kfm.co.ug
@kfm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:16:27
Concern as Luuka students carry machetes to school
Authorities in Luuka district have raised concern over the growing trend of students carrying machetes to classes for use in sugarcane cutting during lunch breaks. The Luuka District Education Officer, Francis Kamyuka, says this was discovered during a routine inspection of schools, and expresses fear over the risks involved with carrying sharp objects to schools by students from different backgrounds. “We landed on bags with machetes which reportedly belonged to the students and were told that they (students) break off after lunch and use them for sugarcane cutting to earn money for survival,” Mr Kamyuka said on Monday. He cites Bukanga Seed Secondary School in Bukanga sub-county as one of the schools where machetes were found in students’ bags. “It […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:27:22
Speaker Among calls for thorough investigation into clan chief killing
The Speaker of Parliament Ms Anita Among has called upon the relevant security agencies to thoroughly investigate the murder of the Ndiga Clan head Eng Daniel Bbossa who was gunned down on Sunday. The Speaker has also directed Police to ensure that all the CCTV cameras installed along the different roads are fully functional. “I want to plead with Ugandans who can be able to afford CCTV cameras equally to put cameras around their homes but government should also come up with an incentive by reducing the cost of CCTV cameras so that everybody can be able to have them,” Among said. She was eulogizing the late Bbossa at the opening of today’s plenary sitting of Parliament.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:57:48
I&M Bank intensifies fight against HIV/AIDS as Kabaka Birthday Run official bank sponsor
I&M Bank has for the second year running confirmed its sponsorship of the Kabaka Birthday Run slated for April 7 in Kampala. The Run is an annual event in support of the fight against HIV/AIDS. Since its inception in 2013, the Kabaka Birthday Run has helped raise awareness and funds to tackle different diseases, namely; […]
The post I&M Bank intensifies fight against HIV/AIDS as Kabaka Birthday Run official bank sponsor appeared first on Matooke Republic.
read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:51:44
Minister Kabbyanga asks Youth to shun Opposition
The State Minister for ICT and National Guidance has warned the youth in Uganda to avoid the politics of divisions and sectarianism and to shun opposition politics that are full of lies, but rather position themselves strategically. Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku asked the youth not to be confused by the opposition and waste time supporting …
The post Minister Kabbyanga asks Youth to shun Opposition first appeared on ChimpReports. read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:08:32
BIG STORY: Row as Uganda Moves to Cancel Internet Highway Contract with Kenyan Company, Soliton
The Auditor General’s office is assessing the financial implications of transferring the management of the National Backbone Infrastructure (NBI) from National Information Technology Authority of Uganda (NITA-U) to Uganda Telecommunications Ltd (UTCL). This was after Soliton Telme, a Kenyan company contracted by the government to manage the National Backbone Infrastructure and e-government infrastructure, protested the …
The post BIG STORY: Row as Uganda Moves to Cancel Internet Highway Contract with Kenyan Company, Soliton first appeared on ChimpReports. read moresqoop.co.ug
@sqoop Tue, 27 Feb 2024 09:13:53
Kenneth Mugabi redefines Jameson and friends
Kenneth Mugabi is one of the few artistes who will give his all when he steps on stage. Even when he is not paid but rather helping out, he performs to the best of his ability. Now imagine him performing as a headlining act at a n event with hundreds of revellers. On Saturday evening […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:00:06
Minister Kasolo rallies Lukaya residents to attend Greater Masaka Bazaar
The State Minister for Microfinance and Greater Masaka regional coordinator for the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), Hon. Haruna Kyeyune Kasolo, dedicated a week to mobilizing PLU supporters in the region. The mobilization efforts began last Friday and covered areas like Kalangala, Bukomansimbi, Lwengo, and most recently, Lukaya council in Kalungu District. As the regional coordinator, Mr. Kasolo is mobilizing supporters of General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who leads the PLU, ahead of his planned visit to Greater Masaka on March 15, 2024. According to Kasolo, General Muhoozi will address residents of Greater Masaka about national issues and the goals of the Patriotic League of Uganda. During his speech in Lukaya yesterday, Mr. Kasolo encouraged residents to leave their cars and motorcycles […]
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:44:12
Tips on how to deal with Erectile Dysfunction
Author Dr. Ahmed Abdelgadir Elnasri Hamza Associate Professor of Urology | Member of the American Urological Association Erectile Dysfunction is one of the most common Urological diagnoses affecting patients visiting Urology clinic at UMC Victoria Hospital.52% of men in the age range 50-70 years suffer from erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction (impotence) is the inability to […]
The post Tips on how to deal with Erectile Dysfunction appeared first on Matooke Republic.
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:05:14
Mentally ill man set free after spending 10 years in prison over murder
A man who received a 50-year sentence for murder has been released after spending 10 years in prison. He was freed after a three-judge Court of Appeal panel, led by Justice Cheborion Barishaki, overturned both his conviction and sentence due to his mental instability. Elungu Milton Emetu was charged with murder under sections 188 and 189 of the Penal Code Act Cap 120. The prosecution alleged that on August 15, 2013, in Ojareta village, Ogalai sub-county, Amuria District, Emetu, acting with malice aforethought, caused the death of Irieu Alusibera by hitting him on the head with a hoe. On September 17, 2019, High Court Judge Batema convicted Emetu and sentenced him to 50 years in prison. Emetu appealed both the […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:51:42
Health experts raise red flag over increasing teenage pregnancies
Ministry of Health officials have raised a red flag over the increasing teenage pregnancies which they say now contribute 18% of maternal deaths. The assistant commissioner in charge of Reproductive and Infant Health Dr. Richard Mugahi says the highest number recorded is of mothers aged 19 years and below, many of whom die while attempting to carry out abortion using traditional methods. “We are saying 18% of the women who are dying in Uganda because of pregnancy-related complications are actually teenagers. They are not supposed to be giving birth, they are supposed to be in school because they are children. It is a big issue and what is killing them? abortion,” Dr Mugahi said.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Tue, 27 Feb 2024 08:38:41
VIDEO: Rugumayo receives huge welcome after becoming first Ugandan to make DP World Tour cut
Uganda’s professional golfer Ronald “Mayo” Rugumayo received a huge welcome at Entebbe International Airport as he returned from Kenya, where he made history on Friday as the first Ugandan to make the DP World Tour. cut The 31-year-old sank a birdie putt on the final hole during the second round of the Magical Kenya Open […]
The post VIDEO: Rugumayo receives huge welcome after becoming first Ugandan to make DP World Tour cut appeared first on Matooke Republic.
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:18:03
Court to deliver judgement against city landlady Nabukeera
Buganda Road Court has set May 29, 2024, to deliver its judgement in a case in which Kampala businesswoman Christine Nabukeera and her son Vicent Mawanda are charged with shop breaking and theft on her building. The two were dragged to court by the chairman of New Generation traders, Kabanda John Kabanda who accused Christine Nabukeera and her son Vicent Mawanda of breaking into his shop D21 located on Nana center Building on Nabugabo road , stole his merchandise and money. In November 2023, the court ordered the accused to defend themselves on the said charges which they allegedly committed between July and September 2020. During the hearing of the case, prosecution adduced 9 witnesses who are all traders who […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:15:36
Police tasked to release report on Eng Bbosa murder
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has asked the police to use all available evidence to expedite investigations and release a report on the killing of Endiga Clan headm, Eng.Daniel Bbosa. Bbosa was shot dead on Sunday by gunmen who were riding on a motorcycle near his home in Lungujja, Rubaga Division, Kampala. The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) spokesperson, John Kikonyogo says since residents managed to intercept the assailants and recover items like the gun and motorcycle, police should now speed up investigations and release a comprehensive report on the heinous crime. “We are appealing to the police to do what it takes to make sure this gentleman who is still alive is given the best medication Uganda has […]
read moretheguardian.com
@theguardian Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:00:13
Oscar nomination gives Bobi Wine new hope of toppling Uganda’s regime
After years of repression, a film about Bobi Wine’s heroic stand against Yoweri Museveni has given new life to the opposition
When the Ugandan musician turned politician Bobi Wine ran for president, his 2020 campaign was thwarted by violent crackdowns by Yoweri Museveni’s regime. Since the election, Bobi Wine – whose real name is Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu – and his wife, Barbie, say that, from phone tapping to abductions of his supporters, things have been “pretty much the same” in many ways.
With one key difference: the release of the feature documentary Bobi Wine: The People’s President.
Continue reading... read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:21:14
Naro Licenses More Seed Companies to Boost Seed Exports
[Nile Post] The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) has made a move to license more 10 seed companies to boost the supply and export of seeds both locally and internationally.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:20:13
Explore Busoga - Chameleone, Golola Step Up for a Taste of Tourism
[Nile Post] Jinja -- The week-long Explore Busoga campaign trail ended on a good note with stakeholders comprising diplomats, artists, influencers, bloggers and media practioners partaking in the experience.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:55:33
NGO Starts Fundraising Driver for 20,000 Sanitary Pads for Girls in Busoga
[Nile Post] Reach A Hand Uganda, a youth-led non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment programs has initiated a fundraising drive to procure 20,000 pads for girls in the Busoga region.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:16:26
Uganda, Botswana Partnership to Produce Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease
[Nile Post] Botswana Vaccine Institute is to help Uganda find a lasting solution to Foot and Mouth disease which has been a big challenge to the cattle industry in the country.
read more