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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:21:17
Kampala Restaurant Week ends with a bang, shines light on Kampala’s dining scene
Coming to a successful close on Sunday 14th July, Kampala Restaurant Week highlighted some of Kampala’s finest casual and signature dining restaurants in a 10-day food holiday that attracted many to try out the special meals on offer. The dining holiday noted a significant increase in diners at participating restaurants. Aldea, Patio Bella, The Aleph, […] The post Kampala Restaurant Week ends with a bang, shines light on Kampala’s dining scene first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jul 2024 14:04:01
Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Draws Participants from 24 Nations
As August 24th approaches, the excitement for the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon is reaching new heights, with running enthusiasts and adventure seekers from around the globe gearing up for the highly anticipated event. In April, three of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon courses received certification from World Athletics. Runners will now race on […] The post Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon Draws Participants from 24 Nations first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 15 Jul 2024 13:36:21
Singing duo E Iconz releases brand new single ‘Abantu Bensanze’
Singing brothers Edmah Simelane Lutaya and Edrich Simelane Lutaaya, known as E-Iconz, have just dropped their highly anticipated new song, ‘Abantu Bensanze’. This talented duo is quickly carving out a significant place in the Ugandan music industry and their latest release is expected to cement their position as a force to be reckoned with. With […]
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@allafrica Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:56:10
Propose Jinja Expressway Set to Greatly Benefit Commuters
[Nile Post] The long-awaited Jinja Express Highway project is poised to revolutionize transportation in Uganda, offering significant benefits in terms of time savings, cost efficiency, and traffic decongestion.
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@allafrica Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:49
Nup Warned Against Recruiting Experienced but Unsettled Politicians From Existing Political Parties
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform has been cautioned against recruiting aging Politicians from existing Political Parties but rather enlist young people from higher institutions of learning.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jul 2024 05:35:00
Watu Credit Uganda commemorates 5th anniversary with blood donation drive, saving up to 300 lives
Watu Credit Uganda organized a successful blood donation drive as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The event, held on Friday at the company’s Call Center and Ndeeba Branch, aimed to encourage voluntary blood donation and highlight the importance of community support in saving lives. In collaboration with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, […] The post Watu Credit Uganda commemorates 5th anniversary with blood donation drive, saving up to 300 lives first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:05:37
Taxi catches fire in Jinja, killing three and injuring several others
Three people were burned to death, and several others seriously injured when a taxi drone with registration number UBA 463V, which they were traveling in, caught fire. The incident occurred last evening in Jinja, along Clive Road East. Reports indicate that the taxi, which had about 18 passengers, left Jinja Park for a fuel station […] The post Taxi catches fire in Jinja, killing three and injuring several others first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:01:39
Feffe Bussi solidifies his legacy with new 15-track album ‘The Paragon’
When discussing the finest rappers in Uganda, it’s likely that 9 out of 10 people will mention Frank Mukiiza, better known as Feffe Bussi. The renowned rapper has stood the test of time, delivering some of the biggest hits in Uganda. His recent successful concert, “HipHop Ku Nalubale,” further solidified his position as one of […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jul 2024 08:07:27
Kenyan youth are driving change, but their Ugandan counterparts are struggling to join those who are already eating — MP Tinkasiimire
Buyaga West Constituency Member of Parliament (MP), Barnabas Tinkasiimire, has claimed that what has happened in Kenya, where youth (Gen Z) are leading successful demonstrations and forcing the government to make decisions in their favour, cannot happen in Uganda. Tinkasiimire believes that the young people in Kenya are more organized than their counterparts in Uganda. […] The post Kenyan youth are driving change, but their Ugandan counterparts are struggling to join those who are already eating — MP Tinkasiimire first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Sat, 13 Jul 2024 06:30:51
Attorney General: Prof Katunguka should vacate NCHE office
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka says Eli Katunguka is illegally occupying the position of board chairperson of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). In a June 14 communication to Janet Museveni, the minister of Education and Sports, Kiryowa says it would be erroneous if Katunguka is reappointed to the position without following the due process. The minister had sought the Attorney General’s intervention after some NCHE board members expressed disapproval of Katunguka’s appointment on grounds of misrepresentation.FLAWED DISCOVERIES Katunguka, who is also the vice chancellor of Kyambogo University, was appointed NCHE chairperson in 2019 and had his term expire on March 21, 2024. Thereafter, he applied to President Museveni for reappointment and the president expressed no objection to it on May 6. However, Kiryowa notes that not only was it irregular for Katunguka to write directly to the president for the renewal of his tenure, the process was flawed. “While Prof Katunguka is eligible for reappointment as chairperson of council for one further term, the process undertaken for the reappointment is irregular, flawed and illegal,” reads part of the letter. For instance, the Attorney General notes that whereas Katunguka was appointed to the board as a representative of senates of public universities, that mandate expired and he is attempting to be reappointed as board chair on the backing of the Vice Chancellors Forums of Public Universities yet the vice chancellors already have Prof Joy Kawesiga as their representative on the board. In the meantime, Kiryowa notes that according to the Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act (UOTIA), Prof Kwesiga, the NCHE vice chairperson and Kabale University vice chancellor, should act as NCHE chairperson until a suitable person is duly appointed. “In the absence of a substantive chairperson of the council, the vice chairperson of council shall preside over the meetings of the council in accordance with section 10(2) of the UOTIA,” the letter says. Efforts to reach out to Dr Kwesiga or Prof Okwakol, the NCHE executive director, were futile by press time.LEGAL ISSUES The Attorney General reasons that from the facts available and the reading of the UOTIA Act, there is no evidence that the meeting of vice chancellors was convened for the purpose of Katunguka’s appointment as their representative. “In order for Professor Katunguka to be re-appointed as chairperson of NCHE, he has to be a member of the council and must have been recommended to the President for re-appointment,” reads the letter. Section 7(2) of UOTIA provides that the NCHE shall recommend two members from among themselves from whom President Museveni shall appoint the chairperson. “The import is that the NCHE is expected to convene a meeting subject to quorum and decide, through a vote, the question as to who the two persons from among themselves should be recommended to the president.” {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Sun, 14 Jul 2024 12:30:08
18 arrested in Mbale for smoking shisha
At least 18 people were on Friday arrested by police in Mbale for allegedly smoking shisha. Elgon region police community liaison officer Zainabu Namuyindi says they targeted individuals smoking shisha at various nightclubs, including Club Elitajia, Pear Bars, and Rooftop, among others. Namuyindi stated that the use of illicit drugs such as cannabis and public smoking of cigarettes and tobacco is illegal which prompted the crackdown. She revealed that the arrested individuals include five women and 13 men, all currently detained at Mbale central police station awaiting prosecution. She said these actions are part of ongoing efforts to curb drug-related activities and ensure public safety. Moses Mugonyi, the health director of Mbale city, highlighted the detrimental effects of smoking shisha and similar substances. He noted that these drugs impair the brain, potentially leading to crimes such as rape as well as causing lung cancer. Mugonyi emphasized that the crackdown will continue until Mbale city is free from shisha smoking. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:25:46
3 killed, several injured as taxi bursts in flames in Jinja
Three people were reportedly killed after a commuter taxi went up in flames along Clive Road East in the Southern Division of Jinja city, eastern Uganda. The incident involved a commuter taxi, registration number, UBA 463B, which had 18 passengers and departed from the Jinja taxi park en route to Mbale city around 4:40 pm. The taxi was fueled along Clive Road East at around 4:55 pm and shortly after, approximately 100 meters from the petrol station, the vehicle reportedly burst into heavy flames. The tragic event resulted in three individuals being burned beyond recognition, while others sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to Jinja regional referral hospital for further treatment.Local residents attempted to control the blaze using water and small fire extinguishers, but their efforts were largely unsuccessful. Aaron Musoke, a passerby, reported hearing a loud blast from the vehicle and witnessing survivors leaping from the flaming taxi through various windows.Maria Nakimbugwe, a boutique operator, recounted that the entire incident unfolded in less than 10 minutes, rendering it difficult for even the police fire brigade, located just about 200 meters from the scene, to make a significant impact despite responding in time. Kiira Central police commander Innocent Mubangizi cordoned off the scene, retrieved the deceased, and transported them to the Jinja hospital mortuary for postmortem. Meanwhile, Kiira Regional police spokesperson James Mubi confirmed the incident but refrained from providing further details, citing the ongoing investigation by detectives examining evidence from the scene. {loadposition inarticle}
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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:29:20
Here’s how much the gold winners at the 2024 Paris Olympics will get paid
The countdown to the Olympic Games has begun, with the prestigious event set to take place in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11. In a historic move, World Athletics, the global governing body for track and field sports, announced that each gold medalist in track and field events will receive a cash prize […] The post Here’s how much the gold winners at the 2024 Paris Olympics will get paid first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:42:59
Equity Bank cleared of wrongdoing in Shs3 billion fraudulent gold transaction
The police have cleared Equity Bank of any wrongdoing in a fraudulent gold transaction that resulted in a loss of over Shs3 billion for Canadian national Clifford Potter. Last week, it was reported that Police had called on Equity Bank and Stanbic Bank to clarify the circumstances surrounding the loss of over Shs 3 billion […] The post Equity Bank cleared of wrongdoing in Shs3 billion fraudulent gold transaction first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:57:33
How Buganda Clan Heads Sparked Diplomatic Concern
[Nile Post] The recent preventive arrest of five Buganda clan heads (Abataka) in Namibia has raised significant concerns regarding diplomatic relations and the medical privacy of Kabaka Ronald Mwenda Mutebi II.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 14 Jul 2024 09:04:06
Meet Sulaiman Segawa, the Ugandan-born, America-based boxer who has just claimed the biggest win of his career in Las Vegas
Ugandan-born, America-based featherweight boxer Sulaiman Segawa has defied expectations and claimed the biggest win of his career, upsetting Ruben Villa in a 10-round unanimous decision this morning at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, USA. The 33-year-old Segawa, who made his professional debut in 2013, was the underdog in the fight against America’s Ruben […] The post Meet Sulaiman Segawa, the Ugandan-born, America-based boxer who has just claimed the biggest win of his career in Las Vegas first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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