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Matugga transporter wins new boda boda in KBET and VROOOM Giveaway
Ssempagala Ismail Ivan, a transporter from Kavule in Matugga, has won a brand-new motorcycle in the KBET and VROOOM giveaway. Ivan, a football fan who enjoys following Premier League matches and participates in sports betting, collected his prize from KBET offices, adding a new motorcycle to his transport business. The giveaway is continuing, with more The post Matugga transporter wins new boda boda in KBET and VROOOM Giveaway first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Bell Citrus brings the fun to Kyambogo Freshers Ball as students dance into the new academic year
If the energy at the Kyambogo Freshers Ball is anything to go by, the new academic year has started on a high note. Bell Citrus joined the party as a beverage sponsor, bringing an interactive brand experience to the Kyambogo University Grounds that gave students plenty of reasons to pause, play, and make memories before The post Bell Citrus brings the fun to Kyambogo Freshers Ball as students dance into the new academic year first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Captain Morgan Gives Nkozi Grad Class Ultimate Party and Play Send-Off
Sporting sharp trims and fresh nail sets for graduation week, Nkozi university students gathered at the Bbosa Hostel courtyard as the Captain Morgan gave the graduating class one last epic hurrah. Captain Morgan is built on the spirit of fun, friendship, and shared moments," said Captain Morgan's Raymond Karama. "Grad week is a major milestone, The post Captain Morgan Gives Nkozi Grad Class Ultimate Party and Play Send-Off first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Guinness Smooth's Pass the Aux Makes Space for Music, Art and Self-Expression
If Friday night at Somewhere Else in Lugogo proved anything, it is that music hits differently when everyone gets a chance to make it their own. The third edition of Pass the Aux, powered by Guinness Smooth, brought together music lovers, creatives and Kampala's nightlife crowd for an immersive experience where the music kept moving, The post Guinness Smooth's Pass the Aux Makes Space for Music, Art and Self-Expression 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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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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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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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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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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