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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:15:16
Uganda At Crossroads As Institutions Struggle Under Self-Seeking Leaders
[Nile Post] Uganda is grappling with a deepening governance crisis, evident not only in its political class but across nearly every layer of society--from cooperatives and professional associations to religious institutions and civil society organisations.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:15:18
Electronic Traffic Penalty System Now Active As Govt Warns Motorists Over Speeding and Red Light Violations
[Nile Post] The Electronic Penalty System (EPSAuto) is now active, and road users have been urged to exercise heightened caution and comply with traffic regulations to avoid incurring fines.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 06:15:19
Among Says This Will Be Her Last Term As Speaker, Backs Tayebwa As Successor
[Nile Post] Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has declared that the 2026-2031 term will be her last as Speaker, and that her deputy, Thomas Tayebwa, will succeed her.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:57:37
Cable Thieves Plunge Six Mukono Villages Into Darkness
[Nile Post] Residents of six villages in Nakisunga Sub-county, Mukono District, are reeling from a wave of night-time attacks by unidentified individuals who cut and stole electricity cables from poles and Light (Yaka) meters, leaving hundreds of homes in the dark and communities on edge.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:57:38
Police Officer Killed By Falling Tree in Kasese Storm
[Nile Post] A police officer based at Mpondwe Police Station in Mpondwe Lhubiriha Town Council, Kasese District, has died after being struck by a falling tree during a Sunday afternoon rainstorm.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:26:33
Govt Warns Against New Arrears As Experts Push for Certified Project Managers
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Finance has warned that government officers responsible for creating new arrears will face penalties, as part of broader efforts to strengthen financial discipline and improve service delivery.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:26:33
Uganda and Kenya Forge Joint Front in Fight Against Urban Climate Shocks
[Nile Post] BUSIA - Uganda and Kenya have taken a significant step toward deepening regional collaboration on climate adaptation and urban resilience, concluding a three-day joint meeting in Busia aimed at confronting shared environmental and disaster risks in their cross-border municipalities.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:26:37
Kampala NRM Delegates Rally Behind Among for 2nd Vice National Chairperson
[Nile Post] Kampala NRM delegates led by division chairpersons have declared support for Speaker of Parliament Anita Annet Among in her bid to become the second National Vice Chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:23:29
CSOs Urge Govt to Invest in Research for Safer Food Systems
[Nile Post] Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Uganda have issued a strong call to government to urgently invest in national research institutes and universities to develop better detection technologies, preservation techniques, and nutritional improvements.
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:23:30
Lukwago Warns of Alarming Dropout Rates in KCCA Schools
[Nile Post] Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has expressed grave concern over rising school dropout rates within KCCA-administered institutions, warning that the situation is steadily deteriorating. A
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@allafrica Mon, 09 Jun 2025 05:23:36
Kateshumbwa Hosts NRM Delegates As Sheema Endorses Speaker Among for Top Party Seat
[Nile Post] Sheema Municipality Member of Parliament Dickson Kateshumbwa on Saturday hosted a meeting of National Resistance Movement (NRM) delegates from across Sheema District, who unanimously endorsed Speaker of Parliament Anita Among to contest for the position of Second NRM National Vice Chairperson (Female).
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@theguardian Sun, 08 Jun 2025 16:24:23
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o obituary
Distinguished Kenyan novelist, poet and academic who championed writing in African languages rather than in EnglishNgũgĩ wa Thiong’o, who has died aged 87, was long regarded as east Africa’s most eminent writer and, along with Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, a founding father of African literature in English.Like Achebe, his novels showed the social, psychological and economic impact of the colonial encounter in Africa, as well as the disillusion that followed independence. In later years Ngũgĩ championed writing in African languages and published fiction, drama and poetry in Gikuyu, his mother tongue. Continue reading...
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@kfm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:34:09
Parliament to host special women’s session
Uganda’s Parliament will hold a special session on Monday, March 3, 2025, to honor women and commemorate International Women’s Day, which is celebrated globally on March 8th. Speaker of Parliament Anita Among announced this on Tuesday, stating that women from across the country will be selected to participate in the session. They will convene in the parliamentary chambers to debate issues of importance to women. The Speaker also indicated that the parliamentary celebration will precede the national celebrations, which are planned to take place in Kyankwanzi. She added that the upcoming Monday session will be the second special women’s sitting, and it will be presided over by a woman chosen from the attendees. “We are going to invite our women […]
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@kfm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 03:48:48
Exploring Ntoroko climate refugees
Climate change is increasingly driving migration and displacement across the globe. People are being forced to flee their homes, facing extreme weather events that create a new crisis: Climate Refugees. Here in Uganda, one district, Ntoroko, has not been spared. The effects of climate change have already displaced thousands of people. KFM’s Benjamin Jumbe takes you to Ntoroko to hear the stories of those caught in this crisis
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@kfm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:09:28
Pope Francis had a quiet night in hospital, Vatican says
By Reuters Pope Francis, in critical condition battling double pneumonia, had a quiet night in hospital and is resting, the Vatican said on Wednesday. The 88-year-old pope is spending his 13th day at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, the longest hospital stay of his nearly 12-year-old papacy. “The pope had a tranquil night and is resting,” the Vatican said in a one-sentence statement that did not provide further details. On Tuesday, the Vatican said the pontiff had remained in critical condition for the fourth day running but was stable and had not any further respiratory crises. The pope’s prognosis, it said on Tuesday, remains “guarded”. But his hemodynamic parameters, a measure of the functioning of his body’s circulatory system, were also “stable”. […]
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@kfm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 09:00:42
Nigeria to automate short stay visa approval process
By Reuters Nigeria is automating its electronic visa approval and issuance process in an effort to boost travel and business, the interior minister said. This automation aims to eliminate lengthy wait times faced by travellers upon arrival and could end a thriving industry for middlemen who work with immigration officials to help visitors jump through the hoops. Under the proposed plan, travellers can apply online for short-stay visas, with approvals granted within 24 to 48 hours. Once approved, the e-visa will be sent to the applicant’s email, eliminating the need for a physical sticker at the airport. “The proposed visa policy aims to enhance the ease of doing business, boost tourism, and strengthen bilateral and multilateral relations with other countries,” […]
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@kfm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:14:35
Judiciary warns of court closures over unpaid rent
The Secretary to the Judiciary, Mr. Pius Bigirimana, has warned that courts across the country may be forced to close due to the Ministry of Finance’s alleged failure to release funds for rent payments. Appearing before Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday, he revealed that he has been diverting funds allocated for other judicial activities to settle rental arrears, a practice he deems unsustainable. The 2024 Auditor General’s report highlighted that the Judiciary spent Shs790 million on rent arrears, despite these expenses not being included in its annual budget. Mr. Bigirimana vowed to request landlords to close court buildings if the financial constraints continue. “The alternative is to close offices and get the judges out. I’m not going to offend […]
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@kfm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:24:12
Pastor Kayanja accusers’ case delayed
The case against Pastor Robert Kayanja’s accusers faced a delay on Wednesday. One of the defendants requested additional time from the court to retrieve crucial evidence from an exhibit phone, necessary for their defense preparation. This request delayed the proceedings. Consequently, Grade One Magistrate Adams Byarugaba of Mwanga II Court adjourned the matter until March 28, 2024, for a defense hearing. The defendants face charges of trespassing and attempting to damage Pastor Robert Kayanja’s reputation with false sodomy accusations dating back to 2021. On December 20, 2023, Magistrate Byarugaba ruled that the nine defendants had a case to answer, based on evidence presented by 13 prosecution witnesses. The prosecution, led by Jonathan Muwaganya, alleges that the suspects forcibly entered Lubaga […]
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@kfm Wed, 26 Feb 2025 13:41:13
Timothee Chalamet, Ariana Grande mingle at Oscar nominees dinner
By Reuters Timothee Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Demi Moore and other Oscar nominees celebrated on Tuesday at a film academy dinner that gave the contenders a chance to mingle before Sunday’s red-carpet awards show. All of this year’s more than 200 nominees, from actors to directors, producers, sound editors, makeup artists and others, were invited to the event at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. Chalamet, nominated for his portrayal of musician Bob Dylan in “A Complete Unknown,” arrived in all black and clipped his name tag to his front pants pocket. The actor later chatted at the bar with his competitor, “The Brutalist” star Adrien Brody. “Wicked” actress Grande wore a black dress with pink feathers, a favorite color of […]
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