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Two men allegedly confess to murdering Gulu University third-year student by hitting him on the head with a hammer
Police in Gulu City have arrested two 18-year-old suspects in connection with the murder of Gulu University student Ocen John Bosco Ngire. Ngire, 23, a third-year Bachelor of Education student majoring in Literature, was allegedly killed by unknown assailants on the night of 10 October 2026. His body was later found by the roadside in The post Two men allegedly confess to murdering Gulu University third-year student by hitting him on the head with a hammer first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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FUFA raises Uganda Premier League prize money to Shs600 million
Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) has increased the prize money for the StarTimes Uganda Premier League to Shs600 million for the upcoming financial year, in what it says is a major boost for clubs competing in Uganda's top-flight football league. The announcement was made by FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo during the 102nd FUFA The post FUFA raises Uganda Premier League prize money to Shs600 million first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Gov't formally recognises Edward Rukidi Nyabongo as Omukama of Tooro
The government has formally recognised Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I as the Omukama of Tooro, with his recognition taking effect from 29 September 2026, the day he was crowned. The recognition was published in the Uganda Gazette on 16 October under General Notice No. 2204 and signed on 12 October by the Minister of Gender, Labour The post Gov't formally recognises Edward Rukidi Nyabongo as Omukama of Tooro first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:01:00
Tororo County North MP- Hon. Owino urges students to embrace vegetable farming to fight poverty and improve nutrition
Tororo County North MP Nicholas Simon Owino, popularly known as Jafufa, has urged students completing their national examinations to embrace vegetable farming as a way of improving household nutrition, reducing food costs and creating income opportunities. Owino made the appeal while wishing candidates success in their examinations and encouraging them to use the period after The post Tororo County North MP- Hon. Owino urges students to embrace vegetable farming to fight poverty and improve nutrition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Oct 2026 08:59:34
Victoria University to hold 10th graduation ceremony at Speke Resort Munyonyo
Victoria University will graduate about 2,500 students during its 10th graduation ceremony scheduled for 19 and 20 October 2026 at Speke Resort Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala. The graduands will receive certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees and master's degrees at the two-day event, held under the theme "The Future Is High". Julius Bukyana, the university's Corporate The post Victoria University to hold 10th graduation ceremony at Speke Resort Munyonyo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Oct 2026 06:56:38
Gov't seeks Parliament's approval to access bank accounts for tax enforcement
The Government will continue pushing for parliamentary approval to access individual bank accounts as part of efforts to enforce tax compliance, State Minister for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Planning) Amos Lugoloobi has said. Addressing Parliament during a statement on the transition from Tax Identification Numbers (TINs) to National Identification Numbers (NINs) for individual taxpayers, The post Gov't seeks Parliament's approval to access bank accounts for tax enforcement first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Oct 2026 04:17:00
Pastor Bugingo's father dies aged 108
Mzee Aloyzi Bujjingo, the father of House of Prayer Ministries International (HPMI) lead pastor Aloysius Bugingo, has died aged 108. Mzee Bujjingo died on Thursday, 15 October 2026. His son, Pastor Bugingo, is the founder and lead pastor of House of Prayer Ministries International, based in Kampala. He is also known for his media ministry The post Pastor Bugingo's father dies aged 108 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:10:00
Calabash Speke Apartments to host Pilates fundraiser for breast cancer awareness
Calabash Speke Apartments will host a Pilates session on 24 October 2026 to raise funds and awareness for people affected by breast cancer. The event, organised as part of Pink October activities, will bring participants together for a morning of exercise, awareness and giving, with all money raised going to the Uganda Cancer Society. The The post Calabash Speke Apartments to host Pilates fundraiser for breast cancer awareness first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Oct 2026 05:51:48
Minister suspends doctor for pocketing while speaking to her; Medical associations speak out on the incident
The Minister of State for Health in charge of General Duties, Anifa Kawooya, has suspended a senior doctor at Arua Regional Referral Hospital after he allegedly put his hands in his pockets while speaking to her during her visit to the facility. The incident occurred on 15 October when Kawooya was conducting a routine monitoring The post Minister suspends doctor for pocketing while speaking to her; Medical associations speak out on the incident first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Oct 2026 18:12:52
I&M Bank Uganda Limited launches Season Two of Tukikube ne I&M Bank with focus on pickup trucks and tractor financing
IM Bank Uganda Limited has launched Season Two of its Tukikube ne IM Bank campaign, at the Source of the Nile Hotel in Jinja. The event was presided over by the IM Bank CEO- Robin Bairstow, and was attended by customers, local leaders and other key stakeholders from the Jinja community. In this second phase The post I&M Bank Uganda Limited launches Season Two of Tukikube ne I&M Bank with focus on pickup trucks and tractor financing first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:48:00
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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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:13:00
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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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:20:28
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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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:23:00
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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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:15:00
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 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:02:19
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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