matookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic 1 hours ago
How a visa disappointment in Dubai and requests from friends to shop for them inspired Idris Mutebi to build an international logistics business
For Ugandan entrepreneur Idris Mutebi, Get Quick International started with a simple favour: helping friends and relatives in Uganda buy items from Dubai and get them home. What began as an informal service has since grown into a Dubai-based logistics company handling shipments across Africa, Europe, Asia and America. Mutebi, who moved to the United The post How a visa disappointment in Dubai and requests from friends to shop for them inspired Idris Mutebi to build an international logistics business first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read moreOther Headlines
matookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:45:00
Uganda Waragi Celebrates Sold-Out 2 Kings One Mic Comedy Night
The Serena Hotel Ballroom was filled to capacity on Friday night as Uganda Waragi saw comedians Patrick "Salvado" Idringi and Dr. Hillary Okello join forces for the landmark "2 Kings One Mic" showcase in a night that proved Ugandan laughter is best served blended. Guests were welcomed with flashy backdrops and a dedicated Uganda Waragi The post Uganda Waragi Celebrates Sold-Out 2 Kings One Mic Comedy Night first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:34:00
Nyege Nyege looks to Wakaliwood to showcase Uganda to the world
Nyege Nyege Festival organisers have visited Wakaliwood, the home of Uganda's low-budget action films, in Wakaliga, Rubaga, to celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness behind the country's film industry ahead of this year's festival in November. The visit to Ramon Film Productions, founded by filmmaker Isaac G.G. Nabwana, offered the delegation a glimpse into how locally The post Nyege Nyege looks to Wakaliwood to showcase Uganda to the world first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic 25 minutes ago
Man electrocuted while allegedly vandalising electricity infrastructure
Police in Luwero District have launched an investigation after a man identified as Musisi Kwizera was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalise electricity infrastructure in Tebalyala Village. The incident occurred at around 6:30am on 22 October 2026 in Bweyeyo Parish, Luwero Sub-county. According to police, the village chairperson reported that a man had been electrocuted The post Man electrocuted while allegedly vandalising electricity infrastructure first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic 2 hours ago
Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello deliver a night of laughs at '2 Kings One Mic' show
At almost every comedy show, the music often competes with the comedy for the audience's attention, with live artist performances and DJ sets sometimes becoming the evening's biggest highlights. But at '2 Kings One Mic' show, on Friday, October 23rd, the spotlight stayed firmly on the headlining comedians- Patrick "Salvador" Idringi and Dr. Hillary Okello, The post Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello deliver a night of laughs at '2 Kings One Mic' show first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic 1 hours ago
Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for travellers with DR Congo travel history
Uganda has barred travellers with a recent history of travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from transiting through the country as part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola. The Ministry of Health said affected travellers will be quarantined for 21 days and monitored for signs of the disease. The measures The post Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for travellers with DR Congo travel history first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:10:39
Vipers sack head coach Denis Lavagne after just four months in charge
Vipers SC have parted ways with head coach Denis Lavagne after just four months in charge of the Uganda Premier League club. The French coach's contract was ended by mutual consent on 24 October 2026, bringing his short spell at the Kitende-based club to an early end. "Vipers Sports Club informs its stakeholders and general The post Vipers sack head coach Denis Lavagne after just four months in charge first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:01:00
Court convicts man over theft and tampering with nine Watu-financed smartphones
The Bushenyi Chief Magistrate's Court has convicted Mutungisa Longino over the theft and illegal tampering of nine smartphones financed by Watu Credit Uganda Ltd. Mutungisa was convicted on September 9, 2026, on three counts of theft, unauthorised access to a computer device and unauthorised modification of a computer device, offences under the Computer Misuse Act. The post Court convicts man over theft and tampering with nine Watu-financed smartphones first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:38:06
Kampala set for a throwback as Ice Prince takes the stage at The Big Meeting
Kampala's end-of-month social calendar is set for a dose of Nigerian hip-hop nostalgia as Ice Prince Zamani heads to Uganda for his first performance in the country at the next edition of The Big Meeting, curated by The Singleton whisky at Thrones. The Nigerian rapper, whose catalogue helped soundtrack the rise of Nigerian music across The post Kampala set for a throwback as Ice Prince takes the stage at The Big Meeting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:10:00
Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello unite for '2 Kings One Mic' comedy show this Friday, powered by I&M Bank
IM Bank Uganda Limited is the official banking partner of the '2 Kings One Mic,' comedy show that will feature two of Uganda's top comedians- Patrick "Salvador" Idringi and Dr Hillary Okello, on one stage. The show, slated for today- Friday, October 23, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, will bring the two comedians together on The post Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello unite for '2 Kings One Mic' comedy show this Friday, powered by I&M Bank first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:36:35
Vipers troll KCCA after floodlights failure
Vipers SC could not resist taking a cheeky swipe at KCCA FC after their Uganda Premier League match against UPDF FC was abandoned following a floodlights failure at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday evening. The Kitende-based side joined the online banter by posting a viral meme of Pastor Martin Ssempa cracking up with laughter, The post Vipers troll KCCA after floodlights failure first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:07:46
Kabira Country Club announces unmissable End-of-Year packages
Kabira Country Club has introduced end-of-year packages for companies and organisations looking to hold corporate parties as the year comes to a close. The packages include cocktail and buffet options, giving groups different choices depending on their preferred type of celebration. The cocktail package costs Shs75,000 per person and includes four vegetarian and four non-vegetarian The post Kabira Country Club announces unmissable End-of-Year packages first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:22:46
"I have no reason to doubt him," Desire Luzinda explains how she makes her long-distance marriage with Levixone work
Gospel singer Desire Luzinda has spoken about how she maintains trust and peace in her long-distance marriage with fellow gospel singer Levixone, saying they constantly reassure each other despite living in different countries. During an interview with Spark TV, Desire said the distance had not given her any reason to doubt her husband, explaining that The post "I have no reason to doubt him," Desire Luzinda explains how she makes her long-distance marriage with Levixone work first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:38:41
Former Busiro South MP Charles Matovu dies amid pending election petition
Former Busiro South MP Charles Matovu has died at the age of 41, leaving unresolved a court petition he filed seeking to overturn the results of the January 2026 parliamentary election. Matovu, a National Unity Platform (NUP) politician, died on Thursday, 22 October, after his health suddenly deteriorated. He was initially admitted to Lubaga Hospital The post Former Busiro South MP Charles Matovu dies amid pending election petition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 05:49:19
NBS TV's Dalton Kaweesa set to earn second Master's Degree
NBS Television journalist and media executive Dalton Kaweesa is set to add a second master's degree to his academic qualifications when he graduates with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Uganda Christian University (UCU). Kaweesa's latest qualification comes three years after he earned a Master's Degree in Journalism and Communication from Makerere University in The post NBS TV's Dalton Kaweesa set to earn second Master's Degree first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:15:45
Government to give landslide-prone households Shs18 million each to relocate
The government will give each household living in landslide-prone areas of the Bugisu sub-region Shs18 million to help them relocate to safer places. The one-off payment is intended to help families buy land and establish homes away from areas at risk of landslides. Beneficiaries will be able to acquire land within Bugisu or in other The post Government to give landslide-prone households Shs18 million each to relocate first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read moreRight Column Content