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@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:19:05
EC concerned over low voter turnout in recent elections
The Electoral Commission is concerned about the low voter turnout registered in recent by-elections. The Commission chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama was speaking in reference to Omoro, Bukedea and the just concluded Hoima LC5 by-election where the EC registered a turnout of just 34% of the registered 94,532 voters. Meanwhile, the leader of opposition in parliament Mr. Mathias Mpuuga blames this apparent lack of interest in the electoral processes by the population on widespread and recurrent irregularities. Yesterday’s by-election saw the NRM candidate Uthman Mugisha emerge winner of with over 18,300 votes, against his closest challenger Savana Muhumuza’s 12,000 (independent) and NUP’s Moses Aguuda who had 3,900 votes. The Hoima LCV chairperson seat fell vacant following the death of Kadiri Kirungi […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:44:05
I&M Bank powers Fally Ipupa double concert in Arua and Kampala
Congolese singer and songwriter Fally Ipupa is set to rock Ugandan music lovers at two concerts, that will take place in Arua and Kampala, respectively. Known for his distinctive musical style that fuses Rumba, Soukous, and Lingala, the Grammy Award nominee is slated to perform in Arua on Friday, September 29th, and later in Kampala […]
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@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 03:43:17
Govt asked to increase HIV/Aids awareness among adolescent girls
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have asked government to increase awareness on HIV/AIDS among adolescent girls and young women in the country. According to recent (2022) data from the Uganda AIDS Commission, the average HIV prevalence stands at 5.1 percent, but when broken down, women had high rates of 6.5 percent with men at 3.9 percent. According to Bridget Amutwongire, the communications and media officer at Aids Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Uganda Care, adolescents and young women lack sensitization and knowledge about HIV prevention and treatment, especially in rural areas. Meanwhile, the Head of Advocacy and Strategic Litigation at Uganda Network of Law, Ethics and HIV AIDS (UGANET), Ms Immaculate Owomugisha says there is need for change in the way HIV and […]
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@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:42
Who will run this city tonight?
Uganda has witnessed three music battles; Chameleone against Bobi Wine at Kati Kati, Bebe Cool vs Bobi Wine and Goodlyfe against Bebe Cool. However, until today, the winner has never been announced. It was left for the audience to judge who took the day. This evening, Uganda will witness the first female battle between Sheebah and Cindy at Kololo Airstrip. Efforts to have this battle earlier hit a dead end when it was revealed that Sheebah and her team at the time had asked for Shslb to battle Cindy. At the beginning of this year, this same deal was brought back on the table, this time spearheaded by Swangz Avenue and the label engaged both parties, who all agreed to […]
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@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:10:39
Court halts Birigwa’s delegates conference
High Court Judge Esta Nambayo has issued an interim order halting the planned Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) delegates conference organised by the party chairman, Mr Wasswa Birigwa. The main application, which questions the manner in which the said conference has been scheduled is slated for hearing on Monday, September 18. The conference had been scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2023. The petition to halt the conference was filed by Ntale Arafat Mwanje, Wante Jamal and Malick Ssazi who serve as the FDC chairperson in Namutumba, general secretary, Bugweri, and delegate respectively. They claim Birigwa’s conference has been organised in a clumsy manner to embarrass their party as it does not pass the test of compliance with principles and laws […]
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@kampalasun Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:55:46
I will miss fun at National Theatre – retired lights technician Leonard Okware
By Hussein Kiganda Renowned lighting expert Leonard Okware, who dedicated 38 years of his life to Uganda’s prestigious cultural centre, the National Theatre, bid…
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@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:47:21
AG wants former UNBS boss’ appeal dismissed
The Attorney General Mr Kiryowa Kiwanuka has asked the Anti-Corruption Court to dismiss an application in which the former Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) David Ebiru is seeking to halt his trial on bribery charges until investigations are completed. Prosecution alleges that between October and December 2022, Ebiru offered a gratification of Shs100 million to Charles Masekuura, the Chairperson of the UNBS board, in an attempt to secure his position as the Executive Director, UNBS. Ebiru filed a case against the Attorney General, challenging the trial and an application seeking to halt the trial. He claims that there is a pending warrant of arrest in the Anti-Corruption Court, and there is an imminent threat of its […]
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@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:39:05
Fugitive murder convict Kirabo remanded to Luzira
By Jessica Sabano | Monitor The High Court in Mukono has remanded Dr Matthew Kirabo awaiting further management of the case in which he was convicted of killing his girlfriend, Desire Mirembe. In May 2022 Justice Henry Kawesa Isabirye convicted then fugitive Kirabo of murder following a months-long trial in his abnsentia. After spending months on the run, Kirabo was arrested in Nairobi on Wednesday by Kenya security operatives. Justice David Matovu of Mukono High Court on Friday remanded him to Luzira Prison pending sentencing proceedings. Evidence before court indicate that Mirembe, who was at the time a student at Makerere University, was murdered by Kirabo on July 11, 2015 following a misunderstanding. Her body was found dumped in a sugarcane […]
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