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@sqoop Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:53:50
Enrich society with culture- learners plead
As cultural ignorance and immorality increasingly threaten societal values, learners from St Joseph Nabingo Girls Primary, Grace Primary Mengo, Mamtaz Secondary School, and Central College Kawala are urging the government and cultural leaders to prioritize the promotion of cultural practices. This call to action comes during a series of debate sessions organized by the Uganda […]
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@sqoop Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:22:57
American filmmaker Jonathan Stack guides creators on impactful story telling
American filmmaker Jonathan Stack led a workshop at the MCI Media Hub in Kabalagala, guiding young Ugandan content creators on crafting impactful stories. Stack emphasized the importance of intimacy and trust in storytelling, saying, “When making a documentary, it’s not just about information, but about how close you can get to your characters, making your […]
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@kfm Thu, 18 Jul 2024 08:33:44
Government cautions the youth against holding illegal demonstrations.
The minister for ICT and national guidance has cautioned the youth who are pushing to emulate their counterparts in Kenya who have for several weeks been engaging in endless demonstrations demanding that the government addresses their grievances relating to the high cost of living and what they called repressive tax laws. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi says Uganda is not Kenya and Kenya is not Uganda, arguing that both countries have different constitutions and therefore have different ways of addressing their unique problems. The minister’s remarks come after a section of youth reveals plans to march to Parliament and take their petition against the increasing cases of corruption in the country. The minister made the remarks while officiating at the Launch of […]
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@kfm Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:59:11
New curriculum promotes hands-on training but teachers lack skills- Educationists.
Educationists say the new secondary curriculum is facilitating a great transition in the education sector, but the teachers who are supposed to implement it need more training. The head teacher of St. Peter’s Naalya Gift Turyasingura says the training given to the teachers is not enough to have them effectively implement the curriculum so more training must be carried out to address the unique demands of the curriculum. She says the curriculum requires a small number of students in a class and this is making it difficult for the private schools to implement it because this implies that the school must recruit more teachers but enroll fewer learners. She made the remarks while announcing the activities of the school to mark […]
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:42:44
Ssemujju, Kasokoso Residents Walking Into Waiting Batons of Police
[Nile Post] Kasokoso residents and their leaders had it rough Wednesday morning, as security not only blocked a planned engagement but fired teargas to disperse the crowds.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:42:56
KCCA Issues Traffic Advisory for Kayembe, Queensway Flyover Construction
[Nile Post] The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced the commencement of major construction works on Kayemba Road and the bridges crossing Queensway.
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@allafrica Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:28:53
Ugandan Doctor Invents AI Tool for Healthcare
[Nile Post] A Ugandan medical doctor and entrepreneur Dr. Shamim Nabuuma has invented a ChatGPT like Artificial Intelligence Chatbot that interprets medical records like laboratory tests, prescription notes, discharge forms and jargons among others .
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@kfm Thu, 18 Jul 2024 07:26:31
Arrested Aligoi parish chiefs secure police bond in Bukedea
By Emuron George Police in Bukedea in district have released on police bond the two parish chiefs and one Sacco chairperson arrested over Parish Development Fund (PDM) funds. The suspects are ident8fied as Clement Emuge and Simon Peter Odeke, the parish chiefs of Kongatuny and Aligoi parishes respectively and Richard Opolot Kotia Sacco chairperson. Richard Asiimwe the Bukedea district police commander says despite having been granted police bond, police is working hard to ensure that stolen PDM money is recovered. He said police are actively investigating the matter. “The investigation are ongoing and we are in touch with the commercial officer and the interest in one, to recover some of the money that are allegedly being misused and any cases […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:15:18
Paris Olympics: Uganda’s schedule and how to watch
As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Uganda’s finest athletes are ready to showcase their exceptional talent on the global stage. A total of 25 athletes will represent the country in four disciplines: athletics, rowing, swimming, and cycling. The tournament kicks off on Friday, July 26th. Kathleen Noble, will be the first Ugandan in action as […] The post Paris Olympics: Uganda’s schedule and how to watch first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:47:32
“Uganda is not like Kenya,” Minister Baryomunsi warns youth planning to march to parliament next week
The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has warned a section of youth planning to protest next week on July 23. The demonstration, dubbed “March to Parliament” and organized by unknown individuals, calls for protest against corruption and the misuse of public funds by parliament. Baryomunsi says that the government, working with security […] The post “Uganda is not like Kenya,” Minister Baryomunsi warns youth planning to march to parliament next week first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:47:42
Activists Sue Govt Over Human Rights Violations
[Nile Post] Eight victims of police brutality have filed lawsuits against the government and ten police officers, accusing them of violating human rights through illegal arrests and detentions.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:16:14
Ugandan man steals Shs614 million from South African policewoman after posing as her boyfriend
Police in South Africa have launched a manhunt for a Ugandan man who allegedly conned a policewoman attached to the South African Police Service (SAPS) out of nearly R3 million (about Shs614 million) by pretending to be her boyfriend. The suspect, who calls himself “Dr. Kalvin Sofika” is said to have gained the officer’s trust […] The post Ugandan man steals Shs614 million from South African policewoman after posing as her boyfriend first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:41:37
Ssenyonyi speaks out on Shs1.7 billion bribery claims
Leader of Opposition and National Unity Platform (NUP) party spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi has dismissed allegations that he was bribed with a large sum of money, calling them “propaganda” and “hogwash.” The allegations were made by journalist Dean Lubowa Saava on the local online platform “The Investigator Updates” and during an interview titled “Direct Shot.” He […] The post Ssenyonyi speaks out on Shs1.7 billion bribery claims first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:00:40
Court Orders UNEP to Produce Uce Results for Students Accused in Masaka School Fire
[Nile Post] The High Court in Masaka has directed exam body, UNEB to produce the Uganda Certificate of Examination results for the students accused of torching a dormitory at St. Bernard Secondary School, Manya in Rakai district.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:36:56
Uganda’s Athletics Team for Paris Olympics 2024: Here is the full list
Uganda is set to field a strong athletics team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. The Olympics in Paris will run from July 26 to August 11. The athletics team comprises 10 men and 11 women runners, who will compete in various events. In the sprint events, US-based Tarsis Orogot will run the […] The post Uganda’s Athletics Team for Paris Olympics 2024: Here is the full list first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:54:08
Thugs on motorcycles attack and rob Indian national of Shs150k
The police have launched a manhunt for thugs on motorcycles who attacked and robbed an Indian businessman in broad daylight in Kampala. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 12 pm at Eso Corner. The victim has been identified as Joshi Keshav, a 32-year-old Indian national and tour and travel company operator based at Crown […] The post Thugs on motorcycles attack and rob Indian national of Shs150k first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:40:44
Speaker Anita Among - Parliament Committed to Working With the Church
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Parliament is committed to working with the Church to promote and protect biblical values, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has assured Christians.
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@allafrica Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:40:45
EAC - Uganda to Host 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum
[Independent (Kampala)] Arusha, Tanzania -- Uganda will host the 11th East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) to address crucial issues that enhance internet development and governance in the region, the East African Community (EAC) said in a statement on Monday.
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