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Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura welcomes baby girl
Political activist and Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura, has welcomed a newborn. The news was revealed by opposition stalwart, Dr Kizza Besigye, who shared pictures of himself with Nyanjura and the baby. “Congratulations ‘Mama Rena’, Omutatina (one never afraid), on fulfilling your ‘resolution’! It was a joy holding the newborn girl – Rena! […]
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@theguardian Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:59:34
The Guardian view on Africa’s homophobic legislation: western influences are encouraging hatred | Editorial
The continent is seeing a surge in repressive laws. Campaigners say US evangelists are fuelling discrimination and hatred
There was widespread horror and condemnation last year when Uganda passed a draconian anti-gay law that included the death penalty for some same-sex acts and a 20-year sentence for “promoting” homosexuality. Yet it was only the harshest in a wave of homophobic new legislation across Africa, which has yet to ebb.
In February, Ghana’s parliament passed a bill making “wilful promotion, sponsorship or support of LGBTQ+ activities” punishable with up to five years in jail, and identifying as gay with up to three years’ imprisonment. It was supported by both major parties, though the president has yet to validate it – and the finance ministry has urged him not to do so, warning that it could cost the country $3.8bn (£3bn) in World Bank funding. There is particular concern that Kenya, which has previously given asylum to LGBTQ+ people forced to flee other countries, could toughen laws.
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@sqoop Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:48:29
Ghetto Kids perform for royals in London
The Triplets Ghetto Kids were the only African creatives who performed at the 75th anniversary celebration of Commonwealth Service, held on Monday at Westminster Abbey in London. “Now from Uganda. The Ghetto Kids, who through dance, aim to improve the lives of orphans like themselves,” an announcer introduced the group’s performance to the guests who […]
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@sqoop Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:57:08
Adidas reports 2023 loss, as Kanye fallout weighs
German sportswear giant Adidas reported an annual loss for 2023 on Wednesday, still weighed down by the fallout from the end of its tie-up with controversial rapper Kanye West. The loss of 75 million euros ($82 million) followed a profit of 612 million euros the previous year. Sales fell by five percent to 21.4 billion […]
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@sqoop Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:10:26
Search for Miss Tourism Uganda 2024/2025 launched
Returning under the theme ‘Tourism and Peace’, the search for Miss Tourism 2024/2025 was launched at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala on Wednesday, March 11. The event was graced by the State Minister for Tourism, Hon. Martin Mugarra Bahinduka who was the guest of honour, the Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) Miss Tourism Aisha Nagudi, Sarah Kagingo the […]
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@sqoop Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:37:38
Juliana Kanyomozi opens up on why she likes Azawi
Veteran musician Juliana Kanyomozi offered some valuable advice to aspiring artistes during a recent conversation with Ruth Kalibbala Bwanika. Kanyomozi emphasized the importance of creating music with lasting appeal, citing Azawi as an example of an artiste who achieves this in the Ugandan music scene today. The ‘Woman’ hitmaker said every artiste must take time […]
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 04:53:13
Man charged over fake mercury deal with Eritrean national
A 37-year-old man has been remanded to Luzira prison for allegedly fleecing Shs3.3 billion from an Eritrean businessman in a mercury scam. Mr Businge Ram appeared before Buganda Road Court chief magistrate Ronald Kayizzi and denied charges of obtaining money by false pretences from Ezra Sami. The prosecution contends that between 6th and 11th June 2023 while posing as a Kenyan national in the names of Phillip Okello , Businge pretended that he was selling 27 tones of Mercury to Ezra whereas not Mercury is a mineral used mainly in hospitals and industries. Sami explained that he contacted Businge on Facebook and the two entered into contract where he had to send US Dollars 913, 800 and in return, Businge […]
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:19:03
New state attorneys sworn in
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has sworn in five additional state attorneys to fill positions that became vacant during a recent large-scale recruitment drive. This is after five previously recruited attorneys failed to report to their assigned duty stations after deployment. The new state attorneys took their oaths before the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Justice Jane Frances Abodo, and members of the ODPP’s senior management team. Justice Abodo urged the new recruits to be passionate and committed to their prosecutorial duties, emphasizing the importance of serving with integrity. The newly sworn-in state attorneys are: Faith Sarah – deployed to the Office of Resident State Attorney (RSA) in Mbale, Kirya Gonzaga Patricia deployed to the Office […]
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:38:04
Water crisis hits Kabale town
Water shortage has hit Kabale town, raising concerns of a potential disease outbreak among residents following the breakdown of the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) pump at Lake Bunyonyi. Despite NWSC being the primary supplier of clean water to Kabale town’s population of over 40,000 people, majority of residents and business owners have been relying on nearby streams and springs on the outskirts of the town for the past week. Vendors are now selling a 20-litre jerrycan of water at prices ranging between Shs1000 to Shs1500. Mr Waswa Bukhari, a hotel owner in Kabale Town, revealed that he spends Shs5000 daily to transport water from a nearby spring, a significantly higher cost than usual. Additionally, Ms Daisy Twakiire, a […]
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:24:57
Police officer dragged to court over alleged assault
Iganga Magistrates Court has set March, 28, 2024, as hearing date for a case in which two court process servers accuse the Namutumba Police Officer-in- Charge Criminal Investigation Division (OC CID), Stellah Nakunda of assaulting them in the process of executing their work. The two applicants: Kaluusi Micheal and Richard Mwesigwa are attached to Iganga High Court as process servers who deliver important court documents to served individuals. The duo contend that on December 14, 2023, they went to effect service on one Sulaina Logose, a defendant in a land matter. That during the delivery of court documents, they were allegedly detained by Nakunda and taken to Namutumba police station along with a government motocycle they were riding on. They […]
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:22:14
Fear grips Kamuli boda riders after colleague’s son is killed
By Philip Wafula Boda boda riders in Kamuli municipality, Kamuli District are pondering abandoning their jobs after a son to one of them was killed by yet-to-be identified assailants, who fled with the father’s motorcycle registration number UGA 152Z. Shamil Mugere, who was in his early 20s, and a son to James Mugere, who operates on Labour boda boda stage in Kamuli municipality, was on Monday night killed after the father asked him to run some domestic errands. It is said that the deceased, who was selling chips near his father’s boda stage, was last seen alive on that fateful day between 7:30pm and 8pm. “The father asked him to drop a family member home, but also warned him against […]
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:33:13
Kabale registers low turnout as NRM starts national register update
Kabale District has registered low turnout on the first day of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party register update. The exercise, slated to run for five days until March 17, 2024, saw slow participation at registration display and update centres across Kabale, according to the survey conducted by this reporter. In Kabale Municipality, the turnout remained underwhelming; merely 20 individuals had updated their particulars at Makanga Hospital Center by 3:00 PM, followed by a similar count at Kijuguta Parish by 4:00 PM. Additionally, Makanga Parish reported only 20 attendees by 2:00 PM. Across Kabale Main, sub-counties echoed the same pattern, with modest figures ranging from 20 to 30 people updating their details in the yellow book. David Muhereza, the Kitumba […]
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:27:25
‘Rebel’ MPs launch war against Gen Muhoozi’s political ambitions
National Resistance Movement (NRM) ‘rebel’ MPs have threatened to withdraw their support for party chairman President Museveni over allegations that he intends hand over the party to his son Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, the MPs including Lwemiyaga County MP, Theodore Ssekikubo and Buyaga West MP, Barnabas Tinkasimire said NRM is not a monarch to be led by Museveni’s family. “General Muhoozi should choose where to belong, the army or politics and he should come out clearly without being carried by anyone,” Tinkasimire said. They further tasked Gen Muhoozi to first resign from the army if he wishes to join active politics as per the UPDF Act Section 66-67.
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:00:25
Sancho helps Dortmund past PSV, into Champions League quarters
By AFP A third-minute goal from Jadon Sancho and Marco Reus’ late strike sent Borussia Dortmund through to the Champions League last eight with a 2-0 win on Wednesday, sealing a 3-1 aggregate victory. Level at 1-1 after the last-16 first leg in the Netherlands, Sancho wasted no time in putting Dortmund ahead at the Westfalenstadion with a low shot from outside the area — his first Champions League goal since November 2021. Dortmund were shaky despite the early lead and needed a fair share of luck and some poor PSV finishing to progress, with Hirving Lozano’s 53rd-minute effort hitting the post. PSV pushed forwards in stoppage time looking for an equaliser but instead gave away another goal, as Isaac […]
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@kfm Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:27:08
Nigeria vows not to pay ransom to school students’ kidnappers
By AFP Nigeria’s president has ordered security forces not to pay a ransom for the release of more than 250 school pupils seized by gunmen last week, the country’s information minister said on Wednesday. Relatives say the kidnappers have demanded a large payment for the return of the students abducted from their school in Kuriga village in northwestern Kaduna State on Thursday. Criminal gangs often carry out mass kidnappings in northwest Nigeria, targeting schools, villages and highways. In the last three years, hundreds of students have been abducted. Almost all were released for ransom payments after weeks or months in captivity at bandit camps hidden in forests. Kidnap victims in Nigeria are often released following negotiations with the authorities, though […]
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