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BETTING: Here's How to Stay Smart and Avoid Scams
AI is becoming part of the sports betting conversation. It can process data quickly, compare team form, explain statistics and help users look at matches with better context. Used correctly, it can support analysis. Still, AI is not a magic tool. It cannot guarantee the result of a football match, predict a red card, know The post BETTING: Here's How to Stay Smart and Avoid Scams first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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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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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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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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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St. Cyprian Crowned Supreme House as SJNOSA Fest 2026 Lights Up Naggalama
St. Cyprian house has been crowned the Supreme House of SJNOSA Fest 2026, capping off a day-long sports and reunion event held yesterday at St. Josephs S.S.S. Naggalama, organized by the schools Old Students Association (SJNOSA). St. Jude finished as first runners up, with St. Mbaaga taking third place, ahead of St. Augustine, St. Kizito The post St. Cyprian Crowned Supreme House as SJNOSA Fest 2026 Lights Up Naggalama first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Equity Bank, Tian Tang partner to boost financing for Mbale Industrial Park businesses
The Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park is set for increased business activity following a partnership between Equity Bank Uganda and Tian Tang Group aimed at expanding access to finance and supporting the growth of enterprises within the industrial park. Tian Tang Group has established a manufacturing ecosystem that supports more than 2,000 businesses and provides employment The post Equity Bank, Tian Tang partner to boost financing for Mbale Industrial Park businesses first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Man stabbed to death in Bweyogerere over Shs2,000
Police in Kampala are investigating the death of a 35-year-old man who was allegedly stabbed during a dispute over Shs2,000 won in a card game. The incident happened at about 1:00am on 17 August 2026 at Twine's Bar in Kireku Zone, Bweyogerere Division. According to Police spokesperson SP Racheal Kawala, the deceased, identified as Katabani The post Man stabbed to death in Bweyogerere over Shs2,000 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 11 hours ago
Chameleone's son Abba Marcus Mayanja released from US jail
Abba Marcus Mayanja, the son of Ugandan musician Jose Chameleone, has been released from a Minnesota jail following his arrest on a domestic assault charge. The 20-year-old was released at 12:31pm local time on 17 August 2026, according to records from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. Court records show that Marcus was granted a conditional The post Chameleone's son Abba Marcus Mayanja released from US jail first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:45:00
Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon raises prize purse to UGX252m ahead of August 22 race
The year 2026 started on a high note for the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, with the race securing World Athletics Label Road Race status and earning a place on the World Athletics calendar. Additionally, ahead of the fifth anniversary race in Kasese this Saturday, August 22, organisers have increased the total prize purse to The post Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon raises prize purse to UGX252m ahead of August 22 race first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:43:00
International runners arrive in Uganda ahead of Fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon this Saturday
Ahead of the fifth edition of the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon, a group of international runners and running influencers has arrived in Uganda for the 2026 event, scheduled for this Saturday, August 22, in Kasese. The team was officially welcomed to Uganda on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Uganda Tourism Board offices in The post International runners arrive in Uganda ahead of Fifth Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:59:00
URA displays Shs225 million cash recovered in customs bribery investigation
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has displayed $60,000 in cash recovered during an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving a senior customs official based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The money was presented to journalists in Kampala as an exhibit in a case involving Geoffrey Ssozi Kawere, the Manager for External Operations Customs in The post URA displays Shs225 million cash recovered in customs bribery investigation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:58:28
A SheWalks Party For The Queens Of Golf
Nothing beats a SheWalks night; absolutely nothing! On Saturday night, golfers got to experience the spirit of SheWalks in its entirety, as Johnnie Walker celebrated and spotlighted some of the incredible women who had taken to the greens for three straight days in pursuit of the coveted 76th Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open title. The The post A SheWalks Party For The Queens Of Golf first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:29:00
Meet Lincoln Axarya: The new face of Ugandan modern fashion building a Ugandan luxury brand, one tailored piece at a time
For Lincoln Axarya, fashion is about more than creating beautiful clothes. It is about building a distinctly African luxury brand that challenges convention, creates opportunity and proves that world-class design can emerge from Uganda. As the founder and creative director of AXARYA, he has built a design language defined by sharp tailoring, clean silhouettes and The post Meet Lincoln Axarya: The new face of Ugandan modern fashion building a Ugandan luxury brand, one tailored piece at a time first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:05:00
Uganda's investment opportunities grow as oil, coffee and industrialisation boost the economy
Uganda is positioning itself as an increasingly attractive investment destination, supported by steady economic growth, stable inflation, stronger foreign exchange reserves and the expected start of commercial oil production. Economist Stella Otieno said Uganda's economy had grown by more than six per cent in each of the past three financial years, while inflation remained within The post Uganda's investment opportunities grow as oil, coffee and industrialisation boost the economy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 17 Aug 2026 00:16:00
Sheilah Gashumba answers fans' call with first ever YouTube mix sponsored by Don Julio
After years of building a loyal following across entertainment, fashion, nightlife and digital culture, Sheilah Gashumba, aka Lil Stunner, is taking her sound to a new platform with the release of her first-ever YouTube mix. The release, which premiered on Friday, August 14th on the socialite's youtube channel, marks a new chapter for Gashumba, whose The post Sheilah Gashumba answers fans' call with first ever YouTube mix sponsored by Don Julio first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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