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@sqoop Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:43:39
Dates set for Blu *3 reunion concert
After long anticipation, the iconic trio, BLU *3, is set to return on stage in an unforgettable concert experience scheduled to take place on June 22, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala Gardens courtesy of Talent Africa Group. The concert promises to be a memorable experience featuring electrifying performances, special guest appearances, and a journey through […]
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@sqoop Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:50:40
Pulse Weekendi on this Saturday
MTN Pulse is bringing the party to Nalikka Hostel this weekend in an exciting flavorful Smirnoff experience to all pulsers and party people at the heart of Kikoni, starting at 2:00PM. Hosted by Enrico MC, one of the Pulse influencers, the soiree shall immerse all Pulsers and Smirnoff lovers into exciting games and rewards to […]
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@sqoop Thu, 21 Mar 2024 20:26:08
Events promoter Balaam appointed minister as Museveni reshuffles cabinet
President Museveni on Thursday appointed events promoter and sworn member of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Balaam Barugahara as state minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development in charge of youth. Mr Barugahara, a businessman and strong mobiliser of the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is one of the people behind MK Movement which morphed […]
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@kfm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:54:51
MPs query Ethics ministry’s anti-corruption budget
Lawmakers on the Presidential Affairs Committee have questioned a request by the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, to spend Shs1.2 billion on anti-corruption activities. This followed a presentation by the Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, Mr Alex Okello, who revealed that government recently hired an international consultant to conduct two studies on the assessment of the national anti-corruption strategies in Uganda and the prevalence of corruption in the country. He explained that if the recommendations in the two reports are acted upon, corruption would reduce. Adjuman district Woman MP Ms Jessica Ababiku, who also doubles as Chairperson of the Committee noted that there is need to hold a special meeting with the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity on […]
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@kfm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 12:33:37
Busia school fire: Families of victims await DNA results
By David Awori Parents of the four children who perished in the Busia school fire await DNA results from samples taken to Mable Hospital before they can bury their remains. The fire that gutted the boy’s dormitory of Victory Nursery and Primary School in Busia Municipality on Monday also left two other pupils hospitalized. A day later, another fire destroyed Billy and Poly Primary School in Marac “C” village, Busia Municipality, destroying pupils’ property. Meanwhile the Ministry of Education has since ordered closure of the two schools on grounds that they are not licensed and operated in deplorable conditions which had put lives of the learners in danger. The seven people including the Busia municipal education officer Aggrey Munyororo, Godfrey […]
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@kfm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:47:30
Ssenyonyi seeks probe into corruption at Parliament
The leader of the opposition in parliament Joel Ssenyonyi says he has written to four government investigative entities to interest their selfies in the alleged financial misappropriations at Parliament. Addressing journalists on Thursday, Ssenyonyi, also Nakawa West MP, said that he has already requested entities like the Financial Intelligence Authority, the Inspector General of Government Beti Kamya, the Director of Public Prosecution, and the Attorney General to start investigations into the alleged luxury swindling of public funds at parliament mainly in the office of the speaker Anita Among. He noted that the reference of investigations is mainly on exorbitant travel allowances of the Speaker Among, irregular recruitment of over 200 staff, billions of money deposited on staff accounts, a contract […]
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@kfm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:16:17
Portuguese national facing aggravated trafficking further remanded
Portuguese national Mr. Carlos Alberto De Almeida E Costa has been further remanded to Luzira Government Prison for failing to pay the Shs30 million compensation to a victim of sexual exploitation, as part of a plea bargain. He has been further remanded by High Court Anti-corruption Division Judge Andrew Bashaija. Carlos, a resident of Busibante village in Kira Division, has spent four years in jail on charges relating to the sexual exploitation of a minor. However, through his lawyer, Anguallia Daniel, Carlos asked the court to consider him for the judiciary’s plea-bargain program, wherein suspects spare the court’s resources by pleading guilty to offenses in exchange for lighter punishments. Carlos entered an agreement with the prosecution on such terms that […]
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@kfm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:02:15
Dokolo by-election: UPC alleges ballot stuffing
The secretary general of Uganda People’s Congress (UPC), Mr Fred Ebil has revealed that the Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament by-election that began peacefully “is turning dramatic” in some areas. This is after the UPC team allegedly encountered pre-ticked and stuffed ballot boxes in Iceme Town Council. “In Iceme Town Council we have encountered pre-ticked and stuffed boxes. Let’s prevent a repeat of what happened in Oyam” Ebil said. He further asked the Electoral Commission to bring the process under control. UPC’s team in Dokolo led by the party president Jimmy Akena promised supporters that they would protect their votes. The party is represented in the race by Sarah Aguti Nyangkori.
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@kfm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:24:45
Does Uganda’s attainment of lower middle-income status translate into better living standards?
KFM’s Patrick Kamara hosts Prof Augustus Nuwagaba, an international consultant on economic transformation, former MP Stephen Mukitale, and Wakiso district chairman Dr Matiya Lwanga Bwanika for a conversation on economic transformation. Listen to the show below;
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@kfm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:14:54
Museveni appoints Gen Muhoozi as CDF
President Museveni has appointed his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the new Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). He replaces Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi who was appointed Minister of State for trade in the new cabinet reshuffle announced on Thursday evening. Gen Muhoozi has been serving as his father’s senior presidential advisor in charge of special operations. This comes days after President Museveni on February 17 presented the UPDF Establishment 2021, an instrument of delegated Command, Control, and Administration, to then CDF Gen Mbadi, to command all elements of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Read more
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@kfm Thu, 21 Mar 2024 21:54:31
FULL LIST: Museveni reshuffles cabinet
President Museveni on Thursday amended the list of his cabinet ministers. Among the new ministers joining cabinet is events promoter Balaam Barugahara who has been appointed as the state minister for Gender, Labour and Social Development (in charge of youth). Mr Barugahara, a businessman and strong mobiliser of the First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, is one of the people behind MK Movement which morphed into the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) pressure group with Gen Muhoozi as its leader. In the reshuffle, Mr Museveni who said he had made ‘slight’ amendments will have a new Principal Private Secretary (PPS) and a deputy. “thank the father of the nation, President Kaguta Museveni, for appointing me Minister of State for Gender, Labour […]
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@kfm Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:41:24
UPC’s Sarah Aguti wins Dokolo Woman MP by-election
Ms Sarah Aguti from the opposition Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party has been declared winner in the Thursday Dokolo Woman MP by-election. The Dokolo district returning officer, Erikwaine Ngobi, announced Aguti after scoring the largest number of votes. Aguti gathered 23044 out of 47169 total number of valid votes cast. She was followed by the NRM’s Janet Adongo who scored 14001 votes. FDC’s Dr. RoseMary Alwoc Ogwal, the daughter to the Late Cecilia Ogwal emerged the third with 8168 votes, while Akullo Esther Obot, an independent took the fourth position, scoring 790 votes. Additionally, National Unity Platform’s Harriet Ageno followed with 727 votes while Arao Rebecca, another independent with 439 votes. Find EC’s statement below;
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@kfm Fri, 22 Mar 2024 05:58:20
FDC’s Amuriat blames Dokolo by-election loss on electoral malpractice
Monitor Team The Forum For Democratic Change president Mr Patrick Amuriat has blamed the party’s loss in yesterday’s Dokolo District Woman parliamentary by-election on alleged gross electoral malpractice. He says they experienced cases of voter bribery happening along the roads, and ferrying voters to polling stations, a claim that the Electoral Commission says is baseless. The FDC candidate Dr Rose Mary Alwoc Ogwal the daughter of the late Cecilia Ogwal came third with over 8,000 votes in a race of six that was won by UPC’s Sarah Aguti. Aguti was declared winner by The Dokolo district returning officer, Erikwaine Ngobi, after garnering over 23,000 out of 47,000 total valid votes cast. She was closed followed by the NRM’s Janet Adongo […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:07:26
All African Games: Breakdown of Uganda’s 9 medals so far
Uganda is currently ranked 14th on the medal table at the ongoing 13th African Games in Accra City, Ghana, having won nine medals (two gold, 4 silver, and three bronze). U.S.-based Ugandan swimmer Anna Gloria Muzito won Uganda’s first medal at the ongoing edition, earning bronze in the women’s 100m freestyle race. Muzito clocked a […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:15:38
Tusker Lite Neon Rave Returns to Kampala!
Excitement is brewing as the countdown begins for the highly anticipated return of the Tusker Lite Neon Rave, an event that is known to lite up the Kampala streets with its neon experiences! As part of the “Turn on Your lite” campaign, this neon extravaganza celebrates those who dare to live life to the fullest, […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:21:00
MTN Pulse, Smirnoff take the party to Nalikka Hostel this weekend
MTN Pulse is bringing the party to Nalikka Hostel this weekend in an exciting flavorful Smirnoff experience to all pulsers and party people at the heart of Kikoni, starting at 2:00PM. Hosted by Enrico MC, one of the Pulse influencers, the soiree shall immerse all Pulsers and Smirnoff lovers into exciting games and rewards to […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 20 Mar 2024 11:48:34
Security guard shot dead at forex bureau in Rubaga; assailants arrested
Police have arrested three assailants who allegedly shot dead a security guard, Agama Peter, aged 36, attached to Wolves Security Group. The incident happened last evening in Kabusu, Rubaga Division. According to Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson, the three assailants, who were moving on motorcycles and armed with a rifle, shot the security […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:47:02
Unilever’s Pepsodent launches “Ako Ka Smile Ka Pepsodent” campaign for World Oral Health Day 2024
Pepsodent, a leading oral care brand by Unilever, is excited to announce the launch of its “Ako Ka Smile Ka Pepsodent” campaign in celebration of World Oral Health Day 2024. Aligned with this year’s theme, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Body,” Pepsodent is dedicated to promoting oral health and bringing smiles to Uganda. As […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:10:42
“Our struggle is international,” Bobi Wine reveals why he’s always making trips abroad
Opposition strongman and leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party, Bobi Wine real name is Robert Kyagulanyi, has defended his regular trips abroad, stating that he has not just started making them, as he used to travel around the world even when he was still a singer. The singer-turned-politician, who has been repeatedly accused […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 21 Mar 2024 08:38:35
How MP Sseggona lost Shs118m at a washing bay in Kampala; police has recovered Shs85 million so far
The Crime Intelligence Directorate and the Flying Squad Unit have arrested three staff members of a washing bay near Rubaga Cathedral for allegedly stealing over Shs100 million from Busiro County East Member of Parliament (MP), Medard Sseggona’s car. According to the police, on March 8, 2024, the MP took his car for a wash at […]
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