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@kfm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 15:26:05
Woman chops off husband’s private parts
Police in Kamuli district are hunting for a woman for allegedly chopping off her husband’s private parts before making off with an un specified amount of money from the victim. The suspect has been identified as Suzan Namuganza, a resident of Buzama zone in Kamuli municipality. The Busoga north police spokesperson Michael Kasadha says the incident happened this morning and the victim, Moses Kawubanya was helped by the neighbors who took him to Kamuli hospital where he is currently admitted for medical treatment. Kasadha said it is a suspected case of domestic violence but police are hunting for the suspect to help in investigations. The incident comes as activists this month intensify a deliberate awareness campaign on mental health for […]
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@kfm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 14:47:19
Police launch probe into suspected student’s suicide over forced subject combination
The police have launched an investigation into a suspected suicide case of a 19- year old student of Ntake Wampeewo Senior secondary school in Wakiso district. The deceased identified as Hawa Nntongo is said to have committed suicide over a subject combination she never wanted. It is alleged that Hawa Nantongo’s mother was invited to the school several times to come to a consensus with her daughter who had been forced by her to offer a subject combination of Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics (BCM) yet the student wanted to take Divinity, Economics and Luganda (DEL). Addressing journalists at the police headquarters in Naguru, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyeisigire said the incident happened over the weekend and that the […]
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@kfm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:43:42
Government urged to scale up electric transport to help combat pollution
Government asked to scale up use of electric enabled transport systems as a strategy to combat air pollution in Uganda, whose level, according to researches has surpassed the acceptable standards set by the World Health Organization. According to the research conducted by the Makerere University Lung Institute poor air quality is largely caused by vehicle and industry emissions “When I was in china I witnessed that there is no Bodaboda (mortal cycle) that uses fuel, all of the them are using electricity, we are proud of having so many power station and you only need to tap on the electricity that we have, that is solar and hydro, I saw our Kiira buses on road and I was happy, they […]
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:11:11
Uganda Film Festival, 11 editions later…
The 11th edition exhibited a lot of growth from UCC as organisers, there were changes in the way they curated the award show and cinema screenings. Unlike the past years where films screened at unfavourable times of the day, these screened at 7pm, the peak time of many cinemas. The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) supported […]
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:22:23
Ruth Kisha Namale is Miss Buganda Tourism 2024/25
Kisha Ruth Namale from Kyadondo is now the owner of a Toyota Ractis among other prizes after being crowned Miss Buganda Tourism last weekend at a colourful grand finale that took place at Hotel Africana. The 22-year-old beat 27 other competitors to the top prize with Miriam Zalwango from Buddu emerging First Runner-Up, while Bugerere’s […]
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@sqoop Mon, 10 Jun 2024 12:26:05
An evening of sophistication
On Friday evening, guests were treated to an intimate and exclusive dinner at Le Chateau Restaurant and Lounge in Nsambya. As they arrived, guests were greeted with a warm setup beautifully decorated with teal and gold décor, offering a perfect backdrop for the Singleton Soiree. The soft lighting, coupled with jazz music, created a relaxed […]
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@kfm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:15:14
Algeria not an easy team but Cranes will fight, Watenga
Uganda Cranes team captain Ismael Watenga has promised Ugandans a good game against Algeria at Mandela National Stadium Namboole today, despite knowing how difficult it will be. Speaking to the media head of the much anticipated game despite expecting a difficult game on Sunday evening, after the team’s last training session at Namboole, Watenga promised nothing but success. He acknowledged though, that Algeria will be very difficult to face since they have good players plying their trade in good leagues, and they had limited time to prepare the team against one of Africa’s best teams, but quickly added that they will put up a good fight to try and register the three points they need. ”It is up to us now to […]
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@kfm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:32:09
Mbale health officials raise the red flag over premature births
By Yahudu Kitunzi Local leaders and health officials in Bugisu Subregion have raised concern over the growing number of premature births. This is after a new report indicated that about 40 percent of 300 babies born at Mbale Regional Referral hospital every month are premature. A premature birth, also known as preterm birth, is one where a baby is born before the 37th week of a pregnancy. The normal gestation period is 40 weeks. Dr Julian Abeso, the Head of Pediatrics at Mbale Referral Hospital, said the hospital handles between 300 to 400 but 40 percent premature deliveries on the monthly basis. “These children also want to grow up and be responsible people so the best we can do is to […]
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@kfm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:39:36
Witch doctor gets 7 in jail for being in possession of 3 human skulls
A 50-year old witch doctor has been handed a seven-year jail term for being in possession of three human skulls and blood in his shrine. John Magombe, a resident of Masajja in Makindye Ssabagabo has been sentenced by High Court Judge Margaret Mutonyi. While sentencing him, Justice Mutonyi said this case should be an eye opener to the public to report all those traditional healers who use human body parts to manipulate and scare their clients. He noted that such human body parts are obtained either through human sacrifice or disturbing the peace of the dead by exhuming graves. In order to avoid the maximum penalty of life imprisonment Magombe pleaded guilty to the offence and this, coupled with the fact […]
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@kfm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 11:52:28
Activists advise NIRA to urgently address ID registration challenges
A section of human rights defenders has advised government to utilize the delayed roll out of the mass registration of citizens for national identity cards to address some of the existing gaps within the National Security Identification System (NSIS). Last week, the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) extended the date for mass enrollment and registration of Ugandans for national identity cards without giving specific reasons. The exercise was initially meant to start of June 1st 2024, but according to NIRA management the postponement of the exercise is attributed to unforeseen delays within the procurement process. Addressing journalists in Kampala, Freda Nalumansi, the Research and Advocacy Officer, Unwanted Witness Uganda said one of their major concerns is the financial burden […]
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@allafrica Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:01:55
Manufacturers Want Raw Materials Aggregated for Production
[Nile Post] Manufacturers say that aggregation of raw materials used in production for local consumption and export would help reduce on the high cost of production that makes their products unaffordable and less competitive in the local and regional and continental markets
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@allafrica Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:05:35
Activists Demand Relocation of Malaba Dumping Site
[Nile Post] Environmental ectivists have asked the Malaba Town Council leadership to relocate the current garbage dumping site outside the town area if garbage is to be properly managed.
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@allafrica Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:04:56
Museveni Orders Landlords to Return Excess Rent Or Face Prosecution
[Nile Post] President Museveni has directed landlords charging excessive nominal rent fees (obusuulu) to return the excess to bibanja holders immediately or face arrest.
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@allafrica Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:56:57
Changing MPs Every Election Cycle Not Productive, Minister Tells Voters
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Cooperatives, Mr Fredrick Ngobi, has warned voters in Bunyole West constituency against changing their Members of Parliament in every election cycle.
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@kfm Mon, 10 Jun 2024 08:08:15
Lop Leads Opposition MPs to Sign Censure Motion
The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has led his colleagues from the opposition in signing a motion to censure four MPs on the Parliamentary Commission for awarding themselves over 1.7 trillion shillings. The above followed complaints by Theodore Ssekikubo, the Lwemiyaga County legislator, that the opposition was hesitant to append their signatures to the censure motion. Speaking to journalists, Ssenyonyi stated that he and some colleagues have signed the censure motion, emphasizing its importance. He noted that this move clears the National Unity Platform (NUP), as some had previously dismissed their concerns about the issue involving their commissioner, Matias Mpunga, as an internal party dispute. Ssenyonyi criticized the irregularity of leaders awarding themselves money without proper procedure. He argued that […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:49:03
INTERVIEW: “Football was my only source of income, and I had no fallback option,” Denis Onyango reveals why he has been consistent and successful in his football career
Former Uganda Cranes captain and shot-stopper Denis Onyango has revealed that having no fallback position in life has been key to his success as a professional footballer. Onyango, who retired from international football in 2021, says that when he left Uganda for South Africa, he had in his mind that football was the only option […] The post INTERVIEW: “Football was my only source of income, and I had no fallback option,” Denis Onyango reveals why he has been consistent and successful in his football career appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:28:58
2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Uganda Cranes ready to defend Namboole fortress against Algeria
Uganda Cranes are in high spirits ahead of their Group G 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers game against Algeria this evening at Namboole Stadium. The game, which will be live on FUFA TV, is scheduled to kick off at 7 pm. The Cranes are hoping for a good result, motivated by their 1-0 win over […] The post 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Uganda Cranes ready to defend Namboole fortress against Algeria appeared first on Matooke Republic.
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