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@sqoop Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:00:03
2024 has some Ka-rare speed, get your seat belts
WABULA: Anyway, in the real good news of 2024. I ushered in the year in a suit. But I can assure you, I was under attack from the moment I stepped out. Ugandans, they hate smart people. Ugandans, they hate happy people. I knew in advance the feelings I would solicit. I am always suspicious […]
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:10:39
EC asks govt to amend Local Government Act regulations
The Electoral Commission chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has advised the government to consider amendments to the Local Government Act regulations to have the LC1 and 2 elections conducted during the general elections. According to Justice Byabakama, the roadmap for the general elections under Article 61 Close 2 of the Constitution only points to the Presidential, Parliamentary, and Local Government elections and any elections for administrative units that are not under Article 61 of the Constitution will call for an amendment to the law. “Elections for LC1 and 2 are not part of the general elections under Article 6 Close 1 of the Constitution. If the powers-that-be want it that way, then maybe they will have to look at amending some […]
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:44:54
LoP concerned over re-allocation of LC polls money
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Mr Joel Ssennyonyi has warned government against disregarding matters to do with local leadership. This is after the Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi yesterday announced another extension of the term of office for Local Council 1 and 2 chairpersons for another three months, from January, 6th 2024. Magyezi said this was due to lack of funding and the pending harmonization of all administrative units across the country. In an exclusive interview with KFM, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Secretary to the Treasury Ramadhan Ggoobi confirmed that funds meant for conducting local council elections had been re-allocated based on government priorities. However, Ssenyonyi tells KFM that whoever was responsible for the […]
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:40:14
FWSL: Kawempe school Kampala Queens to go top
By Makhtum Muziransa Agnes Nabukenya struck twice to give Kawempe Muslim a 2-0 win over Kampala Queens (KO) at MTN Omondi Stadium, Lugogo in the Fufa Women Super League (FWSL) on Wednesday. The loss is KO’s first of the season in five games but it compounded all their problems against a dominant Kawempe and leaves both teams on 10 points with the latter having a match in hand. Newly appointed KO coach Charles Ayiekoh fielded a side devoid of creativity in the centre with Damali Matama, Shakira Mutibwa and Zainah Namuleme – all currently famed for ball winning abilities starting. Shamirah Nalugya and Hasifah Nassuna are out injured. Read more
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:13:37
Museveni urges dairy farmers to invest in casein, powdered milk
By PPU President Kaguta Museveni has appealed to dairy farmers to put more emphasis on producing casein and powdered milk in order to benefit from the lucrative international market. The President made the appeal while meeting a group of dairy farmers from Kazo and Kiruhura districts at Karo Primary School in Nshwere, Kiruhura District, yesterday. “Shifting focus from liquid milk to processed products for export is crucial. This is something that you must take seriously,” Mr Museveni said, highlighting the products’ potential for longevity and better prices in the global markets. Acknowledging Uganda’s current milk production of five billion litres annually, the President emphasised that exploring the international demand is essential. “We need to meet the external market requirements. Liquid […]
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 10:48:41
Mbale City suspends collection of local revenue over alleged corruption
By Yahudu Kitunzi Mbale City Council has suspended the collection of fees from street parking, loading, offloading and advertising fees over alleged corruption among officials. James Kutosi, the Mbale City spokesperson says the decision followed the continued failure by contractors to remit monthly revenue collections to the council account. In 2021, the city embarked on implementation of digital revenue collection to minimize human contact and increase revenue. However, the authorities now say the Integrated Revenue Administration System (IRAS) is being manipulated by some officials. This is the second time Mbale City Council is suspending the collection of revenue over corruption and other related irregularities. Last year, they suspended the collection of street parking fees over the continued fights between its […]
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:01:57
Pastors speak out on Bugingo shooting
By Tausi Nakato Senior Pastors have asked Police to expedite its inquest into the assassination attempt on their colleague, Aloysius Bugingo, of House of Prayer Ministries. Pastor Bugingo was on Tuesday night attacked by unknown assailants along Namungona Zone 2, Kasubi, Rubaga Division, at Bukalasa Junction along National Housing Road in Kampala, as he headed home. His bodyguard, Richard Muhumuza from the elite Special Forces Command (SFC) was killed. Police say the shooting targeted Pastor Bugingo, but offer no clear-cut motive, prompting his colleagues to theorise what may have been the assailants’ motive. Pastor Martin Ssempa of Makerere Community Church, says he suspects the assassination attempt on Pastor Bugingo was due to his preaching against homosexuality, adding that he, […]
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:26:32
Kenya’s Wetangula tips Commonwealth Speakers on reaping from carbon credits
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Kenya, Moses Wetangula has underscored the need to constantly equip Members of Parliament through workshops, and financing, among others to keep them abreast with matters of the environment. Delivering a keynote address at the ongoing 27th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth in Munyonyo, Wetangula emphasized the need to pass laws, particularly in countries that are water-secure, to protect heritage. He, however, quickly added that countries can only do so by having a proper legal framework. “Whoever pollutes must pay but the polluters are paying themselves; they have been harvesting carbon credit proceeds. So our Parliaments must be forever alert,” Wetangula noted. The conference themed on climate change seeks to […]
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@kfm Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:50:48
Implications of Uganda’s exit from Agoa
US President Joe Biden formally removed Uganda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). In this episode of the KFM Hot Seat, Patrick Kamara hosts Ms Meg Hilbert Jaquay, the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Uganda, Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) executive director, Dr. Ezra Muhumuza, and Prof Augustus Nuwagaba, an international consultant on economic transformation for a conversation on way forward and implications of Uganda’s exit from Agoa. Listen to the show below;
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@kfm Fri, 05 Jan 2024 04:47:09
URA moves to popularise tax procedures among Chinese business community
Makerere University Confucius Institute has welcomed the move by the Uganda Revenue Authority to have key taxation information translated into the Chinese language. This comes as the tax body, together with the Chinese Embassy are today set to launch a Chinese version of an abridged taxation handbook meant to ease understanding of the country’s taxation system by the Chinese business community in Uganda. Dr. Gilbert Gumoshabe, the Director of the Confucius Institute, says this will not only reduce corruption but will also save time spent on seeking interpretation of taxation documentation by the Chinese businesses in the country. “Most of the taxpayers are Chinese now, they are engaged in manufacturing. When they come, you tell them Ugandan laws but they […]
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@kfm Fri, 05 Jan 2024 06:37:52
Political parties protest extension of LC polls
A section of political party leaders has criticized government’s decision to reallocate funds meant for conducting Local Council I and II elections to other priorities. The reallocation was confirmed on Wednesday this week, by the Ministry of Finance Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi. Addressing journalists earlier, Local Government Minister Raphael Magyezi cited the lack of funds as one of the reasons for the further extension of the term of office for the LC 1 and 2 for another 180 days from tomorrow, January 6. However, in a phone interview with KFM, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Patrick Amuriat said this is a clear indication that the government has failed in its mandate of promoting democracy. […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:28:31
Pastor Bugingo’s deceased bodyguard was attached to SFC
In a recent development, further details have emerged regarding the assassination attempt on the life of Aloysius Bugingo, the senior pastor of the House of Prayer Ministries. On Tuesday night, unknown assailants on a motorcycle shot at Bugingo’s car, resulting in the death of his bodyguard, Richard Muhumuza. While it has been stated that Muhumuza […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 04 Jan 2024 09:15:39
Man sent to prison for stealing forks
A 35-year-old loader has been remanded to Luzira prison for allegedly stealing a carton of forks. Yusuf Byaruhanga was arraigned before Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, who read to him a theft offense that he denied. The trial Magistrate sent him on remand until January 9th, 2024, when he will reappear for the […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:39:58
Absa launches campaign for personal and business growth
To support customers in achieving their beginning-of-year goals, Absa Bank Uganda has unveiled a comprehensive two-fold campaign designed to enhance both individual aspirations and business growth. The three-month campaign, themed “Jooga2024 Ne Absa” for individuals and “Tumbula Business Yo Ne Absa” for businesses, offers a complete package for personal and business customers to realize their […]
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@chimpreports Thu, 04 Jan 2024 07:58:42
Pastor Bugingo Speaks Out After Tuesday Attack
Pastor Aloysius Bugingo of House of Prayer Ministries has made his maiden public appearance following a failed Tuesday-attempt to end his life. Bugingo said on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, that he doesn’t blame anyone for masterminding the attack aimed at ending his life and gave thanks to God for giving him another chance to live. …
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@chimpreports Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:14:37
Gov’t Gives Bitature Shs 26bn Advance Payment to Acquire Electromax Power Plant
The Government of Uganda is in the process of making an advance payment of $7m (Shs 26bn) to businessman Patrick Bitature for the acquisition of his thermal power plant Electronmaxx in Tororo District, eastern Uganda. President Museveni last year ordered the Ministries of Finance and Energy to discuss the viability of procuring the 50-MW plant …
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@chimpreports Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:33:47
Photos: I&M Bank, Malembe usher in the New Year with pomp at the Kampala Serena Hotel
December 31, 2023, Victoria Hall at the Kampala Serena Hotel was awash with busy bodies, from as early as 8pm, all the way till dawn. The crowd consisted of young people from well to do families, as well as fun loving high-rollers, that turned up to celebrate their 2023 milestones, and welcome 2024 in style. …
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@chimpreports Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:52:05
Ugandan LGBTQ Activist Recovering from Knife Attack
Ugandan LGBTQ activist Steven Kabuye is nursing wounds following a Wednesday attack that almost claimed his life. Kabuye was attacked on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 in Kajjansi Town Council en route to his workplace. He said the assailant attempted to cut off his neck. “I used my arm to protect my neck and that is …
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@chimpreports Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:54:58
Bugingo Attack: Worried Community Roots for Enhanced Security Measures
The recent violent assault on Pastor Aloysious Bugingo and the tragic loss of his bodyguard, Muhumuza Richard, has cast a dark shadow over the streets of Kampala. Amid the hunt for justice, a glaring absence of CCTV cameras in the vicinity, as reported by eyewitnesses and the local community, has created significant hurdles for law …
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@chimpreports Thu, 04 Jan 2024 12:24:29
Royco simmers with Mama D. to Cookathon Guinness World Record
A few minutes to 10 am on the morning of Thursday, December 28, a countdown that would get Uganda another outstanding recognition in the World Guinness Records started. Professional Chef Dorcus Bashema Kirabo alias Mama D was just minutes away from breaking the Guinness Cookathon World Record, after cooking for four nights and five days …
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