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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:20:21
PHOTOS: Here’s how Namboole Stadium looks ahead of Uganda Cranes’ return this Friday; More floodlights and a modern LED scoreboard have been installed
Ahead of the Uganda Cranes’ return to the newly renovated Namboole Stadium (Mandela National Stadium) this Friday, significant renovations have been made at the stadium since last month when the facility hosted test matches. The UPDF Engineering Brigade has installed 212 additional floodlights, providing optimal visibility on the pitch. Lt. Col. Peter Seku Kidemuka, the […]
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@allafrica Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:33:34
Four Women Adjust Their Skirts to Wrestle Nanyondo in Bukamansimbi
[Nile Post] In a political arena, opportunists take drums in the rain and dance vigorously to its beats. And the moment it the thick clouds hanging loosely over the Bukomansimbi Woman MP seat let loose, the inevitable was bound to happen.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:46:02
Meet MC Baba, the deaf rapper who has captured the attention of millions on social media
Some things are hard to believe until you witness them yourself. A music video making rounds on social media features a deaf rapper from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). It’s not the video that is captivating but rather the artist in it, who is said to have hearing and speech disabilities. Despite his disability, […]
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@allafrica Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:58:11
Mbarara Tops Ankole Region in HIV Prevalence-Study
[Nile Post] The Uganda AIDS Commission has revealed that young girls between 16 to 28 years are increasingly getting HIV in Mbarara city and district with the prevalence rate standing at 8.4% and 14% respectively.
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@allafrica Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:58:13
Experts Say Economy Growing in the Pockets of Fewer Ugandans
[Nile Post] Finance minister Matia Kasaija once boasted of the economy skyrocketing. Indeed, it has happened with the current GDPt 6.3 percent but this is seemingly in the pockets of a few Ugandans.
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@allafrica Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:58:28
The Silent Threat - Understanding Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
[Nile Post] Preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure and signs of damage to other organ systems, most often the liver and kidneys, remains a significant health challenge for pregnant women in Uganda and around the world. Despite advances in prenatal care, preeclampsia continues to pose risks to both mothers and their unborn children.
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@kfm Thu, 06 Jun 2024 03:00:16
IGG downplays UK, US sanctions imposed on Speaker Among and others
The Inspector of General of Government (IGG) Betty Kamya has downplayed the effectiveness of sanctions by the West in curbing corruption in Uganda. The United Kingdom and the United States of American recently slapped sanctions on several senior government officials including the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among over alleged gross violation of human rights and corruption. However, Kamya tells KFM that the problem with these particular sanctions is that they are being used to fight several issues including Ugandan’s stance on homosexuality. She says therefore they are genuinely imposed to fight corruption in Uganda. “Those are the practitioners who sell blood, steal drugs and ask patients for money before treating them, this is a problem of poor supervision and my […]
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@kfm Thu, 06 Jun 2024 04:00:12
Constitutional Court set to hear 14 petitions in June
The seven Justices of the Constitutional Court are set to hear 14 petitions within 3 days from 10th to 12th June. According to the cause list signed by the Deputy Registrar Susanne Susanne Okeny, the judges to handle the petitions are Justices; Irene Mulyagonja, Christopher Gashirabake, Eva Luswata, Oscar Kihika, Margaret Tibulya, Moses Kawumi Kazibwe, and Dr. Asa Mugenyi. The cause list indicates that among the petitions to be heard include a petition challenging the custom and legislation of paying district chairpersons salaries lower than those paid to Members of Parliament. Another petition to be handled was filed by the Women’s Probono Initiative (WPI), arguing that the custom of one man marrying more than one wife is unconstitutional and contravenes […]
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@kfm Wed, 05 Jun 2024 18:21:15
KCCA, private sector to plant indigenous trees
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has partnered with Absa Bank Uganda greening project meant to boost the government’s efforts towards restoration of the country’s forest cover. In a joint campaign, thy have planted 3,300 mostly indigenous tree species at KCCA’s Agricultural Resource Centre in Kyanja, Wakiso District situated on an expanse of 4.9 acres. According to Isaac Mugumbule, the head of KCCA’s Landscaping Unit, the authority intends to improve the quality of life of city residents through the Greening Kampala initiative. He says Kampala City is home to over 40% of the total national urban population and the increased population in the city has triggered excessive demand for infrastructure development directly impacting land and other environmental resources inclusive of all […]
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