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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:53:15
Minister: Uganda Gov’t Can’t Help on Fuel Prices
The Ministry of Energy has said it can’t do much to contain the rising fuel prices which has increased the cost of living for millions of people. The price of petrol is now above Shs 5,400 per liter. For comparison, the average price of gasoline in the world for this period is Shs 5033.95. The …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:26:25
UIA’s Rwakakamba: Uganda’s Untapped Mineral, Agricultural Potential Worth Over $200bn
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) has listed agriculture, mining and ICT as some of the key areas in which investors would reap billions of dollars in value addition. “According to the researched figures, a hectare of coffee plantation yields about 3.4 Metric Tonnes , and at an average price of USD1,370 MT, there is a huge …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:41:42
CHIMP TV: How 20 Eritrean Nationals were Arrested at Jinja Nile Bridge
Uganda Traffic Police have intercepted 20 Eritrean nationals, including nine minors, who had traveled to Uganda illegally. The group of Eritrean nationals traveled through Ethiopia, Kenya, and finally Uganda, using porous border points. On crossing into Uganda from Kenya, the Eritreans hired a taxi bearing registration number UBJ 751B, which police intercepted at Jinja Nile …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:52:06
Uganda: MPs Alarmed Over Security Threats
Members of Parliament are alarmed about the security threat in the country. Their concern stems from a weekend incident in which a terrorist was intercepted at the Miracle Cathedral and a bomb detonated. So far, six bombs have been detonated. During plenary on Tuesday, the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, called for heightened vigilance as …
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@kfm Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:06:36
Speaker forces MP to withdraw statement on bomb scares
The Speaker of Parliament Ms Anita Among has forced Soroti East Division legislator Jonathan Ebwalu to withdraw a statement in which he questioned why the bomb scares in Kampala have come at a time when there is political tension in the country. “Sometimes I also get a little bit uncomfortable. Whenever politics heats up in the country, is when government comes up with issues of the bombs being planted everywhere,” Ebwalu said before he was interrupted by Among who asked him to sit down. The Speaker expressed her appreciation to Police for intercepting a suicide bomber at Pastor Mayanja’s church in Rubaga. However, Kira Municipality MP, Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda raised a procedural matter, noting that the Speaker cannot stop a […]
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@kfm Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:43:30
DP tasks security agencies on fighting terrorism
The Democratic Party (DP) has asked security agencies to use its intelligence to identify terrorists before carrying out an attack on the country. DP’s call comes in the wake of terror threats following Sunday’s incident where Police safely detonated a bomb at Pastor Kayanja’s church in Rubaga. Security agencies also detonated two more bombs in Bunamwaya and Nateete on Monday, September 4. Speaking to journalists at the party head offices in Kampala, the president of DP’s youth wing, Uganda Young Democrats, Mr. Ismael Kirya lauded police for their quick response. However, he wondered why security agencies couldn’t detect the threats earlier. He highlighted the need to use the classified budget to invest in security apparatuses that can detect terrorists early. […]
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@kfm Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:15:14
Policeman arrested for allegedly shooting wife dead
Police at Jinja road station have arrested one of their own officers for allegedly shooting his wife dead on Tuesday evening. The incident happened at the police barracks in Kampala when the suspect allegedly shot his wife identified as Atino Jennifer, a police officer attached to Very Important Person Protection Unit of Police (VIPPU). “The cause of shooting is not yet established. The suspect is currently detained at Jinja Road Police Division awaiting interrogation,” Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Mr Patrick Onyango said in a Tuesday, September 5 statement. More updates to follow!
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@kfm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:13:04
KCCA increases vigilance amid terror threats
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has issued stringent security guidelines for all public places across the city to avert possible terror attacks. This is after security agencies raised concern that Kampala remains largely relaxed despite a growing terror threat to the country. Speaking to KFM, KCCA spokesperson Simon Kasyate said all KCCA staff manning strategic installations and places of identity like parks and markets are directed to increase their vigilance. Kasyate says in some places manpower has been increased working closely with sister security agencies to ensure stability in the city. “The safety of the people in Kampala has always been a top priority with or without a terror alert. We’ve been urged by security agencies in government about the […]
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@kfm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:30:25
Six boxers fly to Dakar for Olympic trials
By Abdul-Nasser Ssemugabi Six boxers, including one woman, have flown out aboard Ethiopian Airlines to Dakar, Senegal for the Africa Olympic Qualifiers which start Saturday, September 9. When the International Olympic Committee (IOC) banned the International Boxing Association (IBA) in June, it gave the Boxing Unit the mandate to prepare boxers for the Paris 2024 Olympics. However, protracted negotiations among the Uganda Olympic Committee, Uganda Boxing Federation, and the National Council of Sports regarding team selection and funding, delayed the preparations for a very competitive tournament. Eventually, the boxers including Shafik Mawanda, Jonah Kyobe, Joshua Tukamuhebwa, Isaac Zebra Ssenyange, Musa Shadir Bwogi, and Grace Nankinga camped at Kavumba Recreation Grounds in Wakiso for only four days but Moses Mwase, head […]
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@kfm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:20:58
Niger vs Uganda: Mulindwa confident of Cranes’ win
The leader of the Ugandan delegation in Marrakech City, Morocco, is confidence that Uganda Cranes will win. Mr. Rogers Mulindwa was speaking shortly after a training session ahead of tomorrow’s clash against Niger. He said the team is all set for this must-win game, whose positive result is badly needed for Uganda to stand any chance of qualifying for the January 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Fifteen countries have now qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations, including the hosts, Ivory Coast hosts. The Cranes are third in the group with four points behind Tanzania, while Algeria already qualified. The 2024 tournament will begin with the opening match at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan on January 13, 2024. […]
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@kfm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:28:58
Ruto urges African leaders to prioritise welfare of rural population
By Ronald Ssenvuma Kenyan President, Mr William Ruto has urged his fellow African leaders to prioritise the welfare of their citizens, especially those living in rural areas as they are the most affected by climate change. Ruto says people living in rural areas without real development especially the physically disabled are the most affected by climate change and their plight needs to be prioritized. Speaking this morning on the third and final day of the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, Ruto also urged leaders to prioritize the youth in all their efforts to address climate crises. Ruto is later expected to launch the Nairobi Declaration which will contain resolutions from the 3-day inaugural Africa Climate Summit. The conference is expected […]
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@kfm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:02:37
UNEB sets dates for 2023 exams
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has officially released the 2023 timetables for the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations. Addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Center in Kampala, the board’s Executive Director, Mr. Daniel Odongo said this year’s national examinations will commence on Friday, October 13, with the briefing of UCE candidates. He says candidates will begin with Geography on October 16, 2023, and the exams will run until November 17. He adds that the second set of the examinations is the PLE which will be conducted from November 7 – 9, 2023, starting with the briefing of candidates. Meanwhile, the final set of the examinations, UACE will be conducted from November 10 – December 1, […]
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@kfm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:25:50
Internet users spend average of Shs5,000 on data monthly
By Paul Murungi | Monitor Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has indicated that an average internet subscriber in Uganda uses at least 1.7 gigabytes of data per month. The usage of data, which is contained in the latest UCC market performance report, translates to at least Shs5,000. Ms Irene Kaggwa, the UCC executive director, said the Shs5,000 is a base figure for an average price of 1.5 gigabytes, which telecoms offer in monthly packages, with the extra 200 megabytes provided as a top up offer. Read more
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@kfm Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:32:41
Big League fixtures released
The 2023/24 FUFA Big League fixture has been released with the season set to begin this month. The second tier of Uganda’s football will commence on September 21 with Booma United hosting Jinja City in Masindi. After the first fixture, the league will resume on Sunday, September 24 with four games on card. The two relegated sides from Uganda Premier League Onduparaka and Blacks Power will face off while Calvary will welcome Kigezi Home Boys at Midigo. Ndejje University will play Kaaro Karungi at the Arena of Visions, while Kyetume will host the newly promoted Kyinda Boys from Mityana at Nakisunga Grounds in Mukono. On Monday, September 25, Police will host Young Elephants at Kavumba, while Mbale Heroes will welcome […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:25:22
UNEB releases 2023 examinations timetable
The Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Dan Nokrach Odongo, has officially unveiled the timetable for the 2023 national examinations. This year’s national exams are scheduled to commence on Friday, October 13, with the candidates’ briefing for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) level. The first paper, Geography, is set to take […]
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:25:33
Stop Using Money In Politics – Museveni Tells NRM Leaders
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni continues to warn politicians, especially members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party against using their own money in politics with the hope of solving all their constituents’ problems. According to the President, the move is very expensive and depletes resources without creating any significant change to the population. “As if …
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@chimpreports Wed, 06 Sep 2023 08:32:03
Crested Cranes Summoned To Start Preps For Algeria
Ayub Khalifa Kiyingi, Uganda Senior Women’s Football National Team assistant coach, has named a provisional squad of 36 players to start preparations for the 2024 TotalEnergies Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers. The Crested Cranes will face Algeria this September in a two-legged affair in the WAFCON qualifier preliminary round one. The team will enter …
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