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HHV Uganda: Transforming lives of the hearing impaired
Heal His Voice (HHV) Uganda has revolutionized listening and spoken language for the deaf and hard of hearing. According to Justine Lubanga, director of Rehabilitation Services at HHV, the organization is a parent-led initiative supporting children with hearing loss who use hearing aids and cochlear implants. “We have hearing aids for those with mild hearing loss, where individuals cannot hear sounds above 25 decibels (dB) for adults and 15 dB for children under five years. We also provide hearing aids for people with profound hearing loss and offer cochlear implants through surgery, followed by rehabilitation,” Lubanga said. Such interventions, she noted, promote early diagnosis and management of hearing loss, enabling affected individuals to participate actively in life without facing stigmatization. “HHV helps in promoting and offering early diagnosis and management of children with hearing loss so that they can actively engage in social activities rather than being hidden away when visitors come,” she emphasized. This approach significantly minimizes stigmatization. As a parent-led support group, HHV empowers parents to raise their children effectively, promoting education and empowerment services. “Parents need to be empowered in raising these children to promote and provide education and empowerment services, making a hearing and speaking life for people with hearing loss more manageable,” Lubanga added. Children with deafness are often identified at a late age in Uganda. “A child identified at six years needs another three years to comprehend, meaning they are past the age of normal education levels,” explained Lubanga. HHV equips these children with skills in various hands-on services, such as ICT and catering, depending on their interests and capacities. Additionally, the organization provides hearing aids that assist people with mild hearing loss. “We have different types of hearing loss: moderate, mild, severe, and profound,” Lubanga explained. “Imagine someone hearing sound for the first time at five years old. They will need a series of rehabilitation steps, including the auditory skills hierarchy— detection, sound identification, sound discrimination and sound comprehension.” Lubanga noted that their services are largely free. However, treatments such as cochlear implants and rehabilitation incur costs due to the need to pay speech therapists, teachers and counselors. “Payment is required for certain treatments because we need to cover these professional services,” she explained. Speaking at the Rotary Club of Kololo outreach event dubbed “Amaloboozi” held last week at HHV in Ntinda, Eddie Mukaaya, the director of HHV, expressed his gratitude to the Rotary Club of Kololo and Rotary International for their continuous collaboration with Hear His Voice Uganda. He encouraged them to keep supporting children facing hearing loss. “With the help of the Rotary Club of Kololo, we managed to secure the first funding for our hearing clinic and temporal bone laboratory project in Uganda,” Mukaaya said. The clinic and laboratory were launched on August 15, 2023, at Makerere University hospital, making it the first clinic of its kind established in a public hospital. It has significantly helped in managing persons with hearing impairments and supporting research in Uganda. “We have also been involved in capacity building for families, professionals, speech pathologists, trained teachers and parents in communicating with their children,” Mukaaya added. “We look forward to training professionals who will also train others. I want to give people hope; they should know that hearing loss can be treated and managed.” “We need to tell the world that anyone can be susceptible to hearing loss. People must know their status, just like with HIV, because many people are unaware of whether they can hear properly or not,” Mukaaya emphasized. He highlighted that knowing one’s hearing status not only aids in early diagnosis but also facilitates early treatment, particularly among children. Selam Araya, an Eritrean parent, shared her daughter’s experience before visiting HHV. “At four years old, our child was not speaking. We came to Uganda and heard about Hear His Voice; so, we decided to visit,” she said. “She is now improving, starting to talk, express herself, and articulate her wants. I am grateful for this school, thank you teachers, and thank you all.” Patience Agaba, who has been hearing impaired for 23 years, recounted her journey. “My story is one of resilience through many challenges and victories. I fell ill at school, and the nurse injected me with quinine. A few days later, I returned to school; and was shocked to find out I had lost my hearing,” she said. “When I went to buy something for breakfast, I kept saying ‘sorry’ and ‘pardon,’ not realizing I had lost my hearing until students nicknamed me ‘sorry.’” Agaba explained that when her father took her to an otolaryngologist, they learned that the quinine injection, which should have been administered intravenously, had caused her hearing loss. “Usually, when quinine is given directly into the arm, the people I have worked on have turned totally deaf and dumb; some become lame or paralyzed,” the doctor revealed. Agaba expressed gratitude to HHV for giving her the opportunity and courage to redefine herself. “I have pushed myself against all odds, and I encourage everyone facing hearing loss to continue believing in their potential,” she remarked. Prossy Namuwaya, a beginner’s level teacher at HHV, described the challenges of teaching children with hearing loss. “Teaching them is tiresome because it’s a repetitive process, and most of them are very young. You find an eight-year-old with the hearing age of a one-year-old, which requires serious repetitive teaching,” she said. She added that parents often pamper their children, making them lazy; so, the school trains them in simple activities like washing their bodies and cleaning. Josephine Mutungi, an audiologist at HHV, noted that hearing loss is on the rise, especially among Gen Z. “In five years, we will see many more people with hearing loss due to unhealthy lifestyles. Many people use earphones and air pods all the time, and some even sleep with them,” she said. “There is also an increase in silent discos, which affect ear cells.” HHV was started in 2017 by a group of parents with children who had hearing loss. Its objectives include empowering families, rehabilitating children, providing information and counselling services and offering early diagnosis and management so that children with hearing loss can actively participate in normal societal life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 report, by 2050, nearly 2.5 billion people are projected to have some hearing loss, and at least 700 million, or one in every 10 people, will require hearing rehabilitation. WHO also states that one billion young adults are at risk of permanent, avoidable hearing loss due to unsafe listening practices, with nearly 80% of people with disabling hearing loss living in low- and middle-income countries. “The prevalence of hearing loss increases with age, among those older than 60 years, over 25% are affected by disabling hearing loss,” WHO reported. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:33:24
Massive forgery scandal rocks Police Training School Kabalye
A massive forgery scandal has hit the Police Training School Kabalye in Masindi District, leading to the arrest and charging of 69 trainee police officers. The suspects, all aspiring probation police constables, allegedly presented forged academic documents to the police verification team, which were later discovered to be fake. According to police reports, the commandant of the police training school, ACP Emitu Ezekiel Ebapu, reported the incident to Masindi Central police station, leading to the arrest of the suspects. Preliminary investigations revealed that most of the suspects confessed to forging their documents with the intention of joining the police force. BRIEF FACTS Between July 13 and July 20, 2024, the suspects reported to the Police Training School Kabalye for training as probation police constables. They presented forged academic documents to the police verification team from UPF H/R, which identified the documents as fake. This prompted the commandant to report the case to CPS Masindi, registered under GEF 051/2024. POLICE ACTION A case of forgery and uttering false documents was registered at Masindi police station, and inquiries commenced under MSD GEF:051/2024,” according to police. Police say, “a team of officers from Masindi police station, led by D/ASP Ochitti Simon Peter, immediately went to PTS Kabalye for inquiries. A formal complaint was received from the commandant regarding the allegations. Statements were recorded from the reporter, witnesses, and suspects. Certified copies of the alleged forged documents were retrieved and attached to the file.” The original documents will be taken to UNEB for verification by the team from UPF H/R. All suspects were handed over to CPS Masindi for further investigations, and they have been issued police bonds as inquiries continue, according to police. This shocking scandal has raised concerns about the integrity of the police recruitment process and the need for stringent vetting procedures to prevent such incidents in the future. The police have assured the public that more details will be released as the investigation unfolds. The incident has also sparked calls for reform in the police recruitment process, with many urging more thorough background checks and verification of documents. The public is eagerly awaiting the outcome of the investigations and any subsequent actions that will be taken to address this scandal. In the meantime, the 69 trainee officers remain in custody, their dreams of becoming police officers put on hold as they face the consequences of their actions. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity and honesty in all aspects of life, especially in professions that require trust and accountability. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:03:54
UIA boss: Minister Anite lied about British envoy meeting
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) director general Robert Mukiza has revealed the underlying tensions between the agency and State Minister for Investment Evelyn Anite, stemming from disagreements over honorarium and price variation payments for the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) infrastructure development project at Namanve. For the first time, Mukiza publicly responded to Anite’s ultimatum for top officials at the agency to refund honorarium payments totaling Shs 545 million. The director general accused the minister of manipulating the issue to provoke public outrage against the agency for ulterior motives.Mukiza alleged that the minister fabricated claims that the British high commissioner and the United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF) had requested her to demand a refund of the honorarium payments and halt the price variation payments to the Namanve project contractor. In a letter dated July 23, responding to Anite’s July 3 letter, in which she insisted that UIA staff who received honorarium payments must refund the money, Mukiza stated that the matter had already been resolved with the guidance of the president.He dismissed the minister’s latest letter as filled with falsehoods, accusing her of consistently lying both in official meetings and on social media platforms. Mukiza specifically refuted her claim of meeting the outgoing British High Commissioner, Kate Airey, to discuss the project, stating, “I find that your story of meeting the British high commissioner to discuss the day-to-day issues of the Namanve project management not adding up, inaccurate, false, and misleading.”MISLEADING“Secondly, the project under implementation was signed between Uganda Investments Authority, United Kingdom Export Finance (UKEF), and Standard Chartered Bank, not with the British High Commission Uganda office. Therefore, if there was going to be any unprecedented oversight of any nature, it would be from the former rather than the latter,” he said, adding, “I also find your insistence that it was the UKEF which put you under pressure to act the way you did misleading because UKEF is a very professional agency that only transacts through official channels. If there was any communication to that effect, I would have been privy to it as the accounting officer for the Authority.”“This analysis leads me to conclude that you lied about the meeting with H.E. the British High Commissioner, as well as your engagement with UKEF regarding honoraria and VOP payments to the contractor,” he said.Mukiza expressed strong disapproval of the minister’s decision to criticize the agency on social media, stating that he expected the minister to uphold the agency she supervises through official government channels. “I am very respectful, patient, and non-confrontational by nature. This can be attested by how I have desisted from responding to your lies against me on social media channels,” Mukiza stated in his letter, which was copied to the president, the minister of Finance, and the attorney general.The dispute between Anite and UIA management has persisted for the last two months after the minister issued an ultimatum for certain UIA staff to refund up to Shs 545 million received as honorarium payments. Mukiza himself received Shs 82 million, Dr Paul Kyalimpa Shs 58 million, Patience Kyabaje Shs 43 million, John Bwambale Shs 43 million, Amina Nassaka Shs 17 million, Susanne Akware Shs 17 million, Joanita Kambedhe Shs 8 million, Muzamil Mwanga Shs 5 million, and Augustine Katale Shs 5 million.Other members of the project management team (PMT), such as Alex Nuwagira, received Shs 92 million, Felix Tumukunde Beinemaryo Shs 55 million, Emmanuel Muhumuza Shs 49 million, William Sande Shs 36 million, and Dominic Mugesera Shs 30 million.This money was paid out of the €219,482,727.15 (approximately Shs 871 billion) that the Ugandan government secured from the UK Export Finance (UKEF) on December 4, 2019, for the Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) infrastructure development project. The honorarium was interpreted by Anite as corruption, and she gave the recipients 24 hours from June 12 to refund the money. However, Mukiza and his team declined to refund the money, arguing that it was legally paid to them for extra work done on the project, as approved by the board.The UIA team noted that the honorarium was approved by their board of directors and is provided for in their human resource manual. In an earlier statement to the UIA’s chairman of the board of directors, Morrison Rwakakamba, dated June 14, 2024, Mukiza explained that upon termination of the owner’s engineer (OE) on August 29, 2022, additional responsibilities were assigned to the PMT, assisted by some UIA staff, to bridge the gap in the supervision of the infrastructure development at KIBP.President Museveni later summoned a meeting at State House, and after a stormy discourse, advised that he would decide the matter after getting independent technical advice from experts at the ministry of Finance. However, after the meeting, Anite took to X, formerly Twitter, to vent her anger and was later hosted on X spaces, insisting that she was under pressure from the development partners to have the honorarium refunded.“Who will save Uganda and Ugandans from the corrupt? I can’t believe the corrupt like Mukiza resort to lying about me to President Museveni in a bid to save their neck. Good news is the truth always wins. I promise to stay truthful to God, myself, and my country,” she said.Anite is also said to have tried to bring up the matter before a recent Cabinet retreat but was shut down before she left Kyankwanzi under a cloud. She has since reported that she is on leave.In his letter of July 23, the only time Mukiza has directly responded to the minister, the UIA executive director also accused her of orchestrating cyberbullying against Sheikh Mohammed Juma Al Maktoum, a member of the Dubai ruling family. The sheikh’s group has an agreement with the Ugandan government to build the Uganda oil refinery and is also investing substantially in Ugandan Air Cargo and several other projects.Mukiza claimed that the minister made defamatory statements about Sheikh Mohammed Juma Al Maktoum, allegedly asserting that the UAE sheikh was a “fake prince and that his government was investigating him.”“I humbly request that you apologize to the Sheikh and his family for the defamatory statements you made against them,” the UIA director general wrote.Mukiza recounted an incident when he was delegated to welcome Sheikh Mohammed Juma Al Maktoum on June 8, ahead of the Heroes day celebrations where the Dubai prince was awarded a medal. He revealed that Anite sent him a text message referring to the investor as “a fake Prince.”“I got shocked because I expected you to be preoccupied with how to tackle and dismiss the misinformation about one of Uganda’s most promising investors but was horrified to discover that you too shared the same views with those who were cyber harassing him, a scenario that made me wonder how a Minister can form an opinion based on social media fake news,” Mukiza wrote.Mukiza also noted that when the minister officially wrote to the Ugandan embassy in the UAE and obtained the correct information, she “sat on it.” “What was the purpose of seeking that clarification if it wasn’t going to be used to confront the liars and set the record straight?” he asked.INTEGRITYHe emphasized that integrity is the cornerstone of trust in leadership. “A decent leader must not fabricate, falsify, impersonate, manipulate, and lie to the people who appointed them and those they lead. If you misrepresented facts to achieve your personal objectives, it is not only scandalous and fraudulent but also criminal.”The UIA boss asked Anite to keep her promise to resign for allegedly telling lies on several occasions. “You have always been quoted swearing that if you ever fell out of God’s glory and the evidence is there, you would resign and even take yourself to Luz- ira [prison],” Mukiza reminded Anite.“On the other hand, if you produce empirical evidence that challenges my above analysis, then I stand to be penalized,” he added. A legal expert who spoke to this newspaper analyzed that if the minister indeed lied, there would be serious consequences.“The minister needs to be given an opportunity to defend herself and clear the air. Are the allegations against her true or false? If they are false, the accuser must be penalized. However, if it’s true that the minister knowingly and willfully made a materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement in any matter within the jurisdiction of her official work, then she can be asked to resign or even be censured,” the expert stated. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:13:12
USA: How corruption is destroying Uganda
Endemic corruption in Uganda continues to be a serious problem and a major obstacle to investment, according to the US Department of State’s latest 2024 Investment Climate Statements: Uganda. The report highlights the pervasive nature of corruption and its detrimental impact on the business environment in Uganda. “Despite Uganda having adequate laws to combat corruption and a network of anti-corruption institutions, enforcement remains inconsistent,” the report notes. The Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Authority Act’s Code of Ethical Standards requires bidders and contractors to disclose any possible conflict of interest when applying for government contracts. However, many well-connected individuals enjoy de facto immunity for corrupt acts and are rarely prosecuted in court, according to the report. Transparency International ranked Uganda 141 out of 180 countries in its 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index, a slight improvement from its 2022 ranking. Nonetheless, the government does not require companies to adopt specific internal procedures to detect and prevent bribery of government officials. “Larger private companies implement internal control policies, but with 80 per cent of the workforce in the informal sector, much of the private sector operates without such systems,” the report says. While Uganda has signed and ratified the UN Anticorruption Convention, the report says, it is not yet a party to the OECD Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions, and does not protect non-governmental organizations investigating corruption. Some corruption watchdog organizations allege government harassment. “U.S. firms consistently identify corruption as a major hurdle to business and investment, particularly in government procurement processes,” the report says. On paper, Uganda’s legal and regulatory systems are generally transparent and non-discriminatory, adhering to international norms. However, in practice, bureaucratic hurdles and corruption significantly affect all investors, with a disproportionate impact on foreigners who must navigate a parallel informal system. While Ugandan law mandates open and transparent competition for government project tenders, USA investors have alleged that endemic corruption undermines this process. Competitors not subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or similar legislation, often pay bribes to win contracts, creating an uneven playing field. This discrepancy between the legal framework and its implementation poses significant challenges for foreign investors. The requirement for transparent competition is frequently bypassed, with bribes influencing the awarding of contracts. As a result, foreign investors face additional barriers, having to contend not only with the formal requirements but also with the pervasive informal practices that distort the market, according to the report. The report notes that these challenges highlight the gap between Uganda’s regulatory intentions and the reality on the ground. The impact of corruption on the investment climate is profound, deterring potential investors and skewing opportunities in favor of those willing to engage in corrupt practices. The systemic nature of these issues underscores the need for comprehensive reforms to align Uganda’s regulatory environment with its legal standards, ensuring a truly transparent and fair investment climate. RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT Awareness of responsible business conduct varies greatly among corporate actors in Uganda. “Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs are voluntary, and there is no formal government program to monitor, require, or encourage CSR,” the report says. “In practice, endemic corruption often enables companies to engage in harmful or illegal practices with impunity. Regulations on human and labor rights, and consumer and environmental protection, are seldom and inconsistently enforced.” Uganda’s capacity and political will to regulate the mineral trade across its borders remain weak, the report notes. “On March 17, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Belgian national Alain Goetz, his company the African Gold Refinery in Uganda, and a network of companies involved in the illicit movement of gold valued at hundreds of millions of dollars per year from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).” The report notes that despite having no significant gold reserves, gold was Uganda’s leading export commodity in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023. In 2023, gold export value rose to $2.3 billion, a record high after a slowdown in 2022 due to a tax proposal that gold exporters protested. “The Ugandan government does not adequately enforce domestic laws related to human rights, labor rights, consumer protection, environmental protections, or other laws intended to protect individuals from adverse business impacts.” According to UN Panel of Experts reports, the African Gold Refinery does not adhere to OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Afflicted and High-Risk Areas, and there is no indication the Ugandan government is urging it to do so. Uganda joined the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative in August 2020. As part of the process, Uganda formed a multi-stakeholder group (MSG) composed of government, industry, and civil society. As Uganda looks to develop its oil and gas sector, the MSG will monitor transparency and accountability in the sector, including environmental impact and land rights issues. Uganda has not formally adopted the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. This complex scenario underscores the significant challenges that corruption poses to Uganda’s investment climate. The government’s inability to enforce anti-corruption measures effectively undermines investor confidence and hampers economic growth. MARCH TO PARLIAMENT Frustrated by pervasive corruption, youth protesters last week demonstrated against parliament, which has been beset by numerous allegations of corruption. Many protesters carried placards demanding the resignation of Speaker Anita Among, who has recently been sanctioned by the US and UK governments for alleged corruption. At least 32 protesters have been released either on police bond or granted bail by the court after their arrest last week for participating in the march to parliament protests. President Museveni responded to the anti-corruption protests held last Tuesday, emphasizing the need to identify foreign funding sources behind the protests. “Those being funded by foreigners should stop and report to the Minister of State for Ethics, those that have been funding them. We shall not arrest them. In any case, we know a lot about the goings-on in those groups. Our interest is to immunize Uganda against the schemes of the imperialists and their agents,” he stated. Museveni noted that the planners of the Tuesday, July 23 demonstration disregarded his prior advice, which he had delivered in a national address. “They, obviously, thought that my advice was of no consequence. Please, Ugandans, avoid these mistake makers. The evidence in court will shock many. As I said, the planners of these demonstrations wanted to do very bad things. The charge by the Police of ‘idle and disorderly,’I suspect, was used because the deployed personnel did not have all the information. This was a high-quality, intelligence-led operation. I have most of the information.” The president announced his intention to address the nation again next week to provide further details on the issue. He expressed relief that there was no bloodshed during the protests, stating, “I praise the Lord that there was no bloodshed on Tuesday. The fight against corruption is in my hands. I just need evidence, and action will be taken.” Museveni reiterated the critical role of accounting officers in safeguarding government resources. “The accounting officers are the guardians of government money, procurement, and personnel ( jobs, welfare). They let us and themselves down. I am now leading this little war. We fought the bigger war. We shall win this one also.” {loadposition inarticle}
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@sqoop Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:10:03
Mowzey Radio’s music is still being dold to artistes – Weasel
Six years after his demise, Mowzey Radio’s music continues to spark controversy, with allegations that some of his hard drives containing unreleased songs were stolen and the tracks sold to other artists. During a recent appearance on Deep Talk, Weasel, Radio’s former music partner, revealed that songs by the late sensational singer are being released […]
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@kfm Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:02:24
79 pupils struck by lightning in Nebbi district
By Patrick Okaba Nearly 80 pupils of Oweko Primary School in Ndhew sub-county, Nebbi district have this afternoon been struck by lightning. The pupils from different primary schools of Owilo, Ogalo, Padela, Omoyo were at Oweko play grounds for the inter-school football and netball competitions when the incident happened. The LC III chairperson for Ndhew sub county Mr Bosco Okwai says fortunately, by press time there were reported fatalities and that those who sustained injuries are being transferred to Nebbi Hospital which situated about 4 kilometres from Oweko trading centre for further management. He explains that the pupils had taken shelter in the structures around the field from a heavy afternoon downpour when the lightning struck. “We are not sure […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:54:00
Dr Sudhir to be honoured at 7th Pan-African Pyramid Global Awards
His Excellency Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Uganda’s wealthiest business magnate, is set to be the chief guest at the highly anticipated 7th Pan-African Pyramid (PAP) Global Awards 2024. The event, which also marks the 10th Anniversary Bonfire Dinner, will take place on August 31, 2024, at the Fairway Hotel. Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, who chairs the Ruparelia […] The post Dr Sudhir to be honoured at 7th Pan-African Pyramid Global Awards first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:08:26
Police give details about broad day attack on retired Bishop Niringiye in Ntinda while he was jogging
Police have provided details about the attack on retired Bishop Zac Niringiye in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb. A video of the aftermath of the attack is making the rounds on social media, showing Bishop Niringiye lying unconscious on the roadside. He was, however, helped by good Samaritans who lifted him up before taking him to […] The post Police give details about broad day attack on retired Bishop Niringiye in Ntinda while he was jogging first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:55:36
How Navio’s double video premiere transpired
Last Saturday evening was a special one for rapper Daniel Kigozi, alias Navio, as he premiered two music at Club Lé Botti in a night of music celebration. The event was an unparalleled success, drawing the who’s who of the city to experience an evening of top-tier entertainment and solidarity. ‘Utajua Hujui’, shot in Nairobi […]
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@sqoop Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:27:55
Fortunate Muhindo is Miss Tourism Kigezi
Fortunate Muhindo was crowned Miss Tourism Kigezi over the weekend when the regional pageant went to Kigezi region. The competitions took place at Uhuru Gardens Hotel in Kasese District and Muhindo from Kasase District emerged winner after beating 5 other girls. The first runner up was Shivon Muganda aged 21 from Bundibugyo and also from […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 31 Jul 2024 12:04:48
Kabaka Mutebi warns against threats to the kingdom during his 31st coronation anniversary
Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has warned his subjects to be careful of people who want to destroy the Kingdom and urged them to exercise caution. During today’s celebrations commemorating his 31st coronation anniversary, the Kabaka, who is still under medical supervision, spoke to his subjects in a televised address urging them not to let […] The post Kabaka Mutebi warns against threats to the kingdom during his 31st coronation anniversary first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:37:19
Minister Kasolo Orders Arrest of Masaka Parish Chief Over PDM Funds Mismanagement
[Nile Post] The distribution of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in Masaka district has recently been marred by controversy, leading to direct intervention by the State Minister for Microfinance, Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:13:34
Guinness brews up partnership with Corporate Sports Network
Guinness Uganda has joined the Corporate Sports Network as a partner. This was confirmed during the July outing of the monthly sporting event, which was held on Sunday, July 28, at MUBS Arena in Kampala. In its maiden appearance at the Corporate Sports Network, Guinness brought fresh energy to the occasion. Typically, match days concluded […] The post Guinness brews up partnership with Corporate Sports Network first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:51:37
Intl. Aids Conference - Trans Man Asks Governments to Pressure Uganda to Repeal Punitive Anti LGBT+ Law
[IPS] Munich -- Jay Mulucha, Executive Director of FEM Alliance Uganda, gave an impassioned plea to governments around the world to push lawmakers in his home country to reverse punitive new legislation criminalizing the LGBT+ community.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 31 Jul 2024 07:05:37
Mowzey Radio’s mother seeks Shs350m to purchase land next to her late son’s burial site
Jane Kasuubo, the mother of late singer Mowzey Radio, is seeking public assistance to raise Shs350 million to purchase the land leading to her son’s grave in Kagga, Nakawuka, Wakiso District. In a recent interview, Kasuubo shared that she has been negotiating with the landowners, with some agreeing to sell their portions. However, the main […] The post Mowzey Radio’s mother seeks Shs350m to purchase land next to her late son’s burial site first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:32:27
11-year-old pupil dies after school latrine collapses
An 11-year-old pupil of Madera Boys Boarding Primary School has died in a pit latrine. The incident happened within the school premises located in Madera Central Cell, Madera Ward, Soroti City East Division. Reports indicate that John Paul Ekaru, a primary three pupil, went to use the school pit latrine around 9:00 PM. However, the […] The post 11-year-old pupil dies after school latrine collapses first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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