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@allafrica Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:12:38
Museveni, King Mswati Call for Unified African Market, Political Federation
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni have welcomed the King of Eswatini, His Majesty, Mswati III at Entebbe International Airport.
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@sqoop Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:16:38
Parliament rejects proposed Alcohol Control Bill
Parliament has rejected the Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill 2023, citing concerns over its constitutionality and the lack of clarity regarding the problems it seeks to address. During a plenary session on Tuesday, Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka led the motion to reject the Bill, arguing that its implementation would impose financial burdens on the consolidated fund, […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Aug 2024 06:34:28
Five arrested for impersonating victims of Kiteezi landfill to collect compensation and relief Items
Police have arrested five suspects who were impersonating victims of the tragic incident at Kiteezi landfill. According to the Kampala Metropolitan spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, the arrested individuals were seeking compensation and relief items. They are detained at Kiteezi Police Station on charges of impersonation. The government has given Shs200,000 to residents who were displaced, Shs1 […] The post Five arrested for impersonating victims of Kiteezi landfill to collect compensation and relief Items first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Aug 2024 05:54:36
Former headmaster burnt to death after assailants break into his home
Former headmaster of St. Peter’s College, Joseph Olokojo, has died following an attack by unknown assailants. Olokojo, aged 63, was a resident of Obore Village in Tororo Municipality. The police’s preliminary report indicates that the attackers broke into Olokojo’s residence around midnight. He attempted to escape but was overpowered by the assailants, who doused him […] The post Former headmaster burnt to death after assailants break into his home first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 15 Aug 2024 01:13:00
SC Villa get their Namboole wish
By Andrew Mwanguhya SC Villa management and fans breathed a sigh of relief on Wednesday afternoon after last ditch talks salvaged their Cal Champions League preliminary first leg match against the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE). Until then, the encounter was shrouded in uncertainty after Mandela National Stadium (MNS), Namboole on July 30 told Villa in a letter that they would be able to host them due to the ongoing renovations. Laying of the tartan track was the main reason. After that correspondence, some members of the Villa executive sat last Monday and agreed to meet the contractor the following Wednesday. Read more
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@kfm Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:03:03
South Korea’s Yoon offers working-level talks with North Korea
BY REUTERS South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol offered on Thursday to establish a working-level consultative body with North Korea to discuss ways to ease tension and resume economic cooperation, as he laid out his vision on unification of the neighbours. In a National Liberation Day speech marking the 79th anniversary of independence from Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule after World War Two, Yoon said he was ready to begin political and economic cooperation if North Korea “takes just one step” toward denuclearisation. Yoon used the speech as a chance to unveil a blueprint for unification and make a fresh outreach to Pyongyang, following his government’s recent offer to provide relief supplies for flood damage in the isolated North which he […]
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@allafrica Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:27:37
Kampala Dumpsite Landslide in Uganda Leaves 26 Dead, 39 Missing
[VOA] Ugandan officials said Wednesday the death toll from the landslide Saturday at a massive garbage dump in Kampala, the capital, has risen to 26 people, and 39 people remain missing. The missing include 35 local residents and four garbage collectors, authorities said.
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@kfm Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:48:35
Artistes want independent ministry
A section of artistes is calling for the establishment of a standalone ministry dedicated to arts, culture, and creative industries. During a stakeholder engagement with the Uganda National Cultural Centre (UNCC) at the National Theatre in Kampala, artists argued that this dedicated ministry would allow the government to allocate sufficient time and resources for the sector’s development. Peter Ojede, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Cultural Centre, acknowledged the need for reform, stating that the UNCC Act requires updating to better serve the needs of contemporary artistes. “It is time to have an independent ministry of culture because the art and culture industry is big in terms of its role. Artistes are a big source of economic activity and […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 14 Aug 2024 18:30:18
Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon unveils high-performance kit, gears up for global competition
The countdown to the third edition of the highly anticipated Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon is officially on as this year’s marathon kit has been unveiled. UBL’s Commercial Director, Emmy Hashakimana officially unveiled the kit alongside other key stakeholders and sponsors who graced the event that was held at Uganda Breweries Limited headquarters in […] The post Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon unveils high-performance kit, gears up for global competition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:08:25
Ministry of Health Explores Healthcare Collaboration With Kibuli Muslim Hospital
[Nile Post] The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Diana Atwine led a technical team from the ministry on a comprehensive tour of Kibuli Muslim Hospital. The visit, which took place yesterday, aimed to explore potential collaborations between the Ministry of Health and the Kibuli Muslim community.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:07:29
Tamale Mirundi Was Life Itself and Only Death Could Catch Up With Him
[Nile Post] Joseph Tamale Mirundi, a prominent journalist, former Presidential Press Secretary, Senior Presidential Advisor on Media, and outspoken social commentator, passed away on August 13 at the age of 60.
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@allafrica Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:09:14
Uganda Accountancy Qualifications Framework - Bridging the Gap in Professional Accountancy
[Nile Post] The National Council for Higher Education (NHCE) under took a significant step toward enhancing the quality and comparability of qualifications in Uganda.
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@kfm Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:02:14
Sudan peace talks begin in Switzerland despite army’s no-show
By Reuters Talks aimed at ending Sudan’s shattering 16-month-old civil war began on Wednesday in Switzerland although the absence of the military dampened hopes for imminent steps to alleviate the country’s humanitarian crisis. U.N. officials have warned that Sudan is at “breaking point” and that there will be tens of thousands of preventable deaths from hunger, disease, floods, and violence in the coming months without a larger global response. The paramilitary RSF, which has seized broad swathes of the country, sent a delegation to the talks but direct mediation will be impossible without the army present, U.S. special envoy Tom Perriello, who led the push for the talks, said this week. Instead, participants including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, the […]
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