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@matookerepublic Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:24:49
Meet Ovie Ejeheri: The Arsenal goalkeeper who is eligible to play for Uganda
Ovie Prince Ejeheri is one of the highly-rated young goalkeepers in England, as evidenced by England’s calls for him to attend their goalkeeper training camp for the Under-21 squad. Ejeheri was born in Greenwich, London, to a Nigerian father and a Ugandan mother. He is eligible to play for England, Nigeria, or Uganda. Born on […]
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@kfm Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:31:29
Opposition MPs vow to stand surety for jailed political prisoners
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mr Joel Ssenyonyi together with other opposition MPs have vowed to stand surety for jailed political prisoners on Monday in a bid to secure their freedom. During his visit to Luzira prison on Thursdays, Ssenyonyi said some political prisoners were taken to the Court Martial and denied bail yet their parents had offered themselves to stand surety. Ssenyonyi also noted that there are political prisoners who have spent 4-3 years in jail without being produced in court which is contrary to the law. “We are making a clarion call to the Judiciary headed by the Chief Justice, let’s take these matters seriously. Some of the ladies who are here have exceeded the 180 days, […]
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@sqoop Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:15:21
Roast And Rhyme to celebrate 20th edition
Since its inception eight years ago, Roast And Rhyme has showcased over 100 talented artistes and drawn in more than 50,000 enthusiastic revellers, solidifying Swangz Avenue’s role as a key supporter of Uganda’s dynamic music scene. The event, renowned for its distinctive fusion of live music, barbecue delights, and a lakeside picnic setting, is gearing […]
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@sqoop Tue, 13 Feb 2024 07:00:17
Spielberg praises stellar year of cinema as Oscars nominees converge
American film director, producer and screenwriter, Steven Spielberg praised a stellar year for cinema as Oscars rivals gathered in a packed Beverly Hills ballroom for the Academy’s annual nominee luncheon Monday. The event brought together A-list stars, directors, producers and behind-the-scenes artists, offering them a chance to meet the competition and charm a […]
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@sqoop Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:26:49
A letter to Gravity Omutujju
Dear Gravity, Thanks for your Busabala hospital fundraising. Thank you for your donation of love, time, and a big part of your life and identity to those who are suffering. Anybody who gives is donating a blessing, anybody would be blessed to receive. What you are doing is nothing short of amazing. You’re tactically exposing […]
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@sqoop Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:52:55
Besigye’s Toka kwa barabara hitmaker is dead
The artist who recorded former presidential candidate, Dr Kizza Besigye’s political hit song ‘Toka kwa barabara’ is dead. Adam Mulwana, 36, died Tuesday morning following a sudden ailment, which doctors are yet to confirm. The four-time presidential contender eulogized Mulwana as an intelligent creative man. “I have known Adam since 2010 when I […]
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@sqoop Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:19:16
Salvador slams political bloggers over pettiness
Comedian Patrick Salvador Idringi has slammed bloggers of contending political parties in Uganda, describing their actions as petty and embarrassing. Salvador was prompted to make the remarks following recent social media attacks on university lecturer and cartoonist Jimmy Spire Sentongo. Through his X handle, Salvador said the political camps always fabricate stories when someone says […]
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@sqoop Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:04
Uganda’s Aliddeki thrills revelers at Zanzibar festival
The Sauti za Busara Festival, an African annual music festival, held in February in Zanzibar, Tanzania and centred in the Old Fort is a testament to Africa’s musical diversity, bringing together artistes from across the continent to celebrate their shared heritage. This year’s edition that happened from February 9th t0 10th had Aliddeki Brian as […]
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@sqoop Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:30:24
I was poisoned- Adam Mulwana revealed months before his death
Adam Mulwana, the voice behind the popular Toka Kwa Balabala’, a campaign song that former presidential candidate, Dr Kizza Besigye used as he canvassed for votes in 2010 and 2011 died Tuesday after a sudden illness. Months before his demise the 36-year-old the political activist had revealed that he was poisoned by a […]
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@kfm Wed, 14 Feb 2024 08:06:37
Boda rider jailed 22 years for defiling, infecting 15-year-old with HIV
A commercial motorcyclist, Hassan Kayanja, has been sentenced to serve a 22-year and one-month prison term for defiling and infecting a 15-year-old senior four student with HIV. Kayanja, a resident of Kyengera, was sentenced by a panel of three Court of Appeal Justices led by Cheborion Barishaki. The prosecution successfully proved that between 2017 and March 2018, in Buyinja village, Mpigi District, Kayanja, who was HIV-positive at the time, engaged in sexual acts with the minor who was a senior four student at Uganda Martyrs in Buwama. The court also noted that Kayanja was an adult working as a boda boda rider. It is alleged that Kayanja lured the victim into a relationship, which led her to run away from […]
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@kfm Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:34:12
Lukwago urges Ugandans to sacrifice for liberation struggle
The interim president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction and Kampala Lord Mayor, Mr. Erias Lukwago has implored Ugandans to make sacrifices for the nation’s liberation struggle. He made the remarks on Wednesday morning as he led political activists and leaders from various formations in prayers and paying tribute to the late singer, Adam Mulwana, at their offices in Katonga, Kampala. Lukwago commended Mulwana for his contribution to the struggle with the song “Toka Kwa Barabara”, composed for Dr. Kizza Besigye before the 2016 presidential elections. He urged Ugandans to contribute to the struggle without expecting immediate rewards, following Mulwana’s selfless example. Meanwhile, former FDC president Dr. Besigye described the deceased as an exceptional and intelligent young man […]
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@kfm Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:46:49
Insurance firms optimistic about sustained growth of sector
Insurance operators are optimistic about the steady growth of the country’s insurance sector despite the low penetration. The Chief executive officer for Jubilee Insurance, Mr Kumar Sumit, says the insurance industry has slowly gained sustained growth in the past three years due to the role being played by the Insurance Regulatory Authority. He says currently, several people are taking up insurance policies and is optimistic that with time, the insurance penetration is bound to increase. “It is not easy but teamwork makes the dream work. I believe that if we remain consistent and work hard, we can hit this year’s targets,” Mr Kumar said. Kumar, while recognizing the works of the Insurance Agents in Kampala, asked the insurance agents to […]
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@kfm Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:48:58
Prosecution presents second witness in Besigye, Mukaaku case
The prosecution has today presented its second witness, Detective Sgt. Agaba Godwin, to testify in the incitement to violence case against former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Rt. Dr. Kizza Besigye and activist Lubega Mukaaku. Agaba testified that in June 2022, he was serving as the Division Region CID boss at CPS Kampala when both Besigye and Mukaaku were arrested downtown and brought to the station. The police witness told court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya that he searched Besigye’s car and recovered a megaphone and placards containing messages that the prosecution alleges were intended to incite violence. Prosecution claims the duo used these items to rally the masses to protest against rising commodity prices. The […]
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@kfm Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:18:00
Receptionist arrested for giving man room to defile daughter
A receptionist of a guest house in Katwe zone, Bugembe town, Jinja north city division, has been taken into police custody for allegedly allocating a room to a 35-year-old man to defile his 14-year-old daughter. Receptions among other roles; greet guests as they come in, manage the check-in and check-out process, answer questions and requests, and help with administrative tasks at the front desk. But police say the 20-year-old suspect “looked on and provided hospitality services” as the father hung out with his underage daughter he reportedly defiled “at least twice”. The Kiira region police spokesperson, Mr James Mubi, said the suspect was arrested because she failed to provide information about what was going on between the man and the […]
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@kfm Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:22:02
UNEB invites candidates to defend withheld PLE results
By Tausi Nakato The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has asked candidates whose 2023 Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results were withheld over alleged examination malpractices to appear before a tribunal hearing next week. About 749,254 pupils sat for PLE in 2023, and results were released on January 25; however, some candidates are yet to receive their results to-date yet Senior One students are expected to report for term one on Monday next week. Against that background, UNEB spokesperson, Ms Jennifer Kalule, said such pupils are scheduled to appear before a tribunal next week on a date which will be communicated to school heads. “The candidates will be asked questions depending on their PLE answer sheets before the tribunal,’’ Ms Kalule […]
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@kfm Wed, 14 Feb 2024 13:32:55
UNEB to release 2023 UCE results tomorrow
By Priscilla Maloba | Monitor The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the 2023 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exam results tomorrow, Thursday, February 15, 2024. The results for at least 349, 459 candidates who sat the exams last year will be released at State Lodge, Nakasero at 11am, in a function presided over by the Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Museveni. “The release of UCE 2023 follows a briefing session by UNEB to the Minister this (Wednesday) morning. A total of 349, 459 candidates registered for the 2023 UCE Examination as compared to 364, 467 in 2022,” UNEB said in a statement. Read more
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@kfm Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:32:16
FDC unveils Alwoc as flagbearer for Dokolo by-election
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has today officially declared Dr. Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal as their chosen candidate to contest in the Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament by-election. The seat fell vacant following the demise of the former Dokolo District Woman MP, Cecilia Ogwal on January 18, 2024. While other party members expressed interest in the same position, the decision to support Dr Alwoc was reached following a meeting with the late Ogwal’s family and FDC leaders in Dokolo district. While unveiling their candidate at the party’s head offices in Najjanankumbi, the FDC Electoral Commission Chairman, Toterebuka Bamwenda, accompanied by the party president Patrick Amuriat, and other leaders said Dr. Alwoc has all it takes to represent […]
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@kfm Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:04:46
Will PLU shake NRM dominance?
In this episode of the KFM Hot Seat, Kwezi Tabaro and guests; Mr Godber Tumushabe from the Great Lakes Institute for Strategic Studies and Senior Presidential Advisor Moses Byaruhanga discuss the newly formed Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU) and the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) that is ravaging the cattle corridor. Listen to the podcast below;
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