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@theguardian Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:00:16
Global health charities warn of ‘huge and terrible’ threat to abortion rights if Trump returns
‘Global gag rule’ and funding cuts will be ‘on different scale’ if Republicans win again, family-planning providers sayProviders of women’s healthcare around the world are preparing for potentially disastrous consequences should Donald Trump win the US presidential election in November.Policies pursued during Trump’s last presidency caused “devastating” harm in a number of countries, said Beth Schlachter, a senior director at MSI Reproductive Choices in the US. It meant “clinics shuttered, health teams closed, women dying … but a second Trump term will be on a different scale”. Continue reading...
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:03:02
Miss Teen beauty pageant returns with new organisers
About 10 years ago, there was a beauty Pageant dubbed Miss Teen organized by Buzz Events and Swangz Avenue. No official statement was released on why it seized happening . Well, we can now authoritatively tell you that another Pageant with similar a name and agenda has been launched. It is slated to take place […]
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:06:51
Singer Akon votes for Uganda’s Hyperkids
By Wednesday, Ugandan dance group Hyper Kids were in the quarter-finals of America Has Got Talent. At this stage, they needed all the votes they could get to earn a slot into the next round and among the first people who voted for them was Akon, a celebrated musician. Akon, a Senegalese American-based artiste shared […]
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:13:11
Celebrity style: Iren Nyachwo – Fashion Model
When choosing what to wear in the morning… take into consideration… Comfort. I love prioritizing physical and emotional comfort while still expressing my individuality and also depending on my mood which determines the colour palettes I choose to wear. The item of clothing I’m wearing often is… Black plain body socks. They are so comfortable […]
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@sqoop Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:59:35
Eagles Production re-union concert under the pipeline
After the success of Hajji Haruna Mubiru’s concert last weekend, rumors of an Eagles Production re-union concert have started to filter through. Information reaching us is that KT, their former manager of 10 years is in the driving seat for this concert. This comes after some members of the group – Messach Semakula, Ronald Mayinja […]
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:09:50
Besigye unhappy over continued adjournment of his case
Former Forum for Democratic Change leader, Dr Kiiza Besigye has expressed his dissatisfaction with what he called “failure of the state” to conclude the case against him on inciting violence, despite having been charged over two years ago. In June 2022, Besigye and political activist Samuel Lubega Mukaaku were arrested in downtown Kampala while reportedly calling on Ugandans to rise up and protest against the high cost of living worsened by skyrocketing commodity prices. They were then charged and remanded to prison before being granted bail a few weeks later. However, since then, the hearing of the case has not been concluded due to the state not being available or the trial magistrate at Buganda Road being indisposed. The case […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Aug 2024 09:12:13
Popular American gospel singers Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music to perform in Kampala today; here’s what you need to know about the event
20-time Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin and popular gospel group Maverick City Music are in Uganda for the Kingdom World Tour event slated for today, Friday, 16 August, at Makerere University Sports Ground. The event is part of their ongoing Kingdom World Tour, covering several countries in Africa, Europe, and Asia. Franklin and Maverick City […] The post Popular American gospel singers Kirk Franklin, Maverick City Music to perform in Kampala today; here’s what you need to know about the event first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:00:11
Premier League resumes today
Manchester United will host Fulham at Old Trafford tonight at 10:00 pm (22:00) Manchester United lost just four of their 34 Premier League games with Fulham and made six draws. But the Cottagers (Fulham) won their most recent encounter in February, ending an 18-match winless run against United with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag, the Manchester United head coach says new signings Mattheus de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui will be in the squad, as well as Harry Maguire while Fulham are expected to have a fully fit squad ahead of the game.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Aug 2024 08:36:58
Speke Resort Munyonyo: The Ultimate Weekend Destination for Kids’ Fun and Family Adventures!
Planning a fun weekend for the little ones? Speke Resort Munyonyo is the place to be for unforgettable family fun! The resort was designed with both adults and kids in mind and there are lots of thrilling activities, making it the perfect destination for a memorable family experience. For the little adventurers, our bouncy castles […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo: The Ultimate Weekend Destination for Kids’ Fun and Family Adventures! first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:46:36
WHO backs African efforts to combat Mpox spread as Sweden records new case
By Winfred Watenya The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting African countries to scale up response to curb Mpox, which is now an international global health emergency. The outbreak that affected the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and spread to neighboring countries continues to grow. On Thursday afternoon, WHO member Sweden became the first country outside Africa to record a case of the Mpox Clade 1 variant that is believed to be driving the latest outbreak. “We are hard at work on the frontlines of the response, collaborating closely with governments and communities to strengthen Mpox control measures and are ramping up efforts to curb the widening trend of the virus through coordinated action with partners and national authorities,” […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:19:22
INTERVIEW: “My father had only two official wives but had several other women with whom he had children,” says Tamale Mirundi’s eldest son, John Tamale
John Tamale Mirundi (JT Mirundi), the eldest son of Tamale Mirundi, has said his father had only two official wives, but he had several other women with whom he had children. Speaking in an interview after the requiem mass at Bunamwaya Catholic Church on Thursday, JT Mirundi explained that he has been the confidant of […] The post INTERVIEW: “My father had only two official wives but had several other women with whom he had children,” says Tamale Mirundi’s eldest son, John Tamale first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:48:21
Ssekikubo Presses Deputy Speaker On Scheduling the Motion
[Nile Post] Lwemiyaga County Legislator Theodore Ssekikubo has urged Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa to explain the delay in scheduling the censure motion against four embattled Commissioners of Parliament.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:48:22
Makerere to Offer PhD in Kiswahili
[Nile Post] The proposal is contained in the Uganda National Kiswahili Council Bill 2023 that was tabled for first reading by the State Minister for Gender (Disability Affairs), Hon. Hellen Asamo, on February 28, 2024.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:48:24
Kiteezi Tragedy Renews Calls for Decentralized Waste Management
[Nile Post] The recent fatal incident at the Kiteezi dumpsite has reignited calls for a decentralized waste management system in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. The tragedy, which claimed lives, has underscored the urgent need for a more sustainable and safe approach to waste disposal.
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@allafrica Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:53:28
Inside Parliament - the Real Cause of Ongoing Tensions
[Nile Post] Members of Parliament are deeply divided over the cause of escalating tensions within the House, with opinions ranging from concerns about accountability to personal grievances.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Aug 2024 06:03:05
I said no to marriage but not to children — Sheebah
Growing up, we always thought things would happen in a certain order: meet a guy, fall in love, move in together, get married, have kids, and live happily ever after. These days, having kids without getting married is no big deal, and singer Sheebah Karungi is one of those who believe so. Over the years, […] The post I said no to marriage but not to children — Sheebah first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:03:14
Kiteezi death toll hits 34 as search efforts continue
By Winfred Watenya The search for bodies and missing persons at Kiteezi landfill in Wakiso District continues today. This is after four more bodies were retrieved on Thursday, giving hope for finding more as the search efforts are stepped up. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, this puts the death toll at 34. He adds that so far, 23 of the bodies that were retrieved earlier have been claimed by relatives, while 7 are unclaimed and over 30 other people remain unaccounted for. Meanwhile, the government remains at crossroads about finding an alternative dumping site. KFM understands that government plans met stiff opposition from residents and leaders of Dundu in Mukono district, and Katabi in Wakiso district which […]
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