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@sqoop Mon, 13 May 2024 08:03:16

Uganda Film Festival unveils nominees

On June 7, the Uganda Communication Commission suppoortedUganda Film Festival (UFF) will hold their annual cinema celebration. As it is a norm, awards are handed out to outstanding films in both technical and acting fields. This year, about 307 films were submitted, though less than a quarter of these walked away with nominations. About 50 […]

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@kfm Mon, 13 May 2024 05:27:07

Census: Prisons enumerators urged to ensure accuracy & confidentiality

The 2024 National Housing and Population Census (NHPC) exercise enters Day Four today with calls on enumerators to emphasize accuracy, respect, confidentiality, and safety of the data collected. This latest call comes from the Commissioner of Prisons in charge custodial services, Jacob Kivumbi who was speaking to enumerators and supervisors at Luzira Prisons. Kivumbi reveals that so far, over 70,000 inmates accommodated in the 269 prison units grouped in 19 regions have been counted. The enumeration exercise is expected to cover over 14,000 staff and their families. Meanwhile, the census exercise runs until May 19th except for the tree districts of Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono where it was extended by one day to make up for time lost due glitches […]

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@kfm Mon, 13 May 2024 05:57:32

UBOS moves to strengthen security of enumerators following attacks that claimed a life

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) says it has strengthened security of the 2024 National Housing and Population Census (NHPC) enumerators following cases of attacks in two separate incidents. This is after one of the enumerators identified as Andrew Ssali was attacked and killed by unknown people in Najeera, a Kampala suburb on Saturday night. Another one identified as James Kalyango was stabbed by unknown assailants on Friday morning as he made village rounds to mobilise residents for the census exercise using a megaphone speaker. According to Dr Chris Mukiza, the Bureau’s Executive Director, they are working with Local Government officials, Resident District Commissioners and District Police Commanders to beef up security of enumerators. Dr Mukiza adds that specifically for […]

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@kfm Mon, 13 May 2024 06:16:47

Economic expert advises against dodging census

A renowned economic expert has warned of dire consequences of shunning the ongoing National Population and Housing Census exercise on the economy. This is after six people were arrested in Mityana and Pallisa districts over dodging the census exercise. Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba, and senior consultant on economic transformation, says refusing to be counted is uncalled for because the government cannot budget for its citizens without accurate figures. He adds that no country has transformed economically without having the right number of people living there. Prof. Nuwagaba however asks the government to ensure it delivers quality services to the people so they appreciate the value of the census and continue embarrassing such exercises. He empathizes that census figures play a critical […]

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@kfm Mon, 13 May 2024 07:27:54

President Museveni appoints Maj Gen Otto new commander Operation Shuuja

President Museveni has appointed Maj Gen Richard Otto the new Commander of Mountain Division and Operation Shuuja. He replaces Maj. Gen Dick Olum who heads to the South Sudan Stabilization Mechanism where Maj Gen Otto has been representing Uganda. The Deputy Defence Public Information Col Deo Akiiki confirms the new appointments. ”It is true that the commander in chief and also the president of Uganda has made changes appointing Major General Dick Olum to represent Uganda in south Sudan stabilization mechanism while the person who was there major General Richard Otto has been appointed the new commander of mountain division and therefore he will be the one overseeing operation shuuja,” Akiiki said.

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@matookerepublic Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00

“Why give away that money when we are struggling to find funds for roads?” Museveni breaks silence on Shs1.7b given to Mpuuga and three NRM commissioners as service awards

President Yoweri Museveni has ordered the Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, to investigate the legality of the Shs1.7 billion that was given to Former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mathias Mpuuga, and three NRM Parliamentary Commissioners as a ‘Service Award’ following a meeting chaired by Anita Among, the Speaker of Parliament. Mpuuga is reported to […]

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@matookerepublic Mon, 13 May 2024 05:49:59

I&M Bank celebrates Mother’s Day with donations to expectant mothers at Nsambya Hospital

I&M Bank Uganda demonstrated its commitment to maternal health and women’s empowerment by donating 500 mama kits and eight emergency trolleys to Nsambya Hospital in commemoration of this year’s Mother’s Day. The whole package donated was worth 42.4 million shillings. During the event, the bank also showcased the I&M Free SACCO Account, a new service […]

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@matookerepublic Mon, 13 May 2024 06:15:20

LC I Chairperson on the run after allegedly spearheading Shs10 million robbery

Police in Namisindwa are hunting for Fred Masika, the LC I chairperson of Bubutu TC cell, for allegedly orchestrating the robbery of a total of Shs 10 million from two shops in the area. The chairperson is reported to have led gunmen who raided a shop belonging to Kibeti Mutuma, from which they stole Shs […]

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@matookerepublic Mon, 13 May 2024 07:12:08

MP Mwijukye attacked by machete-wielding thugs during mass

Buhweju District Member of Parliament (MP) Francis Mwijukye was attacked by machete-wielding assailants on Sunday at Rwanyamabare Catholic Church, Butare Parish, where he was attending mass. Reports indicate that the church has been embroiled in land issues with a local lawyer, whom residents suspected of orchestrating the attack. Deputy Kampala Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, who […]