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@sqoop Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:39:40
Gulu City turns up to Mini-ObaFest experience
Residents of Gulu City received a healthy dose of enjoyments over the weekend as Bell Lager delivered a mini-ObaFest experience at Kweyo Village ahead of the first-ever ObaFest that is happening this Sunday, October 22, at Jahazi Pier. The Gulu experience featured unmatched entertainment from top local acts like Pato Loverboy, Pretty B, the Dance […]
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@sqoop Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:46:28
Tusker Malt Conversessions returns with new twist of a live audience
Season Two of the acoustic music series; Tusker Malt Conversessions is back and will be characterised with more personal, vulnerable and honest ‘conversessions’ from some of Uganda’s most treasured artistes. After the success of the first season, the sensational series is back starting November 5, promising music enthusiasts an unforgettable journey of unique sounds, stories, […]
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@sqoop Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:02:26
Britney Spears says she had abortion while dating Justin Timberlake
Britney Spears says in her eagerly anticipated new memoir that she had an abortion during her relationship with Justin Timberlake over two decades ago, according to an excerpt released Tuesday. It is one of several revelations in “The Woman in Me,” out October 24, in which the 41-year-old pop star also addresses the controversial conservatorship […]
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:12:02
UN Great Lakes envoy calls for international support to end rising hostilities
By Catherine Ageno The United Nations (UN) Special Envoy for Africa’s Great Lakes region, has appealed to the international community for increased support in resolving the escalating hostilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the mounting tension in the wider Great Lakes region. Speaking before the Security Council, on Tuesday, Huang Xia expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation and potential for a direct conflict between the DRC and Rwanda, who have accused each other of supporting armed groups within each other’s territory. His comments also come amid growing security concerns over a spate of attacks by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels who have their bases in the DRC jungles, on civilians in Western Uganda near the border with […]
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:25:43
Security agencies hunt for suspected terrorists
By Alex Ashaba The Uganda Wildlife Authority says it is working closely with security agencies to ensure that all people who visit Uganda’s protected areas are safe. This is after suspected terrorists attacked and killed tourists and a tour guide in Queen Elizabeth National Park. “Our joint forces responded immediately upon receiving the information and are aggressively pursuing the suspected ADF rebels. We express our deepest condolences to the families of the victims,” police spokesperson, Mr Fred Enanga said in a statement on Tuesday. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)spokesperson, Mr Bashir Hangi expresses deep sorrow over the tragic incident that claimed the lives of a Ugandan tour guide, UK and South African citizens whose identities are yet to be revealed. […]
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:40:16
Uganda Cranes lose to Zambia
Uganda Cranes lost their second international friendly 3-0 against Zambia last evening at Al Hamriya stadium in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Patson Daka scored a brace for the Kipilopolos, while Fashion Sakala added the other goals. The defeat marked the Cranes’ second loss in the hands of interim coach Morley Byekwaso after losing the first game 1-0 to Mali last week on Friday in Bamako. After the game, Byekwaso said his team had learnt lessons despite losing both games. He stated that the team lacked stability, adding that there is need to start players who are playing regular football at club level. “There are a lot of things to learn, I think players picked a lot… the way Zambians play […]
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:47:17
Kamasanyu: The wildlife advocate (Part 2)
Chief Magistrate Gladys Kamasanyu heads Uganda’s Standard Utilities and Wildlife Court at Buganda Road. She has adjudicated over 2000 wildlife crime-related cases at the specialised wildlife court. In this episode, we engage her on her inspiration and passion for protection of wildlife Listen to the interview below;
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:41:24
Bankers abolish early loan repayment charges
By Ronald Ssenvuma The Uganda Bankers’ Association (UBA) has abolished early loan repayment charges on outstanding loans. This means that borrowers will now not be penalized for clearing their loan obligations early after the association agreed to drop what has for a long time been regarded as an “unfair” requirement. According to the UBA Executive Director Wilbrod Owor, this was resolved during the monthly CEOs’ meeting held on October 13, 2023. In a press statement, Owor says the move is in response to concerns raised during the Governor’s meeting with member CEOs on August 23, 2023. He says the CEOs’ meeting also agreed that the Bank of Uganda be notified of the decision with immediate effect and that members handle applicable communication to their […]
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:30:33
Busiika police attack: Nine suspects committed to High Court
Nine people who are facing charges relating to the attack on Principal Judge Flavian Zeija’s convoy and the murder of three police officers at Busiika police station have been committed to the High Court for trial. The other charges relate to the several civilian murders and armed robberies. The committal follows the presentation of documents by Senior State Attorney Ivan Kyazze before Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, indicating that investigations have been finalised and that the Director of Public Prosecutions is ready to start prosecution. The group includes Moses Katende, Faisal Musana, Abudallatif Balikoowa, Adam Weduma, and five others including their housewives. Prosecution alleges that the group and others still at large, on October 31, 2022 attacked Busiika police […]
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:30:39
UNEB registers two cases of examination malpractice
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has registered two cases of malpractice among the students sitting the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education exams. The UNEB Public Relations Officer, Jennifer Kalule says the two cases have been reported in Kagadi and are being investigated. She says one of the cases involves two students of St Micheal Secondary School Nyagoma who wrote each other’s index numbers in two papers of Geography and were attempting to do the same for Chemistry practicals. The second case involved a student of another school who wrote answers for the Practical paper without carrying out the practical sessions. Meanwhile, the board has registered two cases of new special needs learners one of them being an accident case […]
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:33:46
Tourists killed by suspected terrorists were on honeymoon – Museveni
President Yoweri Museveni has revealed that the two foreign tourists killed by suspected terrorists on Tuesday were newlyweds on honeymoon. In a post shared on his official X platform, the former Twitter on Wednesday, President Museveni condemned what he called a cowardly act by ‘terrorists’ who attacked innocent civilians, killing the couple and their driver who also doubled as the tour guide in Queen Elizabeth National Park. “It was a cowardly act on the part of the terrorists attacking innocent civilians and tragic for the couple who were newlyweds and visiting Uganda on their honeymoon. Of course, these terrorists will pay with their own wretched lives,” the post reads in part. “However, killing these wretched individuals will not bring back […]
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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:40:19
All set for East Africa Badminton Challenge 2023
The 2023 East Africa Badminton challenge will get underway this month at the Lugogo indoor stadium with several schools, universities, and corporate companies already confirmed for participation. Addressing a news conference held at City Tyres offices in Kampala, the Uganda Badminton Association, (UBA) Chief Executive Officer, Simon Mugabi revealed that this year’s edition will draw participants from Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and hosts Uganda. The event sponsored by City Tyres and the Indian Association of Uganda, will run for three days from October 26th-29th starting at 9am-8pm. This is the 5th edition of the East African Badminton Challenge which started in 2016 and Kenya won the last edition in 2019. Mugabi says that, unlike previous championships, this time, the package for […]
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