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@kfm Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:18:00
Deputy Speaker condemns attack on tourists
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mr. Thomas Tayebwa has condemned individuals involved in what he has called a cowardly attack that left two foreign tourists and their Ugandan guide dead last evening at Katwe, Queen Elizabeth National Park, in Kasese District. In a message posted on his X- former Twitter page, Tayebwa says the barbaric attack must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. He is optimistic that Uganda will remain secure and a stable country despite the negative effect the tourism sector is currently facing due to the incident. “I have strong faith in our security that the perpetrators will be brought to book and security reinforced. I know such an incident will negatively affect the tourism sector, but […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:10:11
“We should develop our own Facebook,” ICT Minister Baryomunsi gives update about the Facebook ban in Uganda
Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has encouraged young Ugandans to get creative and develop their own social media platform, similar to Facebook. While the government continues to have discussions with Facebook, they want the youth to think innovatively. During a speech at the 2nd Annual National ICT Job Fair held at Kololo […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 18 Oct 2023 08:42:34
Student drops out of UCE exams due to mental complications
A student of Soroti Secondary School has withdrawn from the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) exams due to unexpected mental health issues. The headteacher, Alfred Okiria Oluka, explained that the student had been doing well during the exams until Tuesday when he began shouting during an afternoon paper. This prompted school authorities to contact […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:39:58
Museveni reveals the two killed foreign tourists were newlyweds who had visited Uganda for their honeymoon
President Yoweri Museveni has spoken about the attack on Tuesday evening, where two tourists and their guide were attacked and killed by suspected Allied Defense Forces (ADF) terrorists. The victims were a UK citizen, a South African, and their Ugandan guide, all travelling with Gorillas and Wildlife Safaris. Museveni’s statement revealed that the attack occurred […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:50:06
I&M Bank boosts Navratri celebrations with Shs10m sponsorship package
I&M Bank has built a reputation for engaging with the communities where they operate, with the aim of bettering the livelihoods of the different communities and boosting community initiatives. According to their principle, an organization can only be as strong as the society it operates in. And over the weekend, I&M Bank Uganda was at it again, as they partnered with the […]
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:12:51
Why the Israel-Gaza war Makes CGMD Miner a Good Choice for Cloud Mining Platform
With the war drums beating between Israel and Gaza and the din of global tensions involving Russia, China and the United States, the narrative of cryptocurrencies as a safe-haven asset has taken on greater resonance. Veteran hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones expressed his support for Bitcoin in a recent interview. He reflects on today’s …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:15:28
Man Kills Stepmother Over Shs 3 Million Land Sale Cash
Kampala Metropolitan Police (East) has in custody a suspect identified as Yusuf Kyeswa for an alleged murder of his stepmother. Kyeswa is said to have hacked Kevina Nakanwagi to death. The motive of the murder was Shs 3 million, which his father had handed over the deceased following the sale of land. The land was …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:36:41
3 Die In Kampala Floods
Three people have been confirmed dead as a result of Monday’s floods. The floods followed heavy rains. In Kirombe, Butabika, Amanya John Baptist, a 7-year-old student at St. James Biina Primary School and the son of Sevimbi John Mary, fell in a fast-running water channel that swiftly carried him away. Tragically, his lifeless body was …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 13:52:53
Pay with MTN MoMo Campaign Empowering Merchants Across Uganda
In the heart of Uganda, a silent revolution is unfolding. It’s not marked by political upheaval or groundbreaking scientific discoveries, but by something far simpler – a digital payment revolution. The stage is set, and the spotlight is shining brightly on the “Pay with MoMo” campaign, an initiative that celebrates convenience, rewards, and the blossoming …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:28:12
Muhoozi: NUP’s One Million March Was Intended To Incite Civil Disobedience
By Nickson Maberi State Minister for internal affairs Gen. David Muhoozi has revealed that National Unity Platform’s One Million March was intended to incite civil disobedience. Muhoozi, who defended government’s efforts to foil NUP’s one-million march, told parliament on October 17th that NUP wanted to incite civil disobedience and police had to come in to …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:04:17
NUP’s Ssegirinya, Mufumbiro Reconcile
By Nickson Maberi National Unity Platform (NUP) legislator Ssegirinya Mohammed has reconciled with party deputy spokesperson Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro. Ssegirinya finally met with Mufumbiro on October 17, 2023 at NUP headquarters in Kamwokya, after being at loggerheads with him for several weeks over statements he (Mufumbiro) made about his health. David Lewis Rubongoya, the party’s …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:40:06
Museveni Cautions Ugandans Against Using ICT To Promote Importation
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned Ugandans against using Information And Communications Technology (ICT) to promote importation. President Museveni said Ugandans should use the ICT to promote buying of goods and services within Uganda or promote selling to outsiders but not vice versa. “According to Kariisa of NBS, I can now use my followers on …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 17:47:20
Tourists Killed in Queen Elizabeth Park
At least three tourists have been shot dead in Queen Elizabeth National Park in Kasese District, western Uganda. The incident will send shockwaves in Uganda’s tourism industry which contributes 7.7% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The incident comes just days after Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed one person and burned a truck in …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 19:04:58
Ugandan Tour Guide Killed in Queen Elizabeth Park Named
The local tourist guide who was killed by suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in Queen Elizabeth National Park alongside two foreign tourists, has been identified as Eric Alyai. Alyai was an employee of Gorillas Wildlife Safari, a local tour company. Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) said deceased tourists whose names are withheld, ‘include a UK citizen …
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@chimpreports Tue, 17 Oct 2023 20:53:56
Authorities Withhold Identities Of Tourists Killed In Queen Elizabeth Park
The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has withheld identities of tourists killed in Queen Elizabeth National Park following Tuesday attack. The incident occurred at Nyamunuka along Katwe Road, involving two tourists and their guide. “We regret to report that all three individuals were attacked today evening and killed by unknown assailants, who also set their vehicle …
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@chimpreports Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:58:57
‘ADF Militants Attempting Guerilla Warfare in Uganda’
The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) are trying to wage a guerilla war in western Uganda, a defence official disclosed on Wednesday. This is evidenced by the nature of attacks being carried out by the Islamic State-linked insurgents in different parts of Uganda and eastern Congo. Guerrilla warfare is a form of unconventional fighting style in …
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@chimpreports Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:44:45
Tourists Killed in Queen Elizabeth Were Newlyweds
President Yoweri Museveni has released critical details regarding the attack on tourists in Queen Elizabeth National Park last evening. A couple of tourists and the Ugandan driver with them were killed at around 1800hrs on the Katwe-Kabatooro murram road, by “a small group of terrorists running away from our operations in Congo.” “It was a …
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@chimpreports Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:22:32
NAGRIC&DB New Board Of Directors Inaugurated With A Call To Enhance Service Delivery
The National Animal Genetic Resources Center and Data Bank (NAGRIC&DB), has inaugurated a new Board of Directors, who will steer the animal breeding center for a tenure of 3 years, but subject to renewal. The board members include Mr. Ben Anyama (Chairperson), Dr. Peter Beine Ahambisibwe (Board Secretary), Dr. Henry Aaron Mulindwa, Dr. Anna Rose …
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@chimpreports Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:44:01
NSSF Hi-Innovator Program To Seed Fund 64 Additional Businesses
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has today announced an additional 64 local businesses that will be considered for seed funding worth Ushs4.8bn from its innovation program dubbed Hi-innovator. This will bring the total number of businesses that have benefitted from the program’s seed funding to 306 since its inception in 2021. Alex Rumanyika, NSSF …
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@chimpreports Wed, 18 Oct 2023 12:39:54
URSB Throws Out Gashumba’s Application To Register ‘Omalako Jajja Tova Ku Main’ Slogan
By Nickson Maberi Uganda Registration Service Bureau (URSB) has declined a request by Socialite Frank Gashumba to register the slogan ‘Omalako Jajja Tova Ku Main’ as his own. The assistant registrar of copyright at URSB Birungi Denis dismissed Gashumba’s application of copyright under registration number UG/C/2023/89 on grounds that there’s no enough evidence to prove …
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