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52-year-old real estate dealer suffocated to death by kidnappers with a polythene bag despite family paying Shs7 million of Shs19 million ransom demanded
Police have arrested two men over the kidnap and murder of Lydia Babirye, a 52-year-old real estate dealer based in Kampala. The arrests were made by the Flying Squad under the Directorate of Crime Intelligence, working with the army. Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire identified the suspects as Shafiq Kagga and Abubakar Ntege. The post 52-year-old real estate dealer suffocated to death by kidnappers with a polythene bag despite family paying Shs7 million of Shs19 million ransom demanded first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Speke Resort Munyonyo unveils weekend staycation offer from Shs445,000
Speke Resort Munyonyo has introduced an ongoing weekend staycation offer designed to give families, friends and individual travellers an opportunity to enjoy a relaxing lakeside getaway at discounted rates. The weekend packages combine accommodation, full-board meals and selected leisure activities, allowing guests to spend their entire weekend at the resort without having to organise separate The post Speke Resort Munyonyo unveils weekend staycation offer from Shs445,000 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Police provide preliminary details on Ggaba incident where mother allegedly stabbed two children to death and critically injured three others
Police have opened investigations into a suspected murder, attempted murder and arson incident in which two children were killed and three others seriously injured at Kalungu Bunga, Ggaba Parish, in Kampala's Makindye Division. The incident occurred at about 4:00am on 20 August 2026. According to the police, the incident came to light after a housemaid The post Police provide preliminary details on Ggaba incident where mother allegedly stabbed two children to death and critically injured three others first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Mother allegedly stabs five children in Ggaba
At least two children have died and three others are receiving treatment in hospital following an alleged stabbing incident in Kalungu Zone, Ggaba, in Kampala's Makindye Division. The incident reportedly happened during the night, with residents alleging that the five children were stabbed by their mother during what is believed to have been a domestic The post Mother allegedly stabs five children in Ggaba first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:44:00
NSG arrives in Kampala ahead of Saturday's Sounds of the Diaspora Concert
British Afroswing group NSG has arrived in Kampala ahead of the highly anticipated Sounds of the Diaspora concert, set for Saturday, 22 August 2026, at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo. The group kicked off its Kampala activities with a meet-and-greet at Club Guvnor, where fans had the chance to interact with the musicians, take photographs The post NSG arrives in Kampala ahead of Saturday's Sounds of the Diaspora Concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Police arrest 94 suspects in overnight crackdown on crime hotspots in Kampala, Mukono and Kira
Police have arrested 94 suspects during a series of overnight operations targeting criminal activities and suspected gangs in the Kampala Metropolitan Area. The operations were conducted on 19 August 2026 between midnight and 05:00am in several areas identified as crime hotspots. In Mukono, Police carried out operations in Kamwanyi, Ham Mukasa, Kasokosi, Lwanda, Namanve and The post Police arrest 94 suspects in overnight crackdown on crime hotspots in Kampala, Mukono and Kira first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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VINKA: Before the Hits, There Was a Girl Behind the Scenes
Breaking through as an artist in Uganda is a battlefield. Some artists spend years in a studio waiting for a break. Others drop one viral track, get three months of fame, then disappear. Vinka took neither road. She arrived with a massive debut and never slowed down. That kind of staying power is rare in The post VINKA: Before the Hits, There Was a Girl Behind the Scenes first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:13:18
Sniffer dog leads Police to security guard who reported gun missing
Police in Katwe have arrested five security guards in connection with the theft of a firearm loaded with five rounds of ammunition from a Chinese road construction camp in Bunamwaya, Makindye-Ssabagabo. The incident was reported on 18 August 2026 after Chandiga Charles, a security guard employed by Capital Guard and deployed at the construction camp, The post Sniffer dog leads Police to security guard who reported gun missing first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:39:29
Police warn Ugandans against fraudulent 'Hut 8' investment platform
Police has warned the public against a suspected fraudulent online investment platform operating in Uganda under the name 'Hut 8'. Police spokesperson Rusoke Kituuma said that they have taken note of concerns raised by members of the public who claim they were persuaded through social media to invest money on the platform with promises of The post Police warn Ugandans against fraudulent 'Hut 8' investment platform first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:45:22
Shs5.1 billion Kadiba Stadium redevelopment to bring facility to international standards ahead of AFCON 2027
Kadiba Stadium is set for a Shs5.1 billion facelift aimed at upgrading its playing surface, floodlights and drainage system as Uganda prepares to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) officially handed over the stadium to the National Council of Sports (NCS) on Tuesday to pave the The post Shs5.1 billion Kadiba Stadium redevelopment to bring facility to international standards ahead of AFCON 2027 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:12:34
Kampala Parents pupil Bracha Anganire Barnabas crowned Mini Miss Universe 2026
Kampala Parents School pupil Bracha Anganire Barnabas has been crowned Mini Miss Universe 2026 after representing Uganda at the international children's pageant. Barnabas earned the opportunity to compete internationally after winning the Little Miss Universe Uganda 2026 competition through a public voting contest. According to results published by Africa Votes, which hosted the Ugandan voting The post Kampala Parents pupil Bracha Anganire Barnabas crowned Mini Miss Universe 2026 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:48:23
Guinness Matchday set to kick off 2026/27 Premier League season with EXTRA football experiences across Uganda
The Premier League returns this weekend, and Ugandan football fans are preparing for another season of passion, rivalry, banter and unforgettable matchday moments. The 2026/27 campaign kicks off on Friday, August 21, with defending champions Arsenal hosting newly promoted Coventry City at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal already have an early boost after beating rivals Manchester The post Guinness Matchday set to kick off 2026/27 Premier League season with EXTRA football experiences across Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:39:29
Kenneth Mugabi surprised during live rehearsal as V&A Sherry backs his 10th anniversary concert
What began as an ordinary rehearsal morning quickly became a big surprise for singer-songwriter Kenneth Mugabi when VA Sherry Brand Manager Roy Tumwizere walked into his live session at Marish Studio in Bukoto to announce the brand's sponsorship of his 10th anniversary concert. The concert, set for September 12, 2026, at Ndere Cultural Centre, will The post Kenneth Mugabi surprised during live rehearsal as V&A Sherry backs his 10th anniversary concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:49:00
V&A Sherry affirms commitment to women's empowerment as it welcomes Uganda's First Miss Universe Queen
VA Sherry welcomed Mitchelle Daka, Uganda's first-ever Miss Universe Uganda, alongside first runner-up Kimberly Jael Aremo and Top Supermodel Teopista Aromach, to Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) headquarters in Luzira, celebrating their achievements and Daka's historic crowning as the country's first Miss Universe queen and Face of VA 2026. Crowned on August 1, 2026, Daka will The post V&A Sherry affirms commitment to women's empowerment as it welcomes Uganda's First Miss Universe Queen first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:41:56
Government reverses medical intern pay cuts, restores Shs1m net allowance
Government has suspended a new policy that would have created different facilitation rates for medical interns based on whether they were sponsored by the Government or private institutions. Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi told Parliament that all medical interns in the current cohort will now receive the same monthly facilitation of Shs1,268,929, subject to tax. After The post Government reverses medical intern pay cuts, restores Shs1m net allowance first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:35:48
Two men sentenced to 150 years for boda-boda rider's murder
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced notorious criminals Aloysius Tamale alias Young Mulo and John Bosco Mugisha alias Kaihura, also known as Mukiga, to 150 years in prison each for the murder and aggravated robbery of a boda-boda rider. The latest sentence adds 80 years to the 70-year prison term each man is already The post Two men sentenced to 150 years for boda-boda rider's murder first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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