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@matookerepublic Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:17:42
Congolese national sent to prison for sneaking Shs5.9 billion in cash into Uganda
A Congolese national working for a money remittance company in Kampala has been committed to the High Court for trial over allegations of bringing $1.6 million (about Shs5.9 billion) into Uganda without declaring the cash to authorities. Samuel Muhindo Musyenene, a cashier employed by MK Cash Express Limited, which operates as MK-Cash Point at Nakasero The post Congolese national sent to prison for sneaking Shs5.9 billion in cash into Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Police arrest two suspects over murder of mother, baby and housemaid
Police in Kyegegwa District have arrested two suspects over the killing of a 28-year-old woman, her one-year-old daughter and a 19-year-old domestic worker in Nkanja Sub-county. The victims were identified as Christine Kansiime, her daughter Miracle, aged one year and three months, and Joan A, who worked as a domestic worker at Kansiime's home in The post Police arrest two suspects over murder of mother, baby and housemaid first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Guinness Matchday watch parties still on despite Trophy Tour Cancellation
Guiness Matchday was set for an epic return following two weeks without Premier League action as the Trophy was supposed to be in Uganda this weekend. However, Guinness announced that the much-anticipated tour had been cancelled. "We worked hard to bring the Trophy Tour to Uganda between the 11th and 13th October 2026. However, despite The post Guinness Matchday watch parties still on despite Trophy Tour Cancellation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 14 hours ago
DJ Bugy, Navio and The Mith take Kampala back to the 2000s
There was a time when baggy jeans, oversized baseball jerseys and slanting caps defined the look of a night out. On Independence Eve, at Motiv, Kampala revisited that era as DJ Bugy staged the fifth edition of The Bugy Show, dubbed the Y2K Edition. The outfits were a cocktail of early 2000s references. Some revellers The post DJ Bugy, Navio and The Mith take Kampala back to the 2000s first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:39:52
93 suspects arrested in police operation along Northern Bypass
Police have arrested 93 suspects during an intelligence-led operation targeting suspected criminals along the Northern Bypass, Busega and Kyengera Flyover. The operation was conducted on 7 October 2026 between 7pm and 11pm following intelligence reports that suspected criminals were using the areas as hideouts and taking advantage of traffic congestion to rob members of the The post 93 suspects arrested in police operation along Northern Bypass first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:59:02
Global music experience Aprtment Life comes to Kampala courtesy of Don Julio and Johnnie Walker
Kampala will join a growing global circuit of Aprtment Life events as the music and lifestyle experience makes its Ugandan debut this Saturday, October 10. This follows recent stops in different cities including Paris and Cape Town, and Nairobi who are hosting the Kenya edition today. Ganda Vibes, in partnership with Don Julio, the worlds The post Global music experience Aprtment Life comes to Kampala courtesy of Don Julio and Johnnie Walker first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:19:46
Equity Bank Uganda honours customers driving business and community growth
Equity Bank Uganda has recognised 80 customers for their loyalty, business growth, community contributions and long-standing relationships with the bank as part of Customer Service Week 2026. The customers were recognised during a customer appreciation breakfast at Protea Kampala on Thursday, with similar events held across the bank's Northern, Eastern and Western regions under the The post Equity Bank Uganda honours customers driving business and community growth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:59:29
Makerere suspends lecturer accused of plotting acid attack on ex-wife
Makerere University has directed Associate Professor Faisal Buyinza to step aside from his leadership and administrative duties while a committee investigates allegations that he was involved in an acid attack on his former wife. Buyinza, who heads the Department of Economic Theory and Analysis, has been at the centre of allegations made by Hanifah Nakiryowa, The post Makerere suspends lecturer accused of plotting acid attack on ex-wife first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:23:00
Absa launches Wealth investment and advisory service as collective investments surpass Shs7 trillion
Absa Bank Uganda has launched a new wealth management service aimed at helping customers invest, diversify and protect their money through a single banking relationship. The new Absa Wealth proposition comes as more Ugandans turn to formal investment products to build long-term financial security. Data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) shows that assets managed The post Absa launches Wealth investment and advisory service as collective investments surpass Shs7 trillion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:11:00
V&A Sherry to toast to the Miss Uganda Crown this Saturday
With only days left to the Miss Uganda grand finale, Ugandans are yet to celebrate the new Miss Uganda queen who will be crowned this Saturday, October 10, at the Sheraton Hotel Kampala. The grand finale, powered by Uganda's favourite sherry, VA, will be marking a major milestone since the new queen will be crowned The post V&A Sherry to toast to the Miss Uganda Crown this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:59:33
Celebrate Independence Day with Calabash Spa treatments from Shs180,000
Calabash Spa and Salon is offering special Independence Day packages to guests looking to relax and take care of their bodies during the holiday weekend. The packages will be available from 9 to 11 October at Speke Resort Munyonyo and Speke Apartments Wampewo, giving guests access to a range of spa treatments at special rates. The post Celebrate Independence Day with Calabash Spa treatments from Shs180,000 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:58:50
Government responds to reports of Ugandans allegedly registering to vote in Kenyan elections
Uganda has rejected claims that it is involved in Kenya's political affairs ahead of the country's 2027 general elections, saying it respects Kenya's sovereignty and has no interest in interfering in its internal politics. First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga said Uganda would not take sides in The post Government responds to reports of Ugandans allegedly registering to vote in Kenyan elections first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:27:26
Military Police officers to be deployed to provide security during UNEB exams
The Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) will deploy 537 Military Police officers and soldiers to secure the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, which begin on 12 October 2026. The personnel have completed a three-week Examination Security Course at Buyala, Nsujjumpolwe Barracks in Mpigi District, where they were trained to handle and deliver examination materials The post Military Police officers to be deployed to provide security during UNEB exams first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 07 Oct 2026 05:47:00
Your ultimate soulful guide to the long independence weekend
One thing we all look forward to is a 3-day day weekend for the perfect excuse to go outside and have a good time. And what better way to kickstart this break away from your desk than with this edition of Strictly Soul, happening at Mestil Gardens on Thursday, October 8th? This ultimate RnB link-up The post Your ultimate soulful guide to the long independence weekend first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:26:00
Smirnoff takes flavor-fueled Fiestas to Mukono & Mbarara with Etania, Azawi and more
Smirnoff is turning up the dial and taking its signature flavor experience back on the two major university hubs this week: UCU in Mukono on Thursday, October 8th, followed by a Western Uganda takeover at University Inn, Mbarara on Saturday, October 10th. Partiers in Mukono are in for a huge night at The John's Hostel The post Smirnoff takes flavor-fueled Fiestas to Mukono & Mbarara with Etania, Azawi and more first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 07 Oct 2026 04:21:00
Road to Nyege Nyege: Uganda Waragi and Zonke takeover Jinja
If you haven't got your Independence weekend sorted out yet, consider your plans officially locked in. Uganda Waragi and Uganda's premier afro-house music collective, Zonke Africa is taking the ultimate house music experience straight to the source of the Nile. Set to happen at the Bridge Club House in Jinja this Saturday, the poolside music The post Road to Nyege Nyege: Uganda Waragi and Zonke takeover Jinja first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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