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@matookerepublic Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:02:53
Police activates operation Fika Salaama
As the country gears up for festive season the Traffic Police have activated all Fika Salaama points and speeding zones in a bid to enhance the traffic operations on all major highways across the country. Michael Kananura, the spokesperson for the Traffic Police, highlighted the common challenges faced during the festive season, including over speeding, inexperienced drivers, […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:17:52
I&M Bank invests $9m in digitalization of systems and services, to improve customer banking experience
Newly appointed I&M Bank CEO Robin Bairstow is a man on a mission, not only to grow I&M Bank Uganda into one of the leading financial entities but also to transform the banking sector through strategic partnerships and well-thought-out digital innovations. Formerly the CEO of I&M Bank Rwanda, Bairstow left a mark by playing an […]
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@chimpreports Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:04:36
Museveni: Local Industries Must Be Protected
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that the government will continue protecting local manufacturers from unfair competition with their foreign counterparts. “Protection of local industries; that one must be done, and we need to start with other East African countries to promote the local industries by putting taxes on the imported final products and at …
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@chimpreports Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:15:40
One Shot Dead, Two Arrested in Kampala Police Operation
Kampala Metropolitan Police, together with the Director of Crime Intelligence, carried out an operation on November 21, 2023 to mitigate motorbike-related robberies. The operation, that was carried out along the Nakuvubo water channel opposite the Namayiba bus terminal, saw a suspect succumb to gun-shot injuries and two others arrested. The now deceased suspect has been …
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@kfm Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:16:23
Tayebwa calls for school census to fight ‘ghost’ pupils
By Sylvia Katushabe The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Mr Thomas Tayebwa, has called for internal audits in public schools to eliminate “ghost”students. Mr Tayebwa said the government is losing a lot of money through funding non-existing learners in public schools that could cover the funding gap in the education sector. “Just like we have done audits for human resources in the country, we need to do serious audits for our students in these schools. The huge amount of money we are losing to “ghost” students would help to cover most of these costs,”Mr Tayebwa said. He was speaking during the orientation meeting for MPs on early child- hood development in Kampala yesterday. Mr Tayebwa said the census of students should […]
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@kfm Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:47:05
Police turn to boreholes as water, power crisis bites
By Andrew Bagala The police have resorted to drilling boreholes and installing solar power in their facilities to reduce water and electricity bills. This follows the disconnection of water and power in several police institutions across the country over utility bill arrears just five months into the financial year. “The institution intends to massively install solar gadgets for lighting, drill water for domestic use and package the same to reduce budget leakages on utilities, support operations, and also participate in production,” the Inspector General of Police, Mr Martins Okoth Ochola, said yesterday. Last week, police teams visited several barracks in the Kampala Metropolitan Police Area evicting people who reside there illegally. At least one person was shot dead at the […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:20:44
“I deserve a doctorate in music,” says Kenzo
Singer Edirisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo has claimed that he deserves to be honored with a doctorate in the art business. The BET award winner says he’s done a lot in the arts sector to deserve this special recognition. Speaking during an interview on local TV, Kenzo explained, “I believe I should get a doctorate […]
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@sqoop Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:52:48
Hillsong London Worship team impress during their Ugandan tour
Hillsong London Worship, a group of gospel singers from UK performed in Uganda on Friday. The show that was held at Cricket Oval in Lugogo attracted a full house of Christians who had come to be a part of ‘A night of praise, worship and dance’ concert. Upon arrival at the enormous Cricket Oval was […]
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@kfm Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:10:19
Govt urged to strengthen mental health services
Government through the Ministry of Health has been urged to strengthen mental health services during and after epidemic outbreaks in the country. This follows study findings conducted by Makerere University School of Public Health under the Uganda Health Fellowship Program together with partners conducted in the districts of Mubende and Kassanda after the outbreak of Ebola Sudan Virus Disease last year. Speaking at the release of the findings during the 9th Uganda National Field Epidemiology Conference under the theme: “The role of field epidemiology in strengthening public health emergency response in Uganda”, Brian Agaba, one of the lead researchers in the study noted that over 55% of Ebola survivors and family members in the two districts were affected by different […]
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@kfm Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:24:58
DP opposes Bill giving govt oil import monopoly
The opposition Democratic Party has opposed the passing of the Petroleum Amendment Bill 2023. Last week on Tuesday, Parliament passed the Petroleum Amendment Bill 2023 which gives the monopoly of supplying oil products in Uganda to Uganda National Oil Company Ltd (UNOC), a government-owned company. If signed, UNOC will be the only company allowed to import oil products and sell them to licensed oil companies such as Total, Shell, Stabex, among others. Speaking to journalists at the party’s head offices in Kampala, the acting DP spokesperson, Mr Ismael Kirya said the Bill was rushed as it contradicts the Competition Amendment Bill which was passed in 2022 to fight monopoly in the oil business. The Bill is yet to be signed. […]
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