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@matookerepublic Thu, 27 Jun 2024 06:05:59
Early Bird Registration for Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Ends Soon
The clock is ticking on the early bird offer for registration to participate in this year’s edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon. Participants are reminded to take advantage of the early bird tickets sales before it ends on July 1st by visiting https://rwenzorimarathon.com/registration. “The early bird fee for East African Community citizens and […] The post Early Bird Registration for Tusker Lite Mt Rwenzori Marathon Ends Soon first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Thu, 27 Jun 2024 04:35:27
Two women arrested in Kagadi for killing man
The police in Kagadi have arrested two women on allegations of murdering a man. The suspects have been identified as Grace Kyomuhendo and Olive Kembabazi, both residents of Rwabaranga village in Rwabaranga parish of Mpeefu sub-county in Kagadi district, while the deceased is Baker Bwambale, 25, a resident of the same area.The suspects while in a local bar at Rwabaranga trading on June 18, picked a quarrel with the deceased over unknown reasons. They reportedly beat him to coma using a blunt object. Samuel Baluku, a resident, states that they rushed Bwambale to Kagadi general hospital in critical condition for treatment, where he later died.Julius Hakiza, Albertine region police spokesperson says, that after the incident, the suspects fled the area. According to Hakiza, the suspects were arrested on Monday and immediately whisked to the Kagadi central police station where they are currently detained on murder charges.Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man has been strangled to death in Kagadi district. The deceased has been identified as Yakobo Byeitaka, a resident of Karagi village in Kitema parish of Kyenzige sub-county.It is alleged that the deceased on June 21, was approached by his two brothers to go and solve a land conflict. He however never returned home. Rosemary Fatuma, a relative states that, they became suspicious after Byeitaka failed to return home. They mounted a search for him in vain. They later reported the matter to police who promptly joined them in the search for the missing person. On June 22 the deceased’s lifeless body was recovered dumped in the nearby bush in the same village with bruises around the neck, an indication that he could have been strangled to death by his killers before they dumped his body in the bush. {loadposition inarticle}
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:38:48
A Network of Hope - Shelters in Uganda Unite to Safely House LGBTQ People
[Global Press Journal] Wakiso, Uganda -- Providing sexual and gender minorities with secure places to live has become more fraught since the passage of an anti-homosexuality law.
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@kfm Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:37:40
Kenya protests; Ruto agrees to withdraw controversial Finance Bill.
Kenya’s President William Ruto has agreed to withdraw the controversial Finance Bill, 2024. The Bill seeks to among among other things; increase taxation on a number of products and services in the country. Addressing the Nation at State House in Nairobi, President Ruto said the people of Kenya spoke in one voice and his government will respect that. “Consequently, having reflected on the continuing conversation around the content of the Finance Bill, 2024 and listing keenly to the people of Kenya who have said loudly that they want nothing to do with this finance bill 2024, I concede and therefore I will not sign on the bill, it shall subsequently be withdrawn an i have agreed with these members and […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:38:35
Kampala Restaurant Week returns with the promise of exquisite dining and noteworthy hospitality
The 2024 edition of Kampala Restaurant Week, a signature showcase of restaurants and the wide array of dining options Kampala has to offer has been officially launched. An initiative of The Pearl Guide, the week will run between July 4th to July 14th with a total of thirty of Kampala’s top restaurants participating. As is […] The post Kampala Restaurant Week returns with the promise of exquisite dining and noteworthy hospitality first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:42:51
I&M Bank CEO Bairstow highlights key milestones ahead of Golden Jubilee
In April 2021, Uganda’s Orient Bank shareholders approved a majority acquisition and merger with Kenyan-headquartered I&M Group Plc, fulfilling I&M’s vision as East Africa’s financial partner for growth. This strategic move was preceded by Bank of Uganda’s 2011 regulations mandating diversified ownership in financial institutions. I&M Bank Uganda’s CEO, Robin Bairstow, who stepped into the […] The post I&M Bank CEO Bairstow highlights key milestones ahead of Golden Jubilee first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:05:45
A Pass shares untold story of Bebe Cool’s attempt to sign him
Dancehall artiste Alexander Bagonza, popularly known by his stage name A Pass, has revealed that Bebe Cool, the Gagamel Boss, had intended to sign him under his record label at the early stages of his career. In a recent interview, the “Tuli Kubigere” singer disclosed that Bebe Cool was one of the musicians who met […]
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:02:27
Mbale Schools Promote Sanitation and Hygiene Through Music, Dance and Drama Competitions
[Nile Post] Six schools participated in the event held at Wambwa Primary School: Bukonde Secondary School, Bukasakya Primary School, Mabale Primary School, Musoto Primary School, Watsemba Primary School, and Wambwa Primary School.
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:56:34
Bombo Military Hospital Welcomes New Director
[Nile Post] Col Dr. Ronald Nangamba has officially handed over the leadership of the General Military Hospital Bombo to Col Dr. Norbert Kabugo in a ceremony held at the Land Force Headquarters in Bombo.
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:55:16
IGAD Scales Up Efforts to Enhance Food System Resilience
[Nile Post] The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), through its Agriculture and Environment Division, has intensified efforts to prioritize key areas of intervention to boost food systems resilience in the livestock sector, particularly in pastoral areas.
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:53:35
Entitlement, One-Term Politics Driving 2026 MP Re-Election Agenda
[Nile Post] POLITICS | The 2026 parliamentary elections is shaping into a vote of entitlement and one-party politics, with the members National Resistance Movement (NRM) appearing on early assault to the claims.
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:51:31
NEMA Rejects Parliamentary Compensation Calls for Lubigi Wetland Residents
[Nile Post] The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has rejected calls from Parliament to compensate residents who had legally occupied the Lubigi wetland.
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@allafrica Wed, 26 Jun 2024 12:51:49
Karamoja MPs Endorse Museveni for NRM Sole Presidential Candidature Ahead of 2026
[Nile Post] Members of Parliament from the Karamoja sub-region have declared their support for President Museveni as the sole candidate for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) in the 2026 presidential elections.
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