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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Aug 2024 06:22:41
Equity Bank, Nation Media Group partner to empower Ugandan youth
Equity Bank Uganda, Nation Media Group Uganda, and partners have launched a two-day NTV SkillsFest at Motiv Kampala, Old Portbell Road, from August 16-17, 2024, under the theme “Explore and Elevate”. The event coincides with the ongoing Youth Week celebrations in Uganda and globally. The NTV SkillsFest aims to address the challenges faced by Ugandan […] The post Equity Bank, Nation Media Group partner to empower Ugandan youth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Aug 2024 06:36:01
Johnnie Walker Celebrates Women in Golf at Second Sip Over Edition
After the resounding success of its inaugural Sip Over event, where they honored Women in Media, on Friday August 16th, Johnnie Walker Uganda hosted trailblazing women that are making bold moves in the world of golf. Held at the picturesque Uganda Golf Club, the second Sip Over edition was an inspiring and vibrant evening, dedicated […] The post Johnnie Walker Celebrates Women in Golf at Second Sip Over Edition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Aug 2024 21:00:34
Comedians of Tuli Bulala Family involved in nasty road accident
Members of the popular drama group, *Tuli Bulala Family*, were involved in a serious road accident on Saturday while traveling to perform in western Uganda. The news of the accident spread across social media after some of the group members, including Patricia Nabakooza and Jose Chakala, alias Landlord, shared photos of their severely damaged vehicle. […]
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:07:57
Trader wins ugx 2.5 million in weekly raffle draw
Joanitah Ansiimire, a trader, has won UGX 2.5 million in the ongoing Laga Swagga campaign, alongside two other winners, Brian Bujingo, a humanitarian worker from Isingiro, and Kato Ali, a shopkeeper from Bulenga, who each took home UGX 500,000 from the first weekly raffle draw. Hillary Baguma, the Brand Manager for Mainstream Spirits at UBL, […]
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@sqoop Sat, 17 Aug 2024 11:18:12
King Saha to perform at Cricket Oval after fans’ call
Singer Ssemanda Mansour, better known as King Saha, is gearing up for a major performance early next year, responding to the demand from his fans with a larger venue. After a highly successful concert in December 2023, which left many fans craving more, King Saha has announced another show. On January 24, 2025, Lugogo Cricket […]
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@observer Sat, 17 Aug 2024 05:32:43
Two drivers perish in Kiruhura head-on motor accident
Two people have been killed and one injured in a head-on collision in Kiruhura district, western Uganda. The accident occurred on Friday along the Mbarara-Masaka highway in Sanga town council. It involved a Fuso lorry registration number UBB 905J which was from Masaka and another lorry UBG 727P loaded with matooke heading to Mbarara. Samson Kasasira, Rwizi Region police spokesperson identified the dead as Eric Mugabe, 48, a resident of Kyazanga in Lwengo district and Abubakari Gumisiriza - both drivers of the trucks. Bosco Karimunda, an eyewitness, says both drivers failed to negotiate a sharp corner which they approached at high speed. Kasasira says preliminary investigations point to reckless driving by both drivers, as the cause of the accident. {loadposition inarticle}
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:20:17
Maresca calls for patience as he seeks to turn around Chelsea’s fortunes
BY REUTERS New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has asked for patience ahead of their Premier League opener against reigning champions Manchester City, as the Italian tries to turn around the west London side’s fortunes after a series of underwhelming seasons. Chelsea, who finished sixth last campaign and 12th in the 2022-23 season, hired the 44-year-old Maresca in June after he guided Leicester City to the English Championship title in his first season in charge. Chelsea have gone big again in the transfer window, splashing out around 160 million pounds ($206.50 million) on signing players such as Portuguese winger Pedro Neto, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Swedish-Danish goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen. “We are going to try and do our best to win […]
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 15:07:47
EU public health body lifts Mpox risk alert level
BY REUTERS The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control on Friday raised its risk level for Mpox, a day after global health officials confirmed the first infection with a new strain of the virus outside Africa, in Sweden. The EU public health body’s head said there will be more imported cases of the new Mpox strain in Europe in the coming weeks, though the risk of sustained transmission remains low. The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared Mpox a global public health emergency, its highest form of alert, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that had spread to neighbouring countries. The global health body is due to host an emergency meeting on Friday to discuss ways […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:12:00
UBA Uganda inspires future leaders through ‘Read Africa’ initiative, donates books and promotes environmental conservation at Restore Leadership High School in Gulu
UBA Uganda, through its UBA Foundation, has conducted a literacy drive at Restore Leadership High School in Gulu, as part of its ongoing “Read Africa” initiative. The program aims to cultivate a reading culture among students across Africa, and UBA Uganda is leading the charge in the region. A team of UBA Uganda staff, led […] The post UBA Uganda inspires future leaders through ‘Read Africa’ initiative, donates books and promotes environmental conservation at Restore Leadership High School in Gulu first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:54:58
What is mpox and why has it been declared a global health emergency?
The World Health Organization is warning that the increasing spread of the virus in Africa could cross over into other continents Mpox outbreak in Africa is public health emergency resembling early days of HIV, says WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the latest mpox outbreak in Africa a “public health emergency of international concern”, the category used in the past for Ebola outbreaks, Covid-19 and a 2022 mpox surge in Europe.Many countries in Africa are experiencing more cases of mpox, as the deadly virus crosses national borders, with fears it could cause a significant global outbreak. Here is what we know so far. Continue reading...
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:51:07
Police step up fight against money laundering
The Uganda Police Force has integrated a money laundering module into the curriculum of all its professional training courses. This aims to equip all trained officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to combat emerging money laundering crimes. According to police spokesperson, Mr Rusoke Kituuma, money laundering crimes are complex and require specialized information and skills. The initiative comes as Uganda faces a deadline of 2028 to fully implement the remaining 15 recommendations to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Failure to do so could result in the country being placed back on the grey list. “We have inculcated teachings on money laundering in our curriculum. Our intention is to ensure that we equip our officers with the skills and […]
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:51:07
Police step up fight against
The Uganda Police Force has integrated a money laundering module into the curriculum of all its professional training courses. This aims to equip all trained officers with the skills and knowledge necessary to combat emerging money laundering crimes. According to police spokesperson, Mr Rusoke Kituuma, money laundering crimes are complex and require specialized information and skills. The initiative comes as Uganda faces a deadline of 2028 to fully implement the remaining 15 recommendations to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. Failure to do so could result in the country being placed back on the grey list. “We have inculcated teachings on money laundering in our curriculum. Our intention is to ensure that we equip our officers with the skills and […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Aug 2024 13:44:04
Kikuubo trader wins Shs2.5 million from the UBL’s Laga Swagga Campaign
Kikuubo trader Joanitah Ansiimire has won Shs2.5 million from the UBL Laga Swagga campaign alongside two other winners Brian Bujingo, a humanitarian worker from Isingiro and Kato Ali a shop keeper from Bulenga receiving Shs500,000 each from the very first weekly raffle draw. Hillary Baguma the Brand Manager, Mainstream Spirits while handing over the prizes […] The post Kikuubo trader wins Shs2.5 million from the UBL’s Laga Swagga Campaign first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:59:09
Kiteezi tragedy: Lukwago wants KCCA technical team prosecuted
The Lord Mayor of Kampala, Mr. Erias Lukwago, has called for the arrest and prosecution of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials allegedly responsible for the Kiteezi landfill tragedy. Over 30 people lost their lives, and many remain missing following the collapse of the landfill. Addressing the media at City Hall on Friday, Lukwago questioned why the KCCA technical team overseeing the city’s sanitation and waste management remains in office. Despite early warnings, he claimed the team failed to prevent the disaster. “ Government should investigate and prosecute or bring to book particular individuals within KCCA who are directly responsible for this catastrophe particularly in regard to misappropriation and squandering of the Shs4.18 billion annual allocation meant for the maintenance […]
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:32:18
UPDF Speeds Up Namboole, Kololo Renovations
[Nile Post] Renovations at Namboole Stadium and Kololo Ceremonial Grounds are nearing completion, according to Lieutenant Colonel Peter Seku Kidemuka, the project engineer overseeing the works.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:39:26
Call for Better Social Protection for Migrant Workers
[Nile Post] Migrant workers across various host states continue to face significant challenges in accessing social protection, according to Keneth Oloka, president of the Kyeeyo Association Uganda.
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