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@allafrica Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:42:23
Cheptegei, Kiplimo Withdraw From 5000m
[Nile Post] Olympic 5000m defending champion Cheptegei and Kiplimo were due to run the Heats at midday on Wednesday but the Uganda Athletics Federation (UAF) said they have elected to rest their bodies.
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@kfm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:50:21
Experts urge government to bridge digital skills gap
ICT experts have called on the government to implement programs focused on digital skills training to address the knowledge gap. Philip Ayazika, the Director of Programs at Policy emphasized the importance of equipping teachers with the necessary digital skills to effectively deliver the new curriculum. He advocated for nationwide internet connectivity as a crucial step in this process. Addressing stakeholders at the Uganda Internet Governance Forum, Ayazika highlighted the transformative power of the internet on various aspects of life, including business transactions. “A lot of progress has been made by the government in terms of connecting many communities to the national grid in terms of internet and electricity but we still see a lot of communities that are not yet […]
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@sqoop Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:08:41
KFM’s Faiza decries poor state of prison facilities as she shares her ordeal
KFM and NTV Uganda presenter Faiza Salima, also known as Faiza Fabz, was among the anti-corruption activists arrested last week during the #March2Parliament protests . After her release on bail last Tuesday, the vibrant presenter returned to her duties on Thursday morning, much to the anticipation of her KFM colleagues and listeners. Upon her return, […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 06 Aug 2024 09:03:08
2024 Paris Olympics: Why Cheptegei and Kiplimo have withdrawn from 5000m race
Uganda’s long-distance runners, Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo, have withdrawn from the 5000-meter race at the Paris Olympics slated for tomorrow. Cheptegei won gold in the distance at the Tokyo Olympics, while Kiplimo settled for bronze. “I wish to inform Ugandans that our heroes Joshua Cheptegei and Jacob Kiplimo have been officially withdrawn from the […] The post 2024 Paris Olympics: Why Cheptegei and Kiplimo have withdrawn from 5000m race first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:31:57
Stop bringing your issues to the media – Bebe Cool advises Late Mowzey Radio’s mother
Recently, Ms Jane Kasuubo, the mother of the late singer Moses Ssekibogo, known as Mowzey Radio, publicly appealed for financial support. Speaking to the media on Tuesday from her home in Kagga, Nakawuka, Wakiso District, Ms. Kasuubo disclosed that she needs Shs 350 million to purchase a plot of land that separates her house from […]
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@kfm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 08:26:40
Data drives MTN Uganda to Shs295.7b profit in 1st half of 2024
The increased use of internet data by the general public has driven MTN Uganda’s profit after tax to Shs295.7 billion in the first half of 2024, compared to Shs225 billion over the same period in 2023. MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Sylvia Mulinge, says this development indicates a growing preference among Ugandans for internet services over other services provided by the company. “Our two-pronged strategy of deepening smartphone penetration through device financing and strategic partnerships with device manufacturers has yielded a 5.9 percentage point growth to 41.6 percent. We have continued to improve our data value proposition which has reduced churn and increased usage,” Ms Mulinge said. She says the company’s performance report indicates that data revenue accelerated by 28.6% […]
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@kfm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:50:21
ICT experts urge government to bridge digital skills gap
ICT experts have called on the government to implement programs focused on digital skills training to address the knowledge gap. Philip Ayazika, the Director of Programs at Policy emphasized the importance of equipping teachers with the necessary digital skills to effectively deliver the new curriculum. He advocated for nationwide internet connectivity as a crucial step in this process. Addressing stakeholders at the Uganda Internet Governance Forum, Ayazika highlighted the transformative power of the internet on various aspects of life, including business transactions. “A lot of progress has been made by the government in terms of connecting many communities to the national grid in terms of internet and electricity but we still see a lot of communities that are not yet […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:20:00
2024 Paris Olympics: How countries reward their Olympic champions
The Olympics are a time for celebration, achievement, and reward. While winning a medal is the ultimate goal for athletes, the financial rewards that come with it vary greatly from country to country. Uganda’s Joshua Cheptegei made history by winning the 10,000-meter men’s final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, earning him a gold medal prize […] The post 2024 Paris Olympics: How countries reward their Olympic champions first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 06 Aug 2024 06:00:52
Meet Tarsis Orogot: The 21-year-old university student with his eyes set on qualifying for the 200m final at the Paris Olympics
Tarsis Orogot, a promising Ugandan athlete who is currently pursuing a degree in Sports Management at the University of Alabama, has captured the spotlight with his spirited performance at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. Orogot comfortably sailed through to the men’s 200m semifinals, scheduled for Wednesday evening, after winning Heat 2 via lane 3 in […] The post Meet Tarsis Orogot: The 21-year-old university student with his eyes set on qualifying for the 200m final at the Paris Olympics first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 03:00:20
Clubs selling academy players due to PSR rules, says Chelsea’s Maresca
BY REUTERS Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said Premier League clubs are having to sell academy players due to the league’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR). Chelsea have sold a slew of players who came through their academy over the last couple of years, with midfielder Conor Gallagher the latest to be linked with an exit to Spanish side Atletico Madrid. Gallagher, who has been at Chelsea since the age of eight, has a contract until 2025, after which he could leave the club for nothing. With the sale of a player developed in the academy able to be marked as pure profit on a club’s books, some Premier League sides have looked at homegrown players as a source of revenue […]
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@kfm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:28:49
Lukwago urges traders to unite
The Lord Mayor of Kampala City, Mr Erias Lukwago, has urged the different city traders’ associations to unite in the fight against their challenges. “We want to support you [traders], we are behind you but you need to work in unison to avoid having these frictions amongst yourselves,” Mr Lukwago said. This follows disagreements among associations such as FUTA, KATA, and their umbrella body, the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA). This has been evident during several organized traders’ protests against high taxes and other concerns, where some leaders mobilize traders for demonstrations while others call them off before receiving satisfactory responses from the authorities. Lukwago says that if these leaders cannot agree on a common goal, traders will continue to […]
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@kfm Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:01:09
Bangladesh awaits interim government, army chief to meet protesters
BY REUTERS Bangladesh’s army chief will meet student protest leaders on Tuesday as the country awaits the formation of a new government a day after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fledfollowing a violent uprising against her that killed hundreds. Student leaders, who spearheaded a movement against job quotas that turned into a call for Hasina to resign, said early on Tuesday that they want a new interim government with Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus as its chief adviser. “Any government other than the one we recommended would not be accepted,” Nahid Islam, one of the key organisers of the student movement, said in a video on Facebook with three other organisers. “We wouldn’t accept any army-supported or army-led government.” […]
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:38:09
Boda Boda Riders Tipped On Road Safety in Entebbe
[Nile Post] Various groups that bring together commercial motorcycles for public transport commonly known as boda boda riders have been tipped on road safety measures in Entebbe to curb the increasing number of road accidents.
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@allafrica Tue, 06 Aug 2024 04:38:26
Govt Accused of Using Terrorism Financing Battle to Suppress CSOs
[Nile Post] Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have expressed concerns about the application of laws aimed at regulating civil society groups in the battle against terrorism financing.
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@kfm Mon, 05 Aug 2024 20:28:41
Five FDC leaders in common nuisance case granted bail
A group of 14 Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) members from the Katonga faction was on August 5, 2024, arraigned before Buganda Road Court on charges of being a common nuisance. The group, including three MPs, is accused of becoming unruly and obstructing pathways while planning an unlawful procession to the Kenyan High Commission offices in Kampala. Their aim was to seek an explanation for the arrest of 36 of their cplleagues in Kisumu, Kenya. The members, including a woman, were extradited to Uganda by Kenyan authorities on July 29, 2024, and subsequently charged with terrorism. Led by MPs Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda (Kira Municipality), Kamara Nicholas (Kabale Municipality), the Kampala Deputy Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, and Kaija Harold, among other leaders, […]
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@kfm Mon, 05 Aug 2024 21:00:52
Bobi Wine’s bodyguard remanded
The bodyguard of National Unity Platform party president, Robert Kyagulanyi, has been remanded to prison on charges of illegal possession of military property. Mr Kivumbi Achiloe, 42, a resident of Nansana East B zone in Wakiso District, was arraigned before Makindye military court and charged with one count of unlawful possession of defense stores. He was remanded until September 2, 2024, as investigations continue. Prosecution alleges that on August 3, 2024, at around 3:03 PM in Nansana East B zone, Mr Kivumbi was found in possession of one pair of lieutenant colonel pips, which are classified as defense stores. The accused was arrested last week by security operatives in civilian clothing and taken to an undisclosed location. He was later […]
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@allafrica Mon, 05 Aug 2024 17:33:29
Julie Kariisa Shows Rotary Is Her Second Deep Love
[Nile Post] When Julie J. Kariisa replaced Rhemie Kiggundu as president of the Rotary Club of Kampala Kibuli, the outgoing leadership described her as a dedicated and multitasking leader who will serve and push the club to greater heights.
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