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@kfm Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:49:42
Donor community urged to increase refugee support towards Self-Reliance Model
By Winfred Watenya Government has implored the World Food program (WFP) with support from other donors to provide the requisite resources to implement the Self-Reliance Model that critically envisages investments in the livelihoods sector for refugees and the host communities. This comes as Uganda joins in commemorating the World Refugee Day under the theme; “In Solidarity with Refugees”, in a world where refugees are welcome. In his message for the day, the minister for disaster preparedness and refugees Hillary Onek says while Uganda is committed to its international Obligation under the law, guided by the Pan African Ideology- UBUNTU. “With our open door policy, we call upon the international community under the Global Refugee Forum and support Uganda to be […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:10:33
Two teachers who sought permission to go for treatment arrested after being found drinking during class time
Two teachers from Ayara Primary School in Pakwach district have been arrested after being found drunk during class hours. Richard Thopacu, a primary five teacher, and Pascal Omara, a primary seven teacher, were arrested on Tuesday. Michael Ocama, the deputy head teacher of Ayara Primary School, said that Omara sought permission to allegedly go for […] The post Two teachers who sought permission to go for treatment arrested after being found drinking during class time appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:02:51
Uganda Bankers Chairman Urges Entities to Embrace ESG
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Businesses have been encouraged to embrace Environmental Sustainability Governance (ESG) practices which are more than a regulatory requirement, but a strategic move towards enduring sustainability and resilience in a dynamic business environment.
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@allafrica Thu, 20 Jun 2024 05:32:15
Refugee Host Community Rehabilitates 2278 Hectares of Degraded Land
[Nile Post] Robert Ezati, 57, of Adim Parish, Beliafe Subcounty, in West Nile District of Terego, has endured years of agonizing helplessness while others clear trees to make room for tobacco plants to thrive in his area.
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@observer Thu, 20 Jun 2024 03:31:08
11 market vendors killed in Mityana road accident
At least 11 market vendors have perished in a road accident in Mityana district. The accident occurred along Bukya road in Namilyango village after the driver lost control. The deceased were aboard a Isuzu truck, registration number, UBA 605A which was heading to Bukya market. Racheal Kawala, Wamala regional police spokesperson said at the time of the accident, the vendors were sitting atop the truck with their luggage when the speeding driver lost control and overturned several times, killing 11 vendors on the spot. Some of the major road crashes involving market vendors on trucks have happened in Bukomansimbi which left 14 people dead and in Pakwach which killed 17 on sport. In some of these crashes, the causes have been overloading and sometimes vendors connive with the drivers to bypass the traffic checkpoints. For instance, the Bukomansimbi crash which occurred in 2021 happened minutes after the vendors passed the traffic checkpoint on foot before boarding the truck again. On average, 13 people are killed every day on Ugandan roads according to the 2023 traffic police report. For instance, 4,806 people died in road crashes that happened in 2023, an increase from 4,534 people who perished in 2022. Road safety experts under their umbrella body, Road Safety Advocacy Coalition Uganda (ROSACU) have blamed the rampant road crashes on poor enforcement of the traffic regulation laws. In most cases, road safety experts say police prioritize giving money-based penalties which leaves road users exposed. Fred Kiapi, the project manager of Hope for Victims of Traffic Accidents (HOVITA) wonders how police would collect billions of money in a single year in penalties. “When you look at the amount of money police collects from traffic penalties, it shows you that the focus has been majorly money collection but not to deter traffic violators. You saw in 2023 that more than Shs 40 billion were collected in traffic fines but the same report doesn’t have people who were prosecuted for killing 4,806 people,” said Kiapi. Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has since joined traffic police to enforce traffic laws mostly handling impunity exhibited by politicians, powerful civil servants and business persons. Disrespecting other road users has been one of the major reasons cited for the ever-increasing road crashes. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:51:35
3 inmates charged over Kiburara prison food heist
Three inmates of Kiburara prison have been charged with two counts of theft after allegedly breaking into the prison store to steal beans and posho. The accused; Nicholas Byamukama, 21, Nelson Muhwezi, 30, and Ronald Kule, 25, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecution led by resident state attorney Ali Semakula alleges that on March 31, 2024, the trio took advantage of the morning rains to steal grains from the prison stores. Semakula told court that the trio broke into the prison’s food store and stole three sacks of beans, estimated to weigh 350kg, and about 20 kilograms of maize valued at Shs 950,000. During the court appearance on Wednesday before grade one magistrate Esther Murungi, Semakula presented the first prosecution witness, Sgt Wilson Bigira of Kiburara Government Prison Farm. Bigira testified that Muhwezi committed the crime while working with him at the store as part of his rehabilitation. He also informed court that Muhwezi confessed to stealing and was the mastermind behind the crime. The trio has been remanded until July 2, 2024, when the prosecution will present more witnesses. {loadposition inarticle}
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:12:26
Lifestyle - Could the Lack for Jobs for the Youth Be Blamed for the Rise of Promiscuity in Our Society?
[Nile Post] As I left home at 6:10 AM today, rushing to work like a bird racing to catch the early worm, I was met with a bit of commotion outside my gate.
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:12:27
Microfinance Officials to Produce Detail of Emyooga Beneficiaries
[Nile Post] The parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) instructed officials from the Microfinance Support Centre to compile a comprehensive list detailing recipients of Emyooga funds in the 2022/23 fiscal year.
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@sqoop Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:48:12
Milk Bae cleared: Police arrest man for sharing fake sex video
A man has been detained by police in Kampala for allegedly sharing a nude video purporting to be of popular TikToker, Ms. Doreen Nalunga, also known as Milk Bae. Denis Nsubuga is currently held at Kampala Central Police Station on charges of cyberstalking and distributing pornographic materials. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, […]
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@kfm Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:52:45
Former Mulago hospital boss Baterana charged, remanded over alleged corruption
Former Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital Dr Byarugaba Baterana has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court and remanded to Luzira Prison over corruption related charges. The charges stem from the alleged irregular payment of billions of shillings to some suppliers. He is jointly accused with nine others including former hospital employees and directors of a private company, Setramaco International Limited and Convention World Limited. Dr Baterana and others have been charged with the offences of abuse of office and causing financial loss regarding contested payments of billions of taxpayers’ money. These are said to have flouted payment procedures amounting to over Shs11bn, when they among other things irregularly processed payment of Shs 3bn to Setramaco International Limited purportedly […]
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@kfm Wed, 19 Jun 2024 15:39:25
15 perish in Kassanda road crash
At least 15 people are confirmed to have died in a road crash that occurred this afternoon at Namirayngo in Kassanda district along Mityana-Bukuya road. According to Wamala region police spokesperson Racheal Kawala, the crash involved an Isuzu Forward truck, Reg no. UBA 605A, which was carrying market vendors from Mityana Town to Bukuya. She says the yet to be identified driver of the truck lost control on a slope, causing it to overturn, resulting in the death of 11 people on the spot. Kawala says scores of others have sustained serious injuries and have been rushed to Mityana Hospital and Bukuya Health Centre IV for treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been conveyed to Mityana hospital mortuary for […]
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@allafrica Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:53:01
Govt Unveils Plans to Support Exporters
[Nile Post] The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, has outlined strategies on how the government intends to support producers and service providers who engage in exporting.
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@observer Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:40:33
Two Pakwach teachers arrested over drinking during class time
Two teachers of Ayara primary school in Pakwach district have been arrested after they were found drunk during class hours. Richard Thopacu, a primary five teacher and Pascal Omara, a primary seven teacher were arrested on Tuesday. Michael Ocama, deputy head teacher of Ayara primary school said that Omara sought permission to allegedly go for treatment at a nearby health centre but ended up at a local drinking joint. The school was alerted by some concerned community members that the teachers had become a public nuisance. Pakwach district inspector of schools Maxwell Atia says that two teachers were previously reported to his office for overindulging in alcohol during class hours. Atia further noted that the notorious behaviour of the affected teachers has created significant gaps in the school’s operations. However, Toepista Mono, councillor of Amor West Ward appeals for leniency for the teachers. She explains that the school is currently struggling with limited teaching staff and imprisoning the teachers would grossly affect the operations of the school.According to police, the suspects have been charged with neglect of duty and their files have been sent to the Resident State Attorney for legal advice before they can appear before the court of law.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Jun 2024 13:41:30
Katikkiro hails I&M Bank’s commitment to Buganda Kingdom’s community welfare and development
The Buganda Kingdom Premier- Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga has recognized and hailed I&M Bank Uganda as one of Buganda Kingdom’s key partners for community welfare and development. In the official Kingdom congratulatory message to I&M Bank, ahead of its 50-year celebrations, the Katikkiro recognized the bank as one of the Kingdom’s key corporate partners towards […] The post Katikkiro hails I&M Bank’s commitment to Buganda Kingdom’s community welfare and development appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Jun 2024 12:26:18
Mulindwa explains his choice of foreign coaches at Vipers
Vipers Sports Club President Dr. Lawrence Mulindwa has explained his preference for foreign coaches, saying they have more to offer players than local coaches. Speaking during the unveiling ceremony of the new club coach at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende, Mulindwa said that Ugandan coaches have the qualifications but lack the professional touch, which is key […] The post Mulindwa explains his choice of foreign coaches at Vipers appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:04:03
Two held for theft of judgments from magistrate’s office in Pallisa
By George Emuron Police in Pallisa district have arrested two men accused of stealing judgements from the Chief Magistrate office. The suspects are identified as Swalik Sulaiman and Tony Ojok both the residents of Rweta ‘C’ cell, Kagwese ward in Pallisa town council. On 17th, June 2024, at Kalaki cell of Pallisa district, Gabya Fatima, a cleaner at the chief magistrate’s court observed that the chambers of the Grade 1 Magistrate had been broken into and her laptop, copies of judgments and court files were missing. Samuel Semewo, the Bukedi north regional police spokesperson says the suspects were netted yesterday using police sniffer dogs. “The matter was reported to police on Monday and we swung into action without investigations and […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:20:00
Tusker Malt joins forces with Talent Africa for Blu 3 Reunion Concert this weekend
This Saturday, June 22, all roads will lead to the Sheraton Kampala Hotel for the highly-anticipated Blu 3 Reunion Concert. For many, watching the all-girl trio perform once again on stage is going to be a delightful treat down memory lane as Tusker Malt in partnership with Talent Africa prepare to take fans on a […] The post Tusker Malt joins forces with Talent Africa for Blu 3 Reunion Concert this weekend appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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