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Uganda launches drones to deliver medical supplies to hard-to-reach island communities
The Ministry of Health has started testing drones to transport medical supplies and laboratory samples between mainland and island health facilities, as part of efforts to improve access to healthcare in hard-to-reach communities. The first medical logistics drone flight was launched by the Minister of State for Health in charge of Primary Health Care, Dr The post Uganda launches drones to deliver medical supplies to hard-to-reach island communities first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Here are the identities of Ugandans who died fighting for the Russian Army; 16 others are missing and presumed dead
At least 14 Ugandans who enlisted in the Russian military have been confirmed dead, while another 16 are missing and presumed dead, according to the Ugandan Embassy in Moscow. The names are contained in a communication from Uganda's Head of Mission in Moscow, Ambassador Moses K. Kizige, to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of The post Here are the identities of Ugandans who died fighting for the Russian Army; 16 others are missing and presumed dead first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Hundreds of Ugandan golfers head to Kenya for the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series Migingo Skirmishes Season Two in Limuru
Over 130 Ugandan golfers will travel to Kenya this Saturday, October 31, to participate in Season Two of the IM Bank Katogo Golf Series Migingo Skirmishes at Limuru Country Club. The contingent comprises golfers from across Ugandas leading clubs, including Entebbe Club, Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort Spa, Uganda Golf Club and Marylouise Simkins The post Hundreds of Ugandan golfers head to Kenya for the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series Migingo Skirmishes Season Two in Limuru first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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UPDF Major, two others remanded over alleged Shs13 billion fake gold deal
A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) major and two other men have been remanded until November 16, 2026, over allegations that they defrauded a foreign investor of about Shs13 billion in a fake gold transaction. The accused are Major Nicholas Ntakirwa, attached to the Directorate of Operations in the UPDF Land Forces; Ali Mohammed, a The post UPDF Major, two others remanded over alleged Shs13 billion fake gold deal first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:09:00
Here is how DStv's new packages will work from 5 November, including Shs25,000 access to selected Premier League and Champions League matches; See the new prices and channels
DStv subscribers in Uganda will be able to watch selected Premier League and UEFA Champions League matches on a Shs25,000 monthly package under a new subscription structure that MultiChoice Uganda will introduce on 5 November 2026. The changes, announced at MultiChoice Uganda's head offices, will see the pay-TV provider reorganise its offerings into four main The post Here is how DStv's new packages will work from 5 November, including Shs25,000 access to selected Premier League and Champions League matches; See the new prices and channels first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Who is Acting Major General Oscar Munanura, the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security of the UPDF?
Brigadier General Oscar Munanura has been promoted to the rank of Acting Major General and appointed the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security (CDIS) of the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF). His appointment was made by the Chief of Defence Forces and Senior Presidential Advisor for Special Operations, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Munanura takes over The post Who is Acting Major General Oscar Munanura, the new Chief of Defence Intelligence and Security of the UPDF? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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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@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:45:59
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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@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:19:16
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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@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:05:18
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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@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:19:16
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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@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:31:13
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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