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@kfm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:24:17
Bussi Island lights up
For years, the residents of Bussi Island in Wakiso district have endured a life without the luxury of electricity, living in perpetual darkness. The astonishing reality of this lack of power in the 21st century, especially in an area with immense potential, is hard to fathom. But today brings a glimmer of hope as the islanders finally witness a transformative change where a remarkable $2 million solar-generated electricity project, equivalent to 7 billion shillings, has illuminated their lives. This initiative is a collaborative effort between Canadian private donors and Solagern Ventures in Uganda. Our reporter, Kevin Githuku, immersed himself in the island’s atmosphere during the project’s commissioning, and in this special report, he delves into conversations with project managers, donors, […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 04 Mar 2024 11:42:55
Fashion, Food and Music highlight 20th edition of Roast and Rhyme
It’s no longer a shocker that Ugandans love to party, and obviously, on Sunday, a good number turned up for the 20th edition of Roast and Rhyme. The Reggae edition unpacked a wholesome Bell CEO experience, great live music performances, and pure fun. The attendees were welcomed to a colourful walkway and a photo booth […]
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@kfm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:56:56
Ochola hands over IGP office
Martin Okoth-Ochola has handed over the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to his deputy Major General Tumusiime Katsigazi, at Police Headquarters in Naguru, Kampala. Katsigazi, will be serving in acting capacity until when President Museveni appoints a new substantive IGP. Police spokesperson Mr Fred Enanga in a weekly press brief on Monday said Ochola “worked side by side with Gen. Tumusiime Katsigazi which allowed him to see the talent and capabilities that he was.” Enanga says they look forward to “seeing the new ideas that he will bring to the office of the IGP.” Meanwhile, the Police Advisory Committee (PAC) members have also welcomed Katsigazi’s leadership that will oversee over 50,000 members of the Uganda Police Force. […]
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@chimpreports Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:56:12
Najjera: UPDF Officer shoots bouncer to death over Shs 6, 000 in a bar brawl
Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) is investigating circumstances, under which a UPDF officer shot to death a bouncer at Serene Woods Bar at the weekend. The deceased has been identified as Balam. KMP Deputy Police Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says that the shooting occurred at about 5 am on March 2, 2024. “The altercation began over a …
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@chimpreports Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:00:20
After 36 Years in Police, IGP Okoth Ochola Bows Out
Uganda’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Okoth Ochola, has this Monday morning handed over office to his deputy, Maj Gen Geoffrey Katsigazi Tumusiime The handover ceremony was held at police headquarters in Naguru, Kampala. Ochola, 65, was appointed IGP on March 14, 2018, replacing Gen Kale Kayihura. Ochola’s contract expired today, March 4, 2024. ChimpReports …
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@chimpreports Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:14:06
Uganda Hippos star-studded squad for All Africa Games fly out
Uganda Hippos Head Coach Morley Byekwaso named a 20-man star-studded squad that has left the country for the All Africa Games 2023 tournament in Accra, Ghana. The squad departed the country on Monday morning (2:45 am) aboard Ethiopian Airlines. The team was flagged off by Minister of State for Sports Hon. Peter Ogwang, who was …
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@chimpreports Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:20:01
Uganda Cup: BUL eliminate Express on penalties
• BUL FC 1(4) – 1(1) Express • Kitara 2-0 SC Villa BUL FC stormed the quarterfinals of the Stanbic Uganda Cup 50th edition after a 4-1 penalty shootout win against 10-time-winners Express following a 1-all draw in normal time at the FUFA Technical Center, Njeru on Sunday. Substitute goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa saved one penalty …
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@chimpreports Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:47:19
Ugandan Activist Agather Atuhaire Wins U.S.’ Women of Courage Award
Prominent Ugandan activist, Agather Atuhaire is set to receive the United States Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. Established in 2007, this annual award honours women from around the world who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in order to bring about positive change to their communities, often at great personal risk …
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@kfm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 09:43:21
Govt makes progress in addressing human rights – Report
A new report by Human Rights Watch has shown that government authorities made progress in addressing certain human rights abuses in 2023 but regressed in other areas. This comes after the Constitutional Court nullified repressive provisions of laws previously used by the authorities to restrict freedoms of expression and assembly, but at the same time, security forces continued to arrest protesters, journalists, and opposition supporters and leaders on trumped-up charges. Tirana Hassan, the Country Director of Human Rights Watch says the country made strides in addressing workplace sexual harassment but failed to hold perpetrators within the security forces accountable. Citing the recent signing into law, what she describes as a regressive and Anti-Homosexuality Act by President Museveni, Hassan also says […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:33:31
Tusker Malt Conversessions hosts first exclusive Watch Party for Benon and Vampos Episode
Old is gold, and the Tusker Malt Conversessions Episode five was a golden treat for music enthusiasts. The dynamic duo, Benon and Vampos, took music lovers on a trip down memory lane, celebrating their illustrious careers in the music industry. In a surprising move, the show decided to continue to redefine video on-demand entertainment experiences […]
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@chimpreports Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:06:05
African Countries Trading More Outside the Continent than Amongst Themselves – Report
The African share of global trade remained at less than 3 per cent, driven largely by merchandise trade, an indicator that African countries continue to trade with the rest of the world more than among themselves. This is according to a new report on Assessment of progress on regional integration in Africa by the Economic …
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@chimpreports Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:24:44
Somalia Becomes EAC Member Today
Somalia will this Monday morning deposit her instrument of ratification of the Treaty of Accession with the EAC Secretary General, making the Horn of Africa country the bloc’s 8th Partner State. A high-level delegation led by Somalia’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Hon. Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi, is in Arusha, Tanzania to deposit the instrument …
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@chimpreports Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:14:09
NABUGABO: URA Impounds Skincare Products Linked to Cancer
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has started impounding illegally imported beauty products that contain mercury and hydroquinone. URA said cosmetics that promise to ‘brighten’ and lighten skin color are increasingly popular despite their prohibition in Uganda. Ibrahim Bbossa, the URA Spokesperson, noted that continuous importation of such products not only affects health but also the …
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@kfm Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:17:34
Student loans: Govt starts receiving applications
By Winfred Watenya The Higher Education Students’ Financing Board (HESFB) is today expected to start receiving applications following government’s decision to resume the programme. The Board’s Executive Director, Micheal Wanyama tells KFM that the government released Shs 14 billion to finance the scheme. The government suspended the scheme during the 2023/24 academic year, only focusing on those who had already been registered earlier, due to budget shortfalls. However, after consultations with a wide range of stakeholders including ministries of Finance and education and Sports, the Board was given the green light to ask for a supplementary budget to resume the scheme. According to Wanyama, the deadline for application is Friday, March 15, 2024. The objective of the scheme is to […]
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