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@matookerepublic Thu, 30 May 2024 06:13:42
Man who claims to be Jesus fined Shs300,000 after telling court he refused to be counted because he belongs to another world
Luwero Magistrate Court has fined a man who claims to be Jesus Shs300,000 for refusing to be counted in the just-concluded National Housing and Population Census (NHPC). The man, who identifies himself as Jesus Navas Vera and serves as the lead preacher at the King of Star Glopper Eden Church, appeared before the court on […]
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@kfm Thu, 30 May 2024 05:07:40
Central Bank tasks banks to ease access to agriculture credit facility funds
The Central Bank has urged commercial banks to ease access to the Agriculture credit facility funds under the Agricultural Credit Facility. Sarah Mubuuke, the Head of Credit Appraisal and Publicity in the Agriculture and Other Credit Schemes Division at the Bank of Uganda, has urged the Uganda Bankers’ Association to resolve internal bottlenecks that are stopping some financial institutions from efficiently lending out these funds. Her remarks come days after the state minister in charge of investment, Evelyne Anite wondered why these funds are underutilized and concentrated among just a handful of recipients. Mubuuke was speaking during the launch of 36th edition of the Seeds of Gold Farm Clinics, a Nation Media Group- Uganda initiative held in Namuwongo, last evening. […]
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@allafrica Thu, 30 May 2024 04:47:41
Uganda Tops Africa in Peacekeeping Operations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda is the leading African nation in peacekeeping operations and one of the top three worldwide according to a new factsheet released by SIPRI, a tracker of military data, ahead of the International Day of UN Peace Keepers on May 29.
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@kfm Thu, 30 May 2024 04:32:19
Government urged to allocate adequate resources for disaster preparedness
The government has been asked to allocate adequate resources towards emergency response efforts in the country. This is after some schools in different parts of the country have remained closed due to floods even after schools were officially reopened for second term on Monday this week. Speaking to KFM, Citizens Concern Africa Founder & Executive Director Andrew Mafundo says children are heavily impacted by disasters such as floods, since they are vulnerable and dependant on others for survival, emotional support and lifesaving skills. Mafundo adds that, government needs to allocate resources for establishment of such things as temporary shelters, emergency supplies for the affected households to ensure the children’s education is not disrupted. “Every time we get an emergency in […]
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@kfm Thu, 30 May 2024 04:10:48
Husband remanded for causing death of wife
A 23-year old man has been remanded to Luzira prison for allegedly causing the death of his wife after a fight. Baluku Abdu a resident of Kisenyi Kakajjo zone in Kampala are jointly charged with a 42-year old woman Hadijah Nakaweesi. The two were charged with the offence of Manslaughter before Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi but denied the charge. Prosecution states that on May10th, at Kakajjo zone in Kampala Central Division, the duo unlawfully caused the death of Aisah Kwaga. They were remanded until June, 17th, 2024 when they return to Court for mention of the case.
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@kfm Thu, 30 May 2024 03:10:33
NMG-U rolls out 36th Seeds of Gold edition activities
The Nation Media Group-Uganda (NMG-U) has rolled out the calendar for the 36th edition of the Seeds of Gold Farm Clinics with activities kicking off in Lira district, Northern Uganda. Capacity building activities for farmers in Diary, Aquaculture, Rice, Soya bean and Cassava production will be held at Ngetta Zardi Institute in Lira in June 29th focusing on climate resistant seeds, disease control and sustainable land management. Representing Suzan Nsibirwa, the NMG-U managing director, at the launch held in Namuwongo, Elizabeth Namaganda the head at marketing said the initiative is aimed at among other targets; linking farmers to stakeholder service provider in the agricultural industry stakeholders. “ for us as nation media group we are glad and very happy that […]
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@kfm Wed, 29 May 2024 19:56:36
Unemployed youth attempts to sacrifice father for money rituals
An unemployed 24-year-old man in Lira District has reportedly attempted to sacrifice two family members including his father, in a desperate attempt to acquire quick wealth and liberate himself from economic hardship. Pastor Ambrose Abar, the parish chief of Akor Parish in Ogur Sub-county, claims his second born son almost had him and their last born daughter murdered for money rituals last year. “At the institution where he was studying, he saw his age mate driving a very expensive and beautiful car. When he dug deeper into his friend’s wealth, he realised it involved human sacrifice for money rituals,” the pastor told KFM.“The friend then introduced him to their cult group and after he was accepted to join it, they […]
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@kfm Wed, 29 May 2024 19:30:26
University students petition Parliament over EACOP project
By Busain Samilu A section of students from various Universities including; Makerere, Kyambogo, Makerere University Business school (MUBS), under their Students Against EACOP Uganda grouping have, petitioned the Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, asking the House to prioritise and discuss environmental issues being raised on the negative impact of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop). Led by Martha Amviko from Kyambogo, John Otule from Makerere and Yuda Kaye from MUBS, the students yesterday marched to the House while shouting ‘stop Eacop’ before Parliament police intercepted them near the main gate and engaged them. The three leaders were then escorted to deliver their petition to the Parliament leadership. In their petition, the students say the construction of the 1,443km heated […]
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@sqoop Wed, 29 May 2024 18:27:37
How it went down at the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo
Pilsner Lager and Uganda Waragi, set up the first ever cultural village at the 8th Edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) that showcased the unique and diverse Uganda cultural experiences. The different cultural clusters showcased their unique cultures through food, fashion, music and dance as evidence by traditional dance troupes that paid […]
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