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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:06:02
Kabaka Reassures Subjects in Zoom Address
[Nile Post] The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has addressed his subjects through Zoom, giving them hope that his situation is not alarming and that he will return to his kingdom soon.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:43:48
Uganda Golf Club to Host Wehat Tournament to Support Education
[Observer] The game of golf is a true reflection of life. There are days that are very good, and there are days that can be very bad. There are as many highs as lows. Playing the game takes one through every emotion imaginable.
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@kfm Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:14:41
Defilement Drama: Victim disputes age, refuses to leave police custody in Kisoro
Police in Kisoro district have been left dumb founded after an alleged defilement victim disputed her parents’ testimony regarding her age. The victim, Lucky Irakiza, daughter of a one James Nteziyaremye of Nyakinama sub-county, is a senior three student at Seseme Blessed Girls Secondary School in Kisoro District. According to Inspector of Police Boaz Arinaitwe, Irakiza (17) was discovered at Country Side B Lodge on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in the company of Joel Kitimbo, a resident of Matete in Sembabule district. Following their arrest, both provided statements, but tension arose when Irakiza contested her father’s assertion about her age. Her father claimed she is 17 years old, while Irakiza insisted she is 18 and eligible for marriage to her […]
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@kfm Wed, 03 Jul 2024 12:33:06
Highway road safety campaign by taxi operators kicks off
Taxi Operators under the Federation of Uganda Taxi Operators (UTOF) in partnership with Traffic Police have laynched a road safety campaign targeting taxi drivers along highways. According to Michael Kananura, the Traffic Police Spokesperson, the campaign that starts today is meant to prepare taxi drivers early enough to minimize occurrence of road crashes during the festive season. The annual traffic and safety report 2023, shows that Uganda recorded a 30 percent increase in road fatalities, with 4,179 lives lost. The death toll in road crashes also increased by 30 percent to 4,179 in 2023 from 3,210 in 2022 with serious crashes also increasing to 12,487 in 2023 from 8,860 in 2022. At least 23,608 road crashes were recorded in 2023 compared to […]
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@kfm Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:59:59
New WHO guidelines to help millions quit tobacco use
By Winfred Watenya The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday released the first-ever guidelines for those seeking to quit tobacco use, recommending a range of initiatives, treatments and digital interventions. These recommendations are expected to benefit over 750 million adults who want to quit all forms of tobacco including cigarettes, water pipes, smokeless tobacco products, cigars, roll-your-own tobacco and heated tobacco products. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General says these guidelines mark a crucial milestone in the global battle against these dangerous products. While 750 million tobacco users – 60 per cent of the world’s 1.25 billion tobacco users – want to quit smoking, a vast majority lack access to services to help them do so due to resource limitations […]
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@kfm Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:39:20
Police arrest man suspected of hacking 4-year- old boy in Mukono
The Police have arrested a man suspected of hacking a 4-year-old boy to death at Takajjunge village, Mukono district. The suspect identified as Dauda Jjumba, is reported to have killed Adam Matovu and dumped his body in a pit latrine. A neighbour said the incident happened last week when a stranger was seen scaling over a perimeter wall and after a chase, he dumped a bag in which they found a blood-stained knife. In the aftermath, a child from a neighboring village was reported missing before his body was found in a pit latrine. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson confirms the arrest. “We have made arrest of one suspect who is helping us in the investigation, Dauda […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jul 2024 04:30:00
Report reveals alarming rise in technology-facilitated gender-based violence
Women and girls are disproportionately experiencing violence fueled by the increasing use of technology, with online abuse often spilling over into physical violence, an alarming new report released today finds. A more comprehensive understanding of technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV), its variations across contexts, and demonstrably effective responses to combat it is urgently needed, said Dutch […] The post Report reveals alarming rise in technology-facilitated gender-based violence first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jul 2024 10:12:03
AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Draw: Here’s what you need to know as Uganda Cranes await their fate
The Uganda Senior Men’s National Football Team, the Uganda Cranes, will learn which teams they will face in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Qualifiers on Thursday. The draw for the flagship African competition will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa, at 1:30 PM EAT. The draw will determine the pathway to qualification for AFCON […] The post AFCON 2025 Qualifiers Draw: Here’s what you need to know as Uganda Cranes await their fate first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:00
Abeeka Band to headline the Miss Uganda Presentation Night this Saturday
After an extensive two-month search across Uganda’s six geographical regions, and two rounds of elimination, the Miss Uganda 2024 presentation night is set to take place this Saturday at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel. The live TV event will witness the introduction of the 28 stunning finalists, who will embark on a journey to compete for […] The post Abeeka Band to headline the Miss Uganda Presentation Night this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:12:19
Go for the Big Fish Too, Minister Defends Lubigi Evictions
[Nile Post] The Minister for Water and Environment, Sam Cheptoris, has defended the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) on the ongoing operations against people encroaching on wetlands.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:19:46
The Pros and Cons of Microwave Cooking: What You Need to Know
If you’re active on social media, you must have seen many mentions of microwaves over the past day. However, we’re not here to give a verdict on whether media personality Andrew Kyamagero should own a microwave or not; rather, we’ll provide you with the advantages and disadvantages of microwave cooking. Microwaves are an effective and […] The post The Pros and Cons of Microwave Cooking: What You Need to Know first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:06:42
Man arrested for kicking his pregnant wife to death
A 30-year-old man, Nabbos Byarugaba, has been arrested by police in Kakumiro for allegedly killing his 25-year-old wife, Florence Musiime. The incident occurred in Muziranduru village, Kibijjo sub-county, Kakumiro district, in eastern Uganda on June 30, after the couple quarreled for unknown reasons. In the process, Byarugaba allegedly kicked Musiime in the stomach. Later, Musiime, […] The post Man arrested for kicking his pregnant wife to death first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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