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@sqoop Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:45:27
Buzz as Chris Brown joins Diamond Platnumz’s ‘Komasava’ challenge
In a remarkable turn of events in the Bongo Flava industry, American artist Chris Brown recently ignited a major buzz by posting a challenge of Diamond Platnumz’s hit song ‘Komasava’ featuring Khalil Harrison and Chley. The news of Chris Brown’s involvement has sparked widespread celebration among bongo flava artistes and fans alike, marking a significant […]
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@sqoop Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:30:07
Entebbe club delivers back to schools vibe at Tee of Tees
There have been several innovations, thinking and stand-out ideas for tournaments at Entebbe Golf Club (EGC), especially over the past seven years. But, there is probably none that has come to perfection like the ‘Back to School’ theme which guided conversations of the June Tee of Tees that happened on Saturday. A field of 189 […]
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@sqoop Mon, 24 Jun 2024 18:41:48
Kampala joins world to celebrate music
Everyday is a music day because music, just like art, is the way of life. Yet, for just one day – last Friday – the world comes together to celebrate music in unorthodox ways. Fete de la Musique, also known as Make Music Day or World Music Day was first celebrated in Paris, France, in […]
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@allafrica Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:36:48
Refugees Scoring Goals for Solidarity in Kampala
[Nile Post] In a bid to harness solidarity and celebrate the unity and resilience of refugees in Uganda, the Refugee-Led Organisations Network of Uganda (RELON) organised a remarkable football gala that epitomises the unifying power of sports.
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@allafrica Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:13:23
Uganda Grapples With Clean Water Crisis - Large Swathes of Country Still Deprived
[Nile Post] Despite ongoing efforts to improve access to clean water, millions of Ugandans continue to suffer from water scarcity, particularly in rural regions. Recent data highlights a stark contrast in water availability across different parts of the country, raising concerns about public health and socio-economic development.
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@kfm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:06:47
UPF dismiss claims it provided a firefighting truck during Kenyan protests
The Uganda Police Force has dismissed as baseless, social media reports that the force provided a firefighting truck during the protests in neighbouring Kenya. Last Friday, several social media bloggers in Kenya and Uganda shared, images of a Uganda Police Firefighting truck registration number UP9596, reportedly taken amidst protests in Nakuru, Kenya. Addressing a weekly news conference at the police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala earlier today, police spokesperson Fred Enanga clarified that the online writers he calls propagandists, only captured footage of the truck in transit and falsified its presence, as part of the ongoing protests in Kenya. He added that the firefighting truck belonging to Masaka CPS Fire and Rescue Department was transported to Nairobi-Kenya for mechanical repair. Enanga […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Jun 2024 13:27:00
Minister Rwamirama: Ugandans drink more energy drinks than milk
The State Minister for Animal Industry, Hon. Bright Rwamirama, has expressed concern that Ugandans are consuming more energy drinks and alcohol than milk, which is highly nutritious. Citing the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation on milk consumption, the minister noted that Uganda’s per capita milk consumption stands at 62 liters per year, whereas WHO recommends […] The post Minister Rwamirama: Ugandans drink more energy drinks than milk first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:44:12
West Budama Leaders Want Oboth Oboth Unopposed
[Nile Post] A section of leaders in Tororo district are rallying residents of West Budama South Central to allow Defence minister Jacob Oboth Oboth make it back to Parliament unopposed in 2026.
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@allafrica Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:43:44
Sparing Structures Is Not Selective Eviction - Nema ED
[Nile Post] The Executive Director of the national environment management authority (NEMA), Dr. Barirega Akankwasah, has revealed that government under section 55 of the national environment act approves the existence of some structures in wetlands for sustainable development.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:25:38
PICTORIAL: Love Scotch Affair Fires Up Laventi
La venti on a Sunday is a fiery hangout, but mixed with the Love Scotch Affair, things were taken a notch higher. Those that live along the Kiwatule Najjera- Kira route must have observed some unusual vibe at La Venti Lounge; thanks to the Love Scotch Affair. If you are not in the know yet, […] The post PICTORIAL: Love Scotch Affair Fires Up Laventi first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:28:25
Deposit Protection Fund starts paying out clients of defunct Mercantile Credit Bank
The Deposit Protection Fund (DPF) has today started paying out clients of the defunct Mercantile Credit Bank Ltd This comes days after the Bank of Uganda revoked Mercantile Credit Bank’s license citing poor governance and capitalization. Addressing the media in Kampala this morning, DPF Executive Director Julia Clare Olima Oyet said over Shs.3billion has been earmarked for the pay out and depositors with a balance of Shs1m and below have started receiving their cash via Mobile Money facility. She also noted that individuals with a balance of Shs1 m and above up to Shs10m will be paid through Stanbic Bank with effective Monday July 1st, while those with joint accounts have been asked to submit their documents effective next month. “This payout […]
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@kfm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:08:50
Contact-tracing intensified following confirmation of Rift Valley Fever death in Mubende
Mubende District health authorities have intensified their contact tracing exercise following confirmation of a case of Rift Valley Fever (RVF). This is after the district received results from surveillance laboratory and a communication from the National emergency operations centre confirming Rift Valley Fever in a patient who was being managed from Mubende regional referral hospital. According to the acting District Health Officer Mary Namusoke, the patient who died on June 16th was a resident of Kigando sub-county. She adds that two human and three animal samples have been picked and sent for laboratory investigations. Namusoke says they have also activated the district task force and Village Health Teams for which she is suggesting a refresher training. “Our immediate response so […]
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@kfm Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:55:44
Buganda premier scoffs at those behind negative social reports about Kabaka’s health
Buganda Kingdom premier Charles Peter Mayiga has scoffed at people he describes as selfish fanatics who continue to spread bad news about the Kabaka. This follows several social media reports about the alleged deteriorating health of the Kabaka who, according to kingdom officials is currently receiving medical care in Germany hospital. Opening the 31st Buganda Lukiiko (Great Buganda Assembly) at Bulange Mengo this morning, Mayiga urged Ugandans to use their time on social more productively rather than spreading malicious rumors about the kingdom and its leadership. Today’s Buganda Lukiiko chaired by the Speaker Patrick Luwaga Mugumbule is also receiving the kingdom’s budget for the financial year 2024/2025.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:31:43
Do I really Need Travel Insurance?
By Eve Kakai, Underwriter GA Insurance Uganda When something disrupts your trip, the last thing you want to worry about is how to afford to get things back on track. Even the best-laid travel plans can go awry, as anyone who’s done their fair share of travel can attest to. When something happens to disrupt […] The post Do I really Need Travel Insurance? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:52:21
“How true is this?” Social media users poke fun at Afande Fred Enanga on his birthday
Social media users, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), have made humorous comments as Police spokesperson Fred Enanga celebrated his 51st birthday. Through his official X account, Enanga posted a message appreciating all those who wished him a happy birthday. “It’s been a pleasure going through the many beautiful messages from all of you. A big […] The post “How true is this?” Social media users poke fun at Afande Fred Enanga on his birthday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:12:04
Speaker Anita Among, MPs face backlash for defending corruption
Members of Parliament, including Speaker Anita Among, are under fire from a section of Ugandans for glorifying corruption. Speaker Among, along with several MPs, made comments over the weekend at the launch of Bukoto West MP Muhammad Ssentayi’s foundation in Katovu Town Council, Lwengo district. They expressed support for fellow MPs Namujju, Busiki County MP […] The post Speaker Anita Among, MPs face backlash for defending corruption first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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