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@sqoop Sat, 24 Feb 2024 08:27:04
TikToker remanded to Luzira over abusing Kabaka, Museveni
A TikToker who allegedly abused the Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Mutebi and President Museveni has been remanded to Luzira Prison. Ibrahim Musana alias Pressure24/7 was arraigned before the Chief Magistrates Court at Buganda Road on accusations of promoting hate speech and spreading malicious information. Musana appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi for plea-taking and denied […]
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@sqoop Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:00:23
Rema’s Atuuse changed my life – Spice Diana
While still in Gagamel, ‘Atuuse’ was one of the songs that Rema Namakula released but at the time, Spice Diana was in high school doing Hip Hop. Yes, you got it right. Spice Diana was doing Hip Hop but after listening to Rema’s ‘Atuuse’, her mind towards rap completely changed. “While I was still in […]
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@sqoop Sat, 24 Feb 2024 12:54:13
I don’t have a song with Mowzey Radio – Azawi
There is a video doing rounds on X of Azawi teaming up with the late Mowzey Radio on her recent Masavu song. The song seems believable by the way the verses were marched up and this has created debate on how that was made possible. Some people reached an extent of even saying Azawi is […]
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@sqoop Sat, 24 Feb 2024 15:09:32
The Asfas might never come back – Abryanz
The Abryanz Style and Fashion Awards (Asfas) last happened in 2022 and that might perhaps be the last edition of Uganda’s prestigious fashion awards show, going by what we heard recently. According to the proprietor, Bryan Ahumuza, alias Abryanz, he is now concentrating on the Kampala Brunch which is stress-free and makes him more money. […]
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@sqoop Sun, 25 Feb 2024 21:06:32
Morgan Heritage lead singer Peetah Morgan dies at 47
Peter “Peetah” Morgan, lead singer of the Reggae group Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 47. The Grammy Award-winning band, known for songs such as ‘Don’t Haffi Dread’ (To Be Rasta), ‘Down by the River‘ and ‘She’s Still Loving Me‘, announced Peetah’s passing on Sunday, February 25, but did not disclose the cause of death. The […]
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@kfm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:00:24
Human rights defenders slam plan to merge govt agencies
A section of the Human Rights Defenders has criticised the government for the impending rationalization of over 30 government agencies that are aimed at cutting operation costs by at least Shs1 trillion. Last week, the National Resistance Movement (NRM) caucus passed a unanimous resolution to support the rationalization of government agencies pending amendment of the relevant Bills by Parliament. The Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee has several constitutional amendment bills and other bills for consideration during the rationalization process among which include the move to merge Equal Opportunities Commission with the Uganda Human Rights Commission. Speaking to KFM, the chairperson National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda, Robert Kirenga said that agencies like Human Rights follow certain frameworks that should […]
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@kfm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:26:35
New shadow cabinet sworn in
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mr Joel Ssenyonyi officially welcomed his shadow cabinet team, with whom he will collaborate for the next two and a half years. This follows recent changes in the opposition leadership in Parliament by the National Unity Platform (NUP). Mathias Mpuuga, the Nyendo-Mukungwe Division MP and former Leader of the Opposition, was replaced by Nakawa West MP, Joel Ssenyonyi. On Friday, Ssenyonyi led his shadow cabinet in a swearing-in ceremony at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala. Some of the new opposition leaders in Parliament include Joseph Sewungu (Kalungu West MP) shadow minister for education, Betty Ethel Naluyiga (Wakiso District Woman MP), the shadow minister for local government, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda (Kira Municipality MP), […]
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@kfm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:18:39
Karamoja MPs protest move to abolish KDA
Legislators from Karamoja sub-region have protested government’s Bill aimed at abolishing the Karamoja Development Agency (KDA) under the Rationalization of Agencies and Public Expenditure programme. This after the Minister for Karamoja affairs, Mary Goretti Kitutu presented a Bill to repeal KDA to the Presidential Affairs Committee where she justified the move to scrap the agency, noting that it is already dead. However, MPs from the sub-region led by their chairperson Hon. Remegio Achia, opposed the Bill, saying Karamoja still needs this affirmative action agency to bridge the development gap with other areas. The Karamoja Development Agency was established by an Act of Parliament in 1987, to support development by connecting Karamoja residents to the resources and opportunities they need to […]
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@kfm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:14:20
Prof Rugumayo installed as Mountains of the Moon University chancellor
Professor Edward Rugumayo has been installed as the inaugural Chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University in a function held on February 23, 2023. The ceremony, held at the University’s Main Campus in Saaka, Fort Portal City, coincided with the University’s 15th graduation ceremony. Vice President Jessica Alupo presided over the installation, marking the culmination of Professor Rugumayo’s appointment in 2020. President Museveni appointed him to serve a four-year term, following the recommendation of the University Council, as stipulated by section 30(1) of the Universities and Tertiary Institutions Act, 2001 (as amended). This appointment came two months after the government’s takeover of the university as a public institution. Notably, Professor Rugumayo was one of the university’s co-founders in 2005 and […]
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@kfm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:01:44
Opposition outlines priority areas for 2024-2026
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, also Nakawa West MP, Joel Sssenyonyi has launched the opposition priority areas for 2024-2026. While unveiling a policy paper containing their priority areas in Kampala this morning, Sssenyonyi noted that cognisant of their cardinal role of keeping the government in check, the opposition has renewed it’s commitment to fostering a democratic, inclusive and prosperous nation. He said the citizens have for long endured human rights abuses, dictatorship, bad governance, intimidation, harassment, poor economic and public financial management due to authoritarian leadership which has brought untold suffering to the people. Sssenyonyi said one of the key areas of focus will be on fighting Corruption and irrelevant expenditure, poor and inefficient service delivery, respect for the […]
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@kfm Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:46:38
TikToker remanded over abusing Kabaka, Museveni
Ibrahim Musana, 27, known online as “Pressure 247,” has been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with promoting hate speech and spreading malicious information. Musana was arrested last weekend following a complaint from the Buganda Kingdom. He appeared before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi of Buganda Road Court on eight counts related to the Computer Misuse Act (2021) on Friday. Prosecutors allege that between August 2023 and February 2024, Musana shared information on his TikTok account that “degraded, demeaned, and promoted hostility” against four Ugandan leaders: Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, President Yoweri Museveni, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, and State Minister for ICT Joyce Naboosa Ssebugwawo. Musana pleaded not guilty, claiming he was unaware his actions constituted an offense. […]
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@kfm Sat, 24 Feb 2024 14:05:45
Joe Walker calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to curb road crashes
Road safety advocate Mr Joseph Beyanga, also known as Joe Walker, has proposed a three-point approach to address Uganda’s road carnage: improving the quality of road engineering, stricter enforcement of traffic laws, and enhanced public education (sensitization). According to recent data released by the Directorate of Traffic Police, 4,806 Ugandans lost their lives in road crashes last year, marking a significant increase from the 4,534 fatalities recorded in 2022. This translates to an alarming rise in daily deaths, with an average of 13 lives lost every day. Speaking to KFM, Mr. Beyanga also called for non-discriminatory enforcement by police. “This week, there has been enforcement on the road, but they are looking for express penalties. We need enforcement that is […]
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@kfm Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:53:20
Morgan Heritage lead singer Peetah Morgan dies at 47
By sQoop Peter “Peetah” Morgan, lead singer of the Reggae group Morgan Heritage, has died at the age of 47. The Grammy Award-winning band, known for songs such as ‘Don’t Haffi Dread’ (To Be Rasta), ‘Down by the River‘ and ‘She’s Still Loving Me‘, announced Peetah’s passing on Sunday, February 25, but did not disclose the cause of death. The family mourned the passing of its patriarch and veteran Reggae singer Denroy Morgan, who fathered 30 children. Denroy’s children formed several groups, including Morgan Heritage, which initially comprised Peter “Peetah” Morgan, Una Morgan, Roy “Gramps” Morgan, Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan, and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan. Una Morgan and Lukes Morgan are now past members. “It is out of sincere love that we share that our […]
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@kfm Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:20:36
Police probe Buganda clan head shooting
By Monitor Reporter Police have embarked on investigations to establish circumstances under which the head of the Endiga (sheep) clan in Buganda Kingdom was last evening shot dead by unknown assailants riding on a motorcycle. Engineer Daniel Bbosa was shot severally in the head in his car at around 6pm in Lungujja, Rubaga Division in Kampala. He died instantly. Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango said after the shooting of Bbosa, the shooter with his riders attempted to flee the crime scene but the residents pursued them and killed one of them leaving another critically injured. He adds that the killer gun and the motorcycle have been recovered as investigations into the shooting begin. “Our investigations to identify the suspects, […]
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@kfm Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:45:25
S5 selection exercise begins today
The Ministry of Education and Sports will today Monday begin conducting the Senior Five selection exercise at Uganda Manufacturers Association multipurpose hall, Lugogo. The two-day placement exercise will see a total of 329,939 candidates who Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) said passed the 2023 exams being considered for A-level education. In her speech during the release of the 2023 examination results, the Minister of Education and Sports Janet Museveni said, “A” level candidates will commence their first term on the March 11, 2024. School heads from both government-aided and private will all convene at Lugogo for the Monday selection exercise.
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