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Ugandan woman who travelled to Nigeria for a prayer session arrested at Lagos airport with 1.15kg of cocaine hidden under her underwear
A 34-year-old Ugandan woman has been arrested at Nigerias Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos after security officers discovered 87 wraps of cocaine weighing 1.15kg strapped around her pelvic area beneath two layers of underwear. The suspect, identified as Faridah Nansubuga, was intercepted on 3 November 2026 during a passenger screening exercise conducted jointly by The post Ugandan woman who travelled to Nigeria for a prayer session arrested at Lagos airport with 1.15kg of cocaine hidden under her underwear first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Uganda Waragi Celebrates Comedy Store Legacy of Laughter at Lugogo
The Lugogo Cricket Oval recently transformed into a sanctuary of shared joy, where the sound of collective laughter served as a powerful reminder of what binds Ugandans together. The star-studded show sponsored by Uganda Waragi brought together some of the country's finest creative minds, regional heavyweights, and passionate fans for an unforgettable night honoring a The post Uganda Waragi Celebrates Comedy Store Legacy of Laughter at Lugogo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Captain Morgan Announces Muck Arena With Nyege Nyege Pre-Party Pop Up
If you walked past Linus' Tattoo Studio in Bukoto over the weekend, you felt the energy long before you saw it. There was simply too muck fun brewing inside as heavy Amapiano beats and the aroma of cocktails filled the air. Captain Morgan Muckpit took over the creative hub on Saturday for a pop-up party The post Captain Morgan Announces Muck Arena With Nyege Nyege Pre-Party Pop Up first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Levixone gives Kampala a taste of Africa's finest gospel sounds
A regular attendee of concerts at Kampala Serena Hotel would be familiar with a certain pattern: music blaring as guests make their way to the Victoria Hall Ballroom, drinks flowing, and the usual buzz of Kampalas entertainment scene. However, Saturday, November 7, offered a different experience, as gospel singer Levixone took over the venue for The post Levixone gives Kampala a taste of Africa's finest gospel sounds first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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When House Music Found Its Way Home
From the familiar sounds of early Kampala house music to the global appeal of Amapiano, Vuma Pianos latest edition at Mestil Gardens was a reminder that dance music has a way of bringing generations and sounds together. If there is one thing Ugandans picked up and refused to let go of, it was house music. The post When House Music Found Its Way Home first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Lack of affordable financing slows Uganda's efforts to eliminate mercury use in gold mining
Ugandas efforts to eliminate mercury use in small-scale gold mining are facing a major financial challenge, with many miners unable to afford safer technologies and equipment needed to process gold without exposing themselves and the environment to toxic substances. The challenge was highlighted at the fourth annual planetGOLD Uganda Stakeholders Meeting in Kampala, which brought The post Lack of affordable financing slows Uganda's efforts to eliminate mercury use in gold mining first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Deputy Army Commander Okiding speaks out on Elwelu saga, explains why security forces went looking for him and how they found him
Deputy Chief of Defence Forces Lt. Gen. Sam Okiding has explained how security agencies launched investigations into alleged rebel recruitment in the Teso sub-region, why retired Lt. Gen. Peter Elwelu became a person of interest and how they eventually traced him on the orders of President Yoweri Museveni. According to an article published by The The post Deputy Army Commander Okiding speaks out on Elwelu saga, explains why security forces went looking for him and how they found him first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Who is Beatrice Lugalambi, the new Executive Director of Pride Bank?
Pride Bank Limited has appointed Beatrice Lugalambi as its new Executive Director. In a statement, the bank said Lugalambi brings more than 30 years of experience in banking and financial services, with expertise in business development, corporate banking, marketing, customer experience and institutional leadership. She has held several senior management positions in Ugandas banking sector, The post Who is Beatrice Lugalambi, the new Executive Director of Pride Bank? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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LIST: Museveni appoints 13 new Permanent Secretaries
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed 13 new Permanent Secretaries to serve in various government ministries and institutions. The appointments affect several government offices, including the Office of the Prime Minister, the Office of the President, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Works and Transport, and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs. The The post LIST: Museveni appoints 13 new Permanent Secretaries first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 07 Nov 2026 14:50:08
KCCA rescues 114 children from Kampala streets
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has rescued 114 children, including 82 girls and 32 boys, from the streets of Kampala in an operation aimed at protecting vulnerable children and getting them off the streets. The operation was conducted on Friday across different parts of the city, with KCCA saying the exercise was still ongoing as The post KCCA rescues 114 children from Kampala streets first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:55:37
Kenyan pastor sentenced to 200 years in prison for killing 191 people in starvation cult
A Kenyan court has sentenced self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for orchestrating the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in a starvation cult that shocked the country. Mackenzie, a former taxi driver, was convicted last month alongside 28 other people for the deaths, which occurred between January 2021 and September The post Kenyan pastor sentenced to 200 years in prison for killing 191 people in starvation cult first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:02:00
Pepeta Bets Uganda backs Katanga football tournament with Shs20m and kits for 20 teams
Pepeta Bets Uganda has sponsored a community football tournament in Katanga, Kampala, providing 20 participating teams with football kits and balls, alongside a Shs20 million package to support the organisers. The tournament, organised in partnership with the Daddy Kim Foundation, is scheduled to kick off on Monday, 9 November 2026, and aims to engage young The post Pepeta Bets Uganda backs Katanga football tournament with Shs20m and kits for 20 teams first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:39:28
SFC passes out new commandos, opens another training intake
The Special Forces Command (SFC) has passed out a new group of commandos after completing the Commando Qualification Course Intake 05/25-26 and started training for a new intake, Intake 06. The pass-out ceremony was presided over by SFC Commander Maj Gen Asaph Mweteise Nyakikuru at the Special Warfare Centre and School, Camp Rufu, in Ruhengyere, The post SFC passes out new commandos, opens another training intake first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:10:24
Oscar Kampala: The Ugandan fashion entrepreneur building a 7,000-man business movement across Africa
At just 25, Ugandan fashion entrepreneur Oscar Nyesiga, popularly known as Oscar Kampala, is pursuing ambitions that go beyond building a successful fashion brand. Through his luxury menswear business and the 7,000 Men Movement, he wants to connect thousands of young African entrepreneurs, promote mentorship and create opportunities for business growth across the continent. His The post Oscar Kampala: The Ugandan fashion entrepreneur building a 7,000-man business movement across Africa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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REPORT: Equity Group invested Shs3.1 trillion in social impact and sustainability programmes in 2025
Equity Group Holdings invested a record $771 million (about Shs3.1 trillion) in social impact and sustainability programmes across its markets in 2025, supporting initiatives in education, healthcare, agriculture, business development and environmental protection. The investment is highlighted in the groups latest sustainability report, launched in Nairobi this week under the theme A Sustainable World is The post REPORT: Equity Group invested Shs3.1 trillion in social impact and sustainability programmes in 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Gulu joins Uganda's growing brunch culture with Chill & Bite Meatings anniversary
Over the years, one feature that has become increasingly prominent on Kampala's social scene is brunch. What started as a leisurely weekend meal has evolved into a social experience, bringing together music, food, fashion and the opportunity to catch up with friends outside the usual nightlife setting. The phenomenon has gradually spread beyond the capital, The post Gulu joins Uganda's growing brunch culture with Chill & Bite Meatings anniversary first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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