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Landlady locks herself and two tenants inside house before setting it on fire; locals say she left a note saying she was stressed about a bank loan and tenants were not paying on time
Three people have died in a house fire in Nansana Municipality after the landlady allegedly locked herself inside the building and set it ablaze over financial difficulties. The fire broke out at about 2:00 a.m. on 28 September at a house that had been partitioned into six rental units. Police said the landlady, identified as The post Landlady locks herself and two tenants inside house before setting it on fire; locals say she left a note saying she was stressed about a bank loan and tenants were not paying on time first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Your ultimate soulful guide to the long independence weekend
One thing we all look forward to is a 3-day day weekend for the perfect excuse to go outside and have a good time. And what better way to kickstart this break away from your desk than with this edition of Strictly Soul, happening at Mestil Gardens on Thursday, October 8th? This ultimate RnB link-up The post Your ultimate soulful guide to the long independence weekend first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Smirnoff takes flavor-fueled Fiestas to Mukono & Mbarara with Etania, Azawi and more
Smirnoff is turning up the dial and taking its signature flavor experience back on the two major university hubs this week: UCU in Mukono on Thursday, October 8th, followed by a Western Uganda takeover at University Inn, Mbarara on Saturday, October 10th. Partiers in Mukono are in for a huge night at The John's Hostel The post Smirnoff takes flavor-fueled Fiestas to Mukono & Mbarara with Etania, Azawi and more first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Road to Nyege Nyege: Uganda Waragi and Zonke takeover Jinja
If you haven't got your Independence weekend sorted out yet, consider your plans officially locked in. Uganda Waragi and Uganda's premier afro-house music collective, Zonke Africa is taking the ultimate house music experience straight to the source of the Nile. Set to happen at the Bridge Club House in Jinja this Saturday, the poolside music The post Road to Nyege Nyege: Uganda Waragi and Zonke takeover Jinja first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Venus Haircare trains salon professionals on refreshed product range
Venus Haircare has trained salon owners and stylists on its refreshed product range as part of efforts to help hair professionals better understand and recommend its products. The workshop, held today at Hotel La Grande, brought together salon professionals who work directly with consumers and advise them on hair care and styling. The training follows The post Venus Haircare trains salon professionals on refreshed product range first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Smirnoff takes Flavor-Fueled Fiestas to Mukono & Mbarara with Etania, Vinka and more
Smirnoff is turning up the dial and taking its signature flavor experience back on the two major university hubs this week: UCU in Mukono on Thursday, October 8th, followed by a Western Uganda takeover at University Inn, Mbarara on Saturday, October 10th. Partiers in Mukono are in for a huge night at St. Johns Hostel The post Smirnoff takes Flavor-Fueled Fiestas to Mukono & Mbarara with Etania, Vinka and more first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Uganda Waragi joins The Mith for the SO UG Experience
Uganda Waragi has officially announced its support for The Miths upcoming So UG Experience concert, set for November 14 at Kati Kati Grounds. The announcement itself was a celebration of Ugandan greatness as some of the biggest names in the industry, including Lillian Mbabazi, Navio and many other stars partners who have been part The post Uganda Waragi joins The Mith for the SO UG Experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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DJ Bugy Wants Kampala to Remember How the 2000s Felt
When Pius Fortunate Buguzi chose DJing over a career in medicine, he was making a decision that, at the time, may not have looked like the obvious one. Known today as DJ Bugy, he trained in clinical medicine at Kampala School of Health Sciences, but music had begun pulling him in another direction. He taught The post DJ Bugy Wants Kampala to Remember How the 2000s Felt first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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I&M Bank to open branches in former Crane Bank premises in Ntinda and Kireka
IM Bank Uganda is set to open new branches in Ntinda and Kireka, bringing former Crane Bank premises back into use as banking facilities. The branches will occupy premises that were at the centre of a long-running property dispute between Meera Investments Limited, associated with businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, and dfcu Bank following the collapse of The post I&M Bank to open branches in former Crane Bank premises in Ntinda and Kireka first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:54:00
A Squad Escape Pass for you and your friends to enjoy all Speke Resort Munyonyo amenities at Shs150k this Independence weekend
Speke Resort Munyonyo has introduced a new Squad Escape Pass priced at Shs150,000 per person, giving friends an opportunity to spend a day relaxing and enjoying activities by Lake Victoria. The pass combines leisure, wellness and outdoor experiences, offering guests access to the resort's swimming pool, health club, steam and sauna facilities. The package also The post A Squad Escape Pass for you and your friends to enjoy all Speke Resort Munyonyo amenities at Shs150k this Independence weekend first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Speke Resort introduces Shs150,000 Squad Escape Pass for friends
Speke Resort Munyonyo has introduced a new Squad Escape Pass priced at Shs150,000 per person, giving friends an opportunity to spend a day relaxing and enjoying activities by Lake Victoria. The pass combines leisure, wellness and outdoor experiences, offering guests access to the resort's swimming pool, health club, steam and sauna facilities. The package also The post Speke Resort introduces Shs150,000 Squad Escape Pass for friends first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 22 hours ago
Victoria University shares state-of-the-art design impressions for a new campus in Naguru, construction set to begin this year
Victoria University has shared design impressions of its planned new campus in Naguru, Kampala, giving the public a glimpse of what is expected to become a major new landmark in the area. Vice Chancellor Prof Lawrence Muganga said the new campus will be located opposite Phanero Grounds, with construction expected to begin this year. Sharing The post Victoria University shares state-of-the-art design impressions for a new campus in Naguru, construction set to begin this year first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Two men arrested for kidnapping 10-year-old boy and demanding Shs20 million ransom
Police in Nansana have arrested two men accused of kidnapping a 10-year-old boy and demanding Shs20 million for his release. The suspects, identified as 20-year-old Matovu Benard and 30-year-old Ssemata Christopher, were arrested after police recovered the child and a Subaru Impreza allegedly stolen during the incident. The incident happened on 4 October 2026 at The post Two men arrested for kidnapping 10-year-old boy and demanding Shs20 million ransom first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Victoria University shares design impressions of new Naguru campus
Victoria University has shared design impressions of its planned new campus in Naguru, Kampala, giving the public a glimpse of what is expected to become a major new landmark in the area. Vice Chancellor Prof Lawrence Muganga said the new campus will be located opposite Phanero Grounds, with construction expected to begin this year. Sharing The post Victoria University shares design impressions of new Naguru campus first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Former NTV news anchor Raymond Mujuni lands new job at Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Former NTV Uganda news anchor Raymond Mujuni has been appointed Senior Policy Adviser at Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Although the ministry has not yet issued an official statement on the appointment, it was publicly disclosed by Jan Sadek, the European Union Ambassador to Uganda. In a post on X, Sadek congratulated Mujuni following a The post Former NTV news anchor Raymond Mujuni lands new job at Ministry of Foreign Affairs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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"I've never hidden my ambitions of playing for my country," Tooro Prince George Kamurasi still dreams of Uganda Cranes call-up
George Desmond Kamurasi may have turned down the chance to become King of Tooro, but the 36-year-old goalkeeper still has one major ambition he hopes to fulfil — representing Uganda on the international stage. The SE Dons captain has long expressed his desire to play for the Uganda Cranes and believes he could still earn The post "I've never hidden my ambitions of playing for my country," Tooro Prince George Kamurasi still dreams of Uganda Cranes call-up first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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