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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:09:48
DPP deploys 100 new state attorneys
BY PRECIOUS DELILAH The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has deployed the 100 newly recruited state attorneys to different courts across the country. The DPP, Justice Jane Frances Abodo, while flagging off the new government lawyers last Thursday, urged them to exhibit integrity, faithfulness and hard work while executing their constitutional mandate. The DPP informed them that they were going to serve the people from whom they derive prosecutorial au-thority. She also cautioned them that since they are on probation, their evaluation would be personal.The deployment of the state attorneys takes immediate effect. It is hoped that with the additional 100 government lawyers, the existing staffing gap will be narrowed, leading toimproved service delivery. The DPP has […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:35:59
Say no to tribalism – Museveni
By Franklin Draku President Museveni used a televised Independence Day eve address last night to rally Ugandans to reject tribalism,saying the country needs unity to glue it together and expand markets to enable citizens to prosper. “You should reject the serial idea of politics of identity, but join politics of value and ideas. Those who emphasise tribes, religion, sectarianism, and gender chauvinism want to turn us into a Latin America in Africa and yet we the freedom movement want to build a United States of Africa in Africa. Latin America is very rich in terms of natural resources, much richer than the United States but they are fragmented and not organised. This environment doesn’t encourage business,” Mr Museveni said. He […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:47:10
I will not join elective politics, says Kayihura
By Robert Muhereza & Andrew Bagala Former Inspector General of Police, Gen (Rtd) Kale Kayihura, has said he will not join elective politics but rather will concentrate on farming after retiring from the army. Gen Kayihura made the remarks at his homecoming event organised at Saaza Grounds in Kisoro Municipality at the weekend to celebrate his retirement from the army. “I am not interested in elective politics as some people had started speculating that I was eyeing the Bufumbira East parliamentary seat in Kisoro District. I fear elective politics; even if it is an LC1 post, I fear it. I have a lot of things to do in my retirement, especially things to do with farming,” he said. Gen Kayihura […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:48:01
Activists call for political tolerance as Uganda celebrates independence
The ActionAid Uganda Country Director, Xavier Ejoyi has called for deliberate efforts by legislators to ensure political tolerance as Uganda celebrates the 61st Independence Day today. His remarks come as some opposition party leaders such as National Unity Platform’s (NUP) Robert Kyagulanyi decry moves by the state to block its meetings and tours across the country. “We need to ensure that as a country, we are really working on our political advancement especially our democratization should be inclusive to reflect free and open competition for political power and should reflect tolerance of all political views,” Ejoyi said. He has also appealed to government to respect civic space that has been shrinking over the years with some NGO Bank accounts frozen […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:10:45
Kenya to host Chan 2024
By Ismail Dhakaba Kigongo The Kenyan cabinet has approved plans to host the African Nations Championship (Chan) tournament in 2024. The decision was agreed upon on Monday, October 9, 2023, with the government hoping to use the Chan to prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations which will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. “In addition to Afcon 2027, Kenya has also been selected to host the African nations championship (Chan) in September, 2024; the Cecafa under-18 championship in November, 2023; and the Afcon under -15 (pan African schools’ football) cecafa region championship in December, 2023,” a statement released by the Kenya presidency states. Read more
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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:46:29
HIV fight: Ugandans advised against complacency
Officials at the Uganda AIDS Commission say they are working to reach a largely youthful population that is now complacent about HIV infections. Some world leaders once hailed Uganda for the fight against the epidemic but Dr. Nelson Musoba, the Director General for the Uganda Aids Commission tells KFM that the present-day youth who never witnessed the initial stages of HIV patients before the introduction of ARVs are complacent. He was however quick to note that the target to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030 is on course in Uganda with the average prevalence rate at 5% and less than 1% in some local government constituents. “We’ve had a prevalence rate that has come down to an average of 5% […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:04:30
Rwanda ‘safe’ for deported asylum seekers – UK court told
By AFP The UK government on Monday insisted that Rwanda is an appropriate place to deport failed asylum seekers, as it tried to overturn a court ruling that the policy is unlawful. Three appeal court judges in London blocked the controversial plan in June, assessing that the African nation could not be considered a safe, third country. At the start of a three-day hearing at the Supreme Court on Monday, lawyer James Eadie, representing the interior ministry, conceded that Rwanda was “a country less attractive” than the UK. But he told a panel of five judges in the country’s highest court that it was “nevertheless safe”. Both London and Kigali were “committed” to ensuring the deal they signed would work, […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:38:27
Industrialists tipped on securing international markets
Industrialists have been advised to extend their reach and explore business opportunities beyond Uganda. The call has been made by Mr. Deo Kayemba, the Uganda Manufacturers’ Association (UMA) board chair ahead of an eight-day Industrial bench marking tour to Turkey, scheduled to take place from the 12th to 19th October 2023. Kayemba says in so doing, manufacturers will not only secure markets for their local products but also gain exposure to international best practices, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative ideas that can fuel our industry’s growth. “We aim to create markets for raw materials and machinery, foster investment partnerships, build essential business contacts, and facilitate the exchange of valuable knowledge and experience. We are taking a significant step forward in connecting […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:38:12
Bishop Tomusange arrested at NUP headquarters, says Bobi Wine
Mityana Bishop William Tomusange is one of the people who were arrested at the National Unity Platform (NUP) party offices in Kamwokya on Monday morning. This is according to the party president, Mr. Robert Kyagulanyi commonly known as Bobi Wine. Businesses in Kamwokya, a Kampala suburb came to a standstill after the military and the police stopped NUP members from holding national prayers for their people who were allegedly killed, arrested, and kidnapped. The arrested were moved to Kira Road Police Station in Kampala including NUP Secretary General, David Lewis Rubongoya, the party spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi, and Fred Nyanzi, the Secretary for Mobilization. “Bishop William Tomusange who had come to join us in prayer for the souls of our comrades […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:10:00
#UGAT61: How far did Uganda’s past presidents go with school? Check out their education details
Happy Independence Day, fellow countrymen and women! Our beloved Pearl of Africa celebrates its 61st year of independence today, and festivities are in full swing both within the country and among the Ugandan Diaspora. This year’s official celebrations take place in Kitgum district in northern Uganda. The theme for this anniversary is “Sustaining a United […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:08:22
#UGAT61: Johnnie Walker toasts to 61 Years of Uganda’s Independence
Uganda’s 61st Independence Day celebrations are in high gear, and Johnnie Walker Uganda has joined the rest of the country in the merry making. The iconic global celebratory whisky brand yet again, joined in the 61st independence celebrations in style, by embarking on a captivating journey with its renowned striding man, visiting and paying homage […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:55:27
Micho lands new job
Former Uganda Cranes head coach Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic has taken on a new role as the head coach of the Libya national senior football team. He is replacing Salem Al-Jalali, who has been serving as interim coach for the past few months. Micho, also known as the ‘Serbian Wolf,’ has signed a two-year contract with […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:40:40
PHOTOS: How it went down at the first edition of One Nation Festival
Mafikizolo, the renowned South African musical duo, added their star power to the first edition of the One Nation festival sponsored by Pilsner Lager on Sunday. The festival was a celebration of Uganda’s rich cultural heritage. As attendees entered the festival grounds, they were greeted by a traditional music and dance ensemble, offering a cultural […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:44:57
Shooters bag NGO League title with a match day to spare
With one more matchday to go, the third season of the NGO League has already been decided after a long tasking and exciting season powered by Guinness. Shooters, class of 2002-2007 can afford to lose both their games on next month’s matchday and still walk away champions. They came into Sunday’s round at Kitante School […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:52:59
Irene Ntale, Janzi Band and Guinness give SMACK League attendees a night to remember
The Legends Rugby Grounds came alive on Sunday as the St Mary’s College Kisubi alumni community gathered to witness yet another exhilarating episode of the SMACK League football tournament. Match Day 13 of Season Six, hosted by Window (Class of 2003) and Guinness, was nothing short of spectacular. The highlight of the day was the […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 10:01:20
Chewzi FC crowned Season 8 Chaapa League Champions
Sunday evening at the NEC Grounds Bugolobi was nothing short of epic. This is because the day was the crowning moment for Season Eight of the Chaapa League which had been running for 26 match days. The star of the day was Chwezi FC who were being crowned the champions of Season Eight after a […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:56:34
MUSEVENI: We have everything here that is necessary for our prosperity
President Yoweri Museveni has said that Uganda possesses all the necessary resources for its prosperity, including human resources, minerals, technology, and a secure environment. He made these remarks during the official celebration of Uganda’s 61st Independence Day Anniversary at the Kitgum District Farm Institute in Kitgum Municipality. Museveni pointed out that the primary obstacle to […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:23:01
#UGAT61: Cheptegei and Kiplangat receive independence medals
Olympic Champion Joshua Cheptegei and marathon gold medalist Victor Kiplangat have been honoured with medals during the Independence Day celebrations at the Kitgum District Farm Institute in Kitgum Municipality. They were among the 42 exceptional Ugandans who received independence medals. Cheptegei was awarded the Distinguished Order of Crested Crane medal, while Kiplangat was presented with […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:39:51
Golfers turn attention to Singleton Semifinals
The Singleton match play challenge season eight had the fourth round held successfully at the par-71 Entebbe club on Saturday. The fourth round, which also the quarter final stage had three pairs qualify to the next stage with two other pairs ending in stalemate. The victorious three pairs to progress to the semi-finals include; Richard […]
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@chimpreports Sat, 07 Oct 2023 17:17:22
DRC Picks Mercenaries to Counter M23 Threat
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reportedly hired thousands of mercenaries to help in fending off the M23 rebels operating in the eastern part of the vast and mineral-rich country. Officials working with United Nations organisations in DRC told ChimpReports that they received reports that an estimated 2,000 mercenaries from Romania …
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