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@matookerepublic Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:00
StarTimes UPL Awards: Honoring the Best in Ugandan Football
The football community gathered at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala on Saturday for the Pilsner StarTimes UPL end-of-season awards ceremony. The event was attended by key dignitaries and stakeholders in the football sector, celebrating talent, dedication, and achievement in Ugandan football. The evening began with a vibrant atmosphere as guests, including players, coaches, sponsors, and […] The post StarTimes UPL Awards: Honoring the Best in Ugandan Football first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:03:31
Technology Boom Fuels Online Violence Against Women and Girls - Report
[Nile Post] Women and girls are disproportionately experiencing violence fuelled by the increasing use of technology, with online abuse often spilling over into physical violence, an alarming new report has found
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@matookerepublic Mon, 01 Jul 2024 06:21:18
“He could lie without offending anyone”: Ugandans react with humor to Enanga’s departure as Police Spokesperson
Ugandans on social media, specifically on X (formerly Twitter), are bidding farewell to Senior Commissioner of Police (SCP) Fred Enanga with a mix of humor and praise. Enanga, who was on Sunday reshuffled to become the Deputy Director of Interpol-Uganda, has been the police spokesperson for nearly seven years. While some have comically highlighted what […] The post “He could lie without offending anyone”: Ugandans react with humor to Enanga’s departure as Police Spokesperson first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:19:37
Last minute budget scrutiny benefits MPs- CSBAG
The Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group (CSBAG) has revealed that last minute handling of the budget will only favor Members of Parliament who handle appropriation of funds. This comes days after president Museveni declined to assent to the Appropriations Bill, sending it back to parliament for reconsideration, demanding that the Shs 750bn that had been reallocated from government priorities be reinstated. Julius Mukunda, the executive director CSBAG says this last minute budget decisions are bad since they are not planned and scrutinised properly. This, he says, leaves a gap that corrupt MPs can exploit to their advantage. He however says it is also an opportunity for MPs to scrape off unnecessary appropriations in the budget like Chief Justice and Principal Judge […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:39:17
Who is ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the new Police Spokesperson?
Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Rusoke Kituuma has been appointed as the new police spokesman. He replaces Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fred Enanga, who has been appointed the deputy director for Interpol. Enanga has been the police spokesperson for nearly seven years. ACP Kituuma, who recently graduated with a Master of Arts in Peace […] The post Who is ACP Rusoke Kituuma, the new Police Spokesperson? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:07:20
Ugandan traders count losses as DRC-bound bus catches fire
Over 40 traders are counting losses after a bus they were travelling in caught fire. The bus belonging to Friends Bus Company Ltd, registration number, UBL 996N went up in flames on Saturday opposite Jet Oil fuel station in Rubaare town council, Ntungamo district. The traders mostly from Kampala were en route to Goma-Gisenyi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Samson Kasasira, Rwizi Region police spokesperson said that the bus attendants noticed the flames of fire emanating from the behind tyre and tried to put it off using their extinguishers, but it had already gutted some parts of the bus. The destroyed merchandise included clothes, books, shoes, cosmetics, laptops, belts, and mobile telephones among others estimated to cost millions of shillings. Josephine Ulibubengi said that her belongings, valued at Shs 4 million were reduced to ashes. She castigated the police fire brigade for arriving late at the scene when their belongings had already been burnt into ashes. Jim Muzora, officer in charge of Rubaare police station said that they called the Fire Brigade from Ntungamo Central police station which is about 19km away, but by the time it arrived it couldn’t save any property. Kasasira said the bus was towed to Rubaare police station for an inspection as investigations to identify the cause of the fire commenced. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:49:31
DRC: Tshisekedi reassures nation as M23 rebels advance further in Kivu
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has assured protesting Congolese nationals that his government will do everything within its power to recapture captured territories as M23 rebels made further advances towards North Kivu province. On Friday, M23 rebels advanced in Lubero territory, North Kivu province after capturing Luofu and Kayna towns as well as FARDC’s military camp of Kasando (4 kilometres from Kirumba town). This was after capturing Kanyabayonga town and surrounding areas of Miriki and Kimaka following a month of fighting with Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) soldiers and coalition. While in Kanyabayonga, the M23 rebels addressed civilians who were brave enough to stay. “After Kanyabayonga, Kayna, Kirumba, Luofu and others... In the city centre of Butembo, the population is waiting for us, we are already in the strategic military camp of Kasando, where we have recovered important munitions abandoned by the coalition government of Kinshasa”, claimed Lt Col Willy Ngoma, M23 spokesperson.The latest advance of rebels sparked protests on the street among civilians, who accused FARDC soldiers led by Maj Gen Chiko Tshitambwe, commander of the Northern Front of being unserious. Tshisekedi chaired the security emergency meeting held at African Union City in Kinshasa. After the meeting, Tshisekedi addressed the nation and expressed his determination to defend the national territory and restore peace in eastern DRC. He described what happened in Kanyabayonga and other areas in North Kivu province as blatant aggression against national sovereignty and the peace of the people. “What is happening in Kanyabayonga, in Kayina in the villages of South Lubero as well as in the territories of Rutshuru, Nyirangongo, and Masisi constitutes a blatant aggression against our national sovereignty and the peace of our people. In my capacity as president of the republic and supreme commander of the FARDC and the police, I would like to assure you of my unwavering determination to defend our entire territory and restore peace." He added, "In my capacity as guarantor of the nation, I can assure you that this situation is close to my heart and that nothing will stop my determination to provide appropriate and urgent solutions." Close to five months after the deployment of foreign troops under the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in North Kivu province, no success has been registered in pushing M23 from the captured positions. In March 2022, M23, led by Bertrand Bisimwa and General Sultan Makenga, initiated a conflict against the government. The DRC government accuses Rwanda of supporting M23, although both Rwanda and M23 vehemently deny these claims. The rebels assert that they are fighting against corruption, xenophobia, and discrimination within the leadership of DRC. {loadposition inarticle}
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@kfm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:10
Govt warned of far-reaching implications of corruption on its foreign relations
Government is asked to tighten the noose on the corrupt and devise tougher means of dealing with those implicated to redeem its image on the foreign scene. Amb. Harold Acemah, a foreign relations expert says corruption and foreign policy intersect in complex ways, impacting governance, security, and international relations. He warns that the numerous corruption cases being investigated are not just a domestic concern but have far-reaching implications for Uganda’s international relations and stability. He thus urges the government to counter the use of corruption as a geopolitical weapon as an essential step to effectively fight the vice. “Most Ugandans are concerned about corruption, corruption is going out of hand, our leaders just talk about it, not only in Kenya […]
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@kfm Mon, 01 Jul 2024 03:00:03
Court of Appeal to hold 3-day criminal appeal hearings in Kabale today
The Court of Appeal is today set to start hearing 25 criminal appeals at Kabale High Court in three days. According to the cause-list signed by the Court’s Registrar Lillian Bucyana, of the 25 appeals to be handled, 15 are murder-related cases. Aggravated defilement follows in second place with seven appeals, rape with two, and aggravated robbery with one. In 10 of the appeals, the appellants are seeking to have their convictions and sentences quashed, 13 want the court to quash their sentences, and two are seeking other relief. Among the appeals to be heard during the Session is one where the State is challenging an acquittal of Aggravated Defilement charges, as well as one in which an appellant is […]
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@kfm Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:23:29
Africa insurance companies urged to upscale service access
The Finance State Minister for Planning, Amos Lugoloobi has challenged insurance company proprietors across the African continent to endeavor to intensify its access and uptake as it’s still very low. Speaking on the sidelines of the 46th annual general meeting for *Africa Re*, a Premier Reinsurance Company in Africa, Lugoloobi noted recent statistics indicate that in Africa health insurance is at a penetration rate of just 0.2% with a density of USD 5 per person annually. Non-life insurance he says stands at a penetration rate of 0.64% He has meanwhile commended companies like Africa re which are ensuring that insurance opportunities on the continent are a reserve for Africans. “This agency is responsible for re-insuring other insurance players within the […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:40:19
Golfers toast to 50 years of I&M Bank at the second Katogo Golf series
On Saturday (June 29th), close to 200 golfers took to the greens at the Entebbe Club, to participate in the second round of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series. This particular edition fell just a day after the series’ main sponsor- I&M Bank celebrated their 50th anniversary, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. As such, the […] The post Golfers toast to 50 years of I&M Bank at the second Katogo Golf series first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 30 Jun 2024 12:22:44
Walukuba Barbarians Triumph at Kigezi High Altitude Rugby 7s
Kabale Stadium was the epicentre of thrilling rugby action on June 29th, as the 5th edition of the Kigezi High Altitude Rugby 7s tournament sponsored by Guinness hosted top-tier talent from Uganda and Rwanda. The highlight of the day was an Eastern Uganda derby that saw Walukuba Barbarians’ emphatic victory over the Jinja Hippos in […] The post Walukuba Barbarians Triumph at Kigezi High Altitude Rugby 7s first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:58:26
I&M Bank toasts to 50 years of banking excellence in East Africa
The echoes of celebration still resonate as I&M Bank Uganda commemorated fifty years of banking excellence. The Golden Jubilee celebrations, held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Victoria Hall at the Kampala Serena Hotel, was a testament to the bank’s enduring legacy and its profound impact on the Ugandan banking landscape. The event, which […] The post I&M Bank toasts to 50 years of banking excellence in East Africa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 30 Jun 2024 08:26:44
Redsan Rocks the Love Scotch Affair at Noni Vie
Last night, Kenyan dancehall sensation Redsan brought the house down with a sensational performance at the Love Scotch Affair, held at Noni Vie. Redsan, a dominant force on East Africa’s dancehall music scene for over two decades, took to the stage sometime after 2AM, alongside the legendary DJ Shiru, and worked the crowd with an […] The post Redsan Rocks the Love Scotch Affair at Noni Vie first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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