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@kfm Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:09:36
‘Adorable’ Havertz ends goal drought to fire Arsenal into top spot
By AFP Mikel Arteta saluted “adorable” Kai Havertz after the German sent Arsenal to the top of the Premier League with the last-gasp goal that clinched a 1-0 win at Brentford on Saturday. Havertz was a Champions League final hero for Chelsea in 2021, but he has endured a torrid time since crossing London to join Arsenal in the close-season. The 24-year-old midfielder finally gave a glimpse of why Arteta splashed out £65 million ($80 million) to sign him when he headed home in the closing minutes. Havertz’s second goal for Arsenal was his first in his last 10 appearances, moving his team one point clear of second placed Manchester City, who were held to a 1-1 draw by third […]
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@kfm Sat, 25 Nov 2023 18:28:09
Liverpool hit back to hold Man City, end Etihad winning streak
By AFP Liverpool snapped Manchester City’s 23-match winning run at the Etihad as a clash between the Premier League’s top two ended 1-1 on Saturday. Trent Alexander-Arnold’s fine strike 10 minutes from time salvaged a point for the visitors after Erling Haaland’s 50th Premier League goal put City in front. A share of the spoils means there remains just one point between the sides and that Arsenal can now take top spot from City if they win at Brentford later on Saturday. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp made his displeasure clear at the early kick-off time on the back of an international break where both sides had players in World Cup qualifying action in South America little over 72 hours ago. […]
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@kfm Sun, 26 Nov 2023 04:20:33
Tension mounts over Muslim property loss
By Shabibah Nakirigya Muslims at the Gaddafi National Mosque in Old Kampala held their Jumah (Friday prayers) amid heightened se- curity due to reports of a planned protest by a section of the Muslim community. The protest is against the al- leged sale of Muslim properties. Similar incidents played out at several mosques affiliated with the faction of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Coun-cil (UMSC). In the early hours of Friday morning, the police and other security forces,including the military, deployed in and around the Gaddafi Mosque, which also serves as the headquarters for the UMSC leadership. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, the Mufti of Uganda, and the leadership of the UMSC are jointly accused of mortgaging several Muslim community properties. These […]
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@kfm Sun, 26 Nov 2023 05:14:55
Shs160b lost annually in tax breaks, says URA
By Deogratius Wamala Uganda is faced with a difficult task of meeting ambitious revenue targets while juggling the complex al- lure of tax incentives it uses to attract investments to drive its economic growth and employment of its young population. In order to attract significant foreign direct investment,the country introduced 10-year tax exemptions for businesses located in industrial parks. However, economists are concerned that these incentives may have the opposite effect of what the country intended, as they “uplift firms more than the country itself.” Uganda’s economic narrative has been marked by persistent budgetary deficits, affecting essential public services, public servant salaries, and the stability of the national currency. The urgency to break free from this cycle has forced the […]
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@kfm Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:08:43
3,000 affected as floods wreak havoc in Kamuli
By Sam Opio Caleb The Kamuli district disaster committee is seeking emergency relief supplies after at least 3,000 people were affected by floods and hailstones in the Sub-counties of Magogo, Kisozi, Nawanyago, Namasagali and Kagumba. The worst-hit Sub-counties are Namasagali and Kagumba, where a total of 1,000 people from 436 households have been displaced after 30 houses crumbled and over 66 others got submerged by floods. The catastrophe has forced residents to seek sanctuary in schools and churches, where they face imminent hunger, water-related diseases, and Gender Based Violence (GBV). The Kamuli district disaster committee says all the affected zones, which lie along the River Nile banks, include; Malugulya, Kasimwe, and Bugumbya, all in Namasagali Sub-county, whose residents now reside […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:13:00
Everton fans take aim at Premier League after 10-point penalty
By AFP Everton fans staged a mass protest against the Premier League during Sunday’s clash against Manchester United after being docked 10 points for breaches of financial regulations. The Toffees were handed the biggest sporting sanction in Premier League history for breaching profitability and sustainability rules. Clubs in the English top flight are allowed to lose a maximum £105 million ($130 million) over a three-year period or face sanctions. Everton admitted to being in breach of those rules for the 2021/22 season, but have been shocked at the severity of the sanction handed down by an independent commission. “Most people in football are shocked by the enormity of it,” said Everton manager Sean Dyche. “Disproportionate is a word used by […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:34:08
Stagnation in TB care worries health officials
Health experts say that 50% of the patients suffering from Tuberculosis (TB) do not show any symptoms and they are living freely in the community spreading the disease unknowingly. According to a researcher at the World Alliance for Lung and Intensive Care Medicine in Uganda (WALIMU), Dr.Achillis Katamba, for the last several years, the country has been using various strategies to overcome the burden of the disease, but little has been achieved to get rid of the disease. “They are living freely in the community, without realizing that they have Tuberculosis, they have no symptoms like cough, and their respective families don’t know that they have the disease,” Dr Katamba said. He underscored the need for researchers to re-think and […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:53:17
African writers underserved – Experts
African Member states have been asked to develop common policies that favour writers to thrive in their works. According to Dr. Helen Liebling, an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology and a writer, writers from developing countries such as Uganda do not have equal opportunities to fully engage in their writing. She says this is bound to affect some of the sectors such as education and tourism which require more information for the community to understand. Writers from developing countries lack logistical facilities to support them in writing books for society. She says this must be addressed to enable them to compete with their counterparts living in developed countries. Dr. Helen Liebling made the remarks at the launch of her new […]
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@kfm Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:04:44
Elderly freed Israeli hostage in intensive care
By AFP An 84-year-old Israeli hostage, Elma Avraham, was released by Palestinian Hamas militants on Sunday and rushed to a hospital intensive care unit with her life in danger, the hospital director said. Avraham “is in critical condition. She’s treated in our emergency department after serious neglect for the last several weeks while being held by Hamas”, said Shlomi Codish, head of the Soroka Medical Centre in southern Israel. Avraham, an artist, was kidnapped along with others on October 7 when Hamas fighters launched an unprecedented bloody attack on Israel. The Israeli army estimates that 240 hostages were seized and taken back to the Gaza Strip. According to Avraham’s son Uri Rawitz, who spoke to her on Sunday, the octogenarian […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:17:47
INTERVIEW: “I studied law not to become an active lawyer but to be able to defend myself,” Moses Muhangi narrates his rise from Deejaying to Boxing Federation President
Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) President Moses Muhangi has shared his journey from a bar DeeJay (DJ) to heading one of the country’s most prominent sports organizations. Speaking exclusively on NTV, Muhangi revealed that his passion for success guided him from his early days in Mbarara. Born to John Patrick Kapere and Nakawuka Florence, Muhangi is […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:41:31
Unlocking Prostate Health: Urologist sheds light on prevention, screening, and treatment
Did you know that except for skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men? So, what can men do to lower their risk for prostate cancer? Should all men be screened for prostate cancer? In an insightful interview, Dr. Kuteesa Job, a Urologist at UMC Victoria Hospital, addresses 10 common questions […]
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@matookerepublic Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:30:21
Security guard by night, gardener by day, and student on weekends—Bobi Wine’s gateman graduates from KIU
Sharif Higenyi, the gateman and gardener for opposition strongman Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, is among the 1,862 graduands at the 28th graduation ceremony of Kampala International University (KIU) this afternoon. Higenyi, who has served as Bobi Wine’s head of security at his residence in Magere, is poised to receive a diploma in Public Administration […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 26 Nov 2023 10:00:24
Football fans treated to exciting Guinness Match Day extravaganza
Last night, Fast Sports Fusion Bar and Restaurant transformed into a haven for hundreds of football enthusiasts as the Guinness Match Day screening event took centre stage. The venue was a sight to behold, with TV screens strategically set up at every corner, both indoors and outdoors. Football fans had the luxury of choosing their […]
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@chimpreports Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:04:49
Ex ICT Minister Nyombi Thembo, Appointed New UCC Executive Director
The Minister of ICT Chris Baryomunsi has appointed Nyombi Thembo, 59, as the new Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Baryomunsi wrote to UCC on Thursday, saying he had elected to appoint Thembo to lead UCC for the next five years. Thembo, who previously served as State Minister of ICT, has been heading the …
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@chimpreports Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:33:29
BIG STORY: Uganda to Use Satellites to Secure 1,443-km Heated Oil Pipeline
The Ugandan government has released details of what will be the world’s longest heated crude oil pipeline, carrying oil from Uganda to the Indian Ocean coast of Tanzania. The fresh information shows how a cocoon of electrical and fibre-optic cables along its entire 1,443 km length will provide heat and real-time satellite surveillance to prevent …
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@chimpreports Fri, 24 Nov 2023 14:18:40
Museveni In Tanzania for the 23rd Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads Of State
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today morning arrived in Tanzania to join his counterparts at the 23rd Ordinary Summit of the East African Community (EAC) Heads of State. The summit is slated for today Friday, November 24, 2023 in Arusha-Tanzania. At Kilimanjaro International Airport, H.E Museveni was welcomed by Hon. Hussein Mohamed Bashe, the Minister …
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@chimpreports Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:32:06
Somalia Joins East African Community
Somalia has become the 8th country to join the East African Community (EAC), a bloc of over 300 million people. “The EAC Summit of Heads of State admits the Federal Republic of Somalia as the 8th Member of the EAC in accordance with Article 3 of the Treaty for the Establishment of the EAC,” said …
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@chimpreports Fri, 24 Nov 2023 16:53:51
South Sudan’s Salva Kiir Elected New EAC Chair
Salva Kiir Mayardit, the president of the Republic of South Sudan, has been elected as the new chair of the East African Community. Salva Kiir was elected as the new chair during the 23rd ordinary summit of the East African Community (EAC) heads of state held in Arusha, Tanzania, on November 24th, 2023, taking over …
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@chimpreports Fri, 24 Nov 2023 17:03:24
MPs Reject Move to Increase Supreme Court, Court of Appeal Judges
Members of parliament on the legal and parliamentary affairs committee have rejected the proposed judicature amendment bill by the Minister of justice and constitutional affairs, Hon. Norbert Mao. Mao presented the Bill before the Parliament during Plenary on Thursday, November 23, 2023. The Bill suggests an increase in the number of Supreme Court Judges and …
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@chimpreports Sat, 25 Nov 2023 07:12:49
Integrate the African Market If You Want Prosperity, Museveni Tells EAC as S. Sudan assumes Chairmanship
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the need for the East African Community (EAC) integration. According to the President, it’s important for East Africans, especially young people to know why integration is very critical for the region. “There are three reasons; number one is do you want prosperity or not? If you say you don’t …
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