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@sqoop Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:19:51
PICTORIAL: Don Julio leads celebrations for World Tequila Day
Last week, Don Julio marked World Tequila Day with a two-phased celebration that began with an internal event at Uganda Breweries Ltd (UBL) and continued at Silo 15 in Bugolobi for tequila enthusiasts and Kampala’s socialites. The festivities kicked off on Wednesday, July 24, the official World Tequila Day, at UBL’s head offices in Luzira. […]
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:47:11
Pupil Dies After School Latrine He Was Using Collapses
[Nile Post] Police in Soroti City have launched investigations into circumstances under which an 11 year old pupil John Paul Ekaru from Madera Boys Boarding Primary School died in a pit latrine.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:48:23
Labourers Protest Unpaid Arrears On Garuga-Gerenge Road Project
[Nile Post] A group of labourers working on the 9km Garuga-Gerenge Road staged a protest in Wakiso District today, demanding that the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) pay their outstanding wages dating back to January.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:02:43
Over 50,000 Residents in Mayuge Bask in Restored Health, Sanitation
[Nile Post] As the sun prepares to set, it bounces off the slightly rusty iron sheets of a house tucked away in Wandegeya B village, Wandegeya parish in Kityerera sub county in Mayuge district. Metres away, a woman is tending to her banana garden overlooking the well tendered compound.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:04:51
Govt, Civil Society Intensify Efforts to Combat Child Trafficking
[Nile Post] The government and civil society organisations have ramped up efforts to combat child trafficking, as discussed by key figures during a recent broadcast on NBS.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:47:38
Democracy in Uganda - the Urgent Call to Address Electoral Financing
[Nile Post] In a recent statement, Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Uganda, raised a critical alarm about the state of democracy in the country.
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@allafrica Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:48:43
Minister Balaam Barugahara Urges Youth to Stay Away From Protests
[Nile Post] Balaam Barugahara, Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, has issued a cautionary message to the youth, urging them to refrain from participating in street protests due to serious security threats.
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@kfm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:11:38
Uganda commemorates World Day against Trafficking in persons
Uganda today commemorates the World Day against Trafficking in persons. The day was designated to by the United Nations General Assembly with the intention of raising awareness about trafficking in persons and to help encourage the public in fighting against this inhumane activity that grossly violates rights of individuals. According to Basalirwa Kigenyi, the deputy national coordinator, national coordination office for prevention of trafficking in persons, at the Ministry of Internal Affairs, national celebrations are to be held at Kololo Secondary School in Kampala. The celebrations will commence with a march under the theme, “leave no child behind in the fight against trafficking persons”. Kigenyi also explains the relevance of this year’s theme. “Globally and statistically up to a third […]
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@kfm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:35:13
Fresh intern Doctors urged to ensure high level of discipline
The new intern doctors have been asked to uphold a high degree of discipline and ethical code of conduct as one of the ways to minimize patient-doctor conflicts as well as unnecessary friction with their employers. This appeal was been made by Annet Musinguzi, the Human Resources Manager in the ministry of health, during the National induction for Medical Interns cohort 2024/2025 at Makerere University yesterday. Musinguzi noted that most of the conflicts originate from unethical conduct, warning that although the interns may pass the registration exams, if they do not uphold discipline they will be disqualified. “Remember it is six months then we change after six again but for us the pharmacists we keep on rotating you almost in the […]
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@kfm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:46:45
Museveni to launch four-acre farming model campaign in Bunyoro
President Museveni is expected to launch the four-acre farming model campaign in Bunyoro starting with four districts of Kibaale, Kakumiro, Kagadi and Kikuube on November 15th 2024. According to the NRM’ regional chief mobiliser, also the state minister for transport Fred Byamukama, the event that will be held at Kikwaya Primary School playgrounds in Kakumiro district is aimed at eradicating poverty in the Bunyoro sub-region. This was revealed during a preparation meeting with Bunyoro resident District Commissioners held in Hoima city. Meanwhile Amlan Tumusiime the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kikuube who also doubles as the chief whip for Bunyoro noted that, the four-acre model campaign is in line with the Parish Development Model which will help the people Bunyoro benefit […]
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@kfm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:54:25
EC embarks on sensitization campaign on demarcation, re- organizing of polling stations
The Independent Electoral Commission (EC) has started sensitizing different stakeholders on the importance and procedures for the demarcation of electoral areas for Local Government Council elections. The commission has also embarked on the process of re- organizing polling stations in preparation for the 2025/26 general elections. According to the Commission Secretary Leonard Mulekwa, this morning different stakeholders will take part in different workshops across the country with the first of its nature starting off this morning in Kampala.
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@kfm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:04:04
C.O.U launches transformative seed capital initiative in Kumi
The Church of Uganda has launched a transformative seed capital initiative in Kumi district. The initiative, according to the Bishop of Kumi Diocese, Michael Okwi Esakhan, aims at addressing gender-based violence (GBV) and promote women’s economic empowerment. Speaking at the launch in Kumi, he cited the persistent high prevalence of gender-based violence manifested through physical, sexual, psychological, and economic violations as one of the persistent challenges faced by residents. Meanwhile the Director of Household and Community Transformation, Rev. Andrew Agaba notes that women in Uganda continue to face barriers such as limited access to financial resources, educational disparities, discrimination in workplaces, and negative socio-cultural norms. He said these need to be fought since they hinder their full participation in the […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:11:24
Navio hosts double video premiere party
Kampala’s elite gathered at Lé Botti last Saturday for Navio’s Double Video Release party, sponsored by Hennessy, Mobicast, and Blackhawk. The event was a resounding success, drawing the city’s who’s who for an evening of top-tier entertainment and camaraderie. The night’s highlight was the screening of Navio’s two new music videos: “Utajua Hujui,” directed by […] The post Navio hosts double video premiere party first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:36:44
Police recover 17 human skulls at the shrine of a man wanted for masterminding the murder of the Ndiga clan head
Police in Mpigi have recovered 17 human skulls at the shrine of Lujja Tabula, a fugitive wanted for masterminding the murder of Ndiga clan head, Eng. Daniel Bbosa. Eng. Bbosa was shot dead on February 25, 2024, in Kikandwa village, Lungujja, Rubaga Division, Kampala. Following the incident, locals pursued the shooters, lynched one, and arrested […] The post Police recover 17 human skulls at the shrine of a man wanted for masterminding the murder of the Ndiga clan head first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:09:56
Ugandan rower Kathleen Noble to retire after 2024 Paris Olympics
Kathleen Noble, the Ugandan-Irish athlete who made history as the first Ugandan to compete in Olympic rowing, has announced her retirement from the sport after the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The 29-year-old revealed her decision after securing a spot in the finals last Friday with a second-place finish in the semi-final E/F 2 in the […] The post Ugandan rower Kathleen Noble to retire after 2024 Paris Olympics first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:41:56
40 suspected criminals arrested in Arua for terrorizing residents
Police in Arua City have arrested over 40 suspected criminals for allegedly terrorizing residents. The suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted on Monday night. The operations targeted several areas believed to be hiding places for the suspected criminal gangs, such as Ekarakafe Cell, Kirabu Cell, Ediofe Trading Centre, Ociba Coast, Osu Cell, Awindiri […] The post 40 suspected criminals arrested in Arua for terrorizing residents first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:17:06
Ruparelia Group’s Paradise Island taking shape
Getaway lovers will soon have a slice of paradise when Paradise Island Resort that promises an exceptional escape into nature and luxury opens to the public. Owner Sudhir Ruparelia, the Chairman of the Ruparelia Group shared images of the progress of the island that is only 20 minutes away from his Speke Resort Munyonyo marina […] The post Ruparelia Group’s Paradise Island taking shape first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 30 Jul 2024 05:53:25
The 2024 national agricultural show officially opens today
The 30th National Agricultural Show 2024, officially opens today at the show grounds in Jinja. The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is expected to officiate the event. The week-long show started over the weekend with mini exhibitions, followed by a validation workshop on the research study conducted among Agro-ecological Entrepreneurs and Territorial Market actors in Uganda. According to the deputy Chief Executive Officer, Uganda National Farmers Federation (UNFFE) Perezi Kawumu, the official opening will be followed by the digital economic day on Wednesday highlight the role of technology in promoting agri-business “On third August we shall have agricultural financing by Bank of Uganda and we shall have a discussion dialogue on opportunities for youth employment in agriculture business”, […]
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