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Song Review: The Mith, Navio and BigTril Unite for COAST 2 COAST
COAST 2 COAST is a powerful collaboration that unites three of Ugandas most respected Hip-Hop artists — The Mith, Navio and BigTril — on a track that celebrates experience, consistency and lyrical ability. Produced by Dagg Mizzo, the song blends hard-hitting rap verses with a memorable chorus, creating a record that feels both polished and The post Song Review: The Mith, Navio and BigTril Unite for COAST 2 COAST first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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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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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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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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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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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Starboy Allan Okello set for Shs5.6 billion move to Moroccan club
Uganda Cranes playmaker Allan Okello is set to leave Tanzanian giants Young Africans (Yanga) for Moroccan club AS FAR Rabat in a deal that could earn his former club nearly five times what it paid for him. The 26-year-old midfielder is moving to the Moroccan top flight after just seven months at Yanga, where he The post Starboy Allan Okello set for Shs5.6 billion move to Moroccan club first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Muhoozi's son Ruhamya now holds the rank of Second Lieutenant after graduating from UK's Sandhurst Academy
Ruhamya Kainerugaba, son of Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has attained the rank of Second Lieutenant after successfully completing the Officer Cadet Course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England. Ruhamya graduated from the prestigious military academy alongside fellow Ugandan officer cadet Bakyira Ruyondo. President Yoweri Museveni, Ruhamya's grandfather, shared a The post Muhoozi's son Ruhamya now holds the rank of Second Lieutenant after graduating from UK's Sandhurst Academy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 16 Aug 2026 01:43:00
Final-hole pressure hands Tanzania's Wanyeche Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open title
Tanzania's Hawa Wanyeche kept her composure when it mattered most to claim the Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open Golf Championship- on Saturday, August 15, evening. Uganda's leading contenders were gripped with sudden pressure, making them fritter away their advantage right into Wanyeche's hands. The Tanzanian, who later revealed that legendary golfer- DeO Akope had pointed The post Final-hole pressure hands Tanzania's Wanyeche Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open title first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Court orders former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa to deposit Shs392 million in loan dispute with ABC Capital Bank
The Commercial Court in Kampala has ordered former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa to deposit Shs392 million as security before his case against ABC Capital Bank Limited can proceed. The amount represents 30 per cent of the Shs1.3 billion that the bank claims Mwesigwa owes following the failure to repay a loan secured against his The post Court orders former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa to deposit Shs392 million in loan dispute with ABC Capital Bank first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Uganda Taxi Operators to introduce electric taxis in Kampala
Uganda's taxi operators are preparing to introduce electric vehicles as part of plans to modernise the public transport sector and reduce dependence on fuel. The Union of Taxi Operators and Drivers in Uganda says it has completed a feasibility study and plans to begin introducing electric taxis in November. Union chairman Hajji Rashid Ssekindi said The post Uganda Taxi Operators to introduce electric taxis in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 15 Aug 2026 04:00:35
UMC Victoria Hospital named Platinum winner for Best Private Healthcare Service Provider in Uganda at Business Excellence Awards 2026
UMC Victoria Hospital has been recognised as the Platinum Winner – Best Private Healthcare Service Provider in Uganda at the Business Excellence Awards 2026, marking a significant milestone in the hospital's commitment to delivering quality, patient-centred healthcare. The prestigious award was presented on 14 August 2026 and was organised by Consumer Publications Uganda Limited. The The post UMC Victoria Hospital named Platinum winner for Best Private Healthcare Service Provider in Uganda at Business Excellence Awards 2026 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:53:51
Cindy, Fik Fameica to headline Tusker Lite Neon Rave at the Marathon in Kasese
Ugandan music heavyweights Fik Fameica and Cindy Sanyu are set to bring the Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon to a high-energy close when they headline the post-race Neon Rave in Kasese on August 22. The announcement adds a musical climax to the fifth edition of the marathon, which has grown from a relatively young road The post Cindy, Fik Fameica to headline Tusker Lite Neon Rave at the Marathon in Kasese first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:21:00
Tanzania's Neema Olomi takes two-shot lead as 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open heats up
Neema Olomi, from Tanzania, emerged the day one leader of the Ladies Open, at the 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf Championship, currently underway at the par-72 Uganda Golf Club- in Kampala. Olomi, a scratch golfer who hails from Arusha Gymkhana Golf Club, who also led on day one of last year's Open, at the The post Tanzania's Neema Olomi takes two-shot lead as 2026 Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open heats up first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:28:00
Equity Bank Uganda, Modern Group strengthen partnership to drive business growth
As Uganda's industrial sector continues to grow, businesses are increasingly looking for financial partners that can provide more than just access to credit. For Modern Group of Companies, one of Uganda's diversified business groups, the ability to work with a bank that understands its operations, responds quickly and can support its long-term ambitions has become The post Equity Bank Uganda, Modern Group strengthen partnership to drive business growth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:49:39
Three prison officers injured, two guns stolen as armed assailants attempt to break into Kyegegwa Prison
Three Uganda Prisons Service officers were injured and two guns were stolen after armed assailants attempted to break into Kyegegwa Government Prison early Friday morning. According to Uganda Prisons Service spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja, the attack happened at about 1am when the assailants tried to force their way into the prison. The attackers reportedly targeted The post Three prison officers injured, two guns stolen as armed assailants attempt to break into Kyegegwa Prison first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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