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@matookerepublic Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:37:54
UPDF truck rams into building in Wakiso, owner demands over Shs200m in compensation
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) truck has rammed into a four-roomed building in Kagoma, Wakiso district. The incident occurred on Tuesday, when the driver of the truck, with registration number H4DF 2945, who was coming from Kampala and heading to Bombo, lost control and veered off the road before crashing into the building. Charles […] The post UPDF truck rams into building in Wakiso, owner demands over Shs200m in compensation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:51:21
PM Nabbanja Halts PDM Fund Distribution in Masaka
[Nile Post] Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has put directed a halt to distribution of Parish Development Model (PDM) funds in Masaka following allegations of misallocation and discrepancies in beneficiary selection.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:54:57
Entebbe Airport Gets Multi-Million Fuel Storage Facility
[Nile Post] Entebbe International Airport has a new 23 million litre aviation fuel storage facility ready, a major boost to expansion projects to facilitate its growing number of air operators.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:54:57
Govt to Distribute 4 Million Doses of Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccines
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Animal Industry, Col Bright Rwamirama, has said the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) is set to distribute over 3.9 million doses of vaccines to prevent foot and mouth diseases (FMD) against animals across the country.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:54:58
Katanga Murder Trial - Ailing Widow Asks to Attend Trial Via Video Link
[Nile Post] Ms Molly Katanga has previously attended both her bail hearings virtually from Luzira Prison, a facility fitted with the digital infrastructure to effectively run video links
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:54:58
Prisons Refutes Claims Jailed MPs Secretly Met Museveni
[Nile Post] The Uganda Prisons Service has refuted claims that the National Resistance Movement (NRM), MPs remanded to Luzira on corruption charges were recently secretly taken to State House to meet President Museveni.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:33:14
Centenary Bank Hands Relief to Kasese Flood Victims
[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese, Uganda -- Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, in response to the devastating landslides and floods that struck Kasese District in May, displacing over 1,000 families, has stepped forward with a substantial donation to aid affected communities.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:46:21
Youth MP Out to Battle Minister Oboth Oboth for West Budama Seat in 2026
[Nile Post] The minister for defense, Jacob Oboth Oboth has gotten a challenger for the 2026 parliamentary election as the Eastern Youth MP , Bernard Odoi Onen expressed interest to unseat him .
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:46:21
Security Beefed At Parliament After Youth Protest Intel
[Nile Post] Security has been beefed up at Parliament ahead of a sitting to reconsider the Appropriation Bill 2024/2025 that was returned to Parliament by President Museveni last week.
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@allafrica Tue, 02 Jul 2024 17:30:44
IGP Byakagaba Appoints New Kampala Metropolitan Commander
[Nile Post] The Inspector General of Police, Abbas Byakagaba has made changes in the police leadership, dropping Kampala Metropolitan Police commander, senior commissioner of police Stephen Tanui.
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@sqoop Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:08:03
Swangz Avenue unveils groundbreaking all-star album project
Swangz Avenue, a leading record label in East Africa, has been teasing a major announcement on social media, and the wait is finally over. The label has revealed the launch of the Swangz All-Star Album, a groundbreaking collaborative project that brings together some of Uganda’s most celebrated artists. The announcement was made across all Swangz […]
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@sqoop Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:35:28
Pictorial: Aloha Hawaii: Tanqueray Brunch brings colour and glamour to Le Chateau
The Aloha Hawaii Tanqueray brunch at Le Chateau Bressarie Belge last Sunday was a vibrant celebration of fashion, food, and cocktails. The Mexican-themed event showcased a kaleidoscope of colors, with guests donning stylish dresses, palazzo pants, and stunning two-piece outfits. The monthly bottomless and bubbly brunch brought together fashion-conscious foodies for an unparalleled culinary experience, […]
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@sqoop Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:12:28
Maurice Kirya and vampino reunite in new single ‘Ebigambo’
After their 2016 collaboration on “Nyongera” and “Linda Linda“, brothers Maurice Kirya and Vampino have joined forces once again on a new track called “Ebigambo”. As teased on their social media, this song is a response to rumormongers and backbiters. “Ebigambo” (Words) is a soulful creation written and composed by Maurice Kirya, featuring Vampino. The […]
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@sqoop Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:31:49
Understand, and negotiate your contracts – Irene Ntale cautions upcoming artistes
Irene Ntale has been making waves lately, and for good reason. The talented artiste has been sharing her wisdom and experience with upcoming musicians, offering valuable advice on signing contracts with record labels. Ntale, who launched her professional music career at Swangz Avenue, cautioned aspiring artistes against rushing into contracts without fully understanding the terms. […]
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@sqoop Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:43:49
Omega 256 to headline ‘Celebrating MVP’ event
Singer Shamim Murerwa, alias Omega 256 is set to headline the “Celebrating MVP” event on October 10, 2024, at Soho Terrace bar in Mbarara City. The event, organized by Dan MVP, a key stakeholder in promoting western Uganda’s music industry, aims to bring together various regional stakeholders, including music producers, songwriters, promoters, artists, influencers, and […]
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@kfm Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:54:45
48,700 housing units needed annually to address deficit-report
A new report by the ministry of lands, housing & urban development has revealed that Uganda’s urban population is projected to grow from 11 million in 2022 to 20 million in 2035. The report titled “State of Urban Sector Report” further reveals that with an estimated deficit of 2.4 million housing units, the country needs to produce over 48,700 units annually to fill the gap. The report shows that, year-on-year contribution of the housing sector to Gross Fixed Capital Formation hovers about 1.6percent which represents 0.003percent of GDP. The state minister for housing Persis Namuganza says this performance reveals stagnation in expenditure on dwellings which is associated with the type and quality of the housing sector. She adds that a large […]
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