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From "AIDS Kills" to a Generation Unafraid: What HIV Prevalence Really Tells Us Today
By Anna Nyisomeh, Medical Doctor | UMC Victoria Hospital The festive season is upon us a time of laughter, movement and connection. Recently, I listened to a group of young people, Gen Z, speaking freely about relationships, risk and future plans. Worry about pregnancy featured heavily. Fear of HIV barely registered. That moment captures both […] The post From "AIDS Kills" to a Generation Unafraid: What HIV Prevalence Really Tells Us Today first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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From Naija with Love: Ugandans Toast to October's Single Moments with Ice Prince at the Singleton Big Meeting
There is a certain nostalgia attached to the music that raised a generation. Across the world, millennials are reclaiming the sounds, fashion and cultural moments that shaped their formative years. In Africa, that nostalgia has a soundtrack of its own, and Nigerian music from the late 2000s and early 2010s occupies a special place in The post From Naija with Love: Ugandans Toast to October's Single Moments with Ice Prince at the Singleton Big Meeting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Former Bank of Uganda governor Mutebile's son sues stepmother over billions in hidden estate assets, alleges he was forced into a psychiatric facility to stop him from challenging estate management; here is the list of allegedly concealed assets
Duncan Tumusiime Mutebile, son of the late Bank of Uganda governor Emmanuel Tumusiime Mutebile, has sued his stepmother, Betty Tumusiime Mutebile, and his late father's brother, David Kyomukama Mutebile, in a dispute over the management of the deceased's estate. Duncan is asking the High Court's Family Division in Kampala to revoke the letters of administration The post Former Bank of Uganda governor Mutebile's son sues stepmother over billions in hidden estate assets, alleges he was forced into a psychiatric facility to stop him from challenging estate management; here is the list of allegedly concealed assets first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Bell Lager brings the ObaFest experience to Mbarara as TPaul lights up Kakyeeka Stadium
Uganda's Very Own beer, Bell Lager, brought the ObaFest experience to Mbarara on Saturday, October 24, as thousands of music lovers gathered at Kakyeeka Stadium to celebrate hometown star TPaul, popularly known as the Kakoba Boy, at his homecoming concert. The concert opened with a line-up of local artistes who set the tone for an The post Bell Lager brings the ObaFest experience to Mbarara as TPaul lights up Kakyeeka Stadium first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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FUFA suspends night matches at KCCA's Omondi Stadium after floodlight failure
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has suspended MTN Omondi Stadium's approval to host night matches following a floodlight failure that disrupted KCCA FC's Uganda Premier League match against UPDF FC on Thursday. The suspension takes immediate effect and will remain in place until the stadium's lighting system is fixed, a fresh inspection is The post FUFA suspends night matches at KCCA's Omondi Stadium after floodlight failure first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:45:00
Uganda Waragi Celebrates Sold-Out 2 Kings One Mic Comedy Night
The Serena Hotel Ballroom was filled to capacity on Friday night as Uganda Waragi saw comedians Patrick "Salvado" Idringi and Dr. Hillary Okello join forces for the landmark "2 Kings One Mic" showcase in a night that proved Ugandan laughter is best served blended. Guests were welcomed with flashy backdrops and a dedicated Uganda Waragi The post Uganda Waragi Celebrates Sold-Out 2 Kings One Mic Comedy Night first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:34:00
Nyege Nyege looks to Wakaliwood to showcase Uganda to the world
Nyege Nyege Festival organisers have visited Wakaliwood, the home of Uganda's low-budget action films, in Wakaliga, Rubaga, to celebrate the creativity and resourcefulness behind the country's film industry ahead of this year's festival in November. The visit to Ramon Film Productions, founded by filmmaker Isaac G.G. Nabwana, offered the delegation a glimpse into how locally The post Nyege Nyege looks to Wakaliwood to showcase Uganda to the world first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 16 hours ago
Man electrocuted while allegedly vandalising electricity infrastructure
Police in Luwero District have launched an investigation after a man identified as Musisi Kwizera was electrocuted while allegedly attempting to vandalise electricity infrastructure in Tebalyala Village. The incident occurred at around 6:30am on 22 October 2026 in Bweyeyo Parish, Luwero Sub-county. According to police, the village chairperson reported that a man had been electrocuted The post Man electrocuted while allegedly vandalising electricity infrastructure first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello deliver a night of laughs at '2 Kings One Mic' show
At almost every comedy show, the music often competes with the comedy for the audience's attention, with live artist performances and DJ sets sometimes becoming the evening's biggest highlights. But at '2 Kings One Mic' show, on Friday, October 23rd, the spotlight stayed firmly on the headlining comedians- Patrick "Salvador" Idringi and Dr. Hillary Okello, The post Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello deliver a night of laughs at '2 Kings One Mic' show first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for travellers with DR Congo travel history
Uganda has barred travellers with a recent history of travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from transiting through the country as part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola. The Ministry of Health said affected travellers will be quarantined for 21 days and monitored for signs of the disease. The measures The post Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for travellers with DR Congo travel history first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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How a visa disappointment in Dubai and requests from friends to shop for them inspired Idris Mutebi to build an international logistics business
For Ugandan entrepreneur Idris Mutebi, Get Quick International started with a simple favour: helping friends and relatives in Uganda buy items from Dubai and get them home. What began as an informal service has since grown into a Dubai-based logistics company handling shipments across Africa, Europe, Asia and America. Mutebi, who moved to the United The post How a visa disappointment in Dubai and requests from friends to shop for them inspired Idris Mutebi to build an international logistics business first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 24 Oct 2026 09:10:39
Vipers sack head coach Denis Lavagne after just four months in charge
Vipers SC have parted ways with head coach Denis Lavagne after just four months in charge of the Uganda Premier League club. The French coach's contract was ended by mutual consent on 24 October 2026, bringing his short spell at the Kitende-based club to an early end. "Vipers Sports Club informs its stakeholders and general The post Vipers sack head coach Denis Lavagne after just four months in charge first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:01:00
Court convicts man over theft and tampering with nine Watu-financed smartphones
The Bushenyi Chief Magistrate's Court has convicted Mutungisa Longino over the theft and illegal tampering of nine smartphones financed by Watu Credit Uganda Ltd. Mutungisa was convicted on September 9, 2026, on three counts of theft, unauthorised access to a computer device and unauthorised modification of a computer device, offences under the Computer Misuse Act. The post Court convicts man over theft and tampering with nine Watu-financed smartphones first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 13:38:06
Kampala set for a throwback as Ice Prince takes the stage at The Big Meeting
Kampala's end-of-month social calendar is set for a dose of Nigerian hip-hop nostalgia as Ice Prince Zamani heads to Uganda for his first performance in the country at the next edition of The Big Meeting, curated by The Singleton whisky at Thrones. The Nigerian rapper, whose catalogue helped soundtrack the rise of Nigerian music across The post Kampala set for a throwback as Ice Prince takes the stage at The Big Meeting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 04:10:00
Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello unite for '2 Kings One Mic' comedy show this Friday, powered by I&M Bank
IM Bank Uganda Limited is the official banking partner of the '2 Kings One Mic,' comedy show that will feature two of Uganda's top comedians- Patrick "Salvador" Idringi and Dr Hillary Okello, on one stage. The show, slated for today- Friday, October 23, at the Kampala Serena Hotel, will bring the two comedians together on The post Salvador and Dr. Hillary Okello unite for '2 Kings One Mic' comedy show this Friday, powered by I&M Bank first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:36:35
Vipers troll KCCA after floodlights failure
Vipers SC could not resist taking a cheeky swipe at KCCA FC after their Uganda Premier League match against UPDF FC was abandoned following a floodlights failure at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo on Thursday evening. The Kitende-based side joined the online banter by posting a viral meme of Pastor Martin Ssempa cracking up with laughter, The post Vipers troll KCCA after floodlights failure first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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