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A guide to a healthy Christmas Menu
For some people, when the word Christmas is mentioned, only one thing comes to mind – food. But few of those know how much and what they should be eating to remain healthy. The saying "you are what you eat" is 100% true. What you eat significantly affects your health. Here are foods that should […] The post A guide to a healthy Christmas Menu first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rickman scores on Express debut as he and his girlfriend, Gia Nina steal the spotlight in Kampala Derby
Musician-turned-footballer Rickman and his girlfriend, popular TikTok dancer and influencer Gia Nina, stole the spotlight on Thursday evening as Express FC defeated rivals KCCA FC in the Kampala derby at Hamz Stadium. It was a memorable night for Rickman, who marked his competitive debut for Express by scoring as the Red Eagles secured a 2-0 The post Rickman scores on Express debut as he and his girlfriend, Gia Nina steal the spotlight in Kampala Derby first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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King Oyo: Here's How the nine days of mourning and funeral will unfold
The body of the late Tooro King, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, is expected to return to Uganda this morning, September 4, 2026, setting in motion nine days of mourning and funeral rites before his burial on September 12. The King, who died in the United States on August 27 at the age of The post King Oyo: Here's How the nine days of mourning and funeral will unfold first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:13:00
Uganda Waragi celebrates Racheal Magoola's 40-year musical legacy
Uganda's iconic Spirit is joining forces with legendary Afro-fusion superstar Racheal Magoola to celebrate six decades of life and four decades of binding music. The announcement was made today during an official courtesy visit by Racheal Magoola and her team to the Uganda Breweries Limited headquarters in Luzira. Magoola's Still Shining show is set for The post Uganda Waragi celebrates Racheal Magoola's 40-year musical legacy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:23:46
Refugee talent to take centre stage at Nsambya exhibition
Refugees and members of their host communities will display businesses, creative products and vocational skills at a public exhibition in Kampala later this month. The two-day event, organised by the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) Uganda, will be held on September 25 and 26, 2026, at the organisation's offices on St Augustine Road in Nsambya. Organised The post Refugee talent to take centre stage at Nsambya exhibition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:12:12
INTERVIEW: The Last Gal opens up about her journey and finding her own sound
Before she became known as The Last Gal, Kanyunyuzi Rachel Heyzo was simply a young woman with a growing interest in music and a desire to learn what it really meant to stand behind the decks. Her journey into DJing began in 2022 at Gong Academy, where she trained under DJ Derrick Files. Later that The post INTERVIEW: The Last Gal opens up about her journey and finding her own sound first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:18:00
Dread Lazer Turn Up: Excitement builds as performers are announced
Linus Tattoo Studio was buzzing with excitement and intense music as some of Kampala's top DJs and artists were unveiled to perform alongside Dread Lazer at the second edition of his turn up tomorrow the 4th of September at Kati Kati grounds. The event organizers dropped the news at a lit pre-game party hosted by The post Dread Lazer Turn Up: Excitement builds as performers are announced first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Sep 2026 01:48:23
Sheebah shares emotional son's first preschool day with Dad
Singer Sheebah Karungi has shared an emotional moment from her son Amir's first day of preschool, revealing how deeply she was touched to see his father, Suleiman Jaffar, make sure he was there for the special milestone. Amir, who was born on 23 November 2024, recently started preschool, marking another big moment for the singer The post Sheebah shares emotional son's first preschool day with Dad first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:06:00
Museveni tours Kingfisher as Uganda moves closer to first oil
President Yoweri Museveni has visited the Kingfisher Development Area in Kikuube District as Uganda's oil project reaches another major milestone, bringing the country closer to commercial oil production. The visit came as the Kingfisher Central Processing Facility (CPF), one of the key installations needed to process Uganda's crude oil, reached mechanical completion. Mechanical completion means The post Museveni tours Kingfisher as Uganda moves closer to first oil first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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