kfm.co.ug
@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 09:37:21
Education ministry to phase out fees in govt-aided schools
Government plans to completely phase out school fees under the free education initiative after President Museveni’s move to allow the education ministry meet the needs of government-aided schools. The president has been concerned about the ‘exorbitant charges’ he says have contributed to high school dropout rates. The assistant commissioner in charge of secondary education at the Ministry of Education and Sports, Mr. Moses Musingo says they discussed the matter with the president He was speaking at the 10th annual national conference on economic, social, and cultural rights held at Makerere University under the theme “Human capital development: The cost of education in the era of the third National Development Plan”. “The president asked why schools are still charging learners yet […]
read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:09:36
Study: Peer-Led HIV Self-Testing Thrives, Unearths New HIV Cases in Buvuma and Kalangala Fishing Communities
Peer-led HIV self-testing is highly acceptable and identifies a sizeable proportion of newly diagnosed men living with HIV who can be linked to HIV care services in Buvuma and Kalangala fishing communities, according to a study done by researchers at Busitema University. The ‘PEST4MEN’ study (peer-led HIV self-testing intervention for men) in Kalangala and Buvuma …
The post Study: Peer-Led HIV Self-Testing Thrives, Unearths New HIV Cases in Buvuma and Kalangala Fishing Communities first appeared on ChimpReports. read more
kfm.co.ug
@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:59:09
Biden’s son Hunter indicted on gun charges
By AFP US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter was indicted Thursday for illegally buying a gun five years ago at a time when he admits he was using drugs heavily. Hunter Biden was charged with two counts of making false statements, for claiming on forms that he was not using drugs illegally at the time he bought a Colt revolver in Delaware. A third charge said that, based on the false statements, he illegally possessed the gun — a charge that can bring up to 10 years in prison. The charges were filed by Justice Department Special Counsel David Weiss, who has been investigating Biden since 2018. It came two months after a plea deal between Biden and Weiss, covering […]
read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:27:35
Ugandans Slam UNRA over ‘Lacklustre’ Performance on Road Projects
UNRA Executive Director Allen Kagina said the financial year marked significant progress in road construction, completing 1,313 kilometres of road projects that encompass the execution of 21 road development projects. Kagina said this reflected the agency’s commitment to expanding the nation’s road network. According to Kagina, this includes, Masindi Park Junction and Tangi Junction-Para-Buliisa Roads …
The post Ugandans Slam UNRA over ‘Lacklustre’ Performance on Road Projects first appeared on ChimpReports. read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:32:42
The Emergency Of Bridge Sport In Uganda
Bridge is a relatively new intercultural sport in Uganda and is regulated by the Uganda Bridge Federation, which is affiliated with the Africa Bridge Federation and the World Bridge Federation as its continental and world governing bodies, respectively. The history of bridge in Uganda can be traced back to 2002, when the first Ugandans of …
The post The Emergency Of Bridge Sport In Uganda first appeared on ChimpReports. read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:16:31
Dealers task UNBS on adulterated fuel
Fuel dealers in Uganda have implored the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to intensify supervision of fuel products, citing rising cases of adulterated fuel. In May this year, the Ministry of Energy said cases of fuel adulteration, smuggling, and transit product dumping had reduced by 30% to 0.5% in the last five years. In the same regard, Uganda National Bureau of Standards officials also indicated that the national fuel quality compliance rate then stood at 99.4% despite the few adulteration cases in some parts of the country. While speaking at the unveiling of the Unbeatable Shell V-Power Experience at Shell Munyonyo, Mark Mutungi, the brand fuel manager Vivo Energy Uganda said more supervision is needed on ground to curb […]
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Sep 2023 08:00:17
Cindy vs Sheebah: Meet the Sheebaholics, Cindycates, and the Neutrals
In every battle, whether it’s on the sports field or in the realm of real life, human nature dictates that people will take sides. As the highly anticipated musical showdown between Sheebah Karungi and Cindy Sanyu unfolds today at Kololo Independence Grounds, several well-known personalities have already shown where their loyalties lie. There’s no need […]
The post Cindy vs Sheebah: Meet the Sheebaholics, Cindycates, and the Neutrals appeared first on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:38:23
Big Sunday Comedy Show: Fun Factory to celebrate two decades of laughter
Fun Factory, Uganda’s renowned comedy group, is gearing up to mark a remarkable milestone – 20 years of providing weekly laughter to audiences. The grand celebration, known as the “Big Sunday Comedy Show,” is set to take place on October 1st, 2023, at the Kampala Serena Hotel. This laughter-filled extravaganza is proudly sponsored by Uganda […]
The post Big Sunday Comedy Show: Fun Factory to celebrate two decades of laughter appeared first on Matooke Republic.
read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:02:00
NRM’s Uthman Mubarak Wins Hoima LC5 By-election
By Nickson Maberi National Resistance Movement candidate Uthman Mubarak Mugisha has been declared the winner of the Homia LC5 chairman by-election that was conducted on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Mugisha garnered 18,353 votes, beating his closest rival, Savanna Muhumuza (Independent), by a difference of about 6,000 votes. Mugisha will be replacing his fallen father, Kadir …
The post NRM’s Uthman Mubarak Wins Hoima LC5 By-election first appeared on ChimpReports. read morechimpreports.com
@chimpreports Fri, 15 Sep 2023 07:21:21
Regional ICT Regulators Meet in Kigali over One Network Area Plans
An ICT Regulator’s Meeting of Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIPs) to review the implementation of the One Network Area (ONA) is underway in Kigali, Rwanda. The member states of the Northern Corridor Integration Projects are Uganda, South Sudan, Rwanda, and Kenya. The meeting is expected to review the emerging issues from the implementation of the …
The post Regional ICT Regulators Meet in Kigali over One Network Area Plans first appeared on ChimpReports. read more