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@kfm Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:14:36
Mixed reactions as Sugar Bill gets first reading in Parliament
By Tausi Nakato The Sugar Amendment Bill (2023) has evoked mixed reactions from stakeholders, days after it was tabled on the Floor of Parliament. The Minister of State for Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Mr David Bahati, on December 5, presented the Bill for its first reading during the plenary sitting. This was after Speaker Parliament Anita Among referred it to the Parliamentary Committee on Trade, Industry and Tourism to make consultations with all stakeholders, including farmers and millers within 45 days, and give a recommendation to Parliament for resolution to be passed after proper scrutiny. The Bill seeks to amend the Act to establish the Uganda Sugar Industry Stakeholder Council, which will replace and inherit the duties of the Sugar Board […]
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@kfm Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:25:45
DR Congo goes to the polls amid conflict in east
By AFP Millions of Congolese head to the polls Wednesday in a high-stakes election pitting the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, as much of the east of the country is mired in conflict. Polling stations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are to open at 6 am and close at 5 pm local time — though the huge country straddles two time zones, so the eastern regions will start voting an hour earlier, at 0400 GMT. Voters still waiting in line at 5 pm will be given tokens and polling booths will stay open until they cast their votes, an official at the electoral commission told AFP. The government declared a bank holiday for Wednesday, and […]
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@kfm Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:38:18
Police vow to enforce water transport safety measures
By Denis Edema Police have vowed to enforce safety measures on water bodies after the December 10 night boat acci- dent that claimed three lives on Lake Victoria in the island district of Buvuma. The three passengers, who drowned between Kirewe Island and Namiti Island, were part of the 24 participants who were on their way back from a training workshop in Lubya Sub-county in in the same district. The workshop had been organised by Uganda Development Health Association (UDHA). Mr Michael Kasadha,the Busoga North police spokesperson, said all boat occupants, who do not wear lifejackets will be arrested as one of the measures to curb water accidents. “We implore all boat owners to avail safety devices such as lifejackets […]
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@kfm Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:50:10
Judicial body petitioned over conduct of judge
By Priscilla Maloba Seven lawyers have petitioned the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), disputing the conduct of a judge over a judgment he rendered involving families in Hoima District affected by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP). The lawyers are against the decision of Hoima High Court Judge Jesse Byaruhanga Rugyema. In a December 18 petition from Kiiza & Mugisha Advocates, the lawyers said they are“flabbergasted that the rule of law is being sacrificed on the dirty altar of unmistakable judicial bias, unprofessionalism, incom- petence and other shortfalls by His Lordship Jesse Byaruhanga Rugyema, in a bid to grant favours to government and TotalEnergies”. The aggrieved lawyers include Eron Kiiza, Dickens Kamugisha, Bashir Twesigye, Frank Tumusiime, Clare Ayebare, Micheal […]
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@kfm Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:57:28
Hamas chief due in Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks
By AFP The head of Hamas was due in Egypt on Wednesday for talks on a ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel said it was willing to agree to another pause in exchange for more hostages. International pressure is mounting for a new truce that could ramp up aid to the besieged Palestinian territory, with the United Nations due to vote on calling for a ceasefire. Hamas sources said Wednesday at least 11 people had been killed overnight in Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip. Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was expected to lead a “high-level” delegation to Egypt for talks with the country’s spy chief and others on “stopping the aggression and the war to prepare an agreement for the […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:02:36
Man sent to prison for stealing meat
A 30-year-old man has been charged and sent on remand at Luzira Prison for allegedly stealing meat worth Shs200,000. Sserwadda Issa charged before Buganda Road Court grade one magistrate Caroline Kyoshabire who read to him a theft charge and denied it. Sserwadda is a resident of Makindye Kirundu zone. Prosecution alleges that on November 28, […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:32:48
Internal Affairs faces delays in processing passports due to incest cases
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has said that it is currently facing a challenge with a minimum of 80 passport applications that remain incomplete, as applicants, alleged to be children of close biological relatives, have provided insufficient information. Simon Mundeyi, the ministry spokesperson, revealed that the owners of these passports are reportedly linked to incest […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:33:55
Commencing 30 Years of Gorilla Tourism in Uganda
Uganda’s history is intertwined with civil wars and struggles for independence. In the 1960s, shortly after gaining independence, Uganda stood as the tourism giant of East Africa. Its eminence was centered around two national parks: Queen Elizabeth National Park and Murchison Falls National Park. However, this golden era was short-lived due to Idi Amin’s rise […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:31:39
Who is Susan Nsibirwa, the new Nation Media Group Managing Director
Ms. Susan Nsibirwa has been appointed as the Managing Director of Nation Media Group, effective from January 2, 2024. She will replace Tony Glencross, who will be leaving the company on December 22, 2023. According to Stephen Gitagama, the Group Chief Executive Officer, Timothy Ntale, the Company Secretary, will assume the role of Acting Managing […]
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@chimpreports Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:58:36
Social Media Storm as Kenyan Minister Labels Rwanda an ‘Autocracy’
East Africans have taken to social media to criticise Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary at the Ministry of Roads and Transport, Kipchumba Murkomen for describing Rwanda as an “autocracy.” While appearing on Citizen TV on Monday night, Murkomen said “Rwanda is not like Kenya. Rwanda is an autocracy and there whatever the President says is the law.” …
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@chimpreports Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:11:29
Pope Francis okays Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
Pope Francis has approved a declaration from the Vatican permitting Catholic priests to bless same-sex and ‘irregular’ couples. The Pope made the approval on Monday, December 18, 2023. Vatican says the move has been made to emulate God, who welcomes everyone. However, the Vatican mainted the traditional doctrine of the Church about marriage; Same-sex couples …
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@chimpreports Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:39:45
Susan Nsibirwa Replaces Glencross as Monitor Publications MD
Susan Nsibirwa, a prominent marketing professional and Makerere-trained journalist, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Monitor Publications. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Susan Nsibirwa as Managing Director-MPL, with effect from 2nd January, 2024,” said Nation Media Group (NMG) Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Gitagama in a statement on Tuesday …
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@chimpreports Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:46:39
Lubigi Wetland Encroachers Face Arrest
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in a joint operation with National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), has resumed the eviction of encroachers on Lubigi Wetland along Busega roundabout. KCCA evicted encroachers on Lubigi Wetland in October this year; However, some encroachers deliberately remained occupying part of the wetland, and the current eviction targets this particular group. …
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@chimpreports Tue, 19 Dec 2023 12:03:00
UB40 Ft Ali Campbell Show Cancelled
NBS TV and Talent Africa have announced cancellation of the UB40 Ft Ali Campbell event. The event was scheduled for December 21, 2023. “An abrupt event has been set on Wednesday, December 20, with the head of state, which coincides with our planned soundchecks and setup. Unfortunately, the venue, Kololo, is experiencing a unique challenge, …
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@chimpreports Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:33:33
Blog: Uganda’s Central Role in Regional Affairs
By Richard Bard Byamukama Although Uganda is currently facing challenges in its foreign policy due to the recently enacted Anti Homo-sexuality Act that criminalizes same sex and transgender, Uganda’s role in regional affairs has been and has shaped to remain vital in regards to peace formations and nation building. In a recent statement, the US …
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@chimpreports Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:09:50
8 Charged over Maj Kiggundu Murder
The Office of the DPP has obtained confirmation of charges against the suspects charged with the murder of Major Kiggundu Tamale and his bodyguard. It was the prosecution’s case that on the 26th day of November 2016 at Masanafu Trading Centre in Rubaga Division in Kampala, the accused persons including Yahaya Ramathan Mwanje, Nyanzi Yusuf, …
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@chimpreports Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:41:07
DRC: Tshisekedi Likely to Win Election with 55%, says GeoPoll
DRC President Felix Tshisekedi is likely to win today’s election, a new poll shows. “Among those with a strong intention to vote in the upcoming elections, 55% are both willing to support a second term for President Felix Tshisekedi and see no alternative candidate deserving of their vote,” said the GeoPoll Socio-Political Barometer on Tuesday …
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@chimpreports Wed, 20 Dec 2023 03:48:07
Civilians Trapped as Fighting Between Sudan Rival Forces Extends to Wad Madani
Humanitarian groups have expressed alarm at the increased fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s second city Wad Madani. Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said they were “deeply concerned about the plight of civilians in Wad Madani.” He added: “Amid fear and …
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@chimpreports Wed, 20 Dec 2023 04:26:08
VISUAL EXPLAINER: Rwanda, EU Sign Critical Raw Materials Deal
Rwanda and the European Investment Bank have signed an agreement on a new Critical Raw Materials investment partnership. This is the first critical raw materials agreement between the European Investment Bank, the world’s largest international public bank, and an African partner. The EU said this landmark agreement will “strengthen technical and financial cooperation to identify …
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