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Equity Bank Uganda donates Shs50 million to support Benny Hinn miracle crusade
Equity Bank Uganda has extended a donation of Shs50 million to Pastor Robert Kayanja of Miracle Centre Ministries to support a highly anticipated three-day crusade featuring internationally renowned evangelist Benny Hinn. The donation was formally handed over on Tuesday afternoon by Catherine Psomgen, Equity Bank Uganda’s Director of Public Sector and Social Investments. The event […] The post Equity Bank Uganda donates Shs50 million to support Benny Hinn miracle crusade first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Popular Indian singer Neha Kakkar to headline India Day 2026 as Ruparelia Group sponsors event
Popular Indian playback singer Neha Kakkar is set to headline India Day 2026, with the Ruparelia Group joining the event as one of its principal sponsors. The annual celebration brings together Uganda's Indian community and other Ugandans to celebrate Indian culture and heritage while highlighting the strong social, economic and cultural ties between Uganda and The post Popular Indian singer Neha Kakkar to headline India Day 2026 as Ruparelia Group sponsors event first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Former Kawempe South MP Bashir Kazibwe returns to radio six years after leaving the mic for politics
Former Kawempe South MP Bashir Kazibwe Mbaziira is back behind the microphone, six years after stepping away from broadcasting to pursue a career in politics. Mbaziira announced his return to radio on Sunday, September 6, as he joined Beat FM to host a new current affairs programme, marking his return to the media spotlight after The post Former Kawempe South MP Bashir Kazibwe returns to radio six years after leaving the mic for politics first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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12 Years Of Waiting, One Night Of Celebration: Ronald Rugumayo, Joshua Baraka Take Center Stage At The Johnnie Walker Afro Exchange Open Finale
As Ronald Rugumayo aka Mayo sunk his final putt, Uganda Golf Club went into a frenzy. Wild cheers filled the atmosphere. Uganda had finally ended the twelve year wait to lift the Johnnie Walker Uganda Open championship. The golf clubs gave way to cocktails, the fairways gave way to a dancefloor, and Joshua Baraka took The post 12 Years Of Waiting, One Night Of Celebration: Ronald Rugumayo, Joshua Baraka Take Center Stage At The Johnnie Walker Afro Exchange Open Finale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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INTERVIEW: Alpha Ssali reveals how a humbling Spain trip sparked his football passion, compares brothers Caysan and Deen Ozil to Mahrez, Olise and Suarez
Express FC forward Alpha Ssali Thierry has revealed that a humbling experience during his first trip to Spain at the age of 10 was the turning point that ignited his passion for football. The son of renowned Ugandan musician Bebe Cool, Alpha said he had not initially developed a strong passion for the sport despite The post INTERVIEW: Alpha Ssali reveals how a humbling Spain trip sparked his football passion, compares brothers Caysan and Deen Ozil to Mahrez, Olise and Suarez first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Rugumayo breaks foreign dominance to win 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open
Ronald Rugumayo wasnt even in the main pressure group for the final round of the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open on Saturday, September 5, at Uganda Golf Club. He was starting the day down in sixth, two shots behind overnight leader- Nigeria's Godwin Okoko. With five players tied around him and a crowded The post Rugumayo breaks foreign dominance to win 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professional Golf Open first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:37:44
Denim, Day Parties and Whisky: Garden Pop Up Brings a New Energy to Kampala's Sunday Scene
Kampala's Sunday social calendar is set for a denim takeover this weekend as Garden Pop Up returns with a denim-themed edition on Sunday, September 6, bringing together music, fashion, cocktails and the easy-going energy of a garden day party. Hosted at Tales Bar Lounge, the experience, billed as The Garden Pop Up, will run The post Denim, Day Parties and Whisky: Garden Pop Up Brings a New Energy to Kampala's Sunday Scene first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:45:51
Lydia Jazmine Lights Up Lugogo Cricket Oval
Lugogo Cricket Oval on Friday felt like a movie scene. Lydia Jazmine finally took the stage for her long-awaited 'The One and Only' concert, and Kampala came ready. From glam entrances and a fireworks show to an unexpected technical glitch, the night had all the ingredients of a memorable concert. As Lydia performed one of The post Lydia Jazmine Lights Up Lugogo Cricket Oval first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:27:50
Serendipity Summer Splash unveils star-studded line-up
The countdown to the Serendipity Summer Splash Street Party is officially underway, with organisers unveiling a star-studded line-up of some of Uganda's biggest DJs, MCs and international music stars. The highly anticipated outdoor event will take place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Guvnor Streetside in Kampala's Industrial Area. Leading the local entertainment line-up are The post Serendipity Summer Splash unveils star-studded line-up first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:38:00
Busia gold mine awaits licence as government promises action within two months
Runjin Mining Holdings has built a fully operational gold mine in Tiira Town Council, Busia District, employing more than 60 Ugandans and establishing a partnership with local investors. The infrastructure is in place. The mine is ready to operate. But there is one major problem: the company is still waiting for a mining licence. The The post Busia gold mine awaits licence as government promises action within two months first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 04 Sep 2026 06:44:26
Old School RnB and Friends Brings Kampala's Favourite Throwbacks to Mestil
There is something about old-school RnB that makes a crowd forget how old they are. The opening notes of a familiar song can turn a room into a collective memory, with people singing along to choruses they have not heard in years, sometimes on key, sometimes nowhere near it, but always with conviction. That is The post Old School RnB and Friends Brings Kampala's Favourite Throwbacks to Mestil first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:47:35
King Oyo's body arrives in Uganda
The body of the late Tooro King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, has arrived in Uganda from the United States, marking the beginning of preparations for his burial on September 12. A chartered aircraft, 5Y-FAM, carrying the King's body landed at Entebbe International Airport at about noon on Friday, September 4, 2026. President Yoweri The post King Oyo's body arrives in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:09:00
Uganda International Fashion Week set for Grand Finale Runway Gala tomorrow at the Kampala Serena Hotel
After six years of waiting, the highly anticipated Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) runway is finally here. The week-long fashion celebration, which kicked off on Sunday, August 30th, will climax with a grand finale, tomorrow Saturday, September 5, at the Kampala Serena Hotel's Victoria Marquee. The UIFW grand finale runway gala will bring together some The post Uganda International Fashion Week set for Grand Finale Runway Gala tomorrow at the Kampala Serena Hotel first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:25:00
Joshua Baraka to headline Lagos-themed 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Grand Finale this Saturday
Ugandan and African music voice- Joshua Baraka, is set to headline the Johnnie Walker Afro Exchange 19th hole experience this Saturday, September 5, as the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship reaches its climax at Uganda Golf Club. The closing celebration will take on a distinctly Nigerian identity, running under the theme "Lagos Night." The post Joshua Baraka to headline Lagos-themed 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Grand Finale this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:54:00
Calabash Spa unveils weekly wellness offers for Speke Resort and Speke Apartments guests
Guests staying at Speke Resort Munyonyo and Speke Apartments Wampewo can now enjoy a series of special spa deals under a new weekly promotion by Calabash Spa. The promotion offers guests an opportunity to relax, recharge and enjoy a range of wellness treatments at reduced prices or with added complimentary services. The weekly offers include The post Calabash Spa unveils weekly wellness offers for Speke Resort and Speke Apartments guests first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:38:00
Rugumayo, Olapade deadlocked at Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open halfway mark
Uganda's Ronald Rugumayo and Nigeria's Sunday Olapade are locked at the top of the leaderboard after two rounds of the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open at Uganda Golf Club. Rugumayo, who led after Wednesday's opening round, carded a one-over 70 on Thursday to reach five-under-par 139 for the championship. He was joined at the The post Rugumayo, Olapade deadlocked at Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open halfway mark first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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