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@allafrica Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:12:57
Jinja Born Again Churches Overseer Vows to Block Nyege Nyege Festival
[Nile Post] The newly appointed Overseer of Born Again Churches in Jinja City, Bishop Richard Kyendakulya, has vowed to block the upcoming Nyege Nyege Festival, scheduled to take place at the Source of the Nile.
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 04:19:59
Busujju advance into Masaza Cup quarters
By George Katongole Busujju joined Ssingo, Kabula and Buwekula into the quarterfinals of the Airtel Masaza Cup after a narrow 1-0 win over Kabula on Sunday. Eddie Bulwanyi scored the solitary goal at Kabula’s home ground in Bakijjulula in Lyantonde District to end Kabula’s unbeaten run as both teams qualified for the quarters. Busujju’s victory takes them to 19 points level with Kabula in Masengere Group and both sides are into the knockout phase. It means former champions Busiro have been eliminated in the groups. Read more
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:18:25
China Town store steals the show with cheap products
By STEPHEN OTAGE Mr Daniel Akwanget, the head of marketing at the store, said many of the clients who are thronging their stores are TikTok influencers. Police were forced yesterday to close the newly-opened China Town Su-per Stores, a new Chinese Store after several Ugandans visited the place to buy themselves cheap merchandise. The new store, which opened at the former Shoprite Supermarket in Lugogo at the weekend, mainly deals in home appliances that include Chinese electronics, fabrics, Kitchenware, sports equipment, furniture, television sets, and crockery, among other items. Read more
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:41:13
Rebecca Cheptegei, who represented Uganda at the 2024 Paris Olympics, suffers severe burns after alleged attack by boyfriend in Kenya
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who participated in the marathon at the Paris Olympics, has been injured in an attack by her alleged boyfriend in Kenya. Cheptegei, who is reported to be in critical condition, was rushed to the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. It’s alleged that she was attacked by her boyfriend, […] The post Rebecca Cheptegei, who represented Uganda at the 2024 Paris Olympics, suffers severe burns after alleged attack by boyfriend in Kenya first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 02 Sep 2024 18:58:50
Probe into Bobi Wine’s bodyguard case complete, hearing set for October
The investigation into the case of unlawful possession of defense stores against Achileo Kivumbi, a bouncer for National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has been concluded. This announcement was made by Colonel Rachel Mugisha, the prosecution representative, to the seven-member court chaired by Major General Robert Freeman Mugabe. Col. Mugisha informed the court that inquiries into Kivumbi’s case had been completed and that the General Court Martial had scheduled October 8, 2024, as the start date for the hearing. Kivumbi’s lawyer, George Musisi, did not object to the new development but requested that the prosecution disclose the evidence they intend to rely on so that he could prepare the accused’s defense. Additionally, Kivumbi is scheduled to […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:56:14
Three women sent to prison over nude protest
Three women have been charged and remanded to Luzira Prison for staging a nude protest at Parliament on Monday. Praise Aloikin, Norah Kobusingye, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo were arrested after painting their naked bodies with the Ugandan national colours of red, black, and yellow. They also carried placards demanding the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament, […] The post Three women sent to prison over nude protest first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:36:53
A Don Julio Affair as The Villa Celebrates Second Anniversary
Bukoto’s nightlife darling, The Villa, celebrated its second anniversary in spectacular style, pulling all the stops for a memorable celebration. The Villa partnered with Uganda Breweries Limited’s Don Julio Tequila to celebrate a significant milestone; two years of unmatched fun experiences, and creating memories to cherish for Kampala’s gregarious lot! As patrons poured in to […] The post A Don Julio Affair as The Villa Celebrates Second Anniversary first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:22:36
Cement manufacturers laud URA for tackling counterfeit products
Cement manufacturers have commended the Uganda Revenue Authority for enforcing digital tax stamps which they say have considerably helped reduce counterfeit products on the local market. Edina Agwata, the Sales Manager at Simba Cement –Uganda says what is required now is to ensure that prices of the construction materials such as cement are made affordable to the community. “We have initiated a price reduction in the market, forcing our competitors to also drop their prices. We are focused on making cement affordable to every Ugandan so that they can build their dream home,” she said on Monday. According to the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), at least 58 percent of goods on the Ugandan market are counterfeits, which presents […]
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@kfm Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:08:54
Three women remanded over nude protest
Three women have been charged and remanded to Luzira prison for staging a nude protest at Parliament on Monday. Praise Aloikin, Norah Kobusingye, and Kemitoma Kyenzibo were arrested after painting their naked bodies in the Ugandan national colors of red, black, and yellow. They also carried placards demanding the resignation of Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, over allegations of corruption. The protest follows similar demonstrations held on March 23, 2024, which resulted in over 100 arrests. Today, the women appeared before Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi and pleaded not guilty to the charge of being a common nuisance. The prosecution alleges that the accused inconvenienced and disturbed the public by staging their half-naked protest in the middle of […]
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@kfm Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:55:49
FDC Katonga faction to sue Kenya over arrest, deportation of 36 members
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction on Monday vowed to take legal action against the Kenyan government over the arrest, deportation, and detention of 36 of its party members. The group was apprehended by security forces in Kenya recently, and the suspects were accused of engaging in terrorist activities. However, Katoga faction leaders insist that the members were in the country for a leadership seminar. Speaking to the media at their Katonga Road offices in Kampala, interim president Mr. Erias Lukwago said that despite petitioning Kenya weeks ago about the arrests and detentions, they are yet to receive an official response. “We have now decided to drag the government of Kenya to court. We informed the Kenyan government […]
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@sqoop Mon, 02 Sep 2024 13:07:36
Rejected South African wins Miss Universe Nigeria
Chidimma Adetshina has been crowned Miss Universe Nigeria after a contentious attempt to compete in Miss South Africa last month. Adetshina, 23, born to a Nigerian father and South African mother in South Africa and of South African citizenship, found herself the subject of a national row after some South Africans, including a government minister, opposed her participation because of her roots. She later withdrew. […]
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@kfm Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:09
Kampala struggles with uncollected garbage as vendors, street survivors adapt
Nakasero Market, one of the busiest in Kampala, is facing severe challenges due to the failure by authorities to properly manage waste at the market’s collecting area. Since the tragic incident at the Kiteezi dumping site landfill, where a significant part of the landfill collapsed, the market’s garbage has not been cleared effectively. This ongoing situation has forced vendors to lay their fresh produce, such as vegetables, directly on top of accumulated garbage, putting both their health and the safety of their customers at risk. Vendors have voiced their frustrations, stating that the waste collection trucks only visit twice every four days, and even then, the amount of garbage collected is minimal. This inadequate waste management has exacerbated the already […]
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@kfm Mon, 02 Sep 2024 11:37:31
Women stage nude protest, 4 arrested
A group of women staged a bold nude protest at Parliament Avenue on Monday, demanding Speaker of Parliament Anita Among’s resignation over alleged corruption among other concerns. Eyewitnesses say security officers arrested about four protestors near parliament. The protest comes after dozens of youth were arrested in July while they attempted to walk to the Parliament building, protesting the reported high-level corruption among senior government officials including ministers and Members of Parliament. Details to follow…
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@allafrica Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:30:34
Kassanda District Health Centres Receive Critical Support From MP Flavia Nabagabe
[Nile Post] At a health camp organized by Kassanda Woman MP Flavia Nabagabe Kalule, themed "Maternal Health Awareness," 12 beds were donated to three Health Centre IIIs in Kassanda District, alongside mother kits and sanitary towels for pregnant mothers.
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