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@kfm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:15:45
WHO approves second malaria vaccine for children
By AFP The World Health Organization said Monday that its experts had recommended a second malaria vaccine for children, R21/Matrix-M, developed by Britain’s Oxford University. The R21/Matrix-M vaccine is manufactured by the Serum Institute of India and has already been approved for use in Burkina Faso, Ghana and Nigeria. “As a malaria researcher, I used to dream of the day we would have a safe and effective vaccine against malaria. Now we have two,” said WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. In 2021, the RTS,S vaccine, produced by British pharmaceutical giant GSK, became the first to be recommended by the WHO to prevent malaria in children in areas with moderate to high malaria transmission. The WHO’s regional director for Africa, Dr […]
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@kfm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:46:03
Beckham reveals 1998 World Cup red card still hurts
By AFP David Beckham has laid bare the lingering pain he felt he caused to his family following the red card he received at the 1998 World Cup, saying his dismissal left him a “mess”. The revelation is contained in a new Netflix documentary series entitled “Beckham”, set for release on Wednesday, in which the ex-England midfielder looks back on a career that included spells at Manchester United and Real Madrid. It also looks at his marriage to Spice Girls singer turned fashion designer Victoria. Beckham, now 48 and the co-owner of MLS franchise Inter Miami, was sent off for kicking the back of Diego Simeone’s leg during a last-16 World Cup tie against Argentina. England went on to lose […]
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@kfm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:42:49
Concerted effort needed to address escalating housing shortage – Minister
As the country marks World Habitat Day today, the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development is urging all stakeholders to address the challenges hindering access to affordable housing in Uganda. According to Minister Judith Nabakooba, all players in the housing and urban development sector and the general public have to reflect on the housing delivery systems and plan better for the coming housing year. Nabakooba was this morning addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala ahead of the 2nd Housing Symposium slated for Thursday this week in Kampala. “The first National Housing Symposium was held last year in October and stakeholders endorsed that a national level forum be jointly convened annually to bring all key actors together to […]
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@kfm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:16:37
NEED opposes land commission boss’ proposal
The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) party, has opposed the proposal by the Uganda Land Commission Acting Chairperson who advised government to take over land ownership in in the country. According to Prof. Nyeko Pen-Mogi, this will help government carry out development projects on land with ease as many land owners have been a challenge as they raise compensation fees and others are not willing to give in their land. However, speaking to journalists at the party’s head offices in Rubaga, the Secretary General of NEED, Asuman Odaka, said this will only fuel land-grabbing issues in the country. “People who are roadblocks to serious government projects are not ordinary people, we know who they are. They are government officials. For […]
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@kfm Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:06:56
DR Congo Nobel Peace Prize winner Mukwege declares presidential bid
By AFP DR Congo’s Denis Mukwege, a surgical gynaecologist who won the 2018 Nobel Prize, announced a presidential bid Monday ahead of elections in the central African nation planned for December. Speaking to a packed auditorium in the capital Kinshasa, the 68-year-old told supporters he was standing in order to put a stop to insecurity and poor leadership. “I agree to be your candidate for president of the Republic,” he told the gathering. Mukwege was jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018 alongside Yazidi activist Nadia Murad for efforts to end sexual violence as a weapon of war. The pioneering doctor founded the Panzi hospital and foundation in conflict-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after witnessing the horrific injuries […]
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@matookerepublic Sat, 30 Sep 2023 10:59:04
Sleek Fally lives up to the hype with Arua textbook performance
The signs were there, that it was bound to be one of those nights to go down in the books. A stroll through Arua city, as early as 4pm, had the painting on the wall that something extraordinary was about to unfold in the West Nile region ‘capital.’ And starting about 6pm, all roads lead […]
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@matookerepublic Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:10:30
Penultimate I&M Katogo Series ‘Me Too’ edition serves unmatched fun and competition
The build-up to the third and penultimate I&M Katogo Series edition was nothing short of excitement and anticipation.What set this leg apart, was the introduction of the ‘Me too’ format, a twist that had everyone buzzing with curiosity. By 8am, on a sunny Saturday morning, the Entebbe Club course was already bustling with golfers, each […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:18:32
Chef Kelesto offers whisky delight and more for foodies at Salama Springs
On Saturday night, the Singleton Chef Versus event once again brought culinary excellence to the forefront at it’s second edition, held at Salama Springs, Bugolobi. The event which is a unique culinary competition was indeed a feast for the senses. Two exceptionally talented chefs were selected to go against each other in a thrilling culinary […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:24:26
VIDEO: How referee used improvised VAR in the FUFA Big League to overturn his penalty decision: Ugandans react
Despite the absence of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in Uganda and East Africa as a whole, referee Waiswa Muzamiru showcased his resourcefulness over the weekend by using an improvised VAR system to reverse his own decision. In the FUFA Big League match between Kataka FC and Black Powers, Muzamiru awarded Kataka FC a penalty […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Oct 2023 08:39:40
VIDEO: Samson Kasumba turns into a comedian at Fun Factory’s Big Sunday Show
Many social media users, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), have been calling NBS Television’s renowned news anchor, Samson Kasumba, a comedian due to his tweets and anchoring style. However, last night, Kasumba ventured into the world of comedy on stage. During the 20-year celebration show titled “Big Sunday Comedy Show,” organized by Fun Factory and […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:22:00
Health Ministry bans DNA testing centers from advertising services
The Ministry of Health has imposed a ban on Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) paternity testing centers from advertising their services. According to the ministry’s directive, any DNA center found promoting its services through advertising will face the revocation of its license. This ban applies not only to laboratories that collect DNA samples and conduct paternity relationship […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:50:52
Details of Zari and Shakib’s wedding scheduled for tomorrow
South Africa-based Ugandan socialite and businesswoman, Zari Hassan and her husband Shakib Cham Lutaaya, are set to tie the knot this week on Tuesday, October 3. The widely-circulated white and gold wedding invitation bears the message: “Zarinah Hassan and Shakib Lutaaya cordially invite you to share in the joy and celebration of their wedding day.” […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:54:20
PHOTOS: Fun Factory’s Big Sunday comedy show delivers laughs mirroring social realities
Fun Factory marked its 20th anniversary with a bang at Serena Hotel, hosting “The Big Sunday Comedy Show,” a night of pure comedic joy. Sponsored by Uganda Waragi, this event brought together an eclectic mix of musicians, academics, news anchors, and comedians, resulting in an enjoyable performance. The evening began as early as 6 p.m., […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:10:37
Fally bows out on a high at Kampala edition of his double concert
Famed Congolese singer Fally Ipupa bowed out on a high with an electrifying concert at the Sheraton Gardens in Kampala, his second performance in Uganda over the weekend. After delivering and leaving Arua drenched in sweat, Fally headed back to Kampala with one mission; to put up a performance that would leave lasting memories amongst […]
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@matookerepublic Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:53:33
Johnnie Walker takes over as title sponsors of Uganda Golf Open
Uganda’s prestigious annual golf extravaganza, the Uganda Open Golf Open Championship, is set to make a triumphant return for its 82nd edition at the Uganda Golf Club on Thursday October 12th. The announcement was made during the press launch earlier today at the Uganda Golf Club. At the press launch, Johnnie Walker the Iconic Whisky […]
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@chimpreports Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:25:20
Kigezi High School @ 100: Integrate Career Guidance into the School Curriculum – Museveni
Kigezi High School celebrated 100 years of teaching at a ceremony that was held at Kigezi High School’s primary grounds in the Northern Division Kabale municipality on Saturday. The school was one of the first primary and junior secondary schools in Kigezi that was started by the church missionaries on February 2, 1922. …
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@chimpreports Sun, 01 Oct 2023 15:02:42
4 Held After Locals Attack Church During Service
The Territorial Police of Wobulenzi Police Station in Luwero District is actively investigating a case of trespassing in places of worship and malicious damage to property. The incident occurred today, Sunday, October 10, 2023, at noon at Katikamu Church of Uganda in Luwero district. Preliminary observations indicate that the church service had started at Katikamu …
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@chimpreports Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:01:39
We Can Produce Any Amount Of Milk, Museveni Tells Algerian Investors
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reassured Algerian investors that Uganda is ready to cooperate with them in boosting trade and investment between the two countries, which have had a long-standing relationship since the 1960s. “This historical relationship can now turn into an economy and prosperity for our people. Prosperity has two parts: the producer of …
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@chimpreports Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:09:13
DR Congo’s Tshisekedi: We are Building Powerful Armed Forces
The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi has said his government is already building a formidable national army to defend Congo’s sovereignty. “We have started a program to strengthen our defence and security,” said Tshisekedi this past weekend. “We must have a country that is capable of taking charge of its own …
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@chimpreports Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:27:47
MUYENGA: NUP Activist Killed
The opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) is mourning the death of its activist, Rose Mugarurirwe. Mugarurirwe was reportedly killed by criminals under mysterious circumstances. Makindye East MP Derrick Nyeko said the body of Mugarurirwe, a resident of Bukasa, Muyenga, Kampala, was found in Mubende district. “My deepest sympathies go out to the people of Kisugu …
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