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@kfm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:27:41
Ugandans urged to lead in promoting country’s image
By Winfred Watenya Ugandans have been asked to rise high above the negative portrayal of the country’s image as one of the ways to not only show their patriotism but also make it an attractive destination for investment and tourism. The media has been awash with news of the reported inappropriate behaviour of Uganda’s representatives to diplomatic missions in Canada and Dubai (UAE), largely portraying what has been termed as a “negative image” of the country. However, speaking to NTV on Monday morning, Ahmed Hadji, a foreign policy analyst and Executive Director, Center for Policy and Strategic Studies (CPSS) said these are isolated incidents that should not be used as a yardstick for the health and stability of Uganda’s diplomatic […]
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@kfm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:21:18
Suspected Mpox case registered in Moyo
By Scovin Iceta Health officials in Moyo District have confirmed receiving a case of suspected Mpox disease. Moyo district Health Officer, Dr Franklin Iddi, says blood samples have been collected from the suspected patient and will be taken for testing soon. “For sure we have registered one suspected case where the person is showing signs and symptoms of Mpox. He is currently admitted in Isolation at Laropi Health Center in Laropi Town Council awaiting samples to be collected,” he said. He however says there is no need to worry at the moment because health officials are on high alert, urging the general public to continue observing preventive measures like regular hand washing. Mpox is transmitted through close contact with an […]
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@kfm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:58:12
State Attorney accused of soliciting Shs100m bribe granted bail
The Anti-Corruption Court has granted Shs10 million cash bail to Sam Tusubira, a State Attorney with the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Tusubira is accused of soliciting a Shs100 million bribe from a litigant in a land case. The 33-year-old government lawyer was released by Grade One Magistrate Esther Asiimwe after presenting substantial sureties. The presiding magistrate ordered his sureties to execute a non-cash bond of Shs50 million as security to ensure his return to court on September 19, 2024, for mention of the case. Prosecution alleges that Tusubira, while representing the government in court, demanded a Shs100 million bribe from Ronald Yawe. Yawe had sued the Ministry of Lands and the Attorney General over the irregular cancellation of […]
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@kfm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:34:11
7 killed in Lwengo road crash
By Fahad Malik Jjingo At least seven people have been confirmed dead in an early morning road crash in Lwengo District. A Kabale-bound bus collided with a truck on the Mbarara-Masaka road, leaving several people injured. The deceased, who are yet to be identified, were reportedly traveling from Kabale to Kampala at the time of the crash which occurred around 4 AM at Kilumba in Kyazanga Rural Sub-county. A speeding bus belonging to Gateway Bus Company, registration number UBQ 621Z, collided with a Fuso truck, registration number UBM 673K, carrying maize flour. Six people died instantly, and another succumbed to injuries shortly after being rushed to a private clinic. Eyewitnesses say the bus driver, en route from Kabale to Kampala, […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 19 Aug 2024 08:48:36
Joshua Cheptegei narrates how a secondary school teacher forced him to start running after Kiprotich won gold in 2012
World record holder in the 5000 and 10000 meters, Joshua Cheptegei, has revealed that he was forced to take up running while still in high school. This was in 2012 after Stephen Kiprotich won gold at the 2012 London Olympics in the men’s marathon. Speaking at a welcome dinner organized by the Uganda Police Force […] The post Joshua Cheptegei narrates how a secondary school teacher forced him to start running after Kiprotich won gold in 2012 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:57:39
Business At Mpondwe Uganda-DRC Border Undeterred By Mpox Alert
[Nile Post] Business at the Mpondwe border crossing with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is continuing as usual , despite recent health measures implemented to address a potential monkeypox outbreak.
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@kfm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:56:27
Buganda Land Board advises government on land information system
The Buganda Land Board (BLB) Deputy Chief Executive, Bashir Kizito, has called on the government to welcome recommendations as feedback on the ongoing piloting of the National Land Information System public portal across the country. The government announced the pilot to all its Ministry Zonal Offices (MZOs) to assess the system’s usability and determine its friendliness for ordinary people seeking to verify land title status. In an interview with KFM, Kizito stated that this would improve service delivery. “People still believe that the old certificates of land titles are indeed the authentic titles. They don’t believe in the current certificates that are being produced. It is incumbent on government to sensitize the masses,” he said. He also urged the government […]
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@theguardian Mon, 19 Aug 2024 07:00:50
‘A revolution is building’: can young people force change across Africa?
Africa has the youngest population of any continent, and recent protests in Kenya, Nigeria and Uganda suggest growing youth disillusionment. Will they be able to turn discontent into action?The youth-led protests that have broken out in several African countries over the past weeks should, say observers, serve as warnings that a disillusioned generation blame the elders of the ruling political classes for missed economic opportunities.From mid-June to early August, young people in Kenya hit the streets protesting against what they described as runaway corruption and high taxes levied by President William Ruto’s regime. In Uganda, what was shaping up as protests against the government in July were nipped in the bud by police after President Yoweri Museveni’s warning that those thinking of such protests “were playing with fire”. Nigeria saw short-lived protests against the poor handling of the economy by President Bola Tinubu’s government. Continue reading...
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@kfm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:00:51
Experts want stricter food labeling measures
Experts have called on government to put in place strong measures that will regulate companies in labeling food products with clear and prominent health warnings for the consumers. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, accounting for 74 percent of all deaths globally. The global health body further shows that each year, more than 15 million people die from NCDs between the ages of 30 and 69 years; 85 percent of these “premature” deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries mainly due to deceptive labeling of products. Bernard Bwambale, the head of programmes at Global Consumer Center explains that government should consider regulatory measures, including fiscal interventions that will help promote […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:59:38
Former Attorney General Prof Kiddu Makubuya is dead
Former Attorney General Prof. Dr. Kiddu Makubuya, a seasoned academic and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Katikamu South constituency in Luwero District, has passed away at Nakasero Hospital. Details to follow. The post Former Attorney General Prof Kiddu Makubuya is dead first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:57:16
FDC Katonga faction holds maiden delegates conference
By Jane Nafula The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction is all set to hold its maiden delegates conference today, August 19, 2024, during which it is expected to announce the name of the new political party. According to Kira Municipality legislator, Ibrahim Nganda Ssemujju, the faction will form its own party, given the fact that at least 80 percent of the stakeholders consulted across the country, are in support of the proposal at hand. Ssemujju said a range of names have been proposed by some individuals but the final will be decided by delegates at the conference, which is expected to be held at Katonga faction offices in Kampala. He says that between 700- 800 delegates are expected […]
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@kfm Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:22:27
Garbage crisis: KCCA seeks Cabinet intervention
By Paul Adude Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Deputy Executive Director, Mr David Luyimbazi has announced that the Authority is yet to find an alternative dumping site for the city’s garbage and has now turned to Cabinet for intervention. He says that with the looming deadline for using Nkumba – Bufulu Landfill as a temporary dumping ground, they are now seeking the intervention of the Cabinet sitting at State House Entebbe today, August 19, 2024, to find a resolution. On Friday last week, Entebbe Municipality officials issued a four-day ultimatum to KCCA, which expires today. Luyimbazi emphasized that the issue extends beyond Kampala, affecting neighboring areas including Wakiso, Kira, Makindye Ssabagabo, and Mukono. He believes it requires immediate attention from the […]
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@allafrica Mon, 19 Aug 2024 03:01:10
Uganda Hands Over DR Congo Police Officers Who Fled M23 Rebels
[New Times] Uganda has handed over nearly 100 Congolese police officers who had fled clashes between the M23 rebels and the DR Congo army in North Kivu province in early August.
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@kfm Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:00:52
No room for everyone, Chelsea’s Maresca says as Sterling is dropped
BY REUTERS New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca added to speculation about Raheem Sterling’s future at Stamford Bridge when he left the winger out of Sunday’s squad for the visit of Manchester City, saying some players might have to move on. “I want Raheem Sterling but I want all the 30 players that we have, but there is no space for all of them. So for some of them, they have to leave,” Maresca said after the 2-0 defeat when asked about the former England striker’s absence. The Italian said Sterling’s omission was a “technical” decision. Sterling’s representatives issued a statement shortly before kick-off, saying the player had a good working relationship with Maresca and was committed to delivering for Chelsea. […]
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@kfm Sun, 18 Aug 2024 20:10:21
Kiteezi tragedy: Survivors seek solace as rescue efforts continue
Survivors of the Kiteezi landfill tragedy have been urged to place their faith in God during this difficult time. At least 35 people are now confirmed dead, and another 30 remain missing after garbage mounds collapsed at the Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso District last week. The disaster also destroyed property, including several homes and domestic animals. Leading a special Sunday mass at Kiteezi Church of Uganda Primary School, Father Herman Ssuuna, the parish priest of Kiteezi Catholic Church, called on survivors to look to God and do His will. He encouraged them to pray for strength to endure this challenging period, emphasizing that losing faith in God would only worsen their situation. “All we have to do in our strengths […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:18:53
Guinness Uganda to fly football fans to UK to watch Premier League games in exciting new campaign
As the Premier League roars back to life, Guinness Uganda has taken football fever to new heights with the launch of Guinness Matchday, a high-energy campaign that puts fans right at the centre of the action. As the official beer sponsor of the Premier League, Guinness is set to transform football viewing experiences across Uganda […] The post Guinness Uganda to fly football fans to UK to watch Premier League games in exciting new campaign first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Aug 2024 07:04:08
Why Speaker Among blocked service award censure motion
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has rejected a motion to censure four Commissioners of Parliament accused of awarding themselves Shs1.7 billion as a Service Award. The motion, spearheaded by Lwemiyaga MP Theodore Ssekikubo, aimed to hold accountable four commissioners—Mathias Mpuuga, Prossy Akampurira, Esther Afoyochan, and Solomon Silwany—for the controversial payment. However, Speaker Among stated that […] The post Why Speaker Among blocked service award censure motion first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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