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IRON SHEETS SCANDAL: Former Minister Nandutu sentenced to four years, barred from public office for 10 years
Former State Minister for Karamoja Affairs, Agnes Nandutu, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of diverting government iron sheets meant for vulnerable communities in the Karamoja sub-region. The Anti-Corruption Court ruled that Nandutu illegally obtained and kept 2,000 iron sheets, knowing they were not officially allocated to her and The post IRON SHEETS SCANDAL: Former Minister Nandutu sentenced to four years, barred from public office for 10 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Taxi drivers are cursing, Mechanics are celebrating! "We have always waited for these taxi drivers to bring their vehicles for repair," Mechanics in Kampala say business is now booming following Police crackdown on taxis in Dangerous Mechanical Condition
Taxis drivers and owners might be cursing the ongoing traffic police operation targeting taxis in dangerous mechanical condition, but mechanics in Kampala are celebrating what they describe as a rare opportunity to work on a large number of vehicles. Bashir Ffimbo, a mechanic in Kampala, said the operation was long overdue because many taxis operating The post Taxi drivers are cursing, Mechanics are celebrating! "We have always waited for these taxi drivers to bring their vehicles for repair," Mechanics in Kampala say business is now booming following Police crackdown on taxis in Dangerous Mechanical Condition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Kasozi sets early pace with 68 as Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open enters day two
Joseph Kasozi produced a confident opening round on Tuesday, August 25, to take a one-shot lead at the Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open at Uganda Golf Club. The national team player carded a four-under-par 68 on the opening day, setting the pace with six birdies on the first, fifth, eighth, 10th, 14th and 15th holes. The post Kasozi sets early pace with 68 as Johnnie Walker Uganda Amateur Open enters day two first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Why Parliament wants government to take over operations and maintenance of Kampala-Entebbe Expressway
Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure has recommended that the government take over the operation and maintenance of the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway amid allegations of corruption and financial irregularities in the management of the road. The committee, chaired by Mwine Mpaka, also wants a forensic audit into the expressway's operations and revenue collections, as well as investigations The post Why Parliament wants government to take over operations and maintenance of Kampala-Entebbe Expressway first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Old School Picnic returns to Sheraton Gardens as Kampala keeps falling for nostalgia
Kampala's love affair with old-school music shows no sign of slowing down. After a series of successful nostalgia-driven events, the Old School Picnic returns to Sheraton Gardens this Sunday, bringing together classic RnB, Soul, good food and an audience that still remembers when a great song could bring an entire room together. The resurgence is The post Old School Picnic returns to Sheraton Gardens as Kampala keeps falling for nostalgia first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Anita Beryl, Lincoln Axarya, Natasha Rubadiri, to lead top Ugandan designers list set to showcase at the Uganda International Fashion Week 2026
The wait is almost over. With the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW) set to take over Kampala from this Sunday- August 30th to September 5th, the final preparations are underway, and some of Uganda's leading fashion talents are getting ready to bring their work into the spotlight. Across fashion houses and studios, designers are putting The post Anita Beryl, Lincoln Axarya, Natasha Rubadiri, to lead top Ugandan designers list set to showcase at the Uganda International Fashion Week 2026 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:03:00
Inside Vinka's Live & Loud Concert: Music, Fashion, Dance and Fireworks
Vinka finally gave her fans the concert they had been waiting for, turning her maiden Live Loud show into a high-energy night filled with music, dance, fashion and spectacular moments. After nearly a decade of entertaining partygoers with hit songs, the singer took centre stage last Friday and proved why she remains one of The post Inside Vinka's Live & Loud Concert: Music, Fashion, Dance and Fireworks first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:07:18
Anita Among to be released from house arrest
Chief of Defence Forces Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the release of former Speaker of Parliament Anita Among from house arrest. Muhoozi made the announcement on his X account, saying Museveni had instructed him to release Among. "Mzee has also instructed me to release AAA from house arrest. We shall The post Anita Among to be released from house arrest first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:22:00
V&A Sherry celebrates Western Region's Finest Young Women at Miss Uganda Regionals
The road to the Miss Uganda crown 2026, rolled into the Western region with beauty, ambition and celebration on full display, as Murungi Angel Liz emerged winner Miss Uganda West 2026. This happened over the weekend where competition, music, and community support brought together contestants, fans and cultural tastemakers from across the region. Held at The post V&A Sherry celebrates Western Region's Finest Young Women at Miss Uganda Regionals first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:42:00
Sudhir earns Shs2.25 billion Bank of Baroda dividend
Business magnate Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has received a dividend of Shs2.25 billion from Bank of Baroda Uganda, where is the second-largest shareholder and its biggest individual shareholder. The dividend cheque, presented to Sudhir on Monday, August 24, relates to the bank's financial year ended December 31, 2025. Bank of Baroda Uganda declared a dividend of The post Sudhir earns Shs2.25 billion Bank of Baroda dividend first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:57:26
Police issues new guidelines for national cleaning day; here are the categories of people exempted from cleaning
The Uganda Police Force has issued new guidelines ahead of the National Cleaning Day scheduled for Saturday, 29 August 2026, urging members of the public to take part in cleaning their homes, neighbourhoods, workplaces and public spaces. The nationwide exercise is intended to promote cleaner, healthier and safer communities. As part of the exercise, the The post Police issues new guidelines for national cleaning day; here are the categories of people exempted from cleaning first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 02:08:00
Guinness gets Uganda into the Premier League Matchday spirit
The jerseys are out, the WhatsApp groups are noisy again and, after a weekend of Premier League action, Ugandan football fans already have enough ammunition to tease their friends. Matchday One of the 2026/27 Premier League season started on Friday last week and comes to an end tonight when Chelsea travel to Fulham. In between, The post Guinness gets Uganda into the Premier League Matchday spirit first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:11:46
NSSF, Nzeyi reach deal on Temangalo Land Dispute; Businessman to hand over 10 acres, buy remaining 45 acres at market value
National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and businessman Amos Nzeyi have agreed on a plan to resolve their long-running dispute over 55 acres of land in Temangalo. Under the agreement, Nzeyi will hand over 10 acres of the disputed land to NSSF and buy the remaining 45 acres at the prevailing market price. The value of The post NSSF, Nzeyi reach deal on Temangalo Land Dispute; Businessman to hand over 10 acres, buy remaining 45 acres at market value first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00
Cassi evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11 as Abi becomes first female Most Influential Player
Cassi has become the latest housemate to leave the Big Brother Naija Season 11 House after Sunday night's live eviction show, which also saw Abi make history as the first female housemate to be named Most Influential Player of the Week. After his eviction, Cassi told host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu that he had taken time to The post Cassi evicted from Big Brother Naija Season 11 as Abi becomes first female Most Influential Player first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:16:00
Guvnor Street to host DJ Last Gal's first solo headline show
Ugandan DJ and entertainer Last Gal is set to headline her first solo show in October, marking a major milestone in her rise as one of the country's leading female DJs. Dubbed The Last Gal, the DJ showcase and rave is scheduled for Friday, 2 October 2026, at Guvnor Street in Kampala. The event will The post Guvnor Street to host DJ Last Gal's first solo headline show first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:11:12
"How were these still on the road?" Impounded taxis leave public wondering
For some of Kampala's commuter taxis, the morning commute came to an abrupt end on Monday after traffic police launched a crackdown on vehicles whose mechanical condition appeared to be held together by little more than hope and prayer. The operation, which started at about 6:00am, targeted dilapidated 14-seater taxis commonly known as "gganyegenya" operating The post "How were these still on the road?" Impounded taxis leave public wondering first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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