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Demanding excessive bride price is discouraging young people from starting families – Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Banyankole community to preserve the true meaning of the traditional Okuhingira ceremony by rejecting excessive bride price demands and costly wedding celebrations, saying the growing commercialisation of marriage is discouraging young people from starting families. Speaking at the Okuhingira ceremony of Kisha Isabel Byanjeru Kaboyo, daughter of the The post Demanding excessive bride price is discouraging young people from starting families – Museveni first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Naava Grey to Headline Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open Finale She Walks Experience
Songstress Naava Grey is set to headline the Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open finale, slated for this Saturday, August, 15th, at the Uganda Golf Club. The special 19th hole experience will be curated as a Johnnie Walker She Walks celebration, in honor of the successful end of the Ladies Open 2026. The event will bring The post Naava Grey to Headline Johnnie Walker Uganda Ladies Open Finale She Walks Experience first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Two sentenced to death for murder of former Ndiga clan leader Daniel Bbosa
The High Court in Kampala has sentenced two men to death for the murder of former Ndiga Clan leader, Eng. Daniel Bbosa Lugya. Lugya Bbosa Tabula and his relative, Lugya Noah, were handed the death sentence on Thursday after pleading guilty to the murder charge before High Court Criminal Division Judge David Matovu. Bbosa was The post Two sentenced to death for murder of former Ndiga clan leader Daniel Bbosa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Vienna College honours top economics student with Chris Kassami Memorial Award
Vienna College Namugongo has honoured the legacy of its late director Chris Kassami by introducing an annual award for the schools best-performing Economics student. The award was presented on Tuesday during the release of this years Cambridge examination results, with Heath Mulondo Walugembe emerging as the first recipient after scoring 91 per cent in Economics. The post Vienna College honours top economics student with Chris Kassami Memorial Award first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Court orders Muwema Advocates to deposit Shs370 million over Kololo property dispute
The Court of Appeal has given Muwema Co. Advocates one month to deposit $100,000 (about Shs370 million) or provide an equivalent bank guarantee if the law firm wants to stop Downtown Investments Ltd from enforcing a monetary decree of nearly $400,000. The order was issued by Justice John Mike Musisi, who granted the law The post Court orders Muwema Advocates to deposit Shs370 million over Kololo property dispute first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open 2026 tees off with the Ladies Open at the Uganda Golf Club
The Johnnie Walker Uganda Open Golf 2026 Championship has teed off today- Thursday, August 13, with the Ladies Open, at the Uganda Golf Club, setting the stage for three days of competitive golfing action. The three-ball tournament is expected to attract more than 100 lady golfers, who will compete in the Silver and Bronze categories. The post Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open 2026 tees off with the Ladies Open at the Uganda Golf Club first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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SJNOSA set to host grand gala as St. Joseph's S.S.S. Naggalama marks 58 years
The St. Josephs S.S.S. Naggalama Old Students Association (SJNOSA) will hold its highly anticipated Gala on Saturday, 15th August 2026, a gathering 4organizers say will bring together generations of alumni to celebrate 58 years since the school first opened its gates in Naggalama. The Gala will feature a full day of activities including swimming, volleyball, The post SJNOSA set to host grand gala as St. Joseph's S.S.S. Naggalama marks 58 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Former Uganda Cranes Captain Andy Mwesigwa risks losing school over unpaid loan accumulating to Shs1.3 billion
Former Uganda Cranes captain Andy Mwesigwa is facing the possible loss of his school, AMESCO High School in Bugwanya Village, Wakiso District, after a loan he obtained to develop the institution reportedly accumulated to Shs1.3 billion. Mwesigwa says the school, which he built from earnings from his football career, is his main investment for retirement. The post Former Uganda Cranes Captain Andy Mwesigwa risks losing school over unpaid loan accumulating to Shs1.3 billion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Health Minister Baryomunsi orders medical interns to report for duty or risk losing their placements
Medical interns who fail to report to their assigned health facilities by 15 August risk losing their internship placements, Health Minister Dr Chris Baryomunsi has warned. The warning comes as a standoff between the government and medical interns over their welfare and training conditions continues to intensify. The interns have refused to report to their The post Health Minister Baryomunsi orders medical interns to report for duty or risk losing their placements first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:27:18
World Athletics to livestream Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon in landmark global broadcast
The Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon is set for a landmark moment on Saturday, August 22, 2026, when the fifth edition of the race takes place in Kasese with World Athletics set to livestream the event to a global audience on its official YouTube channel. World Athletics, the global governing body for athletics, will deploy The post World Athletics to livestream Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon in landmark global broadcast first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 06:05:21
Here's how Uganda's A-Level grading system is going to look; O and F grades to be removed from the main grading scale
Uganda's A-Level grading system is expected to change once the ongoing curriculum reform is completed in 2028, bringing Senior Six assessment closer to the competence-based approach already introduced at O-Level. The planned changes will affect how learners' performance is assessed and how their final grades are interpreted. Instead of focusing mainly on the letter a The post Here's how Uganda's A-Level grading system is going to look; O and F grades to be removed from the main grading scale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:22:24
More details emerge about murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori; Police recover his shin guards and shoes with bloodstains
Kampala Metropolitan Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the murder of SC Villa captain David Owori, with 17 suspects arrested so far in connection with the incident. Police said the suspects include three people allegedly involved in promoting stolen phones, five key suspects and nine associates of the prime suspects. During interrogation, The post More details emerge about murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori; Police recover his shin guards and shoes with bloodstains first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:31:02
Sports Minister Ogwang gives update on Shs225 billion Namboole renovation, says stadium will be ready by December; Seating capacity to increase, fully covered roof and new exterior facade
State Minister for Sports Peter Ogwang is confident that the renovation of Mandela National Stadium, Namboole, will be completed by 31 December 2026, despite delays that have pushed back the project several times. Ogwang said the government remains on course to meet the latest deadline after inspecting the stadium on Sunday and witnessing what he The post Sports Minister Ogwang gives update on Shs225 billion Namboole renovation, says stadium will be ready by December; Seating capacity to increase, fully covered roof and new exterior facade first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:58:42
Equity Bank strengthens support for Microhaem as Uganda pushes for medical self-reliance
Equity Bank Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local manufacturing after its Board Committee visited Microhaem Scientifics (MHS) to assess the company's operations and ongoing expansion. The visit, held on 7 August 2026, was led by Equity Bank Uganda Board Chair Henry Rugamba and Managing Director Gift Shoko, alongside senior bank executives. The delegation The post Equity Bank strengthens support for Microhaem as Uganda pushes for medical self-reliance first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:22:24
More details emerge about murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori; Police recover his shin pads and shoes with bloodstains
Kampala Metropolitan Police have made significant progress in the investigation into the murder of SC Villa captain David Owori, with 17 suspects arrested so far in connection with the incident. Police said the suspects include three people allegedly involved in promoting stolen phones, five key suspects and nine associates of the prime suspects. During interrogation, The post More details emerge about murder of SC Villa Captain David Owori; Police recover his shin pads and shoes with bloodstains first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:48:15
Museveni rejects Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Wangadya's resignation
President Yoweri Museveni has rejected the resignation of Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Mariam Wangadya and directed her to continue serving in the position. Wangadya revealed this on Tuesday while appearing before the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE). She said that after submitting her resignation letter to the President, Museveni The post Museveni rejects Uganda Human Rights Commission Chairperson Wangadya's resignation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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