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@matookerepublic Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:23:21
Jacob Kiplimo equals Cheptegei’s 15km world record
World cross-country champion Jacob Kiplimo continued his return to racing with a stunning performance at the NN Zevenheuvelenloop, also known as the Seven Hills race, in Nijmegen on Sunday, equalling the world 15km best with 41:05. Kiplimo’s triumphant performance follows a setback in August when a hamstring injury compelled him to withdraw from the World […]
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@kfm Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:38:44
NEED asks protesting MPs to press on
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party has implored opposition Members of Parliament not to bow to intimidation regarding the ongoing plenary boycott. The MPs led by the Leader of Opposition, Mr Mathias Mpuuga, started the boycott last month demanding answers from government over the alleged continuous violations of human rights in Uganda especially on opposition leaders. Last week the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, threatened to expel the protesting opposition MPs who continue to boycott plenary sittings if they missed 15 sittings. However speaking to journalists on Monday, NEED spokesperson, Mr Moses Matovu, said the MPs should not listen to such threats. He said that instead, the Speaker should help the MPs demand answers from the concerned authorities and […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 19 Nov 2023 00:55:00
Organizers release alternative routes to navigate road closures ahead of Roast and Rhyme this Sunday
As Kampala City and its suburbs undergo significant roadworks, resulting in various road closures, organizers of the upcoming 19th edition of #RoastAndRhyme have taken proactive measures to mitigate potential traffic congestion by releasing alternative routes for attendees. The ongoing construction projects have posed challenges for road users who may not be aware of alternative diversion […]
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@chimpreports Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:14:53
Uganda/ILO To Implement Second Phase Of Project To End Child Labour
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD), Mr. Aggrey David Kibenge has met with a delegation from the International Labour Organization’s ACCEL project, during which they discussed the upcoming second phase of the initiative aimed at eradicating child labour in supply chains across Africa. The team from ILO ACCEL …
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@chimpreports Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:30:41
House of Bishops Elects Ven. Canon Banja as New Namirembe Bishop
The House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda sitting at St Stephen’s Cathedral Naluwerere in East Busoga Diocese today, November 20,2023, elected Ven. Canon Moses Banja, as the 6th Bishop of Namirembe Diocese. Ven. Canon Banja will replace Rev. Wilberforce Luwalira. Rev. Luwalira is set to retire after 14 years. The Church says that …
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@sqoop Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:23:16
Shakira to pay 7.3 million euros to settle Spain fraud case
By AFP After a bitter split from her footballer ex Gerard Pique, Colombian superstar Shakira is back with a vengeance. First she released a diss track that nearly broke YouTube and on Monday she struck a deal with Spanish authorities to avoid the embarrassment of a tax fraud trial related to her years in Barcelona […]
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@sqoop Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:04:51
Joss Ackland, distinguished British star of stage and screen, dies at 95
The British actor Joss Ackland, who excelled in playing film villains in a varied career spanning eight decades, died on Sunday, his family said. He was 95. In a statement, they said the actor, known for his “distinctive voice and commanding presence”, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by relatives. “He will be remembered as […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:45:18
Who is Venerable Canon Moses Banja, the new Bishop of Namirembe Diocese
The House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda, has elected Ven. Canon Moses Banja as the 6th Bishop of Namirembe Diocese. The election was held at St Stephen’s Cathedral Naluwerere in East Busoga Diocese this afternoon. Ven. Canon Moses Banja will succeed Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalila, who is set to retire on December 8, […]
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@kfm Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:39:16
Court sets hearing date for aggravated robbery case against Sipapa
The High Court in Kampala has set December 18th and 19th as the hearing dates for the aggravated robbery case against music promoter and socialite Charles Olimu, commonly known as Sipapa. Sipapa, along with his wife Shamirah Nakiyemba, has been on remand since September 2022 facing six counts of aggravated robbery. Police arrested the couple at their home in Kira Municipality after they allegedly used a harmful substance to render their victims, South Sudan nationals, unconscious before robbing them of their belongings, including money, laptops, phones, TV screens, and a golden belt. Prosecution led by Edward Muhumuza told court that they have gathered sufficient evidence to link Sipapa and his wife to the alleged robbery of USD429,000 (about Shs1.6 billion) […]
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