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@kfm Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:14:33
Pope Francis urges Christians to resist temptation during Lent
By Winfred Watenya As the Lent season gets into the second week, the head of the Catholic Church is asking believers to emulate Jesus Christ during his time in the desert and stand firm against temptation. In his daily homily, Pope Francis says that just as Jesus Christ was tempted by the devil while in the desert, Christians too are invited to fight off the devil during lent. He challenges believers to make the most of the silence and inner chamber and listen to their hearts in truth.
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@kfm Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:31:24
Refugee influx overwhelms Kyangwali Settlement Camp
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) will tomorrow start relocating about 700 refugees who entered Kikuube district from the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to different refugee settlements. The UN refugee agency is currently hosting these displaced people at Kagoma reception centre as thousands of refugees continue to cross the dangerous waters of Lake Albert as they flee fresh fighting in Eastern Congo between the rebels and the Congolese government forces. According to Frank Walusimbi, the UNHCR spokesperson, since January, over 15,000 new arrivals of refugees with over 3000 from the DRC have been registered in Kikuube district. Last week in Parliament, the Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, asked the government to engage other neighbouring countries to […]
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@kfm Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:56:00
Politicians responsible for people’s poverty – Minister
The State Minister for Disability Affairs Hellen Asamo has blamed politicians for the biting poverty and poor living conditions among persons with disabilities Minister Asamo says politicians have been hoodwinking voters with small amounts of money which they end up spending on alcohol. She however notes that with the introduction of the Parish Development Model, many have started improving their lives and are nolonger susceptible to such tricks.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:06:06
TikTok celebrates African creativity at the 2023 Top Creator Awards
TikTok honoured the best content makers in Africa at the 2023 Top Creator Awards. Vodacom NXT LVL supported this event. It happened at Vodacom World in Johannesburg. The event celebrated the creativity, new ideas, and hard work of TikTok’s community in Africa. The awards not only showed great content in many areas but also showed […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Feb 2024 07:31:56
Ugandans will not pay Shs50k for renewing National IDs
Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, has revealed that Ugandans will not have to pay Shs50,000 to renew their National Identity Cards (IDs) except for those interested in express service. He made the remarks in a statement to parliament on the process of preparing for mass renewal of national identity cards amid […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:57:28
Sabotage Premieres: A night of glamour and awareness
The premiere of “Sabotage” happened last night at Century Cinemax Acacia Mall. It was a fancy event attended by people from Uganda’s arts industry, representatives from development organizations, and movie lovers. “Sabotage” was brought to life by Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) along with Sauti+ Media Hub and Nabwiso Films. Mathew Nabwiso directed the film, […]
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@matookerepublic Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:40:19
“It was the longest 30 minutes of my life,” Museveni’s son-in-law Karugire narrates his first encounter with the President
A video featuring city lawyer Edwin Karugire, who is President Yoweri Museveni’s son-in-law through his marriage to Natasha Museveni, is circulating on social media. In the video, Karugire recounts his ‘challenging’ experience during his first meeting with the President. Karugire described the encounter as the longest 30 minutes of his life. According to him, Natasha, […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:33:28
INTERVIEW: Cindy ready to shine at Roast and Rhyme
Cindy Sanyu is set to headline this year’s first edition of the Bell Lager-sponsored Roast and Rhyme at Jahazi Pier Munyoyo, alongside an amazing lineup of artists and Kampala’s top DJs. We had a brief conversation with her, and here is what she had to say: Some of the most anticipated experiences at every edition […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 19 Feb 2024 06:41:36
Etania ‘hard launches’ boyfriend Joshua Baraka
Renowned DJ and emcee Etania Mutoni has had a ‘soft launch’ of her relationship with singer Joshua Baraka. Speculation about the pair’s romantic involvement has been circulating for some time, fueled by their frequent appearances together in public settings. Despite the persistent rumours, both Etania and Joshua had chosen to maintain a discreet stance on […]
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@chimpreports Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:50:49
How dfcu Bank is bolstering Uganda’s Agricultural Value Chain
This year, dfcu Bank marks 60 years of existence and offering financial solutions to its customers across Uganda. Over the years, the Bank has been at the forefront of providing creating products with the potential to drive the growth in investments for both individuals and businesses. The ability to build self-sustaining businesses is integral to …
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@chimpreports Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:05:59
UCE RESULTS: 95% Excel Despite Poor Perfomance in Sciences
Education Minister, Hon Janet Museveni has this Thursday afternoon released the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) results of the 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examination. The results show that performance in the 2023 examination is significantly better than that of 2022 but students continue to struggle to pass science subjects. “The failure rate has …
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@chimpreports Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:32:39
UBOS’ Mukiza: National Census is not For Tax Purposes
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has said the objective of the national census scheduled for the night of May 9–10, 2024, is to collect data to facilitate government planning for effective service delivery. “Let’s demystify the fact that people think we want to know their assets to take the data to the government to …
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@chimpreports Fri, 16 Feb 2024 09:35:13
BIG STORY: Ministers Endure Pressure, Pain as Museveni Misses Cabinet Session
Pressure continues to mount among Ugandan Ministers as President Museveni polishes the final list of his new Cabinet. ChimpReports has learned that President Museveni missed this week’s Cabinet meeting at State House Entebbe, raising more speculation within Cabinet that he is about to crack the whip. Officials told us that Museveni rarely misses Cabinet sessions …
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@chimpreports Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:40:39
M23 REBELLION: Rwanda Writes to UN to Block Support for SADC Forces; Warns of Regional Conflict
The government of Rwanda has cautioned the United Nations (UN) against providing logistical support for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC), saying the move could ignite a regional conflict. “The intended UN logistical and operational support to the FARDC allied forces emboldens the Government of DRC in …
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@chimpreports Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:24:57
74 Ugandans awarded Masters and PHD degrees from top U.K. universities
The British High Commissioner to Uganda H.E. Kate Airey OBE hosted the 2022/23 Chevening and Commonwealth scholars back home following their successful completion of postgraduate studies in the UK. Eighteen future leaders from Uganda were awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship in 2023. The UK government’s international scholarship scheme hinged on providing quality education, leadership and …
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@chimpreports Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:29:26
Uganda Cup: Ogwang’s brace lifts Police to round of 16
• Busei FC 0-3 Police FC On-form talisman Isaac Ogwang starred with a brace, as Police FC ascended to the Stanbic Uganda Cup round of 16 with an easy win at Busei away in Iganga on Thursday. The Teso Province striker netted a goal in either half, before Eragu Gabriel iced on the cake with …
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@chimpreports Fri, 16 Feb 2024 20:57:44
PHOTOS: Kagame Meets Tshisekedi in Ethiopia
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has met with his Congolese counterpart, Felix Tshisekedi at a mini-summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The meeting, which comes ahead of Saturday’s African Union Heads of State Summit, was aimed at silencing guns in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) which has claimed thousands of lives and displaced many more. Kagame …
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@chimpreports Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:21:13
Bodies of South African Soldiers Killed in DRC Repatriated
The remains of two South African soldiers who were killed in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been repatriated. The South African Contingent is part of the SADC Mission in the DRC (SAMIRC) that is deployed to support and assist the government of DRC in its effort to bring peace, security and …
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@chimpreports Sat, 17 Feb 2024 16:02:11
BIG STORY: Fury as Ethiopia Security Blocks Somali President’s Delegation at AU Summit
Mogadishu has reacted angrily after Ethiopian security services tried to block Somali leader Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his delegation from accessing the venue of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa on Saturday. “The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the provocative attempt by the Ethiopian government to obstruct the delegation of the Somali President …
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@chimpreports Sat, 17 Feb 2024 17:10:11
Chaos as Drone Drops Bomb at Goma Airport
A suspected enemy drone on Saturday morning dropped a bomb at Goma International Airport in North Kivu, eastern Congo, paralyzing air transport. Congolese officials said the incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. Air traffic resumed later in the day. North Kivu Province Military spokesperson, Lt. Colonel Guillaume Ndjike Kaiko, accused Rwanda of masterminding the drone …
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