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@matookerepublic Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:29:29
Here’s all you need to know about Uganda’s ‘Zakayo’: Also, check out some of the iconic match balls in football
What is football without the ball? Alongside the players, the ball is the only other really essential ingredient for the game to happen, and over the years, balls have evolved to match the demands of the game, with data-driven designs creating iconic looks that, in turn, have helped produce iconic moments. Last Friday, the local […]
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@chimpreports Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:40:27
ANALYSIS: To Fend off Aggressive Ethiopia, Somalia Signs Defence Deal with Turkey
Somalia’s Parliament has ratified a 10-year Maritime Security Agreement with Turkey, in what appears to be a move to challenge neighbouring Ethiopia’s attempts to obtain access to the Red Sea through the secessionist northern region of Somalia also known as Somaliland. Somalia president Hassan Mohamud said the 10-year agreement will “help develop the Somali Navy’s …
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@chimpreports Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:49:05
Uganda’s Sees Surge in Exports; Italy Major Market for Uganda’s Coffee
Uganda is witnessing a surge in exports, leading to an improvement in the country’s balance of payment position. According to the Performance of the Economy Report released by the Ministry of Finance, in December 2023, Uganda exported merchandise worth USD 616.36 million. “This represented a 0.2% increase in comparison to USD 615.05 million exported in …
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@chimpreports Thu, 22 Feb 2024 08:28:37
Despite M23 Rebellion, DRC Remains Uganda’s Major Export Destination
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains Uganda’s major export destination despite the vast country grappling with armed rebellions. According to latest statistics released by Uganda’s Ministry of Finance, the East African Community (EAC) remained the top destination of Uganda’s exports in December 2023, accounting for 37.6% of the total market share. “Among the EAC …
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@kfm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:15:20
ICPAC warns of increased risk of flooding
By Winfred Watenya The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has warned of the increased risk of flooding in Uganda and across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. The warning is contained in its March to May 2024 seasonal forecast which indicates a higher probability of wetter-than-normal conditions. The forecast shows that the highest probabilities for wetter than usual conditions are in central to western Kenya and in the cross-border areas of Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda. The ICPAC director Dr. Guleid Artan warns that, due to the increased rainfall recorded in the October to December 2023 period, along with the forecast of wetter-than-normal conditions from March to May, there is an elevated risk of flooding in areas […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:11:21
Security guard stabbed to death after catching his wife with another man in his bedroom
A security guard working at one of Madhvani sugarcane plantations in Kakira, Jinja district, has been stabbed to death by a man he allegedly found having sex with his wife. According to Kiira Region Police Spokesperson, James Mubi, the deceased identified as Denis Avaga returned from work at around 10 pm on Tuesday and purportedly […]
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@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:32:15
Making sense of Mao’s advice to Museveni
Patrick Kamara hosts Prof Gerald Karyeija from Uganda Management Institute and Senior Presidential Advisor Mr Moses Byaruhanga to discuss a call by Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao asking President Museveni to prepare for a peaceful transition of power, or risk dragging the country back into the dark past of civil strife and political turmoil. The panel also delves into the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction’s proposed new party. Listen to the podcast below;
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@kfm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:57:08
Galeno stuns Arsenal with late Porto winner
By AFP Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta bemoaned his team’s lack of cutting edge as Galeno’s sublime stoppage-time goal earned Porto a 1-0 win in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday. Appearing in a first knockout match in Europe’s premier club competition for seven years, Arsenal struggled to break down an organised Porto defence before Galeno’s stroke of brilliance in the 94th minute. The defeat ended Arsenal’s eight-game unbeaten run against Portuguese opposition and the Gunners with plenty of work to do in the return leg in London on March 12. “We lacked threat. We lacked aggression, especially when we had the ball in the final third,” Arteta told TNT Sports. “So we will tweak a […]
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@kfm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:00:01
African leaders urged to reject proposals on climate change penalties
Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has urged African leaders to reject a proposal by the European Union requiring Africa to pay the heaviest penalties of Climate Change yet the continent is the least emitter. According to reports, Africa’s carbon footprint is the lowest of any continent, accounting for around 3% of global CO2 emissions. “We must have a fair and just transition that is not rushed. There is no way for example that you can say that Africa can for example do away with fossils. Fossils and coal developed Europe, then for us Uganda who are just going to start exploring oil in 2025 and you say no Uganda don’t explore oil. No, that is not acceptable. We […]
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@kfm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:16:33
AWiM urges media organisations to dedicate more time, space to women’s sports
By Catherine Ageno The African Women in Media (AWiM) is advocating for media organisations to give women’s sports the equal access and coverage they deserve. The call by AWiM Chief Executive Officer Dr Yemisi Akinbobola comes ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 (WAFCON) set to commence in Morocco from 1 July 2024. In a weekly newsletter, Dr Akinbobola, an academic, consultant and co-founder of AWiM expresses hope that various media brands and viewers give it as much attention as they did AFCON. “This limited media attention directly impacts access to sponsorship, and this in turn impacts access to facilities and resources needed”, she said. She notes that while two weeks ago, the continent and the world celebrated the finals of the […]
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@kfm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:26:35
CSOs call for reforms in AU human rights mechanisms
By Winfred Watenya Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and National Human Rights Institutions engaging with the African Union (AU) human rights mechanisms are calling for greater transparency in the nominations and selection of members of the mechanisms. They also call for a more inclusive and participatory process. The call is especially applicable to the July 2024 elections to fill three vacancies at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights. The undersigned organizations acknowledge that the Executive Council of the African Union, during its 44th Ordinary Session, voted to re-elect Hermine Kembo Takam Gatsing as a member of the African Committee on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (Committee). He says that while congratulating Hermine Kembo Takam Gatsing on her […]
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@kfm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 05:37:56
Museveni calls for ceasefire, dialogue to end Sudan conflict
President Museveni has once again called upon all fighting forces in Sudan to ceasefire, hold peaceful elections, and grant power to the people of Sudan to elect their own leaders. The President also emphasized the need for all stakeholders in the war to come together and engage in dialogue on the problem. He says once the problem is identified, it will become easier to isolate and bring about peace in the country. “As earlier advised, the fighting forces in Sudan should stop the violence, hold peaceful elections, and empower the people to elect their leaders. I also stressed the importance of dialogue amongst all the stakeholders which allows for the problem to be identified in order to bring lasting peace,” […]
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@kfm Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:34:24
Kakira guard stabbed to death by wife’s lover
Denis Avaga, a 27-year-old security guard deployed at Madhvani sugarcane plantation in Kakira town council, Jinja district has been stabbed to death by his wife’s lover. The incident occurred on Wednesday evening after Avaga, a resident of Mawoito A village, returned home from work and discovered his wife engaged in an extramarital affair. According to Kiira regional police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, Avaga heard his wife screaming upon entering the house. When he confronted them, the suspect allegedly grabbed a knife and stabbed Avaga multiple times in the chest, stomach, and arm. “The deep stabbing in the chest led to serious bleeding and Ayaga succumbed to injuries after being rushed to Madhvani hospital for medical attention and treatment,” Mubi said […]
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