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@allafrica Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:22:27
Soroti Fruit Factory Starts Buying Oranges to Boost Output
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- In a strategic move to support local farmers and ensure the continuous operation of the Soroti Fruit Factory, management announced an emergency purchase of oranges.
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@sqoop Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:07:46
Kenneth Mugabi was a win for art
The past three months have been special for instrumentalists and vocalists. From Maurice Kirya in September, Myko Ouma in October, and Aziz Azion and Kenneth Mugabi in November, the men with guitars and vocals have held concerts at the Kampala Serena’s Victoria Conference Hall. All these shows took place without the backing of a major […]
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@sqoop Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:29:54
And the joys of the Christmas season begin
The Christmas festivities usually start in December but not at Sheraton Hotel Kampala, which celebrates early Christmas with its clients and associates every year in November and the whole-month’s celebrations started last week on Tuesday with a number of activities. It was that time of the year that patrons gathered to talk about a number […]
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@sqoop Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:42:50
What are you doing for UG?
As Ugandans, as Black people, we tend to hide away from certain facts. One of the facts is that we always have to work twice harder. And that is the price we must pay in the short term. And if we do pay that price now, then our children or the generation that follows will […]
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@sqoop Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:49:01
Vanessa and Band own match day
Starting a cover band in Uganda is one of the hardest things. Besides the equipment, finding the right people for those equipments is another hustle all together but once everything has been fitted in, there comes another hustle to get gigs. Much as we know Abeeka, Janzi, Ivuga and MykoOuma and his friends, there are […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:15:19
Judiciary interdicts chief magistrate accused of corruption
By Precious Delilah The Judiciary has interdicted the Mitooma Chief Magistrate, Ms Sylvia Nvanungi, who was last week arraigned before court and charged over a Shs2.5m bribe. Speaking to this publication yesterday, the Judiciary’s spokesperson, Mr James Ereemye Mawanda, said under the Public Service Standing Orders, once a judicial officer is charged before court in a case involving moral turpitude, they are automatically interdicted. “By reason of being charged in court over an offense involving moral turpitude under the Public Standing Service Orders, the officer is put on interdiction until the matter is sorted out in court,” Mr Ereemye said. He also revealed that the magistrate in question will,going forward while on interdiction, be earning half pay. Chief Magistrates earn […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:06
Incoming New Zealand govt to abandon anti-smoking laws
By AFP New Zealand’s incoming conservative government will jettison world-leading measures to stub out smoking, new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirmed Monday, in a move described by health campaigners as a “huge win for the tobacco industry”. Unveiled under former prime minister Jacinda Ardern, the so-called “generational smoking ban” aimed to prohibit the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2008. Praised by public health experts and anti-smoking advocates, a suite of near-identical measures were recently announced in the United Kingdom. But after being sworn in on Monday, Luxon confirmed New Zealand would scrap the laws before they came into effect, citing fears of a flourishing black market. Luxon conceded the tax revenue from ongoing cigarette sales would also generate welcome revenue for […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:00:58
Nearly 20,000 allied health students start exams today
At least 19,864 students have started sitting their Uganda Allied Health Examinations Board (UAHEB) exams from 227 accredited centers in 72 allied health training institutions across the country. According to UAHEB all centers for examinations starting November 27 have been proved to meet all the required measures to hold examinations in 30 accredited programs both at certificate and diploma levels. About 5,272 of the total students are final year students with exams running up to December 15. Read more
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:16:03
Deposit Protection Fund warns public against fraudsters
The Deposit Protection Fund of Uganda (DPF) has raised the red flag over the increasing cases of unscrupulous individuals and online investment companies making false claims of partnership with the Fund. In a statement, Julia Claire Oyet, the Fund’s Chief Executive Officer makes specific reference to Green Monday Invest and Onpassive which have purported that their clients’ deposits are protected by the Fund. She has thus cautioned the public against dealing with such companies, advising them to report fraudulent individuals or companies to the nearest police station for appropriate action. Oyet adds that the two mentioned cases are being investigated. “The cases have been brought to the attention of the relevant government agencies for further management”, said Ms. Oyet in […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:48:34
Activists want Uganda’s governance issues highlighted at COP28
With the UN Conference of Parties (COP28) just two days away, environmentalists under the National Association of Professional Environmentalists (NAPE) are urging the Ugandan delegation to highlight issues that relate to governance. COP28 is the 28th annual UN climate meeting where governments will discuss how to limit and prepare for future climate change. The summit will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), between November 30 and December 12. According to Frank Muramuzi, the association’s Executive Director, the discussion on governance is important because issues related to climate change go hand in hand with decision-making that should be done at all levels. “Climate change does not mean we talk about the environment alone. We are talking about many things such […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 12:50:07
Suspect in British tourists killing further remanded
The Nakawa Magistrates Court has further remanded Mr. Abdul-Rashid alias Njovu, who is accused of murdering two British tourists and their Ugandan guide at Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese district on October 17, 2023. Njovu, a suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) commander, appeared before Chief Magistrate Elias Kakooza, who further remanded him until December 18, 2023, after state prosecutor Mariam Kuluthum revealed that investigations into the matter are still ongoing. The suspect was captured on November 6, 2023, during an operation by the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) marine forces on Lake Edward at Katwe-Kabatoro Island, along with two other ADF suspects who were immediately killed. Njovu is facing nine counts, including terrorism, murder, and aggravated robbery of money […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:16:29
Ex-URC boss granted bail
The former Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) Managing Director, Mr Stanely Ssendegeya, 54, has been released on bail after spending five days on remand at Luzira prison over charges of forging academic documents that enabled him secure the aforementioned job. Sendegeya was released Monday morning by Buganda Road Court Grade one Magistrate Siena Owomugisha. However, he has been ordered to pay a cash bail of Shs1 million and to deposit his passport before court. His four sureties including his son, wife, and mother-in-law were ordered to execute a non-cash bond of Shs10 million each as security to ensure his return in court when required. Ssendegeya was first arraigned in court on November 22, 2023, after his arrest by the State House […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:54:19
She Cranes withdraw from African Netball Championship amidst leadership crisis
Uganda’s national Netball team, the She Cranes, has withdrawn from the 2023 African Netball Championship. The championship officially kicked off on Sunday in Botswana. The decision to pull out was announced by Moses Mwase, the chairperson of the ad-hoc normalization committee overseeing netball affairs in Uganda. According to Mwase, the She Cranes faced challenges in […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 27 Nov 2023 07:38:47
Ticketing Fintech Innovators Kyeyo, Mayanja, and Ssemakula partner with Next Media to improve and ease event ticketing experience
Jonathan Kyeyo, a American based Ugandan, famous for breaking the boundaries in the entertainment industry, as the man who gave comedy face value in the early 2000s, has partnered with Events and experiential marketing gurus- Solomon Mayanja and Ssemakula Samuel, of Humble Management, on a fintech venture. Kyeyo, now a Network engineer, teamed up with […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:22:25
Bobi Wine gives update about Ssegirinya’s health condition
National Unity Platform (NUP) president Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine, has confirmed that Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, has been discharged from Nsambya Hospital. Ssegirinya had been undergoing treatment at the hospital for the past two weeks, following a decline in his health. The health concerns surrounding Ssegirinya date back to […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 27 Nov 2023 09:49:42
Music, Meat, and Rain: This is how it went down at the 19th edition of Roast And Rhyme
Jahazi Pier Munyonyo was once again the epicenter of musical delight as Swangz Avenue and Bell Lager hosted the 19th edition of #RoastAndRhyme on a rainy Sunday. Despite the persistent rain that has characterized this month. The day began under warm skies, setting an optimistic tone for the event. However, as the clock struck 6 […]
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