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Catholic priest dies after wooden crucifix falls on him during livestreamed mass
A Catholic priest has died after a large wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass at a church in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was celebrating Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church on 17 October 2026 when the crucifix, mounted above the altar, suddenly detached from the wall and The post Catholic priest dies after wooden crucifix falls on him during livestreamed mass first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Irene Ntale opens up about struggles to conceive
Singer Irene Ntale has spoken about the emotional toll of her struggle to conceive, revealing the pain of wanting children but finding the journey to motherhood difficult. In a now-deleted TikTok post, Ntale shared her frustration over her efforts to prepare her body for pregnancy, saying the experience has been emotionally challenging. The singer, who The post Irene Ntale opens up about struggles to conceive first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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More Than a Mixer: The Story Behind Gin and Tonic Day
Every October 19, gin enthusiasts around the world celebrate International Gin and Tonic Day, raising a glass to one of the cocktail world's most recognisable combinations. Unlike many food and drink celebrations built around a major industry or historical milestone, the modern observance has a more personal story. It is commonly traced to 2010, when The post More Than a Mixer: The Story Behind Gin and Tonic Day first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Uganda turns to Ice Hockey to attract European Tourists
Uganda is turning to international ice hockey to promote its tourism attractions and attract more visitors from Switzerland and other European countries. The initiative follows a partnership between the Uganda Embassy in Switzerland, the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) and Infront Sports Media, a global sports marketing company. Under the agreement, Uganda's Explore Uganda tourism The post Uganda turns to Ice Hockey to attract European Tourists first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Victoria University ranks second in Uganda's university assessment with 87.4 points
Victoria University has ranked second among Uganda's universities in the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)'s revised institutional ranking, scoring 87.4 points. The university trails Makerere University, which scored 88.9 points, while Kampala International University came third with 85.8 points. The ranking comes as Victoria University prepares to hold its 10th graduation ceremony on Tuesday, The post Victoria University ranks second in Uganda's university assessment with 87.4 points 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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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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@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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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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