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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:14:10
Why Museveni Must Extend Corruption Fight to Local Govts
[Nile Post] The recent announcement by President Yoweri Museveni to extend the anti-corruption crackdown to district leaders has sparked widespread discussion about the critical need for such measures.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:14:10
Two Journalists Remanded Over Operating Media House Without Licence
[Nile Post] Two journalists, Alirabaki Sengooba and Dickson Mubiru, from Grapevine Publications and Ono Bwiino Newspaper, have been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of publishing information without a valid broadcasting license.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:14:10
UNRA Equips UPDF Marines Brigade Soldiers With Skills for Operating Ferries
[Nile Post] A total of 20 UPDF Marine Brigade trainees who were undergoing a six-month basic sailing and maintenance of modular ferry course from the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) have been passed out at Nakiwogo landing site in Wakiso district.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:14:11
Emyooga Initiative Helps Reduce Crime, Says Tororo RDC
[Nile Post] Tororo district leaders have said there is a reduction in crime rates, attributing it to the Emyooga program which provided seed capital to many youths in the district and encouraging them to prioritize economic development over involvement in criminal activities.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:14:11
Buikwe Farmer Counts Losses After Sugarcane Plantation Is Sprayed With Dangerous Chemicals
[Nile Post] The family of the late Alexander Kiwombojjo at Ngogwe Sub-county in Buikwe District is counting losses after a self-claimed landlord sprayed their sugarcane plantation with dangerous chemicals , allegedly on orders of the Resident District Commissioner, Hawa Ndege Namugenyi.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:14:09
Museveni to Extend Whip to Corrupt District Leaders
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni was warned the whip on corruption is going to be extended to other government officials including district leaders like RDCs, chief administrative officers and district chairpersons.
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@sqoop Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:03:02
Will the Blu*3 reunion be worth the years of effort?
15 YEARS LATER: Cinderella Sanyu, Jackie Chandiru and Lilian Mbabazi are the pioneer trio of girl group band Blu *3 that was formed in 2004 after each of the girls stood out at the Coca Cola Popstars TV show. The girls were managed by Steve Jean and recorded two albums Hitaji (2004) and Burrn (2007), […]
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@sqoop Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:30:30
Where do they sell potbellies in Kampala?
When you think of a successful politician, you see a potbelly. FITTING IN: Potbellies have maintained the signature of wealth in Uganda. A rich man in this city must have a potbelly to prove it. And that is how I have suffered in this city as a slender handsome man. All my awesome facial features […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Jun 2024 06:12:31
Solid Foundations: HL Construction’s legacy of excellence supported by I&M Bank
In a landscape where businesses often come and go within a short spell, a few construction companies stand the test of time, serving as beacons of stability and endurance amidst the ever-changing tides of the industry. HL Construction Limited stands as a testament to longevity and resilience. Since its establishment in 1986, the company has […] The post Solid Foundations: HL Construction’s legacy of excellence supported by I&M Bank appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:14:15
Ssekikubo Accuses Parliament Official of Sabotaging Censure Motion
[Nile Post] Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo has accused Ahmed Kagoye, the Sergeant at Arms at Parliament, of ordering the removal of a table and chairs he was using to collect signatures for a censure motion.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:14:48
Schools in West Nile and Kiryandongo Switch to Smart Stoves to Minimize Tree Cutting
[Independent (Kampala)] Kiryandongo, Uganda -- Up to 26 institutions including schools and a prison in West Nile and Kiryandongo districts have embraced alternative sustainable cooking energy as a result of the intervention of Save the Children with funding from the European Union.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:14:55
Lagan-Dott Clears Air On Tax Dispute in Namanve Business Park
[Nile Post] Lagan-Dott Namanve Limited has dismissed claims of a taxation dispute on the Kampala Industrial Business Park project as "propaganda", and is setting the record straight on the facts.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:48:18
Phaneroo’s Women’s Conference attracts thousands globally
Phaneroo Ministries International, under the leadership of Apostle Grace Lubega, has successfully held its sixth annual women’s conference, attracting over 70,000 women from all over East Africa. The event, held under the theme “Ignited to Pray,” took place at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala. Delegates traveled from as far away as Northern Ireland, the United […] The post Phaneroo’s Women’s Conference attracts thousands globally appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:59:00
Forest Cottages Offers ‘Kampala’s Best Wedding Package’
Forest Cottages Bukoto has unveiled what is being hailed as the best wedding package in the city, offering an unbeatable deal for couples looking to celebrate their special day in style. For a remarkably affordable rate of just Shs70,000 per head, the package is designed to provide an unforgettable wedding experience without breaking the bank. […] The post Forest Cottages Offers ‘Kampala’s Best Wedding Package’ appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:21:28
Lenacapavir jab 100% effective in preventing HIV infection among Ugandan, S.African women
A new HIV prevention study has found that twice-a-year injections of a new antiviral drug, Lenacapavir were 100 per cent effective in protecting women from contracting HIV. Findings of the PURPOSE 1 HIV prevention study among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa and Uganda were released today Thursday by Gilead Sciences. Gilead is the developer of Lnacapavir, one of the HIV prevention drugs that was being studied in the trial. In the study, none of the 2,134 women who received Lenacapavir jabs contracted HIV. By comparison, 16 of the 1,068 women who received the long-running daily pill Truvada contracted HIV. And 39 out of 2,136 women who received a newer daily pill called Descovy developed HIV. An independent data and safety monitoring board (DSMB), at a scheduled review of the trial data, found the regimen to be safe and highly effective, with no infections seen among trial participants who received injectable Lenacapavir. The trial enrolled more than 5,300 individuals across 28 sites to receive Lenacapavir or either one of Gilead’s daily oral PrEP drugs, Descovy and Truvada. While no infections happened during the trial period among more than 2,000 women in the Lenacapavir group, the Descovy group recorded an incidence rate of 2.02 per 100 person-years and the Truvada group 1.69 per 100 person-years.“While we know traditional HIV prevention options are highly effective when taken as prescribed, twice-yearly Lenacapavir for PrEP could help address the stigma and discrimination some people may face when taking or storing oral PrEP pills, as well as potentially help increase PrEP adherence and persistence given its twice-yearly dosing schedule,” Linda-Gail Bekker, director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Center at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. “This is one of the most important results we’ve seen to date in an HIV prevention study,” said Mitchell Warren, AVAC’s executive director. AVAC is an international non-profit organization that leverages its independent voice and global partnerships to accelerate ethical development and equitable delivery of effective HIV prevention options, as part of a comprehensive and integrated pathway to global health equity. Warren said additional HIV prevention options mean more people may find an option that is right for them. “Beyond expanded choice, a twice-yearly injection has the potential to transform the way we deliver HIV prevention to people who need and want it most – from an easier-to-follow regimen for individuals to a decreased burden on healthcare systems that are stretched to the limit,” he said. “We are incredibly excited about this result, especially about what it can mean for women in Africa,” says Nandisile Sikwana, regional stakeholder engagement manager for AVAC, and a member of the PURPOSE 1 Global Community Advisory Group. Gilead’s plans for submission to regulatory agencies and future access, including the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are not yet clear. But the results make this urgent. “We expect to see a timeline that takes into account a full analysis of PURPOSE 1 data and the coming data from PURPOSE 2 from Gilead as soon as possible, and we urge regulatory agencies to prepare to fast track regulatory review,” Warren called on WHO to be prepared to quickly include Lenacapavir, if approved by regulatory agencies, in HIV prevention guidelines.“There is no time to waste if we are to translate these exciting clinical trial results into actual public health impact and expand the toolbox of HIV prevention choices,” he added “We now know that Lenacapivir for PrEP is safe and highly effective among women,” Sikwana added. “Even as we await the results of the trial among other essential populations and for regulatory submission and review, there is urgent work to be done now by communities, policymakers, funders and program implementers to design and build HIV prevention programs and prepare health systems to deliver the growing array of biomedical PrEP options, including the addition of twice-yearly injectable Lenacapavir. The full range of PrEP products – including oral PrEP – must be made feasible choices for all people who need and want HIV prevention options.” Lessons learned from the rollout of daily oral PrEP, and more recently the Dapivirine vaginal ring and injectable Cabotegravir, can help speed regulatory approval and guideline development in key countries, design of effective programs, and community understanding of and acceptance of Lenacapavir for PrEP."Since oral PrEP was first shown to be safe and effective 14 years ago, the global health community has failed to deliver PrEP on a large scale and with equity – and we have, therefore, not seen the impact that we need. The lessons from the past are clear, and we now must act on them and move with speed, scale and urgency. There can be no excuses and no delays,” said Warren.“We look forward to working with civil society partners, Gilead, international donors, normative agencies and national governments to ensure that this groundbreaking HIV prevention option is made available as quickly as possible and that we don’t squander this opportunity to drive down new HIV infections.” {loadposition inarticle}
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@allafrica Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:32:53
Shs960m Facility to Skill Women Working At Kiteezi Dumping Site
[Nile Post] Kiteezi Samaritan, a non-government organization that helps uplifts the standards of people working at Kiteezi dumping site in Wakiso district is set to construct a shs960 million skilling centre for women in the area.
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@allafrica Thu, 20 Jun 2024 17:32:54
Emyooga Cash Changes Fortunes for Tororo Women
[Nile Post] In Bukedi Region, women have traditionally faced various socio-economic challenges, including limited access to financial resources and opportunities for growth but through Emyooga, they have been able to overcome cultural barriers where they are traditionally viewed solely as homemakers and are now recognized as breadwinners in their households.
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