister Babalanda said corruption "is the theft of opportunities from our children, medicines from our patients, classrooms from our learners, roads from our farmers, and ultimately the
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@uplandMedia Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:00:42
The world needs compassionate AI
AI has become the frontline of an intense global competition for economic and geopolitical power but, for whom is this intelligence ultimately meant to serve? COMMENT | KAILASH SATYARTHI | The defining question of our time is no longer whether AI will transform our world. It already has. What the world needs now is a moral compass … The post The world needs compassionate AI appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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