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@matookerepublic Tue, 26 Mar 2024 07:06:02
Two siblings hack their mother after finding her with another man
Police in Bukedea are hunting for two brothers who allegedly hacked their mother and her male friend. The two have been identified as Onenge Andrew and Opio Ivan, residents of Akaramai village, Kamom parish, in Bukedea district. According to the police, the incident happened after the mother, Asikeit Melidah, invited her male friend, Omerikol Joseph, […]
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@kfm Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:10:39
Health workers concerned over increasing mental health cases
Officials from Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital have raised concern over the increased mental health cases in Uganda, after records indicated a 5% increase in patients’ admission at the facility. The concern was raised by the Executive Director of Butabika Hospital, Juliet Nakku, while appearing before the Health Committee of Parliament to present the Hospital’s 2024/25 ministerial policy statement. She said there were 4,198 patients admitted which is a 5% increase due to the high rate of mental challenges in the community, calling for additional resources to support the numbers. Another area of concern was the 3,450 patients attended to in the Child Mental Health Clinic which indicates a 43% increase. In the 2024/25 national budget, Butabika Hospital has been […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:47:31
The Ikon Awards 2024: A Celebration of Ugandan Storytelling
The second edition of the Ikon Film and Television Awards happened over the weekend at the Kampala Serena Hotel in an elegant black tie affair that saw the cream of Uganda’s creative industry dressed to the tee for the black carpet experience. The Ikon Awards are an initiative of Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) as […]
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@sqoop Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:39:04
British Council joins Hendo to save backcloth
There were many talking points at the just concluded Creative Economy Week Uganda that was held by the British Council. The five day events were focusing on the pivotal role of creativity, collaboration, and innovation in fostering sustainable, dynamic, and inclusive growth. The five days had a number of panel discussions, art exhibition walkthroughs […]
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@sqoop Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:27:42
iKon Awards: Second time the charm
When the awards were first announced last year, they were labelled a prestigious award whose value comes from within, just like many prestigious awards given out world over. If there is one thing iKon Awards started and may have to keep up with, it is glamourising local film – from the way they announce the […]
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@sqoop Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:38:26
Ebonies launch new play ahead of Easter weekend
For more than 40 years, The Ebonies have graced Uganda’s theatre so much that their main actors such as Sam Bagenda, aka Dr Bossa and Fauziah Nakiboneka, aka Sarah Gava, have become household names. With Uganda’s theatre undergoing a lot of changes thanks to technology, one would expect The Ebonies and other old drama groups […]
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@sqoop Mon, 25 Mar 2024 13:45:07
Etania, Dance Mamweta bring life to Neon Rave party
Etania Mutoni is among the new crop of deejays whose rise to fame came during the lockdown and her consistency and steady progress is taking her places. For example last Friday, Etania was the headlining deejay during the Tusker Lite Neon Rave that happened at H20 Bar in Kololo. Not even the Lent and […]
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@sqoop Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:14:26
Only one Ugandan film nominated for AMVCAs
The local film industry has walked miles, from the time they had no idea what they were doing on set to featuring on Hollywood sets. This year’s Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards nominees have been revealed, and unlike the past years where Ugandan films have been celebrating nominations, this year has seen the biggest decrease, […]
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@sqoop Mon, 25 Mar 2024 22:11:39
I endured domestic violence for 16 years- Chameleone’s ex-wife Daniella
Singer Jose Chameleon’s ex-wife, Daniella Atim, has sparked a social media debate on domestic violence after she shared on X her personal experience about her ‘broken’ marriage to the Kipepewo singer yet again. The two have five children, namely, Abba (18), Alfa (15), Alba, Amma (11), and Xara (6). The revelation Daniella made […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:43:24
3 NUP supporters arrested over unlawful assembly
Police in Jinja fired live bullets in the air to disperse a crowd that turned rowdy as three National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters were being arrested for staging an unlawful assembly in Buyengo town, Jinja district on Sunday evening. James Mubi, the Kiira region police spokesperson says the trio ostensibly organized a football tournament but were holding placards while inciting violence in the neighborhood. “The crowd became unruly and pelted stones at police officers prompting the firing up of live bullets in the air to contain the ugly situation. No injuries sustained in the due process,” he noted He identifies the suspects as Stephen Ochen, Fred Lutaaya and Bashiru Kabaseke, further explaining that “They were led by their team leader […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:43:28
9.2 million Ugandans can’t read, write – Ubos
By JANE NAFULA Data from the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (Ubos) shows that at least two out of every 10 Ugandans of 15 years and above cannot read and write. This means nearly 9.2 million people in the country are illiterate. The Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (UDHS 2022) also reveals that nine percent of women and four percent of men in Uganda have no formal education. But Mr Didacus Okoth, the spokesperson of Ubos, expressed optimism that this number will continue to decrease as more Ugandans embrace Universal Primary Education (UPE) and Universal Secondary Education (USE). “Our progress reports indicate that each year, the literacy levels increase, even among poor communities that have embraced UPE and USE. But we need […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 08:24:49
One dead, two missing after canoe capsises on Lake Bunyonyi
Marine Police in Kabale District are searching for the bodies of two adult females who reportedly drowned in Lake Bunyonyi. The women were in a canoe that capsized on a stormy Saturday evening. Rough winds made the lake treacherous, leading to the tragic deaths of three people: two women and an infant. Despite recovery efforts, only the infant’s remains were found and laid to rest on Sunday. The victims, identified as Naturinda Racheal, Kesande Lehonelia, and five-month-old Grant, are believed to have succumbed to the harsh conditions brought on by heavy rain, strong winds, and hailstorms that lasted for nearly five hours. Elidad Kalanzi, LC1 chairman for Murandi village, says he received a distressing phone call around 4:30 PM on […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:31:44
Swimming: BSK Rafters win first schools’ title
By Makhtum Muziransa British School of Kampala (BSK Rafters) swimming coach Erick Kisero expected Greenhill Academy Kibuli to be their main challengers at the March 23 Uganda Swimming Federation (USF) Inter Secondary Schools Gala but the latter did not even make the podium. Hosts Greenhill had won the championship for as long as anyone can remember and after topping the Primary Schools’ Gala a fortnight ago, were primed to do yet another double. But BSK overcame their worries to top with 1,338.5 points while Aga Khan High School (1,194) and Seroma Christian High School (1,193.5) completed the podium. Read more
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:00:35
Uganda eager to avoid another day of disarray
By Andrew Mwanguhya Uganda men’s senior national football team coach, Paul Put, is expected to make significant changes when the Cranes wrap up their international break fixtures on Tuesday. Defender Nathan Asiimwe, utility player Toby Sibbick – some of the new faces on the team – and goalkeeper Giosue Bellagambi could have some runout after sitting out the weekend action. Other fairly experienced players such as Milton Karisa and Fahad Bayo, who all started the 4-0 humbling defeat to Comoros early Saturday morning on the bench, are likely to start against Ghana tomorrow evening. Read more
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 11:02:46
Rotarians root for free sanitary pads in schools
Rotarians have asked the government to review the Universal Education policy and incorporate free sanitary pads to reduce the number of girls dropping out of school. The vice president of the Rotary Club of Kampala Sunshine Ms Jill Kyatuheire says providing free sanitary pads should be treated as a priority because it determines and affects the level of girls dropping out of school. “If government is committed to see that the girls’ education improves in the country, I think it should treat this issue as one of the basic needs and very essential and make sure that policies and programs are put in place to ensure that menstrual hygiene and menstrual poverty ends,” she said. She made the remarks while […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:05:45
Balaam vetted, vows to secure release of jailed NUP supporters
The Newly appointed State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Ateenyi Barugahara has pledged to advocate for the release of National Unity Platform (NUP) youth members who were imprisoned on political grounds. Barugahara made the remarks on Monday morning, following his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, chaired by Speaker Anita Among. He revealed that after his appointment, a group of NUP youths wrote to him, requesting his intervention in securing the release of their fellow members. They felt the NUP leadership hadn’t provided enough support. Barugahare also pledged to combat teenage pregnancy, ensuring perpetrators are brought to justice. The minister also noted that fighting youth unemployment will be a key focus of his tenure. “I am not in Cabinet […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:20:58
Reflection on Dokolo by-election, national politics
The Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) candidate in the Dokolo District Woman parliamentary by-election, Ms Sarah Aguti was on March 21, 2024, declared winner in the hotly contested election with 23,044 votes. In this episode of the KFM Hot Seat show, Patrick Kamara hosts UPC President Mr. Jimmy Akena and Eng. Patrick Amuriat, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president to talk more about the by-election and national politics. Listen to the podcast version below;
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@kfm Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:30:25
Museveni promotes, appoints Sam Kavuma as new ATMIS commander
President Museveni also the Commander in Chief of the defense forces has elevated Major General Sam Kavuma to the rank of Lieutenant General and appointed him the new Force Commander of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). According to the statement issued by the UPDF, the Defence Spokesperson, Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye, Lieutenant General Kavuma replaces Lieutenant General Samuel Okiding as the newly appointed Deputy Chief of Defence Forces. Read the statement below;
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@kfm Tue, 26 Mar 2024 04:40:44
FDC Katonga faction to resume consultative meetings this weekend
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction is set to resume its consultative meetings this weekend, following resolutions of the recent National Council meeting. In their recent National Council meeting held at Katonga road Offices in Kampala, the leaders led by the interim president of the faction, Mr Erias Lukwago, resolved to carry out countrywide consultative meetings to seek members’ views on whether they should form a new political party and part ways with Najjanankumbi leadership among other views. The faction’s secretary general, Mr Harold Kaijja, said the consultations are resuming this Saturday, March 30 in Busoga sub-region led by Salam Musumba. According to their program, they will meet leaders in Greater Mbarara on Wednesday April 3, 2024 ahead […]
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