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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:32:39
Lukwago calls for data-driven interventions to combat road crashes
Kampala City Lord Mayor, Mr Erias Lukwago has called for data-driven interventions to combat road crashes in the city. He made the remarks during the release of the Kampala Annual Road Safety Report 2022 and the launch of a mass media campaign on road safety in Kampala. Lukwago also urged road users to take full responsibility for their actions on the road, keeping in mind that every life matters. The report indicates a 1% increase in the reported number of fatalities in Kampala from 2021-2022. It emphasizes the immediate necessity for concerted action, using an evidence-based approach to enhance road safety measures in the city through a united response from the community, policymakers, law enforcement agencies, and the media to […]
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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:54:53
Minister Lugoloobi’s trial pushed to February 2024
The trial against State Minister for Finance, Amos Lugoloobi, has been postponed until February 2024 due to the absence of the presiding Judge, Margaret Tibulya. The minister appeared before Deputy Registrar Beatrice Stella Atingu of the Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court, who adjourned the matter on behalf of Justice Tibulya. The hearing will now resume on February 12th and March 15th, 2024. Minister Lugoloobi faces charges related to the alleged diversion of iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. The prosecution, led by DPP Jane Frances Abodo, alleges that between July 2022 and February 2023, the minister, who is also the Ntenjeru North MP, dealt with 700 pre-painted iron sheets marked “Office of the Prime Minister” at OPM […]
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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:55
Kyambogo graduates apologise after viral examination malpractice confession
Two Kyambogo University graduates have apologised to members of the general public and the institution after a video they recorded admitting examination malpractice went viral on social media. In the video they recorded shortly after their graduation last week, the students were repeatedly heard admitting to examination malpractice, which involved ‘copying,’ and mocking some students who had ‘retakes and others who ‘study hard’. The video which was in the local dialect, Luganda, further exposed the weakness of the administration in curbing the alleged prevalent examination malpractice and other issues that the university has allegedly grappled with in the past. In the recent apology video, which is in the English language, the two students publicly apologised to Kyambogo University Students, the […]
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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:09:06
Anti-gay law: Constitutional Court set to hear petition
The Constitutional Court in Kampala has scheduled December 18, 2023, as the start date for hearings in 23 consolidated petitions challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023. A panel of five justices will be named tomorrow to preside over the case. Justice Geoffrey Kiryabwire has set the hearing dates for the petitions, which seek, among other things, to strike down a constitutional provision criminalizing “consensual sex among adults,” as termed by activists. “We are almost there; the question of amicus application is also outstanding. If you had agreed with the amicus rules, the court should have already admitted them. The outstanding withdrawn files should and any other issues be filed today (Monday) and prepare yourselves for a full hearing on December 18 […]
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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:00:59
Govt tasked on continued sanctions
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) has urged the government to address issues leading to the denial of US visas for Ugandan officials. This demand follows the recent addition of Mr. Johnson Byabasaijja, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Service, to the list of individuals barred from traveling to the United States due to alleged involvement in human rights violations within prisons. Speaking at their party headquarters in Kampala, NEED Secretary General Asuman Odaka stated that the US sanctions are not arbitrary but a consequence of persistent human rights violations perpetrated by the government. He called for immediate action to rebuild the relationship with the United States. Odaka further challenged the US government not to just consider the anti-gay law […]
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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:57:00
LoP welcomes sanctions on prisons boss
The opposition has welcomed the sanctions imposed on Uganda’s Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr Johnson Byabashaija, saying it’s an opportunity to hold all people involved in human rights violations accountable. The Leader of Opposition Mr Mathias Mpuuga made the remarks while addressing journalists at Parliament where he said that Uganda is part of the global family of humans, and therefore, matters that concern Ugandans whose rights are being violated by people in positions of protection and responsibility is “a very serious matter”. He said that the Babashaija and others should account for the victims of torture since they have been admitting them to prison but they have never exposed the people who torture the suspects and dump them in prison. […]
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@kfm Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:34:30
Grasshopper dealers asked to get UNBS certification
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has asked grasshopper/Nsenene (edible insects) dealers to obtain the Bureau’s certification to ensure the safety of their products for public consumption. This was announced in a press release dated December 11, 2023, in which the regulatory body reminds the general public of their duty. “This is in line with the UNBS mandate of developing, promoting and enforcing standards in protection of public health and safety, and the environment against dangerous and sub-standard products,” the release reads in part. In March 2022, UNBS launched the ‘Edible Insects Standard, US 2146:2020 Edible Insects – Specification, in collaboration with Makerere University School of Food Technology, Nutrition, and Bio-Systems Engineering (Food Science), an initiative that received support […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:13:00
Centenary Bank, StarTimes Uganda renew strategic partnership for sustainable initiatives
Centenary Bank and StarTimes Uganda have announced the renewal of their strategic partnership. The announcement was made by Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, alongside Bruce Augus, the CEO of StarTimes Uganda, at Mapeera House. The partnership, initially established to facilitate financing options for StarTimes products and enhance access to renewable energy solutions, […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:40:00
Trade Minister reveals 30 MPs, including five ‘talkative’ opposition legislators, under investigation for embezzling Shs164 billion
The Minister of State for Trade, Harriet Ntabaazi, has disclosed that 30 Members of Parliament are currently facing criminal investigation over their alleged involvement in the embezzlement of Shs164 billion earmarked for Cooperatives compensation. Ntabaazi made these revelations during her appearance before Parliament’s Trade Committee, where she further detailed that among the implicated individuals are […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:28:21
New record label- CQUEL Entertainment signs singer Brian Weiyz, announces upcoming album release
CQUEL Entertainment, a newly established record label, has officially welcomed singer Brian Kagenda, commonly known as Brian Weiyz, into their artistic family. Following the signing, the record label wasted no time in revealing their collaboration on an upcoming album titled “4.11,” set for release very soon. Expressing enthusiasm about the signing, CQUEL Entertainment CEO Bol […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:46:55
Suspected ADF rebel arrested in Jinja while posing as a homeless person
Police in Jinja have arrested one Nyanzi Levi David Mwenze after receiving reports of his suspicious behavior, which involved taking pictures of the Embassy Restaurant and Bar along Iganga Road in Jinja Central Ward, Jinja City. According to Police spokesperson Fred Enanga, the suspect, who had disguised himself as a homeless person, was dressed in […]
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@chimpreports Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:27:14
Prisons Boss Declares Standby Class One Order Ahead of Festive Season
Uganda Prison Boss Johnson Byabashaija has declared a standby-class-one order in order to tighten security ahead of the festive season. The order will take effect on December 15th, 2023 and will run until January 12th, 2024. Byabashaija says this has been implemented due to the excitement among prisoners and prison staff, that often leads to …
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@chimpreports Mon, 11 Dec 2023 08:33:07
Kenya: Ruto, Odinga Clash Over Labour Exportation
Kenyan President William Ruto has clashed with opposition leader Raila Odinga over the government’s position to export thousands of Kenyans workers as a solution to the high unemployment rates. Odinga told Ruto on December 8th to create local job opportunities for Kenyans instead of exporting them abroad. Ruto argued that exportation of labour would rob …
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@chimpreports Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:13:19
One Dead as Fire Guts City House Building in Kampala
Business in Kampala along Luwum Street came to a standstill on Monday morning, as a fire gutted City House, one of the buildings situated on the street. Several business proprietors were left counting losses, as their property got destroyed in the fire, whose cause is yet to be established by Uganda Police, after investigations into …
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@chimpreports Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:13:21
URA Speaks Out On Taxation Fracas In Entertainment Industry
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has responded to the ongoing taxation fracas in the entertainment industry, that has had many calling the URA out to revise its taxation policy on artists and comedians. URA has been at the center of criticism following a plea from comedian Patrick Salvado to have the taxation body revise its taxation …
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@chimpreports Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:40:40
Police Probe Fort Portal Kidnap as Captors ask for Shs 1.5 Million
Police in Fort Portal are investigating a case of alleged abduction for ransom. The victim in the latest case of abduction for ransom has been identified as Rosette Natukunda. Natukunda was abducted along with her child identified as Apollo. Police spokesperson Fred Enanga confirmed the matter, saying the incident ocurred on December 5, 2023. “This …
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@chimpreports Mon, 11 Dec 2023 14:52:02
Police Arrest Suspected ADF Rebel hiding under Mental Illness
The Joint Anti-Terrorism Task Force has arrested a suspected member of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). Nyanzi Levi David Mwenze was arrested while disguising as a mentally disturbed person. Police Spokesman Fred Enanga told the media in Kampala on Monday that the suspect was captured, taking photographs of the Embassy Restaurant and Bar, located in …
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@chimpreports Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:01:36
‘Balaalo’ Saga: 1,460 Cattle impounded from non-compliant Cattle Keepers in Northern Uganda
In a bid to enforce the presidential executive order targeting the eviction of cattle keepers, commonly known as balaalo, who have not adhered to land acquisition protocols in Acholi sub-region and other parts of the northern region, joint security agencies, including the UPDF, the police, and various stakeholders, have initiated Operation Harmony. Police Spokesperson Fred …
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@chimpreports Mon, 11 Dec 2023 15:12:06
Police: Capital Chicken Was Operating Without Licenses
The Uganda Police Force issued a stern caution to the public regarding the proliferation of illegal pyramid- or Ponzi-schemes operating within the country. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson, shed light on ongoing investigations into fraudulent schemes, warning citizens against falling prey to enticing yet deceitful investment offers. Enanga highlighted the ongoing investigation, led by the …
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