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@sqoop Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:23:48
Mr Ibu’s son arrested over alleged theft of medical donations
Two of popular Nigerian actor John Okafor’s children have been arrested for allegedly stealing money raised to pay for his hospital fees last year. Known as Mr Ibu, the 62-year-old had a leg amputated in November after fans had donated to a crowd-funding scheme. His son Daniel Okafor and adopted daug hter Jasmine Chioma are […]
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@sqoop Sun, 28 Jan 2024 10:31:14
Today in history: Music stars gather to record We Are the World
The special instruction Quincy Jones sent out to the dozen pop stars invited to participate in the recording of We Are the World was this: “Check your egos at the door.” Jones was the producer of a record that would eventually go on to sell more than 7 million copies and raise more than $60 […]
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@sqoop Sun, 28 Jan 2024 19:29:20
What exactly is ekisaati
If you are on X, formerly known as Twitter, chances are you have heard of the trend ekisaati. It is hard to trace how the craze started, but it indeed started with a platform plug, Albert Katruguma. He has used the phrase for a long time, and he has also worn the said ekisaati longer […]
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@sqoop Sun, 28 Jan 2024 20:03:26
Bobi Wine primed to continue Uganda’s dodgy Oscar record
Uganda’s film industry is growing by leaps and bounds, with the sheer volume of films produced and later released in the country offering tangible support. Despite all this, the industry is yet to submit a film fit to win one of the many categories at the annual Academy Awards, commonly known as the Oscars. This […]
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@kfm Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:41:21
Britain’s King Charles III Admitted to hospital for prostate surgery
By AFP King Charles III was on Friday admitted to a London hospital for scheduled surgery, Buckingham Palace said, a week after revealing the British monarch would be treated for an enlarged prostate. “The king was this morning admitted to a London hospital for scheduled treatment,” the palace added in a statement. “His Majesty would like to thank all those who have sent their good wishes over the past week and is delighted to learn that his diagnosis is having a positive impact on public health awareness.” Royal officials took the unusual step last week of issuing a bulletin on the 75-year-old monarch’s health, disclosing that he had an enlarged prostate but the condition was benign. It came soon after […]
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@kfm Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:02:07
Museveni directs on Mukono-Katosi-Nyenga road
President Museveni has directed the Minister of Transport Gen Katumba Wamala to start investigations into Mukono Katosi Nyenga Road which has started developing potholes barely two years after construction. Speaking at the 38th NRM/A Victory Day anniversary in Jinja, President Museveni said he took keen interest after locals narrated to him about the shoddy works, leaving the road in a sorry state. “That new road from the bridge to Mukono through Buikwe was finished two years ago but potholes have already started developing. I had not paid attention to them [potholes] but when they told me I saw some between Nyenga and the bridge. I want Gen Katuba to check that road and find out what happened because we have […]
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@kfm Fri, 26 Jan 2024 13:32:11
Klopp to stand down as Liverpool manager at end of season
By AFP Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp announced in a shock decision on Friday that he will leave the club at the end of the season because he was “running out of energy”. Klopp, who has returned Liverpool to one of European football’s powerhouses since taking over at Anfield in 2015, said the decision to leave was one “I have to take”. The German led Liverpool to their first league title for 30 years in 2020 and to Champions League glory in 2019. Liverpool are five points clear at the top of the Premier League and the 56-year-old will be hoping to go out on a high by winning the title again. “I can understand that it’s a shock for a […]
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@kfm Fri, 26 Jan 2024 14:38:29
URA confiscates cigarettes worth Shs140m, 4 arrested
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) on Friday busted a racket of cigarette smugglers at Senga in Wakiso district. In an intelligence-led operation carried out by the Uganda Revenue Enforcement officers on Friday, four people were arrested with smuggled flavored cigarettes worth Shs140 milion at Senga, Wakiso district. The Authority’s Assistant Commissioner of Public and Corporate Affairs, Mr Ibrahim Bbossa, says the culprits have been arrested with several boxes of cigarettes which are prohibited on the Ugandan market. He explains that the suspects tried to bribe the enforcement officers with Shs10 million but were arrested and are now being detained at Jinja police station. “We are hoping that people can learn from this because the cost of smuggling is expensive. When […]
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@kfm Mon, 29 Jan 2024 04:00:33
Liverpool keep quadruple dream alive for ’emotional’ Klopp
By AFP Liverpool remain in the hunt to send Jurgen Klopp off with a quadruple after beating Norwich 5-2 in the FA Cup on Sunday, with the manager admitting he’d have to be “made of wood” to remain untouched by the affection in which he is held. Klopp was greeted by an emotional rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” before kick-off and banners of thanks in the first match since the German announced his decision to leave at the end of the season. The 56-year-old said on Friday when he made the shock announcement on his impending departure that he hoped the “best memories were still to come” despite having won the Premier League and Champions League during his time […]
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@kfm Mon, 29 Jan 2024 04:29:23
Over 1,400 to graduate from Makerere today
By Dorothy Najitta A total of 1,476 students from different colleges and schools at Makerere University are set to graduate today in different programmes at the 74th graduation. Out of these, 1,011 are undergraduate, 404 are graduate students, 24 are undergraduate diploma students and 36 are PhD students. They are from the colleges of Natural sciences and Health sciences, and the School of Law. A week-long graduation has attracted a total of 12,913 students. Of these, 6,816 are female and 6,097 are male. In addition, a total of 11,016 are undergraduate students, 24 are undergraduate diploma students, 156 are postgraduate diploma students, 1,585 are graduate students and 132 are PhDs students. Decline There is a slight decline in the number […]
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@kfm Mon, 29 Jan 2024 04:52:59
Avoid joining rebel groups, Namayingo residents told
The Minister for Kampala Metropolitan Affairs, Minsa Kabanda has urged the residents of Namayingo District to embrace government programmes for socio-economic transformation to avoid being lured into joining the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). She made the remarks during the district launch of the 43rd Tarehe Sita week at Namayingo district headquarters. Kabanda said that the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) remains committed to serving the people of Busoga and Uganda at large. She noted that government programmes like the Parish Development Model, Operation Wealth Creation, and Emyooga, are designed to improve people’s welfare thus they should embrace them. The Director of Political Education Land Forces Col Anatoli Nuwagira who represented the Chief Political Commissar highlighted the several activities that UPDF […]
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@kfm Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:10:27
Healthcare advocates decry limited investment in PHC
Healthcare advocates have decried limited investment in Primary Health Care (PHC) in Uganda. The Senior Manager, of Advocacy and Partnership at Living Goods, Hasifa Naluyiga, tells KFM that PHC is the most inclusive, equitable, cost-effective, and efficient approach to enhance people’s physical and mental health as well as well-being. However, she says despite the government’s commitment to transition from curative to preventive healthcare, community health intervention coverage in Uganda is still low. Naluyiga explains that the rollout of the community health workers registry and e-community health information systems is extremely low affecting follow-up and reporting rates for the Village Health Teams (VHTs) She thus implores the government to increase the primary health care budget to cater for training, retooling, and […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:19:21
Kampala Parents continues tradition of excellent PLE performance
Kampala Parents School continued with its tradition of excellent performance in the Primary Leaving Examinations that were released on Thursday, January 25. It was a jubilation mood at the school that saw 42 students pass with good first grades. “God is good, and He has always been on our side,” said the school’s Principal Daphine […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:41:51
Singer Beenie Gunter released from detention, barred from leaving the UAE
Singer Beenie Gunter, whose real name is Crescent Baguma, has been released from a detention centre in Abu Dhabi. However, he has been barred from leaving the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The singer, known for the song ‘Tubaayo,’ has also been fined 5,000 dirhams by Abu Dhabi authorities (about Shs5 million) as a condition for […]
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@matookerepublic Sat, 27 Jan 2024 07:52:07
FULL LIST: 2024 iKon Awards nominations announced
Out of 203 submissions, the official list of nominations for the 2024 iKon Awards has finally been unveiled. The second edition of the awards is slated for 23rd March 2024 and will aim to honour and celebrate exceptional people and entities in the Ugandan cinema and television industries while providing a forum for constructive change. […]
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@matookerepublic Sat, 27 Jan 2024 07:56:53
Absa Bank Uganda Director tips HR practitioners on organisational culture, work ethic
The Absa Bank Uganda Human Capital Director Sylvia Mulomi has tipped Human Resource (HR) practitioners about the organisational culture and work ethic as key to shaping a thriving workplace, which ultimately results in the company’s success, including higher revenues. She was speaking during the HR Community Appreciation breakfast meeting at the Kampala Sheraton Hotel on […]
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@chimpreports Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:16:46
Museveni: Uganda’s Economic Outlook Is Very Optimistic
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured Ugandans that the country’s economy is continuing to expand despite the effects of climate change on agriculture and infrastructure by the floods, the conflict in Eastern Europe, which led to a rise in the prices of some strategic commodities such as oil as well as the recent rise in …
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@chimpreports Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:24:20
MTN MoMo Showcases Innovative Loans and Savings Marketplace
MTN MoMo, a leading mobile financial service provider, has proudly showcased its groundbreaking MoMo loans and savings marketplace. This platform consolidates all savings and loan products associated with MTN MoMo, providing customers unparalleled convenience, flexibility, and accessibility to financial credit options. Understanding the multifaceted financial requirements of our customer base, the ‘Wesotinge with MTN MoMo’ …
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@chimpreports Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:32:00
Kwo-yelo Case: Victims ask Court to facilitate relocation, reburial of their loved ones
Victims of atrocities in Thomas Kwoyelo’s case have asked the Court to facilitate the repatriation and relocation of their loved ones from Pagak Parish, in Amuru District. Thomas Kwoyelo, alias Latoni, a former Sinia brigade commander of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebels, is facing 78 charges of war crimes and Crimes against humanity before the …
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@chimpreports Fri, 26 Jan 2024 10:37:54
Uganda Hippos, Queen Cranes poised for All Africa Games in Accra
Uganda U20 Men’s National Team (Uganda Hippos) and U20 Women’s National Team (Queen Cranes) will feature at this year’s All African Games in Accra, Ghana, FUFA has announced. This is after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed the teams that will participate in the tournament slated for March 2024. For the men’s category, the …
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