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@allafrica Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:38:39
Govt, FAO, Launch Digital Information, Surveillance Observatory System to Support Agriculture in Kiryandongo
[Nile Post] Government in partnership with the Food and agriculture organization (FAO) has launched and handed over digital devices to Kiryandongo local government during the launch of the digital information and surveillance observatory system that seeks to support agri-food systems transformation.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:38:40
Museveni Asks Cultural Institutions to Rally Subjects for Wealth Creation
[Nile Post] In a speech that was delivered by the Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, at the 30th Empango celebrations at Rukurato chambers, President Museveni highlighted the reason behind the restoration of cultural institutions which he says are a uniting factor for people.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:24:00
Blu 3 Reunion concert to rock Kampala next week at Sheraton Hotel
Get ready to groove to the legendary tunes of Blu 3 as Talent Africa Group and Stanbic Bank proudly present the much-anticipated Legends of Sound Blu 3 Reunion Concert. Scheduled to take place on June 22, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel, this concert promises an unforgettable night of music, nostalgia, and celebration. Blu 3, the […] The post Blu 3 Reunion concert to rock Kampala next week at Sheraton Hotel appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Jun 2024 06:11:59
How a man connived with an armed thug to rob his friend of Shs3 million
Police have arrested two suspects involved in the robbery of Shs3 million from Mbadiremu Maria, a 28-year-old mobile money dealer and shop owner, in Bwebajja along Entebbe Road. The incident happened on June 6 at around 11 pm. The police preliminary report indicates that the victim was approached by Bugaya Edrine, aged 20, a friend […] The post How a man connived with an armed thug to rob his friend of Shs3 million appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:10:22
NRM Top Organ Sits Again to Determine Fate of Embattled MPs
[Nile Post] The Central Executive Committee (CEC), the top-most decision-making organ of the National Resistance Movement, on Tuesday deferred a meeting called to consider and approve new parliamentary committee members and heads.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Jun 2024 05:10:23
From VIP to Kitalya, MPs to Feel the Floor, Literally
[Nile Post] The three legislators, for some reason, all checked into court in royal blue despite having no ties to Forum for Democratic Change, the political organisation that uses the colour.
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@kfm Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:02:53
Three MPs remanded over alleged corruption
Three Members of Parliament (MPs) accused of alleged involvement in a budget corruption scandal involving Parliament and Finance Ministry officials have been remanded to Luzira prison. The have appeared before the Anti-Corruption Court Chief Magistrate Joan Aciro who sent then on remand as investigations continue. The trio was detained on Monday before detectives yesterday spent hours searching their respective homes in Kampala and Wakiso districts. The accused MPs are Lwengo District Woman MP Cissy Namujju, Bunyole East MP Yousuf Mutembuli, and Paul Akamba of Busiki County. They arrived at the Anti-Corruption Court in Kololo this afternoon amid tight security. It is alleged that the three on May 11th, 2024 at Hotel Africana in Kampala, solicited from Mariam Wangadya the chairperson of […]
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@kfm Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:25:12
Another woman bites off husband’s genitals
A woman in Buikwe district has bitten off the genitals of her husband in a domestic quarrel. Kaira Ssentamu a resident of Tongoro village in Nyenga Division was rushed to Maria Clinic with his genitals hanging. This incident comes barely a week after another woman in Kamuli cut off her husband’s genitals in a domestic related wrangle. The area Local Council 1 Chairman Cyperiano Nzode says the two were fighting when the woman bit off the man’s genitals in what appeared to be self-defence. He says though, that the matter is being investigated by police.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:49:39
Ugandan Heads of Missions in the Region Back Home for Retreat
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has convened a landmark retreat with heads of Uganda Missions stationed in neighboring countries to enhance economic growth and development.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:53:22
Museveni Should Surrender Over Corruption - Besigye
[Nile Post] Last week, Museveni expressed concern about the rampant corruption in Uganda, revealing that even some of his staff at State House have been involved in corrupt practices. The Inspector General of Government (IGG) estimates that corruption costs the country at least Shs1 million per hour.
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@theguardian Wed, 12 Jun 2024 13:02:50
Ugandan oil pipeline protester allegedly beaten as part of ‘alarming crackdown’
Stephen Kwikiriza is one of 11 campaigners against EACOP targeted by authorities in past two weeks, rights group saysA man campaigning against the controversial $5bn (£4bn) east African crude oil pipeline (EACOP) is recovering in hospital after an alleged beating by the Ugandan armed forces in the latest incident in what has been called an “alarming crackdown” on the country’s environmentalists.Stephen Kwikiriza, who works for Uganda’s Environment Governance Institute (EGI), a non-profit organisation, was abducted in Kampala on 4 June, according to his employer. He was beaten, questioned and then abandoned hundreds of miles from the capital on Sunday evening. Continue reading...
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@kfm Wed, 12 Jun 2024 12:36:25
MPs named in budget scandal appear before Anti-Corruption Court
The three Members of Parliament accused of alleged involvement in a budget corruption scandal involving Parliament and Finance Ministry officials have been produced before the Anti-Corruption court. The trio was detained on Monday for their alleged involvement in a budget corruption scandal involving Parliament and Finance Ministry officials. Detectives yesterday searched the homes of three members of Parliament. The accused MPs are Lwengo District Woman MP Cissy Namujju, Bunyole East MP Yousuf Mutembuli, and Paul Akamba of Busiki County. Chris Obore Director the Communication & Public Affairs Parliament of Uganda said that parliament has been informed about the arrest of three Members of Parliament.
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@sqoop Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:22:45
Nyumabani: The Iconic Collaboration Born from Jeff Kiwa’s Vision
Artiste Viboyo, has revealed the fascinating story behind the iconic collaboration ‘Nyumabani’ with Goodlyf (Radio and Weasel). In an interview on Vybe Life Ug’s YouTube channel, Viboyo shared how the idea was conceived by Jeff Kiwa, the former manager of Goodlyf. According to Viboyo, Jeff Kiwa suggested a collaboration to help him overcome his struggles […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Jun 2024 11:35:05
We need 32 years to fix Kampala potholes with the current funding, says KCCA Deputy ED Luyimbazi
David Luyimbazi, Deputy Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has said that it will take the Authority 32 years to eliminate the potholes in Kampala if the government maintains the current rate of funds allocated for road construction in the city. Luyimbazi made the remarks while appearing before the Committee of Commissions, Statutory […] The post We need 32 years to fix Kampala potholes with the current funding, says KCCA Deputy ED Luyimbazi appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:23:00
Miss Tourism Uganda heads to Kigezi for regional crowning event
The search for Miss Tourism Uganda is heading to the Kigezi region this weekend following a successful event in the Eastern region last weekend in Busia at Victoria Beach Majanja. The event in Kigezi is slated for Saturday at Immaculate Heart Girls School. The event will crown the Queen, 1st runner-up, and 2nd runner-up, who […] The post Miss Tourism Uganda heads to Kigezi for regional crowning event appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:43:56
The search for this year’s Miss Tourism Uganda still in regional stages
This year’s Miss Tourism Uganda Beauty Pageant was launched few months ago at Sheraton Hotel Kampala. Shortly after the launch, the team has been traversing in different areas to crown regional beauty Queens that will represent their region at the grand finale that will take place at Kampala Serena Hotel on September 13th. This year’s […]
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:25:37
Govt Earmarks Shs265 Billion to Tarmac Roads in Mukono
[Nile Post] The Minister for Kampala, Kabuye Kyofatogabye has revealed that government has earmarked shs265 billion to tarmac 70 kms of feeder roads in Mukono Municipality and Mukono district .
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@matookerepublic Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:37:21
Why three MPs were arrested: Police summon more MPs, finance ministry officials
Three Members of Parliament are being detained at Kira Police Division following their arrest on Tuesday. MPs Cissy Namujju (Lwengo WMP), Yusuf Mutembuli (Bunyole West), and Paul Akamba (Busiki County) were detained after appearing before the Police’s Criminal Investigation Directorate (CID) in Kibuli, where they had been summoned over ongoing corruption investigations. The ongoing probe […] The post Why three MPs were arrested: Police summon more MPs, finance ministry officials appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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