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@sqoop Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:53:18
Ghetto Kids eye over Shs900m cash prize on America’s Got Talent
After finishing sixth during last year’s Britain’s Got Talent, Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids made their debut on America’s Got Talent; Fantasy League on Monday evening. Selected from a pool of 40 global acts for this new series, they are vying for the grand prize exceeding Shs900 million. The talented Ugandan dancers dazzled both the audience […]
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@sqoop Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:39:12
‘Jameson and Friends’ returns
The 2024 first edition of Jameson and Friends is happening this Saturday at the Design Hub the industrial area starting at 4 pm till late. Dubbed ‘A Day-into-night Extravaganza’, the event aims to provide an unforgettable evening filled with bonding, connecting, and pure enjoyment and it goes beyond just a night out as it is […]
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@sqoop Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:14:03
Bobi Wine calls upon every voice to advocate for Beenie Gunter’s safe return
Despite being a full-time politician, Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu alias Bobi Wine still loves art. The politician-cum-singer has come out to demand for the safe return of fellow artiste Beenie Gunter who was arrested a few days ago in Abu Dhabi. According to Bobi Wine, he just learnt of the detention of Beenie Gunter and has […]
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@kfm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 09:20:46
Henry Ssuubi secures suit offers ahead of graduation
Makerere University finalist Henry Ssuubi is all fired up to graduate in style after securing two suit offers from well-wishers ahead of the institution’s 74th graduation ceremony. Sharing a photo of himself in his graduation gown on X, Ssuubi tagged renowned suit brand Oscar Kampala with a playful request: “Hello @Oscarkampala, how many retweets for the #Mak74thGrad tailored suit?” While some netizens criticized him for what they called “begging”, the post also garnered positive feedback. Oscar Kampala, a fellow alumnus of Makerere University responded warmly. “The fact that we joined Muk in the same year 2019 makes it more special. No need for retweets, my brother. Come for that suit! The goal is to own your own iron sheet company […]
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@kfm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:10:47
Medical interns threaten to strike over unfulfilled pledges
Medical interns under their umbrella body, the Federation for Uganda Medical Interns (FUMI), have threatened to stage an industrial action starting February 1, 2024, due to the government’s failure to fulfill its pledges. Speaking to journalists at Mulago Guest House on Wednesday, FUMI President Bill Adrati revealed that on August 9, 2021, the president directed that all medical interns should be paid Shs2.7 million, half of the Shs5.4 million their senior doctors receive monthly. However, Adrati stated that, despite the directive, intern doctors are still earning Shs1 million, significantly lower than the promised Shs2.7 million. Fr Frustrated by this discrepancy, Adrati announced that FUMI has decided to go on strike on February 1, continuing until the President’s directive is fulfilled. […]
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@kfm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 10:43:55
Katanga murder: Widow committed to High Court for trial
Molly Katanga, widow of the late businessman Henry Katanga, appeared at Nakawa Magistrates Court Wednesday afternoon in connection with her husband’s murder. She was transported from IHK Hospital by police ambulance. The appearance follows an arrest warrant issued against her on Monday, January 22, 2024, after the Director of Public Prosecutions complained to the court that Mrs. Katanga had repeatedly ignored court summons since November 21, 2023. Chief Magistrate Elias Kakooza denied Mrs. Katanga the opportunity to plead to the capital offense of murder, which is only triable and bailable by the High Court. However, she was committed to the High Court to stand trial, with the prosecution’s key evidence being her DNA found on the murder weapon, a gun. […]
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@kfm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 15:51:42
Ugandans dying of hunger are idiots, says Minister Oryem
The State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr Henry Oryem Okello, has said that Ugandans dying of hunger are idiots. The minister, who was speaking in an exclusive interview with NTV talked about Uganda’s climate being favourable for farmers to till their land and plant enough seeds for food. “Those are idiots… real idiots that can die of hunger in Uganda. Those are idiots because there is enough food in Uganda. If you work hard, there is land in Uganda, the climate is right inspite climate change, if you make double efforts to make sure that you go out in the morning, till your land you plant the seeds, you maintain your plantation, surely, how do you fail to get food?” […]
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@kfm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:08:01
UNEB to release PLE results tomorrow
By Priscilla Maloba The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially announced that the 2023 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results will be released on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The announcement was made on the board’s official X platform on Wedenesday. “#PLE2023 results to be released on Thursday, January 25, 2024,” the message reads in part. According to UNEB, the release of the results follows a successful briefing meeting between the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, and top officials from the Ministry and the board. “The UNEB team was led by the new UNEB Chairperson, Prof. Celestino Obua, who was flanked by the Executive Director, Mr. Dan N. Odongo. It was also attended by some members of the UNEB Senior […]
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@kfm Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:14:21
AFCON hosts Ivory Coast sack coach Gasset
By AFP Africa Cup of Nations hosts Ivory Coast have sacked coach Jean-Louis Gasset midway through the tournament, the country’s football federation (FIF) announced on Wednesday. “The contracts of coach Jean-Louis Gasset and his assistant Ghislain Printant are terminated due to insufficient results,” the FIF said in a statement. The Ivorians suffered an embarrassing 4-0 thrashing by Equatorial Guinea in their last Group A game on Monday. The two-time champions need results to go in their favour in Wednesday’s final group matches to reach the knock-out phase as one of the four best third-placed teams. Ivory Coast have only failed to get out of the group phase once in the previous nine editions of the tournament, in 2017. If the […]
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@kfm Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:02:48
Oscar nominations: Fans outraged by Barbie snubs
By AFP The announcement of Oscar nominations always generates a bit of buzz, with fans weighing in on which movies and which actors deserved recognition and didn’t get it. But few snubs have provoked as much online outrage as those delivered to summer blockbuster “Barbie”, a deft satire on the difficulties women face in being recognized for their talents, whose female director and female lead did not make the shortlist. Especially as the male actor playing Ken did. “Nominating Ken but not Barbie is literally the plot of the movie,” novelist Brad Meltzer wrote on social media. Greta Gerwig’s fizzing audience-pleaser, which took over $1 billion at the box office with its effortless melding of social commentary and bubblegum pop […]
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@kfm Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:08:37
IGG orders interdiction of Mayuge Records Officer over missing files
By Tausi Nakato The deputy Inspector General of Government (IGG), Ms Anne Muhairwe, has ordered for the arrest and interdiction for six months of Mayuge District Senior Records Officer, Ms Brenda Nabwire, over missing documents. Ms Muhairwe, who was on a two-day impromptu inspection of Mayuge District over service delivery, said Ms Nabwire’s interdiction and arrest followed allegations that she was “frustrating” service delivery in the District. “She has been frustrating service delivery. People are suffering at her whims. If you do not give her “something”, documents disappear, she is the one to decide whether they transfer you, put or delete you from the payroll. Sometimes she refuses to give someone the file,’’ Ms Muhairwe said on Wednesday. According to […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Jan 2024 11:35:30
UNEB to release 2023 PLE results on Thursday
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) will release the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) on Thursday, January 25. According to a new memo released by the office of the Minister of Education and Sports, a briefing by UNEB on the PLE results for the year 2023 is happening today at the State House Nakasero in Kampala. […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:07:34
SMACK League Season 6 Grand Finale this Sunday: Outkasts and Zimbas in nail-biting battle for title
The SMACK League has announced the finale of one of the premier alumni sports leagues that is slated for this Sunday, January 28 at Legends Grounds in Lugogo. The league brings together old boys of St. Mary’s College Kisubi. Powered by Guinness, the grand finale will be an exhilarating encounter as the Outkasts and Zimbas […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:56:46
Minister Oryem under fire for calling those who die of hunger in Uganda ‘Idiots’
State Minister Henry Okello Oryem is facing severe backlash after making controversial remarks during an interview on NTV this morning, where he referred to those who die of hunger in Uganda as ‘idiots.’ In his statement, Oryem asserted, “Those people dying of hunger in Uganda are idiots because there is enough food, land, and the […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 25 Jan 2024 06:17:39
Puerto Rican artiste jets in Uganda for a collaborative project with Vinka
Puerto Rican singer Rafa Pabon is in Uganda for a collaborative project with Swangz Avenue’s Vinka. The two artists, hailing from different corners of the world, are joining forces to create a fusion of sounds that transcends borders and celebrates the rich diversity of global music. With an impressive track record in the music industry, […]
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@chimpreports Wed, 24 Jan 2024 08:56:30
VIDEO: Molly Katanga Appears In Court in Wheel Chair; Remanded to Luzira
Wealthy businesswoman Molly Katanga has this Wednesday morning appeared before Nakawa Magistrate Court to face charges of murder of her husband, Henry Katanga. Molly arrived in a wheelchair to respond to a warrant of arrest issued by court after failing to honour multiple summons. “Whereas Accused 1, Katanga Molly stands charged with the offence of …
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