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I’ve been linked to 100 men – Zari Hassan
South African-based Ugandan entrepreneur, Zari Hassan, is a TV reality star and a socialite. Speaking to Nairobi News, she revealed that she has gotten used to outrageous news reports about her life. “First thing in the morning is that I pray then check out what’s happening on social media before beginning the day’s itinerary,” Zari […]
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@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:38:17
Speaker Among suspends PAC meetings
The Speaker of Parliament Ms Anita Among, has suspended meetings of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to allow the House finalize the scrutiny of rationalization bills ahead of their expected resumption in July 2024. This followed communication made by Butambala County MP Muwanga Kivumbi who doubles as PAC Chairperson. He was explaining the abrupt end of their Wednesday meeting with the Ministry of Agriculture following earlier summons over the December 2023 audit queries. “I have just had a call from the Speaker of Parliament, she has requested that we suspend this session so that the permanent secretary and the team can appear before the Committee of Agriculture to deal with the Bills on rationalization. Therefore, it’s a request from the […]
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@chimpreports Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:32:48
Bagiire, Kabonero Meet EAC’s Mathuki; Inspect New Consulate in Arusha
Uganda’s top Foreign Affairs Ministry officials have this Wednesday held talks with the East African Community (EAC) Secretary General Peter Mathuki in Arusha, Tanzania. “The talks revolved around infrastructure development, energy, cross-boundary matters, shared natural resources, intra-regional trade, single currency, peace and security, and political federation,” said EAC in a brief statement. The Ugandan delegation …
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@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:55:36
FDC Katonga faction to hold consultations on proposed new party
The leadership of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction has resolved to hold nationwide consultative meetings to solicit members’ views on several proposals raised by party diehards. While addressing the National Council Meeting on Wednesday, the interim president of the faction, Mr Erias Lukwago, said party members and leaders have different views aimed at pushing the struggle for transition forward. He explained that while some members want to remove the Najjanankumbi leadership, which they accuse of working for the ruling government, others are proposing that the Katonga faction should create a new political formation to proceed with the struggle without interference. According to Lukwago, the Najjanankumbi group led by Patrick Amuriat (president) and Nandala Mafabi (secretary general) […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 20 Feb 2024 01:42:00
Absa named Best CSR and Sustainable Development Bank in Uganda in the 2024 Global Banking & Finance Awards
Absa Bank Uganda has been recognised as the Best Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bank in Uganda and the Best Bank for Sustainable Development Uganda in the 2024 Global Banking & Finance Awards for its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) focused initiatives that drive climate action, financial inclusion and diversity and inclusion. The awards are meant […]
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@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:20:15
Man returning from two-year jail term hacks wife to death
A Police inquest is underway in Mayuge District after a 32-year-old woman was allegedly hacked to death by her husband in Buwanda village, Malongo sub-county. The deceased, who has been identified as Fatuma Nabirye, is alleged to have been locked in the bedroom by her husband, before being hacked multiple times with a machete. The Busoga East Police spokesperson, Ms Diana Nandaula, said residents heard the wife screaming, but none of them could gain access to the bedroom which had been locked from inside, while others dismissed it as a “simple domestic fight”. “We were told that people heard the woman screaming as the fight went on, but they could not intervene because this man had locked the house from […]
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@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:11
UPC urges peaceful campaigns in Dokolo by-election
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) party has urged the Electoral Commission, security agencies, and political actors to guarantee peaceful campaigns in the forthcoming Dokolo district by-election. Following the Electoral Commission’s release of the election roadmap, political parties are actively identifying potential candidates. Speaking at a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Kampala, Mr. Faizo Muzeyi, Head of Media and Communication at UPC, emphasized the importance of stakeholders upholding electoral laws to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful and fair election for the people of Dokolo. He also reiterated the need for teamwork and unity among UPC leaders and members to secure victory in the election. “We are much aware of some of the gaps in elections such as bribery […]
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