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Cabinet blocks plan to turn Kampala's City Square into a commercial complex
Cabinet has rejected a proposal to turn Kampala's City Square into a commercial complex featuring a hotel and shopping mall, insisting that the site must remain a protected heritage area. Minister for ICT and National Guidance Justine Kasule Lumumba announced the decision on Tuesday, 27 October, at the Uganda Media Centre, saying the government had The post Cabinet blocks plan to turn Kampala's City Square into a commercial complex first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Government doubles allowances for public officials, including the Vice-President, Prime Minister, Ministers, Chief Justice, Judges, IGP, District Chairpersons, Mayors and Councillors; Here is the list of new rates
The government has more than doubled night duty allowances for several top officials, including the Vice-President, Prime Minister, deputy prime ministers, Cabinet ministers, judges and heads of key government institutions. The revised rates are contained in a Ministry of Finance circular dated 21 September 2026, which also increases allowances for permanent secretaries, district chairpersons, local The post Government doubles allowances for public officials, including the Vice-President, Prime Minister, Ministers, Chief Justice, Judges, IGP, District Chairpersons, Mayors and Councillors; Here is the list of new rates first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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200 Ugandans returning from South Africa get business training
About 200 Ugandans who returned from South Africa have received financial literacy and entrepreneurship training to help them rebuild their livelihoods and start businesses back home. The returnees underwent a two-day financial literacy and business formation workshop at Enterprise Uganda offices in Butabika, which concluded on Thursday, 15 October. The training comes after the government The post 200 Ugandans returning from South Africa get business training first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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How to apply for 1,000+ government medical jobs at Uganda's Referral Hospitals and other health institutions; Deadline, requirements and application link
The Health Service Commission (HSC) is recruiting for more than 1,000 jobs in public health facilities and specialised institutions across Uganda, giving qualified health workers and other eligible professionals an opportunity to apply for government jobs. The vacancies are available at the Ministry of Health headquarters, national and regional referral hospitals and other government health The post How to apply for 1,000+ government medical jobs at Uganda's Referral Hospitals and other health institutions; Deadline, requirements and application link first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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200 Ugandans returning from South Africa get business training as government pledges Shs2 billion
About 200 Ugandans who returned from South Africa have received financial literacy and entrepreneurship training to help them rebuild their livelihoods and start businesses back home. The returnees underwent a two-day financial literacy and business formation workshop at Enterprise Uganda offices in Butabika, which concluded on Thursday, 15 October. The training comes after the government The post 200 Ugandans returning from South Africa get business training as government pledges Shs2 billion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Panga-wielding thug shot dead after snatching bag and phones from student along Northern Bypass
Police have shot dead a suspected robber after he allegedly attacked an officer with a panga while fleeing from police following the robbery of a university student in Kampala. The incident happened at about 7:30pm on 23 October 2026 near the interchange connecting the Northern Bypass and the Entebbe Expressway. According to police, a female The post Panga-wielding thug shot dead after snatching bag and phones from student along Northern Bypass first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:46:00
From Naija with Love: Ugandans Toast to October's Single Moments with Ice Prince at the Singleton Big Meeting
There is a certain nostalgia attached to the music that raised a generation. Across the world, millennials are reclaiming the sounds, fashion and cultural moments that shaped their formative years. In Africa, that nostalgia has a soundtrack of its own, and Nigerian music from the late 2000s and early 2010s occupies a special place in The post From Naija with Love: Ugandans Toast to October's Single Moments with Ice Prince at the Singleton Big Meeting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 08:47:14
Former Bank of Uganda governor Mutebile's son sues stepmother over billions in hidden estate assets, alleges he was forced into a psychiatric facility to stop him from challenging estate management; here is the list of allegedly concealed assets
Duncan Tumusiime Mutebile, son of the late Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, has sued his stepmother, Betty Tumusiime Mutebile, and his late father's brother, David Kyomukama Mutebile, in a dispute over the management of the deceased's estate. Duncan is asking the High Court's Family Division in Kampala to revoke the letters of administration The post Former Bank of Uganda governor Mutebile's son sues stepmother over billions in hidden estate assets, alleges he was forced into a psychiatric facility to stop him from challenging estate management; here is the list of allegedly concealed assets first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 03:30:00
Bell Lager brings the ObaFest experience to Mbarara as TPaul lights up Kakyeeka Stadium
Uganda's Very Own beer, Bell Lager, brought the ObaFest experience to Mbarara on Saturday, October 24, as thousands of music lovers gathered at Kakyeeka Stadium to celebrate hometown star TPaul, popularly known as the Kakoba Boy, at his homecoming concert. The concert opened with a line-up of local artistes who set the tone for an The post Bell Lager brings the ObaFest experience to Mbarara as TPaul lights up Kakyeeka Stadium first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:24:50
FUFA suspends night matches at KCCA's Omondi Stadium after floodlight failure
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has suspended MTN Omondi Stadium's approval to host night matches following a floodlight failure that disrupted KCCA FC's Uganda Premier League match against UPDF FC on Thursday. The suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in place until the stadium's lighting system is fixed, a fresh inspection is The post FUFA suspends night matches at KCCA's Omondi Stadium after floodlight failure first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@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.
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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.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:03:37
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.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:06:00
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.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:02:12
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.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Oct 2026 06:21:55
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.
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