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Former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa turns to fundraising match to save school from Shs1.3 billion bank loan
Former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa is seeking public support to save his AMESCO High School in Bugwanya Village, Wakiso District, from possible takeover by a bank over an outstanding loan that has reportedly accumulated to Shs1.3 billion. Mwesigwa has organised a fundraising football match scheduled for today, 13 October, at Hamz Stadium, starting at The post Former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa turns to fundraising match to save school from Shs1.3 billion bank loan first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Uganda Cranes legend Okwi and three others win tickets to watch the Premier League live in the UK courtesy of Guinness
Four more football fans have won tickets to watch the English Premier League live in the United Kingdom this season, courtesy of Guinness. The quartet was announced on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Guinness Matchday watch party held at The Villa in Bukoto, Kampala. Among the winners was Uganda Cranes legend and former captain The post Uganda Cranes legend Okwi and three others win tickets to watch the Premier League live in the UK courtesy of Guinness first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Over 500 arrested over alleged theft of PDM funds
Police and other law enforcement agencies have arrested 552 suspects accused of stealing and mismanaging funds under the government's Parish Development Model (PDM), with 492 of them already appearing in court. The suspects were arrested during a nationwide operation launched on 4 August 2026 to investigate and prosecute people suspected of abusing funds meant to The post Over 500 arrested over alleged theft of PDM funds first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Desire Luzinda, Levixone expecting their first child together
Singer Desire Luzinda has seemingly confirmed that she is expecting a baby with her husband, gospel singer Levixone, putting months of speculation about her pregnancy to rest. Desire shared a video on social media showing the couple enjoying a meal at a restaurant, with Levixone affectionately rubbing her visibly grown baby bump. "The only Salongo The post Desire Luzinda, Levixone expecting their first child together first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Guinness rewards six football fans with all-expenses-paid UK trips to watch the Premier League live
Six football fans have landed the ultimate matchday experience, securing all-expenses-paid trips to the UK to catch the English Premier League action live, courtesy of Guinness. The winners are Brandon Semanda, Stephen Paul Anyaja, Bob Emmanuel Otim, Mark Buyondo, Tucker Kibirige and Malaika Nyanzi. They were announced at the Guinness Matchday watch party held on The post Guinness rewards six football fans with all-expenses-paid UK trips to watch the Premier League live first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:56:00
Crysto Deejay lights up the Captain Morgan Muck Pit Edition of Strictly Soul
Mestil Gardens came alive last Thursday as RB fans gathered for the Captain Morgan Muck Pit edition of Strictly Soul, with Crysto deejay turning a laid-back evening into a lively sing-along party. The night started in the dedicated Muck Pit cocktail zone, where guests sampled rum cocktails before making their way into the main party The post Crysto Deejay lights up the Captain Morgan Muck Pit Edition of Strictly Soul first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:12:00
How Smirnoff Fiestas brought Mukono and Mbarara to life
As Uganda geared up for Independence Day celebrations, the Smirnoff Fiestas delivered a double-header of music, flavor, and pure, unfiltered energy proving that whether you party in the East or the West, the spirit is universal. "The Smirnoff Fiestas are truly the ultimate party starter for campus freshers," said Smirnoff Brand Manager Raymond Karama. "It The post How Smirnoff Fiestas brought Mukono and Mbarara to life first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:07:00
Zonke shakes up Jinja with the SO UG Nyege Nyege warm up
The Bridge Club House was the place to be for the ultimate kickoff to SO UG Nyege Nyege parties! Uganda Waragi teamed up with Zonke afro-house music collective, to take over Jinja for an unforgettable poolside pre-Nyege Nyege experience right at the source of the Nile. The party got off to a bright and early The post Zonke shakes up Jinja with the SO UG Nyege Nyege warm up first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Oct 2026 05:18:00
Aprtment Life makes grabs entry into the Kampala party scene with Don Julio and Johnnie Walker
Kampala's entertainment scene welcomed a new international party concept on Saturday, October 10, asAprtment Life made its Ugandan debut at Motiv in Bugolobi, bringing together music, fashion, tequila and whisky vibes. Brought to Uganda by Ganda Vibes, the event introduced Kampala to a lifestyle concept that has travelled across cities including Paris, Cape Town, Nairobi The post Aprtment Life makes grabs entry into the Kampala party scene with Don Julio and Johnnie Walker first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Khalid Aucho retires from international football after 13 years with Uganda Cranes
Former Uganda Cranes captain Khalid Aucho has retired from international football after 13 years of representing the national team, bringing an end to a career in which he helped Uganda return to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and later captained the side. Aucho announced his retirement on Monday, 12 October 2026, reflecting on a The post Khalid Aucho retires from international football after 13 years with Uganda Cranes first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:15:34
Joshua Baraka teases 'Commando' collaboration with Tiwa Savage
Singer Joshua Baraka has teased fans with news that his much-anticipated collaboration, Commando, featuring Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage, will be released earlier than planned. Baraka revealed that the song, which was initially scheduled for November alongside his upcoming project, will now drop in October following what he described as an overwhelming reception. "The reception The post Joshua Baraka teases 'Commando' collaboration with Tiwa Savage first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:30:57
Uganda begins new trials of Ebola vaccine
Uganda has begun a new phase of clinical trials for a candidate vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, as scientists step up efforts to develop protection against the virus responsible for an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the The post Uganda begins new trials of Ebola vaccine first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:20:00
UNEB warns 503,055 UCE candidates against malpractice as examinations begin
A total of 503,055 candidates have started their Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations at 4,514 centres across the country, according to the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). The candidates include 264,722 females and 238,333 males, with 906 learners registered under Special Needs Education (SNE). Of the total number, 187,918 candidates, representing 37.3 per cent, The post UNEB warns 503,055 UCE candidates against malpractice as examinations begin first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:24:36
Man confesses to killing women, giving body parts to traditional healers and eating others, including hearts and legs
Police in Masaka have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of Natukunda Jackline, a resident of Lukaya, following investigations into allegations that a traditional healer hired a man to supply human body parts for Shs2 million. The main suspect, Kamugisha Kulaishi, 38, a moneylender from Kasala LC I in Nyendo-Mukungwe Division, allegedly confessed The post Man confesses to killing women, giving body parts to traditional healers and eating others, including hearts and legs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 11 Oct 2026 05:42:00
Almorie Nagayi crowned Miss Uganda 2026/2027
19-year-old Almorie Nagayi from Masaka, Central Uganda, was crowned Miss Uganda 2026/2027 at a blissful event held at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel on Saturday, October 10. Nagayi was an audience favourite, with many carrying placards bearing her face and chanting her name whenever she was announced. She hopes to use her crown to advocate for The post Almorie Nagayi crowned Miss Uganda 2026/2027 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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I&M Bank Joins Persons with Disabilities in Business to champion inclusion and empowerment at second edition of Annual Disability Run
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, hundreds of runners gathered at Kitebi Primary School in Kampala for the second edition of the Annual Disability Run. The run, organized by Persons with Disabilities in Business (PIB-UG), and powered by IM Bank, was officially flagged off by Hon. Faith Nakut, Woman Member of Parliament for Napak District and The post I&M Bank Joins Persons with Disabilities in Business to champion inclusion and empowerment at second edition of Annual Disability Run first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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