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@matookerepublic Wed, 15 May 2024 06:25:40
Father of three connives with sister to fake his death, then marries another woman in the US
A woman has shared her story of how her husband, with whom she has three children, faked his death and married another woman in the United States. The story was shared on X page @Remssx, whose bio says “The voice of the anonymous. All stories are real. No fiction.” In her narration, without specifying the […]
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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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@matookerepublic Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:50:00
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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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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@matookerepublic Wed, 04 Nov 2026 05:08:00
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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@matookerepublic Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:39:00
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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@matookerepublic Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:44:35
Pastor on the run for beating his Primary Four son to death for attending a Primary Seven Leavers' Party
Police in Kamuli District are hunting for a 38-year-old pastor accused of beating his 10-year-old son to death for attending a Primary Seven leavers' party at a nearby school. The suspect, identified as Robert Muwanguzi, is a pastor at Universal Apostles Fellowship Church of Righteousness. He reportedly fled after the incident, leaving his wife, who The post Pastor on the run for beating his Primary Four son to death for attending a Primary Seven Leavers' Party first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Why government is merging Uganda's Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution Companies
The government is moving to merge Uganda's three main electricity companies into a single entity as part of efforts to reduce administrative costs, eliminate duplication of responsibilities and improve efficiency in the electricity sector. The companies targeted for the merger are Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL), Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited (UETCL) and Uganda The post Why government is merging Uganda's Electricity Generation, Transmission and Distribution Companies first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:17:37
P7 candidate loses sight while sitting first PLE paper in Lwengo
A 17-year-old Primary Seven candidate in Lwengo District was forced to abandon her first Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) paper after she suddenly lost her sight while sitting the examination. Fiona Kisakye, a pupil at Kisaana Bataka Primary School, reportedly became unable to see what was printed on her examination paper, prompting her to leave the The post P7 candidate loses sight while sitting first PLE paper in Lwengo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:08:47
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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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:56:45
Paradise Island Resort on Lake Victoria set to officially open on December 1
The Ruparelia Group is set to open Paradise Island Resort, a 19-acre private island retreat on Lake Victoria, on 1 December 2026, adding a new luxury tourism destination to Ugandas hospitality industry. Located about 20 minutes by speedboat from Speke Resort Munyonyo, the resort has been developed as an eco-friendly destination, with all its operations The post Paradise Island Resort on Lake Victoria set to officially open on December 1 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Nov 2026 07:16:57
PROFILE: Who is retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, the former Deputy Army Commander?
Retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, one of the Uganda People's Defence Forces' (UPDF) former senior commanders, was arrested in Soroti City on Monday, 2 November 2026, over allegations of involvement in activities aimed at destabilising the Teso sub-region. The UPDF announced his arrest following days of security operations and a search for the former Deputy The post PROFILE: Who is retired Lieutenant General Peter Elwelu, the former Deputy Army Commander? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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