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Kabira Offers Mother’s Day Special: Indulge in a Culinary Delight with Discounted Three-Course Menu
As Mother’s Day approaches this Sunday, May 12, Kabira Country Club is literally rolling out the red carpet for mothers with an exclusive dining experience. The renowned establishment, nestled in the leafy suburb of Bukoto, is inviting families to celebrate the occasion with a sumptuous three-course set menu, featuring appetizers, main courses, and desserts crafted […]
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Man fined Shs4.8 million for offering police officers Shs8 million bribe to access a crime scene
The Anti-Corruption Court has fined Amir Kayiwa Shs4.8 million after he pleaded guilty to offering a bribe to police officers guarding a crime scene in Lubowa, Wakiso District. Kayiwa was arrested on 29 August 2026 after offering the officers Shs8 million to allow him to remove evidence from the office of Emmanuel Asimwe, a director The post Man fined Shs4.8 million for offering police officers Shs8 million bribe to access a crime scene first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Speke Resort Munyonyo announces Christmas and New Year holiday packages, rooms start at $139
Speke Resort Munyonyo has introduced special accommodation and holiday packages for the 2026 Christmas and New Year season, giving families, couples and groups of friends an opportunity to celebrate at the lakeside resort. The resort, owned by businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, is running the promotion under the theme 'The Grand Festive Getaway', which combines accommodation, meals The post Speke Resort Munyonyo announces Christmas and New Year holiday packages, rooms start at $139 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Kyabazinga and Queen Jovia Mutesi welcome their third child
The Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Gabula Nadiope IV, and his wife, Inebantu Jovia Mutesi, have welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Prince Nadiope Ezra Josiah. The royal family announced that the prince was born on 1 November 2026, which is also the Kyabazingas birthday, making the occasion particularly special for the The post Kyabazinga and Queen Jovia Mutesi welcome their third child first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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UBA Uganda takes environmental conservation, reading culture and financial literacy lessons to Kansanga school
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda has engaged students of New Castle High School in Kansanga in discussions on environmental conservation, reading habits and financial management as part of its community outreach programme. The banks delegation, led by Country Head of Treasury Stephen Azumah, visited the school alongside Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications Hoziana The post UBA Uganda takes environmental conservation, reading culture and financial literacy lessons to Kansanga school first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Government awards Japanese firm Shs98.4 billion contract to build new Karuma Bridge, construction to take three years
Government has awarded a Shs98.4 billion (approximately $24 million) contract to Japan's ZENITAKA Corporation to construct a new bridge at Karuma along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The project, being undertaken by the Ministry of Works and Transport, is expected to take three years to complete. Oriental Consultants Global will supervise the construction works to ensure the The post Government awards Japanese firm Shs98.4 billion contract to build new Karuma Bridge, construction to take three years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to former Deputy Army Commander Elwelu's surrender; He is now accommodated in a three-bedroom house as he awaits meeting Museveni
Former Deputy Chief of Defence Forces (D/CDF) Lt Gen Peter Elwelu is said to have surrendered to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) following negotiations involving President Yoweri Museveni and senior political, military and religious leaders from the Teso sub-region. According to the New Vision, Elwelu handed himself over on Monday evening after current Deputy The post Behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to former Deputy Army Commander Elwelu's surrender; He is now accommodated in a three-bedroom house as he awaits meeting Museveni first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Boda boda rider arrested for killing girlfriend who had just returned from Saudi Arabia and stuffing her body in travel bag
Police in Katwe have arrested a boda boda rider suspected of murdering his girlfriend, a woman who had recently returned from Saudi Arabia, and hiding her body inside a travel bag at her home in Masajja, Wakiso District. The victim, identified as 34-year-old Lilian Katusiime, was found dead inside a large travel bag at her The post Boda boda rider arrested for killing girlfriend who had just returned from Saudi Arabia and stuffing her body in travel bag first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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18 arrested as police raid two Kisekka arcades over stolen vehicle parts
Police have arrested 18 people, including two women, during an operation targeting suspected dealers in stolen motor vehicle accessories at two arcades in Kisekka Market, Kampala. The suspects were arrested on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, during a four-hour intelligence-led operation at Ravens Plaza and Life Arcade following complaints about the theft of vehicle parts from The post 18 arrested as police raid two Kisekka arcades over stolen vehicle parts first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Tales of a Nyege Nyege first timer Vs a season veteran
If there is one thing everyone ought to do in their life, is to attend the famous Nyege Nyege festival at least once before fuel hits 10k. Just like a typical Matooke Republic citizen, Nyege Nyege has seen it all. From sudden bans and alarming international travel advisories to protests from self-appointed moralists, the festival The post Tales of a Nyege Nyege first timer Vs a season veteran 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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@matookerepublic Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:50:57
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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@matookerepublic Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:39:00
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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