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Rickman snubs Bebe Cool and Bobi Wine among Uganda's greatest
Singer Rickman Manrick has ignited debate on social media after sharing his list of Ugandas greatest musicians, leaving out some of the countrys most celebrated names, including Bebe Cool and Bobi Wine. In a post on his X account, Rickman named Jose Chameleone and fast-rising singer Joshua Baraka among the finest musicians Uganda has ever The post Rickman snubs Bebe Cool and Bobi Wine among Uganda's greatest first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:28:41
How Tusker Lite helped put Kasese on the map
Five years ago, convincing a Kampala resident to spend a weekend in Kasese was not the easiest sell. Today, thousands do exactly that every August. They book hotels months in advance. They drive across the country. Some fly in from overseas. They wake up before sunrise to run through villages at the foot of the The post How Tusker Lite helped put Kasese on the map first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sportsOceanUganda Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:31:37
How Tusker Lite helped put Kasese on the map
Five years ago, convincing a Kampala resident to spend a weekend in Kasese was not the easiest sell. Today, thousands do exactly that every August. They book hotels months in advance. They drive across the country. Some fly in from overseas. They wake up before sunrise to run through villages at the foot of the
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@uplandMedia Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:00:07
Uganda's insurers cross Shs2 trillion, but coverage remains paper-thin
Life insurance drives record growth, even as most Ugandans remain outside the formal safety net Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's insurance industry reached a historic milestone in 2025 after gross written premiums (GWP) surpassed the Shs2 trillion mark for the first time, signalling a maturing sector that is increasingly becoming an … The post Uganda's insurers cross Shs2 trillion, but coverage remains paper-thin appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@uplandMedia Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:00:08
Martha Karua, Dr Kizza Besigye and the case that crossed borders
Kenyan constitutional lawyer and veteran politician Martha Karua embraced the brief to defend Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye after his abduction from Nairobi in November 2024. Nearly two years later, she finds herself barred from entering Uganda, in a legal and political saga that is testing the boundaries of justice, sovereignty and regional integration, reports … The post Martha Karua, Dr Kizza Besigye and the case that crossed borders appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:39:00
Paul Kafeero DNA samples to undergo fresh tests in South Africa or UK
Minister Balaam Barugahara has announced that DNA samples collected in the paternity investigation involving the late Kadongo Kamu legend Paul Job Kafeero will be sent to either South Africa or the United Kingdom for independent confirmatory testing. The decision follows widespread debate over the initial DNA results, which found that only four of the 25 The post Paul Kafeero DNA samples to undergo fresh tests in South Africa or UK first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:07:00
The Daily Monitor's long history of clashes with the government
The latest shutdown of the Daily Monitor and its sister media outlets under Nation Media Group has once again drawn attention to the newspapers decades-long relationship with the government. The closure of the Daily Monitor, NTV Uganda, Spark TV, KFM and Dembe FM on Sunday is not an isolated incident. It is the latest in The post The Daily Monitor's long history of clashes with the government first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theScribeUganda Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:45:10
GOVERNMENT CHIEF WHIP EMPHASISES INTEGRITY AS STATE HOUSE STAFF COMPLETE INDUCTION TRAINING
The Government Chief Whip, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, has challenged State House staff to uphold integrity, patriotism and selfless service as they implement government programmes aimed at transforming the livelihoods of Ugandans. Dr. Aceng made the remarks on Friday 26 th June, 2026 while officiating at the pass-out ceremony of State House staff who successfully completed a five-day leadership transformation and ideological orientation course at the Oliver Reginald Tambo Leadership School and Pan African Centre of Excellence in Kaweweta. The induction, which commenced on June 22, 2026, concluded on June 26, 2026. The graduates comprised Presidential Industrial Hub managers, Presidential
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@matookerepublic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 01:13:00
Police officer shot dead in Masaka, three security guards arrested
Police in Masaka are investigating the killing of a police officer who was shot dead while returning home after completing guard duties, with three private security guards arrested to assist with the inquiry. The deceased has been identified as No. 51983 Corporal Robert Onegiu, who was attached to Kimaanya Police Station. According to the Greater The post Police officer shot dead in Masaka, three security guards arrested first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:57:58
Uganda Faces Shortage of Trained Counsellors Amid Rising Mental Health Needs
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Mental health experts have warned that Uganda does not have enough trained counsellors to meet the growing demand for counselling services, particularly in communities outside major urban centres.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:01
Uganda's Military Chief Muhoozi Orders Closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and Daily Monitor Broadcasts
[Capital FM] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba has ordered the closure of NTV Uganda, Spark TV and the Daily Monitor in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the military establishment and independent media houses.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:06
Abandoned Children Drive Up School Dropout Rates At Kisima II Island
[Independent (Kampala)] Jinja, Uganda -- A growing number of child-headed families on Kisima II Island in Jinja City are struggling to survive, with many children dropping out of school to take responsibility for siblings after being abandoned by their parents. Kisima II Primary School, located on the island, started the 2026 academic year with 200 pupils, including 104 girls and 96 boys. However, school records indicate a sharp decline in numbers as learners progress to higher classes.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:10
Government to Evacuate Ugandans From South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Violence
[Nile Post] The government has announced plans to evacuate Ugandan nationals from South Africa following months of escalating anti-migrant violence and xenophobic protests by vigilante groups.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:10
How Eco-Stoves Slashed Polland Food Centre Fuel Costs
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- When Polland Food Centre opened its doors in 2025, the aroma of sizzling delicacies filled the air. But behind the scenes, another scent lingered: stubborn smoke from traditional charcoal stoves that were quietly burning through profits.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:11
Court Issues Arrest Warrants for Sebutinde, Site Supervisor Over Bugolobi Apartment Project
[Nile Post] The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate's Court has issued arrest warrants against John Bagunywa Sebutinde, husband of International Court of Justice (ICJ) Judge Julia Sebutinde in the criminal case arising from the controversial Bugolobi apartment development.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:12
NMG Says Power Was Cut Off to Disrupt Operations
[Nile Post] Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U) has said an overnight military operation at its premises in Namuwongo and the Kampala Serena International Conference Centre disrupted its television, radio and newspaper operations after the facilities were rendered inaccessible and electricity was disconnected.
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@allafrica Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:58:13
NUP Condemns Military Siege of NMG Outlets As Attack On Press Freedom
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) has strongly condemned the military's closure and continued siege of media outlets operated by Nation Media Group Uganda, describing the action as an attack on press freedom and citizens' constitutional right to access information.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:37:40
Over 700 Ugandans to be evacuated from South Africa after one killed in xenophobic attack
Uganda has announced plans to evacuate hundreds of its citizens from South Africa as fears grow over a fresh wave of anti-migrant violence and xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. The evacuation follows a directive from President Yoweri Museveni, who instructed government agencies to facilitate the return of Ugandans who have requested assistance. The exercise is The post Over 700 Ugandans to be evacuated from South Africa after one killed in xenophobic attack first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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