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@sqoop Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:28:58
Actor Charlie Sheen attacked in his Malibu home, suspect arrested
Actor Charlie Sheen was attacked in his luxury Malibu home, police said Friday, with the suspect arrested and charged with assault and burglary. Officers were called to the “Two and a Half Men” star’s home for a “battery/disturbance,” Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement. “Upon contacting the parties involved, deputies identified Charlie […]
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@sqoop Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:43:58
UBL encourages safe drinking in festive season
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) and SafeBoda have partnered to deliver UBL products directly to consumers during the festive season. The partnership will entail consumers calling a toll-free number (0800277000) and getting their favourite UBL products delivered to wherever they may be in Kampala and Wakiso between 9 am and 6 pm. Emmy Hashakimana – UBL’s […]
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@sqoop Tue, 26 Dec 2023 13:14:31
Azawi faces backlash over harassing Ray G
Singer Azawi is currently experiencing harsh criticism for treating Ray G badly at the Mbarara Comedy Store show over the weekend. Opinions on what could’ve caused this have since surfaced online but the noise is leaning towards the failure of management to follow the event program to the dot. A video that was posted by […]
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@sqoop Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:41:48
Celebrities who painted social media with Christmas Day photoshoots
Pose an individual, a couple, or a family with a tree and your photos are unmistakably Christmassy. It’s a global tradition to capture the festive spirit through photoshoots during the holidays, this year is not any different and Uganda was no exception this Christmas. Celebrities and their families went all out, showcasing a vibrant blend […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Dec 2023 06:29:51
Govt sets seasonal harvesting dates to improve Vanilla quality
In response to concerns from farmers about vanilla theft and fluctuating prices, the Ugandan government has implemented seasonal harvesting dates for the crop. State Minister for Agriculture, Rt. Major Bwino Kyakulaga, announced that vanilla harvesting will be officially permitted from January 5th to April 5th, 2024. This designated harvesting period accounts for regional variations in crop maturity, aiming to ensure consistent quality for international exports. Minister Kyakulaga emphasized that standardizing harvest times will not only improve Uganda’s vanilla reputation and fetch higher export prices but also benefit farmers with fairer margins. Furthermore, the new regulations are intended to curb the rampant theft of vanilla beans, a major concern for many Ugandan farmers. By restricting harvesting to a specific timeframe, authorities […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:00:46
Pope kicks off Christmas celebrations in shadow of wars
By AFP Pope Francis on Sunday kicked off global Christmas celebrations with a call for peace, as Israel’s war on Hamas and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cast a shadow over one of the world’s favourite holidays. Children around the globe meanwhile tracked Santa, his reindeer and their present-laden sleigh with the help of www.noradsanta.org, a 3-D interactive website run annually by a joint US-Canadian military monitoring agency. And revellers the world over donned Santa’s red caps for a shot of holiday cheer in all sorts of leisure activities — a city race in Spopje, a surfing session in Florida, a jog in the woods on the outskirts of Paris, a dip in the sea near the port of Dover, and […]
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@kfm Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:37:37
Ugandan celebrities share Christmas holiday photos on social media
Singers Irene Ntale and Weasel of the Radio & Weasel duo are among the famous faces who have taken to social media to share their Christmas holiday looks. Songbird Carol Nantongo used her social media platform (Instagram) to wish her fans good health and success during and after the festive season. “As we celebrate the holiday season, may you be blessed with joy, good health, and success in all areas of your life. Merry Christmas and a happy new year,” she captioned the pictures. Posting on Instagram on Christmas Day, Singer Spice Diana shared photos of her wearing red outfits with a caption wishing fans a fun-filled Christmas.
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@kfm Tue, 26 Dec 2023 04:23:35
Pele ‘would have been sad’ at state of Brazil team, says son
By AFP Pele “would have been sad” at the state of the current Brazilian national team, his son Edinho has told AFP in an interview days before the first anniversary of his death on Friday. Brazil have struggled in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup and presently occupy sixth place in the South American table, the last spot that affords direct qualification. The Selecao have struggled without their biggest current star, Neymar, who is a long-term injury absentee after tearing knee ligaments. “This crisis didn’t appear overnight, there are big and complex problems,” said Edinho, 53, who is one of Pele’s seven children. “We are experiencing a decline… we still have great players but in previous times we had more […]
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@kfm Tue, 26 Dec 2023 06:03:50
WHO decries deadly strike on Gaza refugee camp
By AFP World Health Organization staff visited Monday a Gaza hospital receiving casualties from deadly strikes on a refugee camp, hearing distressing stories of entire families killed and seeing dying children. “WHO’s team heard harrowing accounts shared by health workers and victims of the suffering caused by the explosions,” the UN health agency chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X, formerly Twitter. “One child had lost their whole family in the strike on the camp. A nurse at the hospital suffered the same loss,” he said. The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says that at least 70 people were killed in Israeli strikes late Sunday on three houses in the Al-Maghazi refugee camp. AFP was unable to independently verify the toll. The […]
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@kfm Tue, 26 Dec 2023 07:30:12
Two teens drown on Christmas Day, one body missing
By Rashul Adidi Two teens drowned Monday evening in Lake Victoria, before one of the bodies was washed ashore at Masese Landing Site, Jinja South East Division in Jinja City. Brian Mungdit, an eyewitness, says one of the teens went swimming but “disappeared” in the water, adding that when his colleague went to search for him, he, too, didn’t return, triggering a frantic search for both. “One first responder to the lake was overwhelmed by the waters, and after not making it far into the water body, he returned empty-handed,” Mungdit said. He, however, added that when Police arrived at the scene, one body had been discovered and brought ashore by the locals, while focus had shifted to finding the second […]
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@kfm Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:48:37
Three dead as suspected ADF rebels raid another village in Kamwenge
By Alex Ashaba Three people were killed last night by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) militants who raided Nyabitusi village 1, Kamwenge District in western Uganda, just a week after a similar attack in another village in the same district claimed the lives of 10 residents. Kamwenge Resident District Commissioner, Isiah Byarugaba Kanyamahane said the victims’ house was set ablaze during the Christmas Day attack. “It’s true three people were killed by ADF rebels and their house was burnt. I am at the scene establishing more facts,” he said. The victims are said to be an elderly woman and her two grandchildren. Read more
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@kfm Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:24:24
Police recover, name victims of Jinja drowning incident
By Rashul Adidi The Uganda Police Force Marine Unit has discovered the second body of two children who drowned in Lake Victoria, Jinja City on Christmas Day. Since the incident occurred, only one body had been discovered, with Mr James Mubi, the Kiira Region Police Spokesperson, saying the search for the second body will continue today (Tuesday) morning. “The body of one yet-to-be-identified male juvenile has been discovered, while the second person, also unidentified, is still missing. Jinja Marine Police have tried to search for the second body in vain,” Mr Mubi said on Monday. He added that the duo went swimming at Masese Landing Site in Jinja South East Division without any adults to monitor their activities and movements. Earlier, the body […]
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@kfm Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:45:24
70 roads named after residents in Busia
By Philip Wafula Dabani sub-county council in Busia District has resolved to name 70 of its roads after fallen and prominent residents. Mr Stephen Bali, the LC3 chairperson, says the decision was backed by the Local Council committee on December 21. “Naming roads is not merely about assigning labels, but rather to reflect our commitment to preserving local history, culture and identity,” Mr Bali said at the weekend. Mr Bali says some of the prominent persons within the locality they came up with include; the late Rev Can Keziron Wejuli, and his son Mr John Wejuli Wafula (also deceased); and Mr Patrick Wedakule, the late former Busia District LC5 chairman. Others are Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof Barnabas Nawangwe, Mr […]
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@kfm Wed, 27 Dec 2023 04:34:07
Hojlund ends goal drought as United fight back to beat Villa
Rasmus Hojlund capped Manchester United’s thrilling fightback from two goals down as the Denmark striker netted for the first time in the Premier League to seal a dramatic 3-2 win against Aston Villa on Tuesday. Erik ten Hag’s side were in danger of another damaging defeat when goals from John McGinn and Leander Dendoncker put Villa in control by half-time at Old Trafford. United were booed off at the interval but they staged a much-needed revival, sparked by Alejandro Garnacho scoring their first goal in seven hours and twenty minutes. Garnacho struck again to equalise before Hojlund finally ended his goal drought with eight minutes left. It was Hojlund’s maiden league goal for United in his 15th appearance and his […]
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@chimpreports Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:39:46
Uganda Gets Investor for UTCL
The Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited (UTCL) and Rowad Capital Commercial LLC (RCC), a company based in Dubai-United Arab Emirates, have signed an agreement for a joint venture. President Museveni witnessed the signing ceremony at State House, Entebbe. UTCL is Uganda’s National Telecommunication operator, birthed from the former Uganda Telecom Limited (UTL). Museveni said the multi-US …
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@chimpreports Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:53:51
X-MAS MEAT: Tumwebaze Speaks out on Anthrax in Uganda
Agriculture Minister Frank Tumwebaze has said Ugandans should not be scared of eating meat following reports of anthrax in several districts. Tumwebaze said anthrax is found all over the world, emphasising that there is no country in the world where it has never occurred. “I call upon Ugandans outside the affected (Quarantined) areas to feel …
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@chimpreports Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:08:21
Museveni: Detention of Suspects Beyond 48 Hours Illegal
President Museveni has warned that it is illegal to arrest someone and detain them for more than 48 hours without taking them to the Courts of law. According to the President, in case such arrests happen, the public, especially the leaders should document how the victims were arrested and not taken to court, then take …
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@chimpreports Sat, 23 Dec 2023 11:19:08
Anti-gay Law: Museveni: Uganda Will Not Succumb to Western Pressure
President Museveni has said Uganda will not bow to pressure from foreign countries over its decision to enact the Anti-homosexuality. While the Ugandan government maintains the recently-enacted law is meant to protect the traditional African marriages and cultural values, the liberal western countries argue that it violates rights of sexual minority groups. Museveni said Uganda …
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@chimpreports Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:01:12
AfDB Threatens to Suspend Funding for Kampala Roads
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has threatened to suspend disbursement of almost US$ 288m to Uganda meant for the rehabilitation of Kampala’s dilapidated road infrastructure system. The loan was effective July 2021. However, the bank said Uganda has failed to provide counterpart funding and non-compliance to environmental and social safeguards. “In line with section …
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@chimpreports Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:23:48
Amin’s Body Won’t be Returned to Uganda, says Son
The family of former Ugandan dictator, Idi Amin, has said the remains of the deceased will not be returned home. Amin, who was removed from power by force of arms, passed away on August 16, 2003 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Amin’s son, Amin Lumumba claimed receiving several requests from people to have his father’s remains …
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