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@sqoop Tue, 20 Feb 2024 17:27:16
I don’t want to take Gravity seriously – Paddyman
In response to Bobi Wine’s request to remove Gravity Omutujju’s latest song from YouTube over copyright infringement, Paddy Kayiwa Mukasa aka Paddyman said many Ugandans are ignorant. His ‘Kiwaani‘ beat was used by Gravity on his ‘Doboozi Lya Mutuuze’, which was produced by Eno Beats. As Paddyman put it, people who ruin someone’s work and […]
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@kfm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 06:14:31
Buruuli Kingdom unveils new Ambassador
Mr. Robinson Masembe, an IT specialist and businessman, has been appointed the official Ambassador of the Buruuli Kingdom, effective immediately. The appointment was confirmed by His Majesty, the King of Buruuli, Isabaruuli Isabarongo Mwatyansozi Mwogezi Butamanya. The official confirmation and handover of the appointment letter took place on Monday, February 14, 2024, at the Buruuli Palace in Nakasongola. A press conference later followed at the Sheraton Hotel to formally unveil Mr. Masembe as the Kingdom’s Ambassador. It is reported that Mr. Masembe wrote to the Buruuli Kingdom a month ago, requesting an opportunity to contribute to the Kingdom’s development. His request was met with an invitation to visit the Kingdom. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Vivian Masembe, who […]
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@kfm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:05:26
Uganda, Botswana partner to manufacture FMD vaccine
Uganda is partnering with the Botswana Vaccine Institute to manufacture a Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine. This was revealed Monday evening in a meeting between President Museveni and Botswana scientists at State House, Entebbe. Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, informed the President that scientists from Botswana Vaccine Institute agreed to partner with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO), to develop a vaccine to combat FMD in Uganda. “In our discussions, they agreed to the idea that they can partner with us- NARO, to develop their kind vaccine. They are now serving Southern Africa, so they believe they can also help us to produce for East Africa,” said Mr Tumwebaze Andrew Madeswi, the Chief Executive […]
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@kfm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:28:52
First Lady to inspect Namboole renovation works
By Gystin Angarukiremu The Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, is today expected to visit the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole to assess the progress of renovation works. The stadium’s extensive renovation project being handled by the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) Engineering brigade had been scheduled for completion on August 1, 2023, but was later, pushed forward to November 30, following a request by the engineers. The renovation project goes beyond the stadium itself, as the adjacent Namboole Stadium hotel is also being refurbished and elevated to meet international standards. The First Lady last visited the site in July 2023. Last year, government announced that the stadium would host its first international match in March 2024.
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@kfm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:25
UPDF soldier shoots self dead after killing lover
Police in Kampala are investigating circumstances under which a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier attached to military police shot his lover before turning the gun on himself. Cpl Collins Andebo attached to Makindye Military Police is said to have shot his partner, Peroni Atulinda a civilian support staff with the military police. “The two individuals were previously in a relationship and had been residing together in Lusaka Zone, Makindye Division before experiencing a separation due to misunderstandings,” Kampala Metropolitan Police deputy Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire said following the 7:20am Tuesday shooting being investigated by detectives from Katwe, Kampala. It is alleged that Cpl Andebo who was armed with an AK-47 rifle and dressed in civilian attire confronted Atulinda as she […]
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@kfm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:37:17
Lawyers petition court over cash bail
A section of lawyers has petitioned the Constitutional Court, seeking to abolish the practice of setting cash bail conditions without assessing suspects’ financial capacity. These advocates argue that the practice not only violates suspects’ right to freedom but also contributes to prison overcrowding. The petitioners challenge the constitutionality of section 78(b) of the Magistrates Court Act, which empowers magistrates to grant cash bail. They argue that this section contradicts Articles 21, 28, and 126 of the Constitution, which guarantee equal access to justice regardless of economic status. They propose that after fulfilling other conditions like proving residency, promising non-absconding, and not interfering with witnesses or investigations, suspects could provide sureties instead of cash. This, they argue, would sufficiently assure the […]
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@kfm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:06:57
New NCS board sworn in
By Gystin Angarukiremu The State Minister of Sports, Peter Ogwang, on Tuesday presided over the swearing-in of the new National Council of Sports (NCS) board that was named last week. Speaking at the ceremony, Mr Ogwang reiterated his commitment to thoroughly deal with anyone who fails to account for government funds given to them to facilitate the running of different sports activities and departments. “I would like to remind the incoming council on issues of accountability of public funds. All athletes must be paid in their respective bank accounts. All contracts of NCS staff must be reviewed by this council,” Mr Ogwang said. The board, headed by their chairman Ambrose Tashobya will be in office for the next two years. […]
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@kfm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 13:57:52
EU-Uganda trade balance hits Shs3 trillion
Uganda’s exports to the European Union Market have hit 800 million Euros (about Shs3.3 trillion) against 700 million (approximately Shs2.9 trillion) that the European Union exports to Uganda, the head of the European delegation to Uganda Jan Sadek revealed on Tuesday. He described the trade balance between the EU and Uganda as impressive and stands out among global trade relations. Uganda’s exports to the European market comprise mainly agricultural products like coffee, fruits and vegetables, flowers, fish, and fish products, while the EU imports earnings into Uganda from the energy, construction, agro-processing, and tourism sectors, among others. “We have quite an impressive trade turnover already, it is about 1.5 billion Euros. What is very important is that this trade is […]
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@kfm Tue, 20 Feb 2024 14:57:11
Inmate shot while escaping from Jinja Court cells succumbs to injuries
By Tausi Nakato An inmate shot as he escaped from Jinja Court cells has succumbed to gunshot injuries at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda Prisons spokesperson, Mr Frank Baine, has said. Mr Baine identified the deceased as 27-year-old Abel Muwanika alias “Abusale”. “The inmate succumbed to injuries after being taken to the Jinja regional referral hospital. We identified the relatives of the deceased, and they have already taken his body for burial,” he said. Last Thursday, Jinja court sessions were paralysed as prison warders fired several bullets at Muwanika and Ashraf Ssenoga alias “Vampire”, 25, both facing charges of aggravated robbery, after they were allegedly escaping while being led to the suspects’ holding cell. The duo had just been denied […]
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@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 04:52:56
Addressing concerns in education sector
At least 928 of 1,986 schools operating in Kampala are illegal, the deputy director of Education at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Mr Charles Maginot revealed recently. Patrick Kamara hosts Dr Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the State Minister for Primary Education to address concerns in the education sector. Listen to the podcast below;
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@kfm Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:54:27
Clerics call for men’s empowerment
By Perez Rumanzi Religious leaders have tasked the government to turn their focus on men’s empowerment to suit the current development trends. The clerics who were attending a men’s conference dubbed ‘man up’ for the western region last Sunday, said there is a need for collaboration between the government and other stakeholders to find a remedy for diminishing the influence of men in society. Retired Bishop of Butaare Diocese in Rwanda, Rt Rev Nathan Kamusiime Gasatura, said: “The church needs to begin to be more open, more flexible, more thinking outside the box so that men may not shy away from linking and cooperating with men who come up to organise conferences to make men think better.” Preaching at the […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 19 Feb 2024 09:50:00
AfricanLaw to showcase legal tech solutions at Web Summit Qatar
Across the vast and diverse continent of Africa, billions of dollars in trade-related transactions are registered year after year, coupled with a host of interactions that require the support of legal bodies to ensure local and international laws are adhered to. AfricanLaw, co-founded by seasoned and passionate Intellectual Property law and innovation practitioner Simbarashe Makahamadze, […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:01:52
Female police officer arrested for stabbing lover to death
Jinja Road Police have arrested one Mercy Alowo, a probationary police constable (PPC) suspected of stabbing her lover to death. The incident occurred on Sunday following a domestic altercation between the two. Reports indicate that Mercy Alowo, who completed a police basic course three months ago and was undergoing practical training at Jinja Road Police […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:46:14
LOL! Club terminates goalkeeper’s contract for having a profile on dating application
Turkish club Besiktas has reportedly terminated the contract of their goalkeeper, Emirhan Delibas, because the player has a profile on a dating application. Reports of a dating profile circulated on the internet with a picture of the youngster and his name, although with a different age. The goalkeeper only recently turned 21 years old, but […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:05:29
UPDF soldier shoots self dead after killing lover
A UPDF soldier attached to the Makindye Military Police has taken his own life after shooting his girlfriend. The incident occurred this morning in Makindye. The deceased officer is Corporal Andebo Collins, while his girlfriend is Atulinda Peroni, a civilian support staff also with the military police. According to the police, the two individuals were […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 20 Feb 2024 11:25:47
I&M Bank Uganda Limited upgrades to multi-million-dollar Finacle Core Banking System for enhanced efficiency
I&M Bank Uganda has taken a major step in its digital transformation journey by upgrading its Core Banking System to Finacle, a more robust and versatile application. The move, which comes at a time when the regional financial services provider is preparing to celebrate fifty years as a leader in the banking sector, will enhance […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 21 Feb 2024 06:00:57
“I spend 9 hours a day thinking about Uganda,” says MP Byanyima
Bukanga North Member of Parliament (MP) Nathan Byanyima has claimed that while other MPs can afford to sleep for six hours a night, he only sleeps for three hours as he uses the rest of the time to think about Uganda. Byanyima, who is the chairperson of the Parliamentary ADHOC committee, stated that many MPs […]
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@chimpreports Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:36:42
Taking a look at how CFDs affect the cryptocurrency market: chances and risks for small investors
Contracts for Difference, or CFDs, are now an important tool for traders who want to make money from the bitcoin market’s volatility in the fast-growing field of digital finance. These goods have a lot of promise, but they also have a lot of risk, especially for people who have never invested before. This piece talks …
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@chimpreports Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:36:31
Botswana Scientists Pick Foot and Mouth Disease Samples from Uganda Cattle Corridor
Botswana Vaccine Institute is set 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. This was revealed on Monday in the meeting between President Museveni and Botswana scientists at State House, Entebbe. The meeting was also attended by officials …
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@chimpreports Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:56:18
KAMWENGE ATTACK: Suspected ADF Terrorist Arrested
Uganda’s security services have apprehended a key suspect in the terrorist Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) attack in Kamwenge District, western Uganda, that left over 10 people dead in December 2023. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga identified the suspect as Bahati Abdul Razak, 28. “Our territorial police in Rwenzori East and Mpondwe on February 12, 2024 at …
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