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Equity Bank Uganda collects Shs16.13 billion in insurance premiums as life assurance income doubles
Equity Bank Uganda collected Shs16.13 billion in bancassurance premiums in the second quarter of 2026, securing an 8.77% market share and ranking fourth among banks in Uganda's bancassurance sector. The bank's performance was driven by a sharp increase in life assurance premiums, which more than doubled over the year, offsetting a slight decline in non-life The post Equity Bank Uganda collects Shs16.13 billion in insurance premiums as life assurance income doubles first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Premium spirits take centre stage as UBL launches festive gifting catalogue
With the festive season upon us, the question of what to gift friends, family and colleagues is fast forming up. Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), decided to give the perfect answer to that question, by launching a festive gifting catalogue, that includes all its premium and reserve brands, priced at distributor rates. The catalogue that was The post Premium spirits take centre stage as UBL launches festive gifting catalogue first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Diwali Food & Music Festival returns this Sunday for 2026 Edition at Speke Resort Munyonyo
Speke Resort Munyonyo will host the Diwali Food Festival 2026 on Sunday, November 1, bringing together food lovers, families and friends for a day of Indian cuisine, shopping and entertainment. Organised by Speke Resort Munyonyo in partnership with the Indian Association of Uganda, the festival is open to the public and celebrates Diwali, also known The post Diwali Food & Music Festival returns this Sunday for 2026 Edition at Speke Resort Munyonyo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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High Court rejects bid to overturn Moses Magogo's unopposed win in Budiope East
The High Court has dismissed an application by Daniel Mulirire seeking to overturn his disqualification from the Budiope East parliamentary race, leaving incumbent Moses Hashim Magogo's election unopposed intact. Mulirire asked the court to review an earlier decision upholding his disqualification, arguing that he had been denied a fair hearing because the judge relied on The post High Court rejects bid to overturn Moses Magogo's unopposed win in Budiope East first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:34:00
The Mith to host So UG Experience celebrating Ugandan music, culture and identity
Ugandan hip-hop artist The MITH is set to host The So UG Experience, a live music event celebrating Ugandan music, culture and identity, on 14 November 2026 at Kati Kati Grounds in Kampala. The event is organised by House of Deejays and Fenon Events. The event, themed around "A Flight to Uganda", will take audiences The post The Mith to host So UG Experience celebrating Ugandan music, culture and identity first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:30:00
Kwiso Movie Nights returns with V&A Sherry for Cinema and Cocktails Experience
Film enthusiasts in Kampala will have an opportunity to combine a movie screening with a social evening on Friday, October 30, as Kwiso Movie Nights returns in partnership with VA Sherry at Reach a Hand Africa headquarters in Lungujja. Themed Cinema Cocktails, the event will feature a screening of The Unforgivable, bringing audiences together The post Kwiso Movie Nights returns with V&A Sherry for Cinema and Cocktails Experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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High Court freezes assets of Late Bank of Uganda Governor Mutebile
The High Court in Kampala has temporarily stopped the administrators of the estate of former Bank of Uganda Governor Prof. Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile from selling, transferring or otherwise dealing with the estate's property and funds as a dispute over its administration continues. The interim orders were issued on October 27, 2026, by Deputy Registrar Suzanne The post High Court freezes assets of Late Bank of Uganda Governor Mutebile first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 05:24:00
Smirnoff to Unleash Spook-tacular Vibes at Kyambogo's Servite Hostel
In the midst of its nationwide tour, Smirnoff Uganda is hitting up Servite Hostel at Kyambogo University, on October 31 for a spook-tacular Halloween Fiesta edition. The Smirnoff Halloween Fiesta will transform Servite Hostel into a party arena, fusing music, fun and vibrant flavor with a spooky twist this Saturday. Halloween is the one night The post Smirnoff to Unleash Spook-tacular Vibes at Kyambogo's Servite Hostel first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 04:29:00
UNMC boss accused of defying IGG order to step aside as probe uncovers recruitment and procurement concerns
The chief executive of the Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC), Dr Gerald Banaga-Baingi, is facing allegations of defying an order by the Inspectorate of Government to step aside while investigations are conducted into alleged maladministration, financial mismanagement and abuse of office at the state-owned company. The Inspectorate on October 22 ordered Banaga-Baingi and the company's The post UNMC boss accused of defying IGG order to step aside as probe uncovers recruitment and procurement concerns first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:31:19
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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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:57:38
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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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:19:44
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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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:09:59
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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@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:36:17
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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@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:09:57
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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