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@sqoop Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:18:58
Trevor Noah pays tribute to two Ugandans during his historic win
David Kibuuka and Joseph Opio have been writers for seven years at the Daily Show during the time Trevor Noah has been hosting it. On Monday, Trevor Noah did not forget to pay tribute to them while giving a speech after being announced the winner in the ‘Outstanding Variety Talk Series’ at the historic 75th […]
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@sqoop Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:41:28
Bebe Cool threatens to take legal action against telecom giant over data
Musician Bebe Cool is one of the artistes who spends a lot of time on the internet. Today the ‘Wakayima’ singer has come out and complained about the high internet rates by by telecom giants Airtel Uganda in a social media post. According to Bebe Cool, he has been cheated by the giant telecom company […]
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@kfm Wed, 17 Jan 2024 11:41:28
Sudan fighting spreads to World Heritage Site
By AFP Sudan’s devastating nine-month war between two rival generals is spreading to a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an NGO reported late Tuesday, sounding the alarm for the remains of the ancient Kingdom of Kush. The Regional Network for Cultural Rights said it “strongly condemns the incursion by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)”, the paramilitary forces of general Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, “on the sites of Naqa and Musawwarat es-Sufra”. RSF forces have been fighting against troops loyal to Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan since April last year. The NGO said the incident, which took place on Sunday, marked the second time since December that fighting had broken out at the religious sites, located in the northern River Nile state. […]
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@kfm Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:00:02
Katanga murder: Daughters, two others further remanded
The High Court in Kampala has further remanded four suspects in the murder of businessman Henry Katanga. The suspects, who were seeking to be released on bail were on Wednesday advised to await the outcome of the pending Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) revision application on January 24, 2024. The suspects including two of Katanga’s daughters; Martha Nkwanzi and Patricia Kakweza had asked to present their bail application today in which they seek temporary freedom pending the trial relating to the shooting of their father, Henry Katanga. The businessman was allegedly gunned down at his home on Chwa 11 Road in Mbuya-Nakawa division on November, 2, 2023. His two daughters and the widow, Ms Molly Katanga together with the family’s […]
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@kfm Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:17:39
NAM delegates urged to address debt burden
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) says there are serious challenges that affect member states of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) that deserve urgent attention. Speaking to journalists at the party’s head offices in Kampala, the head of media and communication at UPC, Mr. Faizo Muzeyi, said the heavy debt burden has enslaved NAM member states since the Arab-Israel war of the early 1970s and this has reduced the capacity to invest in economies and trade as well as create viable opportunities for the youthful population. He urged the NAM delegates convening at Speak Resort Munyonyo, to come up with practical solutions to the debt trap. Muzeyi also wants the delegates to pay attention to food insecurity, climate change, poor health, unemployment, […]
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@kfm Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:34:52
Girl suffocates as 3 brothers rescued from Busia house
By David Awori | Monitor A nine-year-old girl has suffocated after smoke from a burning charcoal stove engulfed their home in Sofia ‘B’ Village, Busia Municipality, Busia District, on Tuesday night. The deceased has been identified as Patra Alinda, a Primary Three pupil of Greens Primary School, and daughter to Ms Josephine Muzaaki and George Mukhwana, both residents of the same Village. Mr Frank Ojambo, the Sofia Village Vice Chairman, said: “The children had been preparing rice in their room; unfortunately, they locked the door and slept off and that was the cause of the suffocation.” Read more
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@kfm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:28:46
World Cup stars Morocco cruise to AFCON victory over Tanzania
By AFP Shock 2022 World Cup semi-finalists Morocco cruised to a 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania in San Pedro on Wednesday as they opened their Africa Cup of Nations Group F campaign. Captain Romain Saiss scored in the first half and, after Tanzania had Novatus Miroshi sent off, Azzedine Ounahi and Youssef En-Nesyri netted for the Atlas Lions. Although an African powerhouse for decades, Morocco are seeking only a second Cup of Nations title 48 years after lifting the trophy in Ethiopia. Morocco sprang to international prominence two years ago in Qatar when they became the first African World Cup semi-finalists after eliminating Spain and Portugal in knockout matches. The victory over group outsiders Tanzania in the southwest of the […]
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@kfm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 04:45:12
UPC distances self from today’s opposition activities
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has distanced itself from today’s activities organized by various political parties under the United Forces of Change group. On Tuesday, leaders of different political parties including the National Unity Platform, Democratic Party, People’s Progressive Party, The Justice Forum, the Congress Party, Forum for Democratic Charge, and Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) led by Peter Walubiri, convened at Dr. Kizza Besigye’s offices at Katonga road where they announced the call for action over government’s failure to offer good leadership to its citizens. The group rallied Ugandans to join them today in planting trees, among other activities. They also urged Ugandans to expose the pot-holed Kampala City to the visiting Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) delegates in an activity aimed […]
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@kfm Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:44:28
MP Cecilia Ogwal is dead
Dokolo District Women’s Constituency Member of Parliament and former Miss Uganda, Cecilia Ogwal is dead, Uganda’s Speaker of Parliament Ms Anita Among announced Thursday. Media reports indicate that the 77-year-old Ogwal succumbed to cancer at a hospital in India. “It is with a heavy heart and pain that I announce the passing of our Mother, Mentor and role model Imat Cecilia Atim Ogwal, the Honourable Member representing the Women of Dokolo District. I send my sincere sympathies to her dear husband and the family, friends, the people of Lango and colleagues! May her soul find eternal rest,” Among posted on her official X platform. Details to follow…
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@matookerepublic Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:02:01
How teacher Ssenfuma was lured into visiting his 15-year-old female student
A one Kato John Ssenfuma, a 40-year-old teacher at one of the schools in Mityana, is trending on social media. However, it is not due to any innovation but rather because he was arrested on allegations of attempting to defile a 15-year-old girl, a student at the school where he teaches. Ssenfuma is currently being […]
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@chimpreports Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:24:22
M23 Threaten Action as Rebel Commanders are Killed in DRC Drone Strike
M23 rebels have confirmed that their commanders were killed in a military strike by the Congolese armed forces. “On Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, the Kinshasa régime violated yet again the imposed ceasefire by attacking our forces on the front lines and carrying out acts of assassination behind our front lines, killing two of our commanders,” …
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@chimpreports Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:14:56
NAM: Delegates Root for New Global Security Architecture to Address Scourge of Conflicts
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) conference in Kampala has entered its third day with Ministers deliberating on the draft outcome documents by the Political and Economic and Social Affairs Committees. The Ministers are discussing the Middle East Peace Process where officials called for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and a two-state solution; the conflict in …
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@chimpreports Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:21:53
Ndejje University withdraws from FUFA Big League, releases non-student players
The management of Ndejje University has moved to withdraw its football club from participating in the FUFA Big League, the second ranked football competition in the country, citing financial difficulties. In the Monday meeting held by the University Council, it was resolved that the Institute further terminates contracts of non-student players. This was confirmed in …
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@chimpreports Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:58:36
BREAKING NEWS: Museveni Pardons Ex NSSF Boss Chandi Jamwa
President Museveni has pardoned David Chandi Jamwa, the former Managing Director of National Social Security Fund (NSSF). “In the exercise of the power vest in me under article 121 (1) (a) of the constitution of the republic of Uganda, 1995 as mended and on the advice of the advisory committee on the prerogative of mercy, …
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@chimpreports Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:17:34
How Family Laid Trap for Teacher Ssenfuma
The Kanyanya Territorial Police has detained Mr. Kato John Ssenfuma, a 40-year-old teacher at a school in Mityana, residing in Mukono District. Mr. Ssemfuma was apprehended on allegations of attempting to defile a 15-year-old girl, a student at the same school where he teaches. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by Ms. Sheilah, 26 years …
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@chimpreports Wed, 17 Jan 2024 17:23:58
Museveni Welcomes Moroccan Coffee Value-Addition Investor to Uganda
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday, January 16, 2024 met and held discussions with Mr. Hassan Berkani, an investor from Morocco at State House, Entebbe. Mr. Berkani is the president of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services of Casablanca-Settat, a professional public establishment with legal personality and financial autonomy under the supervision of the state. …
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@chimpreports Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:10:24
BIG STORY: Sudan’s Gen Burhan Missing as Warlord Dagalo Arrives in Uganda for IGAD Summit
Sudan Warlord, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo alias Hemedti, has arrived in Uganda to attend the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government meeting. The meeting, which is due this Thursday at State House Entebbe, will focus on the security and humanitarian situation in Sudan and the escalating conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia over …
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@chimpreports Thu, 18 Jan 2024 05:40:59
BREAKING NEWS: MP Cecilia Ogwal is Dead
Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, the powerful Member of Parliament for the Dokolo District Women’s Constituency and former Miss Uganda, Cecilia Ogwal, is dead. Ogwal was 77. Close family members said Ogwal succumbed to cancer at a hospital in India on Thursday morning. “It is sad, Mama Cecilia Ogwal is no more, she is gone,” said …
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