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@matookerepublic Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:17:14
Music Promoters to withhold 6% tax from local artists under new tax measures
All promoters of public entertainment events in Uganda will be required to withhold tax directly from payments to artists starting in the 2026/27 financial year. Under the new rules, promoters must withhold 6% tax on payments to local artists and entertainers and 15% on payments to international performers. While these rates are not new, the The post Music Promoters to withhold 6% tax from local artists under new tax measures first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Government to give landslide-prone households Shs18 million each to relocate
The government will give each household living in landslide-prone areas of the Bugisu sub-region Shs18 million to help them relocate to safer places. The one-off payment is intended to help families buy land and establish homes away from areas at risk of landslides. Beneficiaries will be able to acquire land within Bugisu or in other The post Government to give landslide-prone households Shs18 million each to relocate first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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UMC Victoria Hospital opens Audiology Clinic at Annex Wing, offering free ear and hearing tests
UMC Victoria Hospital has opened an Audiology Clinic at its Annex Wing on 86 Kira Road, Bukoto, Kampala, offering free ear examinations, hearing tests and professional guidance to help individuals and families take better care of their hearing. The initiative aims to raise awareness about hearing health and encourage early identification of hearing difficulties among The post UMC Victoria Hospital opens Audiology Clinic at Annex Wing, offering free ear and hearing tests first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Konshens hits back at critics questioning his love for East Africa
Jamaican dancehall star Konshens has hit back at critics questioning his love for East Africa, insisting that his connection to the region goes beyond concerts and money. The singer, who is set to return to Uganda in December, took to social media to defend his long-standing relationship with East African fans, saying he has consistently The post Konshens hits back at critics questioning his love for East Africa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Speke Resort Munyonyo offers corporate teams a premium setting for end-of-year parties
As 2026 draws to a close, Speke Resort Munyonyo is inviting companies to book their end-of-year corporate celebrations at the lakeside resort in Munyonyo. The resort is positioning its end-of-year packages as an opportunity for companies to bring their teams together, celebrate achievements and mark the close of the year in a relaxed setting. Companies The post Speke Resort Munyonyo offers corporate teams a premium setting for end-of-year parties first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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What you need to know about Uganda's new Special Certificate of Title guidelines
Government has resumed issuing Special Certificates of Title under new guidelines aimed at preventing land fraud and protecting property owners. The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development suspended the issuance of the certificates on 14 August 2026 following complaints that the process was being exploited by fraudsters to take over land belonging to other The post What you need to know about Uganda's new Special Certificate of Title guidelines first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Uganda seeks bigger share of Somalia's growing market
Uganda's exports to Somalia increased from Sh11.4 billion ($2.75 million) in 2023 to Sh28 billion ($6.78 million) in 2024, according to United Nations Comtrade data. Tobacco products accounted for the largest share at Sh10.6 billion ($2.55 million), followed by aircraft and parts worth Sh5 billion ($1.2 million) and wood products valued at Sh2.2 billion ($528,470). The post Uganda seeks bigger share of Somalia's growing market first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:30:00
OPINION: What makes a brand worth your loyalty?
In todays competitive marketplace, consumers are surrounded by brands competing for their attention, money and loyalty. In all kinds of transactions we make, brands have become an important part of our everyday decisions. Businesses invest heavily in advertising, attractive packaging, memorable slogans, social media campaigns and promotional offers to distinguish themselves from competitors. Yet, despite The post OPINION: What makes a brand worth your loyalty? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 09:51:19
Equity Bank to support hotels adopting clean energy under new government initiative
Uganda is seeking to help hotels, lodges and resorts cut energy costs and improve profitability through a new initiative promoting renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies. The National Green Hospitality Initiative was launched at Serena Hotel Kampala on 20 October 2026 by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Equity Bank Uganda. It aims to The post Equity Bank to support hotels adopting clean energy under new government initiative first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:10:00
Uganda Waragi to celebrate the Spirit of Laughter At "2 Kings One Mic" showcase
The Spirit of Uganda is proud to announce its support for "2 Kings One Mic," a landmark comedy event featuring Patrick "Salvador" Idringi and Dr. Hillary Okello with the show set to take place on Friday, 23rd October at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This show brings together two of the country's most acclaimed stand-up comedians The post Uganda Waragi to celebrate the Spirit of Laughter At "2 Kings One Mic" showcase first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 07:36:33
"If your papers are genuine, you have nothing to fear," Tayebwa tells Parliament staff seeking help over ongoing validation exercise
Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has urged Parliament staff to stop asking for his intervention in the ongoing staff verification exercise, saying employees with genuine academic qualifications and valid appointment records have nothing to worry about. Tayebwa made the remarks while chairing a plenary sitting on Tuesday, a day after Parliament launched a two-week verification exercise The post "If your papers are genuine, you have nothing to fear," Tayebwa tells Parliament staff seeking help over ongoing validation exercise first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 08:13:23
Man suspected of multiple armed robberies in Kampala arrested with AK-47
Police have arrested a man and recovered an AK-47 rifle, three magazines and live ammunition during an intelligence-led operation in Busega, Kampala. The operation was conducted at about 7pm on 19 October 2026 in Kitaka Cell, Busega Ward, Rubaga Division, according to police. The suspect, identified as Atuzarirwe David, is suspected of involvement in a The post Man suspected of multiple armed robberies in Kampala arrested with AK-47 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:23:02
How UCC plans to regulate public WiFi hotspot operators in Uganda
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has agreed to register public WiFi hotspot resellers and set up a committee to explore how they can operate legally amid a crackdown on unlicensed providers. The decision followed a meeting on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, between UCC officials and members of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) to discuss The post How UCC plans to regulate public WiFi hotspot operators in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:51:35
UWA ordered to pay Shs160.9m to man shot by rangers for passing near national park
The High Court in Mbale has ordered the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) to pay Shs160.877 million to a man who was shot in the leg by UWA game rangers near Mt Elgon National Park in Kween District. In a ruling delivered on 19 October 2026, Justice Farouq Lubega found UWA vicariously liable for the actions The post UWA ordered to pay Shs160.9m to man shot by rangers for passing near national park first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:25:59
The UG Yard Party set to disrupt Kampala's Party Scene
Uganda Waragi, in partnership with creative mastermind Josh SB, has officially unveiled The UG Yard Party, a disruptive, multi-faceted party experience designed to redefine the modern youth party culture in Kampala. The Ug Yard Party is set to take place on October 31st at the Kampala Rugby Grounds (former legends) staring at midday till late. The post The UG Yard Party set to disrupt Kampala's Party Scene first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:34:55
Gashumba's wife Malaika graduates with MBA from Victoria University
Malaika Mutoni Gashumba, wife of social commentator Frank Gashumba, has graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) specialising in Human Resource Management from Victoria University in Kampala. Malaika was among about 2,500 students who graduated during the university's 10th graduation ceremony held from 19 to 20 October 2026 at Speke Resort Convention Centre in The post Gashumba's wife Malaika graduates with MBA from Victoria University first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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