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@allafrica Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:30:37
Katikkiro Calls for Dialogue Among Conflicting Parties
[Nile Post] The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has called on Ugandans, including politicians, to denounce violence and embrace dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 04 Apr 2025 05:34:27
High Court sentences surety to six months for failing to produce murder suspect
The High Court has sentenced Abdul Swamadu Muyomba to six months in Luzira Prison after he failed to produce a murder suspect for whom he had stood surety. Muyomba had pledged a Shs 250 million recognizance to ensure the appearance of Bruhan Balyejusa Kalyango, who is among eight individuals facing charges in the 2016 murder […] The post High Court sentences surety to six months for failing to produce murder suspect first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:06:27
TB Response Under Strain
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The World Health Organisation (WHO) wants tuberculosis TB and lung health services to be integrated into primary healthcare systems as a sustainable solution to maintain essential services.
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@allafrica Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:02:48
Uganda Launches a Landmark Malaria Vaccine Rollout, With Support From Malaria Consortium
[Malaria Consortium] Yesterday, 2 April, marked a pivotal step forward for child health: almost 2.3 million doses of malaria vaccines are due to be distributed across Uganda.
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@allafrica Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:53:02
Gulu Music in Space Festival Cancelled After Organiser Claims Scamming By Local Partners
[Nile Post] The highly anticipated Gulu Music in Space International festival on climate change has been canceled after the organizer, Bjorn Vido, complained of being scammed, bullied, and threatened while preparing for the July 2025 event.
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@allafrica Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:52:31
Govt Eyes Billions in New Taxes On Beer, Cigarettes
[Nile Post] The Ugandan Ministry of Finance has proposed significant tax hikes on cigarettes, locally brewed beer, and imported goods, aiming to generate billions of shillings for infrastructure development and public health initiatives.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:26:12
Church of Uganda introduces new burial practice, replacing the tradition of laying wreaths on caskets with tree planting
The Church of Uganda has introduced a new burial practice, replacing the tradition of laying wreaths on caskets with tree planting. This initiative is part of the Church’s broader commitment to environmental conservation and climate change mitigation. The decision was formalized in the Church’s Strategic Planning Framework for 2026-2030, approved during a joint session of […] The post Church of Uganda introduces new burial practice, replacing the tradition of laying wreaths on caskets with tree planting first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:10:25
Thugs Attack Former Makerere ICT Director Inside Campus Home
[Nile Post] This is the second time in two months that Kitumba has been targeted. In the previous attack, thugs vandalised his house and smashed his car windows using pickhoes and hammers.
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@allafrica Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:11:26
Enough of Ssekikubo Hiding Behind NRM Skin - Gen Rwashande
[Nile Post] Lwemiyaga County MP aspirant, Brig Gen Emmanuel Rwashande, has said that it is time for the current area MP, Theodore Ssekikubo, to stop using the National Resistance Movement (NRM) as a shield in his quest for votes.
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@allafrica Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:12:09
Electricity Costs to Remain High Due to Expensive Investments - Prof Nuwagaba
[Nile Post] Speaking at the Diaspora Exchange Forum hosted by Equity Bank, under the theme "Re-Routing Back Home: Funds Transfer for Powering Personal and Continental Growth," Prof. Nuwagaba explained that the high cost of borrowing to develop electricity infrastructure makes lower electricity tariffs unrealistic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:40:43
Equity Bank introduces Hospital Cash Insurance to ease medical expenses
Equity Bank has launched a hospital cash insurance product called Equi-Life in partnership with Liberty Life Assurance. The new insurance product allows customers to pay as little as Shs3,000 per month, securing coverage for up to 20 days of hospitalization after discharge and a death benefit of up to Shs3,000,000. The insurance plan aims to […] The post Equity Bank introduces Hospital Cash Insurance to ease medical expenses first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:51:04
Sexual violence in the urban informal sector: Are existing laws failing women?
By Benson Muhindo, Country Director, Reach A Hand Uganda When we talk about sexual violence in the workplace, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A boss assaulting their employee? A colleague harassing a fellow worker? But have you ever thought about the harassment that market vendors, street hawkers, female conductors, and other women […] The post Sexual violence in the urban informal sector: Are existing laws failing women? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Apr 2025 06:18:31
Uganda Airlines secures over 500 bookings for new London route
Uganda Airlines has secured over 500 bookings for its London Gatwick route, which is scheduled to launch on May 18, with flights operating four times a week between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick. Bookings have been confirmed well into December 2025 and even extending into 2026, according to Jennifer Bamuturaki, CEO of Uganda Airlines. […] The post Uganda Airlines secures over 500 bookings for new London route first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:56:41
Bruno K bags Shs130 million in copyright battle against his former management
Singer Bruno K, real name Bruno Kiggundu, has secured Shs130 million in compensation for copyright infringement and unauthorized royalty collection by his former management, Black Market Records. Bruno K’s dispute with Black Market Records began when he left the label, only to discover that they continued to claim ownership of his music, profiting from his […] The post Bruno K bags Shs130 million in copyright battle against his former management first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:11:42
War Criminal Lubanga Launches New Rebel Group, Threatens Fresh Chaos in Eastern Congo
[RFI] The convicted war criminal, Thomas Lubanga, based in Uganda, has declared the formation of a new rebel movement - the Convention for the Popular Revolution - aimed at overthrowing the government in Ituri province, eastern Congo, posing yet another security threat in the conflict-ravaged region.
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@sqoop Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:57:07
Bruno K finally gets justice after four-year battle
After four years, musician Bruno K has finally received justice following a final judgment in his legal battle with Black Market Records (BMR), the label that had signed him years ago. The artist had been engaged in a lawsuit with BMR over copyright infringement. On April 1, a final judgment was issued, requiring the label […] The post Bruno K finally gets justice after four-year battle first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:06:49
Serere RDC Blames Parental Negligence for Rising Murders
[Nile Post] Ekaju revealed that murders in Serere have fluctuated, with spikes in 2010, 2015, and 2022. He cited land disputes and domestic violence as major contributors to the killings, noting instances where family members turned against each other.
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@allafrica Wed, 02 Apr 2025 17:06:51
Principal Judge Zeija Launches Plea Bargaining Camp At Maluku Prison, Mbale
[Nile Post] In a significant move to improve access to justice and reduce prison congestion, Principal Judge Justice Flavian Zeija officially launched a Plea Bargaining Camp at Maluku Prison in Mbale.
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