allafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:13:18
To Revive Economy, State Needs to Tame Its Greed & Not Prey On Taxpayers!
[Observer] The current state of the Ugandan economy is cause for concern. With traders threatening to go on strike on April 8, 2024, and a significant decline in the number of large taxpayers, it is evident that urgent measures are needed to address the challenges faced by the nation.
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@allafrica Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:24:46
Stakeholders Convene in Uganda On Responsible Use of the Life Sciences
[WHO] Uganda has taken proactive steps to mitigate biorisks and govern dual-use research by being a pioneer country in the WHO African Region to pilot the Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences: mitigating biorisks and governing dual-use research (the framework). The Uganda Office of the Prime Minister was entrusted with coordinating this pivotal project in collaboration with the World Health Organization, recognizing its significance in enhancing national and regional
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kfm.co.ug
@kfm Tue, 02 Apr 2024 07:20:32
Muntu talks FDC fallout, life after 2021 polls
Judith Atim hosts the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) founding leader Mugisha Muntu on the KFM Hot Seat to talk more about public expenditure, political, and military developments. Listen to the podcast version below;
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@kfm Wed, 03 Apr 2024 04:09:57
Several Islam worshippers killed, wounded in drone attack in Sudan
By XINHUA A number of people were killed and wounded on Tuesday in a drone attack on a gathering of an Islamist brigade in Atbara city in northern Sudan’s Nahr al-Neel State, said the state’s security committee. “A group of worshipers were attacked by a drone while performing sunset prayer after the iftar meal,” the committee said in a statement. The attack left several people dead and wounded, said the statement, adding the wounded had been transferred for treatment. Meanwhile, local media reported that a drone attack targeted the al-Baraa Bin Malik Brigade during an iftar meal after the sunset prayer. According to eyewitnesses, the attack left seven people dead and about 17 others injured, while no official information on […]
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kfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 03 Apr 2024 06:01:08
Kitara downplay title pressure
By Denis Bbosa Kitara boss Brian Ssenyondo maintains that his players are always focused on the next game and that no one in their camp is getting carried away with a title challenge, for now. Aware that it is that time for mind games to swirl around, Ssenyondo is tactfully deflecting the pressure surrounding the Kabalega Boys, though admits it is part and parcel of the murky football business. Having set a top-five finish target and now leading the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table with 44 points from 22 matches, the gaffer wants the club to be judged at the end of the season. Read more
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@kfm Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:48:31
Mayiga urges leaders to resolve conflicts privately
The Katikiro of Buganda Kingdom, Charles Peter Mayiga, has advised leaders to avoid using the media to address conflicts. He made this statement during a courtesy visit to Bulange Mengo by leaders from Buddu County, led by Nyendo-Mukungwe legislator Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, and Busiro County, led by Busiro East Member of Parliament Medard Lubega Ssegona. The leaders purchased Kabaka birthday run kits worth Shs10 million combined.Both Buddu and Busiro counties purchased kits worth Shs5 million each. Mayiga emphasized the importance of private dialogue to resolve issues. He advised leaders to avoid making decisions when they are angry and instead focus on resolving problems constructively. Meanwhile, Mpuuga called upon the Buganda Kingdom to prioritize grooming leaders from the grassroots level, highlighting […]
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