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Absa offers Shs66 million in cash prizes to drive Business Debit Card usage among SMEs
Absa Bank Uganda has launched a three-month SME Business Credit Campaign aimed at encouraging digital payments among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) while rewarding businesses that embrace cashless transactions. Running from 15 October 2026 to 15 January 2027, the campaign will offer Shs66 million in cash prizes, with one customer winning Shs22 million each month The post Absa offers Shs66 million in cash prizes to drive Business Debit Card usage among SMEs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Businessman Tejas Patel remanded over 15 counts of aggravated human trafficking
Businessman and insurance broker Tejas Patel, 50, has been remanded to Luzira Prison until 22 October 2026 after prosecutors amended the charges against him and his co-accused, Yogesh Yadav, to include 15 counts of aggravated human trafficking. Patel appeared before the Makindye Chief Magistrate's Court with his lawyer but was returned to prison after the The post Businessman Tejas Patel remanded over 15 counts of aggravated human trafficking first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Equity Bank Uganda joins business leaders to advance financing for Uganda's green transition
Equity Bank Uganda has disbursed Shs37.6 billion in green loans to support climate-friendly projects, including clean energy and sustainable businesses, as the bank steps up efforts to promote Uganda's transition to a green economy. The bank's Managing Director, Gift Shoko, revealed this on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, during the third CEOs' Breakfast Meeting and High-Level The post Equity Bank Uganda joins business leaders to advance financing for Uganda's green transition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Museveni calls on African leaders to embrace Nyerere's leadership principles
President Yoweri Museveni has urged African leaders to draw lessons from the leadership of Tanzanias founding president, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, particularly his emphasis on good governance, human rights and African unity. Museveni said these principles remain important for promoting peace, political stability and sustainable economic development across the continent. He also highlighted Tanzanias support The post Museveni calls on African leaders to embrace Nyerere's leadership principles first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Why the Bank of Uganda has raised the interest rate to 12 per cent
The Bank of Uganda has raised its benchmark interest rate from 9.75% to 12%, a sharp increase aimed at containing rising inflation and protecting the economy from higher fuel and import costs. But what does the increase mean, and why has the central bank taken this decision? The Bank of Ugandas Monetary Policy Committee raised The post Why the Bank of Uganda has raised the interest rate to 12 per cent first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 7 hours ago
Parliament suspends enforcement of charcoal ban
Parliament has suspended the implementation of the proposed ban on charcoal use until next Wednesday, giving the government time to explain how the ban would be enforced and what alternatives are available to households that depend on charcoal for cooking. Speaker of Parliament Oboth Oboth ordered the suspension after MPs raised concerns about the impact The post Parliament suspends enforcement of charcoal ban first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 Oct 2026 04:09:00
Captain Morgan Takes Over Bbosa Hostel this Saturday
Get ready, Nkozi! Life is too short for routine, and this Saturday, Captain Morgan is here to break the ordinary and make some extraordinary moments on Masaka Road. The iconic rum is officially bringing its signature Party and Play takeover straight to Bbosa Hostel, Nkozi with a spicy blend of interactive games, smooth rum cocktails, The post Captain Morgan Takes Over Bbosa Hostel this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:03:00
Uganda urged to look beyond electricity connections in measuring energy access
Uganda should measure its energy transition not only by the number of electricity connections made, but also by whether access to energy is improving people's lives, energy and climate experts have said. The experts made the call during a media engagement at Makerere organised by Uganda's Little Hands Go Green (ULHGG) under the REPower Uganda. The post Uganda urged to look beyond electricity connections in measuring energy access first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:08:42
INTERVIEW: I never planned to join politics, I only wanted to be famous—former Minister Evelyn Anite says politics brought her many enemies but also achievements beyond her expectations
Former State Minister for Finance in charge of Investment and Privatisation Evelyn Anite says she remains committed to President Yoweri Museveni despite being dropped from Cabinet, insisting that her admiration for him dates back to her childhood. In an interview on the YouTube programme Dialogue With Emukule, Anite said she developed an admiration for Museveni The post INTERVIEW: I never planned to join politics, I only wanted to be famous—former Minister Evelyn Anite says politics brought her many enemies but also achievements beyond her expectations first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:48:51
Kabira Country Club sets the stage for festive staycation with rates starting at $125
Looking for a holiday escape without travelling far from Kampala? Kabira Country Club in Bukoto is offering special festive season rates for people looking to take a break from their usual routines and enjoy a staycation. The package offers a range of accommodation options for individuals, couples, families and groups, with prices starting at $125 The post Kabira Country Club sets the stage for festive staycation with rates starting at $125 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:37:46
Ugandans turn F1 dream into meme fuel as they imagine Uganda hosting Formula 1; Here are some of the funniest memes
Ugandans on social media have turned the idea of Uganda hosting a Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix into a comedy festival, imagining everything from drivers dodging potholes to race officials negotiating with boda boda riders. The online jokes follow news that Rwanda is targeting a place on the Formula 1 calendar in the early 2030s, The post Ugandans turn F1 dream into meme fuel as they imagine Uganda hosting Formula 1; Here are some of the funniest memes first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 Oct 2026 05:43:33
Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after successful surgery
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer after undergoing surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung at a hospital in Rome. The 71-year-old pontiff was operated on Tuesday, 13 October, at Gemelli Hospital after doctors detected a small growth in his lung during routine medical checks. Tests carried out before The post Pope Leo XIV diagnosed with lung cancer after successful surgery first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:39:29
Rwanda to host African Grand Prix in early 2030s as Formula One returns to Africa
Rwanda is set to bring Formula One racing back to Africa for the first time in more than three decades, with the African Grand Prix scheduled to join the championship calendar in the early 2030s. The race will be held at a new purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, about 40 kilometres south of Kigali, Rwanda's capital, The post Rwanda to host African Grand Prix in early 2030s as Formula One returns to Africa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:49:31
Here are the 48 schools that did not register S4 candidates for 2026 UCE exams
Forty-eight schools that registered candidates for last year's Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations did not register any Senior Four candidates for the 2026 exams, prompting an investigation by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB). UNEB Executive Director Dan Odongo said the board was investigating whether the schools had no eligible candidates or whether the The post Here are the 48 schools that did not register S4 candidates for 2026 UCE exams first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:06:20
Why the US has extended travel restrictions on Uganda
The United States has extended restrictions on travellers from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan for another 30 days over concerns about the risk of Ebola spreading across borders. In a notice issued on 11 October, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which operates under the Department of The post Why the US has extended travel restrictions on Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 13 Oct 2026 08:55:06
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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