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@sqoop Sun, 12 Nov 2023 06:12:49
After dark: The always evolving Kampala nightlife
The optimism of the newly freed country fueled Kampala’s vibrant nightlife in the early years of independence. Nightclubs, dancehalls, and bars sprung up across the city, drawing in both locals and expatriates. Iconic establishments like White Nile in Katwe, Kololo Club, and Suzanna in Nakulabye were the favourite haunts of the city’s elite and political […]
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@kampalasun Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:30:00
President Museveni assures Nyege Nyege enthusiasts of safety
By Reagan Ssempijja In his letter to Ugandans, especially the Bazzukulu, on Thursday November 9, President Yoweri Museveni alluded to the recent operation by Uganda People’s Defence…
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@kfm Fri, 10 Nov 2023 04:03:55
Liverpool lose on Diaz return as West Ham go top
By AFP Luis Diaz started for Liverpool hours after his kidnapped father was released but lost 3-2 to Toulouse on Thursday as West Ham ensured they have European football in 2024 and Leverkusen progress. The stunning upset in France came courtesy of goals from Aron Donnum, Thijs Dallinga and Frank Magri as Liverpool sank to their first defeat in the Europa League this campaign. However, the game was not without controversy with VAR intervening to rule out an equaliser deep in injury-time from Jarell Quansah. “It was well deserved to lose because they won pretty much all the decisive challenges, battles,” said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp as his side missed a chance to book their place in the knock-out stages. […]
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@kfm Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:17:57
Nobody can stop Nyege Nyege when I’m alive, says Kadaga
By Denis Edema The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Ms Rebecca Kadaga, says nobody will ever stop the annual Nyege Nyege event in Uganda as long as she is alive. Ms Kadaga, who was the chief guest at the official opening of the 8th Nyege Nyege Festival at the Source of the Nile in Jinja City, said the event is the biggest in East and Central Africa. “I want to thank the organisers of this international event for the resilience, focus, and commitment to have again here in Jinja at the Source of the Nile,” Ms Kadaga said on Thursday. According to Ms Kadaga, the event will change the economic status of the people. Ms […]
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@kfm Fri, 10 Nov 2023 08:56:41
Two schools closed over Nyege Nyege festival
By Tausi Nakato Jinja City authorities have temporarily closed Victoria Nile Primary School and Summit Nursery and Primary School due to the ongoing Nyege Nyege Festival. The annual music festival kicked off on Thursday and ends on Sunday, November 12. The Jinja City Education Officer, Mr. Haruna Mulopa said they have decided to close both schools “for the safety of the children”. “We don’t want the children to get exposed to immoral behaviours that may occur in that area. The school is surrounded by Golf Club, Source of the Nile, Rugby Grounds, and National Agriculture Showground, where the Nyege Nyege is taking place,’’ he said on Friday. Mr Mulopa said they have also ordered the organisers to keep their decibel […]
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@kfm Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:54:58
UHRC challenges businesses on human rights violation
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Chairperson Justice Mariam Wangadya, has condemned businesses over alleged human rights violations across the country. Justice Wagadya says this has been on several occasions witnessed through underpayment, child labour, and displacement of people among others. Speaking at the 5th annual symposium on business and human rights at Sheraton Hotel in Kampala today, Wangadya said the most vulnerable are women and persons with disabilities, among others. She has also urged government to boost the commission’s funding to adequately execute its duties. “Businesses have had a negative impact on the enjoyment of human rights… to effectively execute our mandate, I take this opportunity to urge the government to adequately fund the Commission,” she said. This year’s […]
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@kfm Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:14:02
Govt to roll out electronic public procurement
By Jane Nafula | Monitor The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mr Ramatha Ggoobi, has said the government will rollout Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) in all its entities to quicken decision making and also minimise procurement-related corruption. The e-GP is an integrated system designed to digitise the process of procurement and disposal in all government ministries, departments and agencies. Speaking to journalists at a leadership and sponsorship awareness engagement programme on the Electronic Government Procurement System held at Kampala yesterday, Mr Ggoobi said the system would be rolled out in 420 government entities in two years’ time. “So far, we have piloted the system in 36 government entities. We are now going to [work on] the remaining 420 […]
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@kfm Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:35:28
Speaker Among visits MP Ssegirinya in hospital
The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anitah Among on Friday paid a courtesy visit to the ailing Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya. Segirinya is currently undergoing treatment at Nsambya Hospital where he was admitted after his health condition deteriorated. According to Among, the MP “has made remarkable recovery”. “I have this afternoon visited our colleague, Hon Ssegirinya to convey my heartfelt wishes for a speedy recovery. I am delighted to announce that Ssegirinya has made a remarkable recovery. His strength and determination throughout this challenging period have been truly commendable. I extend my sincere gratitude to the medical team, and to everyone who has supported him during this time,” Among said on Friday Earlier this week, contradicting reports were […]
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@kfm Fri, 10 Nov 2023 13:30:24
Man jailed 30 years for infecting 15-year-old with HIV
Court of Appeal Justices led by Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera have upheld a 30-year jail imprisonment term that was handed to a man for defiling and infecting his 15-year-old daughter with HIV/Aids. Balutwanimana Juma was convicted of aggravated defilement and sentenced to 30 years by Mukono High Court Judge Margaret Mutonyi. Unhappy with the decision, he appealed on grounds that the trial Judge erred in law and facts when she failed to properly evaluate the evidence on record, accusing the court of giving him a harsh and excessive sentence of 30 years. The three justices ruled that the appellant was sentenced to 30 years after going through a full trial. They further ruled that he wasted court’s time, knowing […]
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@kfm Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:00:23
Kyabazinga wedding hit by latest court injunction
By Tausi Nakato | Monitor The highly-anticipated Busoga royal wedding hangs in balance following a latest Court injunction. Kyabazinga William Gabula Nadiope IV is expected to tie the knot with Ms Jovia Mutesi on November 18 at Christ’s Church, Bugembe in Jinja North City Division, and later host their guests to a reception at the monarchy’s Palace in Igenge. The latest Court injunction is addressed to the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda and Bishop of Busoga Diocese, signed by Mugerwa and Partners Advocates and Solicitors on behalf of Ms Alison Anna Nadiope. “Our client is legally married to William Gabula, the Kyabazinga of Busoga Kingdom, having celebrated a civil marriage in December 2016 at Milldam House Bunbaby Road, Portsmouth P013AF […]
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@kfm Sat, 11 Nov 2023 07:39:09
Nyege Nyege: Low turn-up for Whites amidst terror threats
By Gabriel Buule | Sqoop Nicolai is a Russian National who came to attend the 8th edition of the Nyege Nyege festival at the source of River Nile in Jinja City, eastern Uganda. He says that he had to link up with his American girlfriend but she never turned up. He says that his girlfriend was influenced by the communication from the State Department that cautioned American nations on terror threats in Uganda. “She cancelled her flight but I was already in Uganda, I was going to remain in the hotel room in Entebbe but I read somewhere on social media that there is security and I came,” he explained. At the golf course in Jinja where the festival is taking […]
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