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It is more distressing for God to see you single than it is for you yourself– Pastor Tom Mugerwa
Are you single? If so, Pastor Tom Mugerwa of Mutundwe Christian Fellowship has a message for you. During an appearance on NTV’s Mwasuze Mutya show, Pastor Tom claimed that God is more concerned about your singleness than you are. He explained that marriage is a divine institution and encouraged individuals to pray to God when […] The post It is more distressing for God to see you single than it is for you yourself– Pastor Tom Mugerwa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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25-year-old Butambala man wins car in KBET and VROOOOM Giveaway
Wasswa Henry, a 25-year-old man from Butambala, has won a brand-new car in the ongoing KBET and VROOOOM giveaway organised with Kagwirawo. Henry becomes the second winner in the promotion, which is giving away three cars and three motorcycles to lucky participants. His win came at an emotional time, just a day after he lost The post 25-year-old Butambala man wins car in KBET and VROOOOM Giveaway first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Winnie Byanyima lands another top international appointment
Winnie Byanyima, the outgoing Executive Director of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), has been appointed chairperson of the board of trustees of the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). She will take up the new role in January 2027, a day after completing her tenure at UNAIDS on 31 December 2026. The post Winnie Byanyima lands another top international appointment first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Fans sing along to Afrigo classics at Johnnie Walker-backed tribute
Fans sang along to Afrigo's songs on Saturday night, as the band and Eddy Yawe paid tribute to departed founder- Moses Matovu, at Garden Courts Hotel. Afrigo fans from all corners of Masaka city and neighboring areas came in numbers to watch a band that is credited to have sound tracked Uganda's history over the The post Fans sing along to Afrigo classics at Johnnie Walker-backed tribute first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Here are the government agencies set to be scrapped or merged
The government is planning to merge or absorb 60 government agencies into ministries and other institutions as part of a major restructuring exercise aimed at reducing public expenditure, eliminating duplication of roles and improving service delivery. Minister of ICT and National Guidance Justine Kasule Lumumba announced the latest figures on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, during The post Here are the government agencies set to be scrapped or merged first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Two military informers sentenced to death for staging fake bomb attacks in Munyonyo and Kalerwe
Two men who worked as state informers have been sentenced to death by the General Court Martial in Makindye for their involvement in two fake suicide bomb operations that killed two women in Kampala in June 2025. Hamza Lyavaala and Adiil Walusansa were handed the death sentence on Wednesday after being found responsible for the The post Two military informers sentenced to death for staging fake bomb attacks in Munyonyo and Kalerwe first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Ugandan Fintech Executive Esther Nigiwan joins Sierra Leone's Vult as Chief Commercial Officer
Ugandan fintech executive Esther Linda Nigiwan has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer of Vult, a digital financial services company based in Sierra Leone, where she will oversee its commercial strategy and expansion. Nigiwan has relocated to Sierra Leones capital, Freetown, to take up the position, bringing more than 10 years of experience in digital payments, The post Ugandan Fintech Executive Esther Nigiwan joins Sierra Leone's Vult as Chief Commercial Officer first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Pastor on the run for beating his Primary Four son to death for attending a Primary Seven Leavers' Party
Police in Kamuli District are hunting for a 38-year-old pastor accused of beating his 10-year-old son to death for attending a Primary Seven leavers' party at a nearby school. The suspect, identified as Robert Muwanguzi, is a pastor at Universal Apostles Fellowship Church of Righteousness. He reportedly fled after the incident, leaving his wife, who The post Pastor on the run for beating his Primary Four son to death for attending a Primary Seven Leavers' Party first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Why government is merging Uganda's Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution Companies
The government is moving to merge Uganda's three main electricity companies into a single entity as part of efforts to reduce administrative costs, eliminate duplication of responsibilities and improve efficiency in the electricity sector. The companies targeted for the merger are Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) and Uganda The post Why government is merging Uganda's Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution Companies first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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P7 candidate loses sight while sitting first PLE paper in Lwengo
A 17-year-old Primary Seven candidate in Lwengo District was forced to abandon her first Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) paper after she suddenly lost her sight while sitting the examination. Fiona Kisakye, a pupil at Kisaana Bataka Primary School, reportedly became unable to see what was printed on her examination paper, prompting her to leave the The post P7 candidate loses sight while sitting first PLE paper in Lwengo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:08:47
Here are the government agencies set to be scrapped or merged
The government is planning to merge or absorb 60 government agencies into ministries and other institutions as part of a major restructuring exercise aimed at reducing public expenditure, eliminating duplication of roles and improving service delivery. Minister of ICT and National Guidance Justine Kasule Lumumba announced the latest figures on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, during The post Here are the government agencies set to be scrapped or merged first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:56:45
Paradise Island Resort on Lake Victoria set to officially open on December 1
The Ruparelia Group is set to open Paradise Island Resort, a 19-acre private island retreat on Lake Victoria, on 1 December 2026, adding a new luxury tourism destination to Ugandas hospitality industry. Located about 20 minutes by speedboat from Speke Resort Munyonyo, the resort has been developed as an eco-friendly destination, with all its operations The post Paradise Island Resort on Lake Victoria set to officially open on December 1 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:16:57
PROFILE: Who is retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, the former Deputy Army Commander?
Retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, one of the Uganda People's Defence Forces' (UPDF) former senior commanders, was arrested in Soroti City on Monday, 2 November 2026, over allegations of involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the Teso sub-region. The UPDF announced his arrest following days of security operations and a search for the former Deputy The post PROFILE: Who is retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, the former Deputy Army Commander? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Nov 2026 06:22:04
Over 500 minor offenders sentenced to one month of cleaning public facilities in Kampala
At least 538 people convicted of minor offences in Kampala have been released from prison and ordered to perform one month of unpaid community service instead of serving jail sentences. The offenders, who had been detained at Luzira Prison, were sentenced on Monday and will be deployed to clean markets, schools and other public places The post Over 500 minor offenders sentenced to one month of cleaning public facilities in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Nov 2026 05:59:06
Former Deputy Army Commander Lt Gen Peter Elwelu arrested
Retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, a former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), has been arrested in Soroti City over allegations that he was involved in activities intended to destabilise the Teso sub-region. The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) announced his arrest on Monday evening, 2 November, following days of security operations and a search The post Former Deputy Army Commander Lt Gen Peter Elwelu arrested first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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252 golfers bring Uganda and Kenya together at Season 2 of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series Migingo Skirmishes in Limuru
A total of 252 golfers from Uganda and Kenya participated in the season two of the IM Bank Katogo Golf Series – Migingo Skirmishes, held at Limuru Country Club m- in Kenya, on Saturday, October 31, 2026. The participants were evenly split between the two countries. The event marked the fourth cross-border tournament of the The post 252 golfers bring Uganda and Kenya together at Season 2 of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series Migingo Skirmishes in Limuru first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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