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@kfm Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:33:47
Senegal talks rule out presidential vote before Sall’s term expires
By AFP Political crisis talks called by Senegal’s President Macky Sall on Tuesday reached a “broad consensus” that the presidential vote he postponed could not be held before his mandate ends on April 2, multiple participants told AFP. Sall’s two-day “national dialogue” aimed at setting a date for the delayed election also advocated the head of state remain in office beyond the end of his term and until his successor is installed. The conclusions go firmly against the view of a widespread political and civic movement, which is demanding the poll be held before April 2. The traditionally stable West African country is grappling with its worst political crisis in decades after Sall’s last-minute deferral of the February 25 election. […]
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@kfm Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:50:09
Kitara go top as Express see off UPDF
By Gystin Angarukiremu Kitara FC moved top of the table in the Uganda Premier League after overcoming Wakiso Giants FC at Masindi Municipal Stadium. Denis Omedi scored the lone goal of the game and his 10th this season to guide the royals to maximum points and thus ascend to the summit. Kitara now lead the table on 39 points, one above BUL FC who have a game in hand. Wakiso Giants FC on the other hand stay in 12th place on 20 points. Still in the Uganda Premier League, Express FC inflicted more misery on relegation-threatened UPDF FC as goals from Joshua Musoke, Kevin Ssekimbegga, and Isaac Wagoina secured the victory for the red eagles, while debutant youngster Abasi Luutu […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:05:57
Police officer arrested for stealing impounded motorcycle
Police in Kampala Metropolitan have arrested Police Constable (PC) Ahabwe Michael, who disappeared after stealing a motorcycle belonging to a boda boda rider identified as Walusimbi Samuel. The motorcycle had been impounded during a traffic enforcement operation, with the officer assigned to deliver it to the CPS yard, a task which he neglected. Subsequently, the […]
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@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:49:28
ICPAU Launches 5th Cohort of Student Scholarship Programme
In a bid to foster the development of young talent in the field of professional accountancy, the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) proudly unveiled the winners of its 2023 Student Scholarship Programme. This year, 10 students were selected from a pool of 330 applicants, who applied between April and June marking the …
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@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:58:18
Uganda Rugby Union unveils squad ahead of World Rugby Challenger Series in Uruguay
Uganda Rugby Union (URU) has this Tuesday named a 12-man players squad for the World Rugby 7s Challenger Series 2024 in Montevideo, Uruguay. The squad revealed after Tuesday’s training session at Kyadondo Rugby Grounds has eight of the twelve players, who represented Uganda Men during the inaugural edition of World Rugby 7s Challenger in 2020. …
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@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:09:22
11th Kabaka Birthday Run moves to end HIV/AIDS by 2030
Buganda Kingdom in partnership with Airtel Uganda has announced the launch of the 11th edition of the highly anticipated Kabaka Birthday Run. This was during a press launch held today, February 27, 2024, at Bulange, Mengo. The Kabaka Birthday Run has become a hallmark event on the country’s annual calendar in celebration of the Kabaka …
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@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:34:16
Sustainability: UVRI unveils Phase II of its solar project
By Happy Christine The Medical Research Council (MRC), Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) & London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), Uganda Research Unit, has unveiled Phase II of its solar project at the UVRI Campus in Entebbe. Under the theme “Powering Sustainable Scientific Research with Solar Energy,” the event held on Friday showcased …
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@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:44:27
Buganda Kingdom, I&M rejoin forces to intensify fight against HIV/AIDS
A 2023 Uganda Aids Commission survey shows that Uganda has recorded progress in combating HIV and AIDS. However, the rate of the epidemic remains high, calling for measures to keep the infection numbers down, as Uganda is ranked fifth globally among countries with the highest HIV burden. The prevalence of HIV among adults aged 15 …
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@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 20:53:15
The Inspiring journey of Gloria Kyarisiima, an educationist and entrepreneur who is passionate about clean and healthy environments
Gloria Kyarisiima was one of the winners of the 6th season of dfcu Bank’s Rising Woman Initiative. She is the founder of GBK Super Cleaning & General Services Ltd, a distinct cleaning, landscaping and waste management and pest control company. Gloria shares the inspiring story about her business and how she has benefited from participating …
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@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 21:00:59
Opinion: Uganda’s energy transition plan must recognize the role of critical minerals in the race to net-zero by 2065
By Imam Mugisha In support of the Paris Agreement, Uganda has recently proposed to achieve carbon neutrality. Carbon neutrality will accelerate the establishment of low-carbon, clean and modern energy systems across the country. At the same time, promoting sustainable development is also a major task for the world’s countries transitioning to a low carbon economy …
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