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NUP supporters arrested for blocking Mityana Highway
Kampala Metropolitan Police have arrested 29 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) following a disturbance along the Mityana highway on Monday morning. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, the incident took place at Bujjuko Trading Centre, where a group of NUP supporters allegedly blocked the road, disrupted traffic, and caused commotion while […] The post NUP supporters arrested for blocking Mityana Highway first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:04:25
Dolphin Suites Brings the Flavours of India to Diwali Celebrations
KAMPALA, Uganda — Dolphin Suites is inviting guests to celebrate the Festival of Lights with an authentic taste of Indian cuisine through its special Diwali Brunch, bringing together rich spices, traditional favourites and indulgent desserts for a memorable festive dining experience. Available at UGX 50,000 per person, the Diwali offering features the much-loved Chole Bhature, The post Dolphin Suites Brings the Flavours of India to Diwali Celebrations first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Speke Resort Munyonyo kicks off festive season with annual Cake Mixing Ceremony
Speke Resort Munyonyo ushered in the festive season on Sunday, 25 October, with its annual Cake Mixing Ceremony, bringing guests together to celebrate a tradition associated with Christmas preparations. The event saw participants mix dried fruits, nuts and aromatic spices in preparation for the festive season. The ceremony provided an opportunity for guests to share The post Speke Resort Munyonyo kicks off festive season with annual Cake Mixing Ceremony first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Kabira Country Club offers festive staycations starting at $125
Kabira Country Club in Bukoto is offering festive season staycation packages starting at about Shs480,000 for individuals looking to enjoy a holiday break without travelling outside Kampala. The special rates will be available from 15 November 2026 to 15 January 2027, giving individuals, couples, families and groups an opportunity to relax and enjoy the festive The post Kabira Country Club offers festive staycations starting at $125 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Nnaabagereka, Katikkiro urge girls to prioritise mental health, education at Healing Minds Tour finale
The Nnaabagereka of Buganda Kingdom- Her Royal Highness Sylvia Nagginda Luswata, and the Katikkiro- Charles Peter Mayiga, have called on parents and school-going girls to prioritise mental wellbeing, education and self-worth, warning that a lack of support at home and pressure from romantic relationships can undermine girls' future prospects. The call was made on Wednesday, The post Nnaabagereka, Katikkiro urge girls to prioritise mental health, education at Healing Minds Tour finale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Prominent Ugandan Kickboxer Patricia Apolot, wife of General Peter Elwelu, speaks out on husband's whereabouts amid claims he was forming a rebel group
Patricia Apolot, a prominent Ugandan kickboxer and wife of retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, says her husband left their village home for Kampala two weeks ago to spend time in prayer and has not returned since. According to New Vision, Apolot said her husband's extended periods of prayer were not unusual, explaining that he sometimes The post Prominent Ugandan Kickboxer Patricia Apolot, wife of General Peter Elwelu, speaks out on husband's whereabouts amid claims he was forming a rebel group 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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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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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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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:18:26
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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