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Why Uber is exiting Uganda after 10 years
Uber has ended its operations in Uganda after a decade in the country, with the ride-hailing company saying it is pulling out as part of a broader review of its global business priorities and investment strategy. The company announced on Wednesday that it had wound down operations in Uganda and Nigeria, effective 2 September 2026, The post Why Uber is exiting Uganda after 10 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 7 hours ago
Dread Lazer Turn Up: Excitement builds as performers are announced
Linus Tattoo Studio was buzzing with excitement and intense music as some of Kampala's top DJs and artists were unveiled to perform alongside Dread Lazer at the second edition of his turn up tomorrow the 4th of September at Kati Kati grounds. The event organizers dropped the news at a lit pre-game party hosted by The post Dread Lazer Turn Up: Excitement builds as performers are announced first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 3 hours ago
Sheebah shares emotional son's first preschool day with Dad
Singer Sheebah Karungi has shared an emotional moment from her son Amir's first day of preschool, revealing how deeply she was touched to see his father, Suleiman Jaffar, make sure he was there for the special milestone. Amir, who was born on 23 November 2024, recently started preschool, marking another big moment for the singer The post Sheebah shares emotional son's first preschool day with Dad first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Museveni tours Kingfisher as Uganda moves closer to first oil
President Yoweri Museveni has visited the Kingfisher Development Area in Kikuube District as Uganda's oil project reaches another major milestone, bringing the country closer to commercial oil production. The visit came as the Kingfisher Central Processing Facility (CPF), one of the key installations needed to process Uganda's crude oil, reached mechanical completion. Mechanical completion means The post Museveni tours Kingfisher as Uganda moves closer to first oil first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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Rugumayo edges ahead as Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open gets enters Day 2
Uganda's Ronald Rugumayo has set the early pace at the 2026 Johnnie Walker Professionals' Golf Open after carding a three-under-par 69 in the opening round at Uganda Golf Club on Wednesday. Rugumayo emerged from a competitive field of 116 professionals with a one-shot advantage after 18 holes on the par-72 course in Kampala. His opening The post Rugumayo edges ahead as Johnnie Walker Uganda Professionals Open gets enters Day 2 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:18:53
Your NIN is now going to be your TIN: What existing TIN holders and businesses need to know
Ugandans will no longer need to maintain a separate Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), following a government decision to adopt the National Identification Number (NIN) as the TIN for individual taxpayers. The change was announced by ICT and National Guidance Minister Justine Kasule Lumumba on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, following The post Your NIN is now going to be your TIN: What existing TIN holders and businesses need to know first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:46:00
Big Brother cancels saves, putting 15 housemates on the eviction chopping block
The pressure is back on in the Big Brother Naija house after a dramatic week that has left 15 housemates facing possible eviction. What appeared to be a settled nomination process took an unexpected turn after Big Brother cancelled the saves that had earlier been made by the housemates. The decision followed allegations that the The post Big Brother cancels saves, putting 15 housemates on the eviction chopping block first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:16:00
Miss Uganda Regionals Capped With V&A Sherry Crowning Central Beauty Queens
The regional tour to find the next queen ended over the weekend at Motiv Bugolobi, where Nalumu Shamsa was crowned Miss Uganda Central. Powered by VA Sherry, this leg of the regional tour brought together young women from the central region who chose to represent their communities, hoping to carry their hometowns name onto the The post Miss Uganda Regionals Capped With V&A Sherry Crowning Central Beauty Queens first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:03:42
The Big Meeting gives Kampala another Sunday to remember
For the last Sunday of August, Thrones Bar Lounge in Bugolobi once again became Kampala's meeting point as The Big Meeting brought together food lovers, cocktail enthusiasts and music fans for an afternoon that gradually turned into a lively party. Hosted by Lynda Ddane, the monthly Singleton experience kept its familiar do-it-yourself concept, giving The post The Big Meeting gives Kampala another Sunday to remember first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:21:09
Uganda International Fashion Week Opens with a Push to Turn Talents into Jobs
Uganda's fashion industry is being challenged to move beyond creativity and the runway to become a stronger engine for business, employment and economic opportunity for young people today. This was the central message as the Uganda International Fashion Week (UIFW)- 2026 was officially opened yesterday, on August 31, at the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Multipurpose The post Uganda International Fashion Week Opens with a Push to Turn Talents into Jobs first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:38:23
How Vurra Secondary School is building for a growing future
In the heart of West Nile, Vurra Secondary School is growing faster than its infrastructure can keep up. More students are seeking admission, but classrooms and accommodation are becoming increasingly stretched. For the school's leadership, the challenge is no longer simply about attracting learners. It is about creating enough space to accommodate them and giving The post How Vurra Secondary School is building for a growing future first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:43:51
Stella Nante bows out of NTV's Mwasuze Mutya after two years
Television viewers tuning in to NTV Uganda's Mwasuze Mutya will no longer be seeing Stella Nante on the popular morning show. The television host has announced her departure from Nation Media Group, ending a two-year journey that saw her become one of the familiar faces waking up Ugandans every morning. Nante confirmed her exit on The post Stella Nante bows out of NTV's Mwasuze Mutya after two years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 02 Sep 2026 05:22:07
Old School Picnic Turns One, Proving Good Music Never Gets Old
By midday on Sunday, the gardens of Sheraton Kampala Hotel were already beginning to look less like a hotel garden and more like a giant Sunday living room. People walked through the gates carrying mats, ready to claim their little patches of grass, while others arrived in groups, dressed for an afternoon of music, food, The post Old School Picnic Turns One, Proving Good Music Never Gets Old first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 21 hours ago
V&A Sherry joins Lydia Jazmine For 'The One And Only' Concert
Lydia Jazmine was midway through rehearsing at Eno Beats Studio in Makindye today, September 2, 2026, when the music stopped, and VA Sherry Brand Manager Roy Ronald Tumwizere ambushed her with an unexpected rendition of her song, 'Cherie'. The light-hearted moment, which caught the singer by surprise, became the announcement of VA Sherry's partnership with The post V&A Sherry joins Lydia Jazmine For 'The One And Only' Concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic 20 hours ago
Kiboga Prison Warder sentenced to death over murder of four people
High Court has sentenced prison warder Moses Anguyo to death after finding him guilty of murdering four people, including two public servants and a one-and-a-half-year-old child. The sentence was handed down after Anguyo was convicted on four counts of murder. In addition to the death sentence, the court imposed further penalties on Anguyo for other The post Kiboga Prison Warder sentenced to death over murder of four people first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:50:00
Simple Eye Test and Glasses Could Double a Ugandan Child's Lifetime Earnings
Global eye health experts are urging parents in Uganda to prioritise eye tests for their children as they prepare to return to school, with new data showing that a simple eye examination and a pair of glasses could significantly improve a child's future earning potential. According to the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness The post Simple Eye Test and Glasses Could Double a Ugandan Child's Lifetime Earnings first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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