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@allafrica Thu, 13 Mar 2025 12:07:52
Stop Charging High Fees At Mulago Specialised Hospital - MPs
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Members of Parliament have expressed concerns following reports that high fees are being charged at the private wing of the Mulago Specialised Women and Neonatal Hospital.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:03:39
Naava Grey to headline I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series 19th hole experience this Saturday
The I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series has earned a reputation for hosting some of the best 19th hole experiences at Entebbe Club. The experiences are known for bespoke setups, star-studded entertainment lineups, and an atmosphere where golfers can unwind, socialize, and have a good time. Perhaps it is the phrase “Entebbe Ewooma,” often associated with […] The post Naava Grey to headline I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series 19th hole experience this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:48:28
Sicpa Uganda Supports URA Enforcement With Nationwide Training On Dts
[Independent (Kampala)] Kasese -- SICPA Uganda, a global leader in authentication, identification, and secure traceability has enhanced efforts with the Uganda Revenue Authority to facilitate traders, and tax inspectors through comprehensive nationwide training on Digital Tax Stamps (DTS) in a bid to strengthen tax compliance in the country.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:50:16
BOU to Regulate Mortgage Refinancing Institutions
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Bank of Uganda is set to regulate operations of mortgage refinancing institutions once the Mortgage Refinance Institutions Bill, 2025 is passed into law.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:41:17
Mayor Sserunjogi Accuses Officials of Delays to Open Polling Stations
[Nile Post] Speaking during a monitoring exercise, Sserunjogi claimed that despite voters arriving at polling stations as early as 6am, voting had not begun at some locations by 8am.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:41:18
Journalists Attacked Some More, NBS TV Equipment Confiscated in Kawempe By-Election
[Nile Post] However, incidents of violence against journalists quickly overshadowed the process. NBS journalist Canary Mugume, who is field-anchoring live from Kawempe, reported that security personnel had physically attacked reporters and targeted those carrying cameras.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Mar 2025 09:24:16
Victoria University launches “Startup Garage” to fund and mentor young entrepreneurs—here’s how you can participate
Aspiring entrepreneurs now have a golden opportunity to turn their business ideas into reality, thanks to Victoria University’s Startup Garage program. The initiative offers participants a chance to pitch their ideas, secure funding of up to Shs5 million, and receive expert mentorship to kick-start their entrepreneurial journey. Each week, contestants will present their business ideas […] The post Victoria University launches “Startup Garage” to fund and mentor young entrepreneurs—here’s how you can participate first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:41:27
Meet Ssentamu Churchill James, the 91st Guild President of Makerere University, son of Fred Nyanzi, who won the race as an independent after losing NUP’s People Power primaries
Ssentamu Churchill James has officially been elected as the 91st Guild President of Makerere University. His victory was announced on Thursday following an online voting process, in which he secured a total of 3,459 votes. Reports indicate that his influence was particularly evident in key colleges such as the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences […] The post Meet Ssentamu Churchill James, the 91st Guild President of Makerere University, son of Fred Nyanzi, who won the race as an independent after losing NUP’s People Power primaries first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:05:10
Kawempe North By-Election: High stakes, high tensions as voters head to the polls amid controversy
Residents of Kawempe North are casting their votes today, Thursday, March 13, in a by-election to choose their next parliamentary representative. The poll follows the passing of former MP Muhammad Ssegirinya in January. In addition to the parliamentary seat, voters in Kazo Angola are also electing a new City Council representative. A total of 199,064 […] The post Kawempe North By-Election: High stakes, high tensions as voters head to the polls amid controversy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:33:55
I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series set to tee off for new season with new formats of play this Saturday
After a three-month break, the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series will tee off for the 2025 season this Saturday, March 15, at Entebbe Club’s par-71 golf course. Following the season launch on March 3, all is set for the official tee off of what organisers described as ‘an even more exciting season,’ that comes with […] The post I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series set to tee off for new season with new formats of play this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:21:26
Museveni Summons NRM MPs for Emergency Meeting
[Nile Post] A memo from Government Chief Whip Denis Hamson Obua stated that attendance is mandatory, with all invited MPs required to undergo COVID-19 testing on Thursday, March 13 ahead of the meeting.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:21:26
Water Crisis Brings Nakasongola Residents to Their Knees
[Nile Post] Residents of Kakooge Town Council in Nakasongola district are urging the Ministry of Water to address a four-month water crisis, highlighting health risks, long queues, and financial burdens
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@matookerepublic Thu, 13 Mar 2025 05:43:06
Tycoon Patrice Motsepe secures second term as CAF President, pledges further growth
Dr. Patrice Motsepe has been re-elected unopposed for a second four-year term as president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). His reappointment was confirmed on Wednesday during the 14th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly in Cairo, where FIFA president Gianni Infantino was also in attendance. The 63-year-old business mogul and football administrator, who first took […] The post Tycoon Patrice Motsepe secures second term as CAF President, pledges further growth first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:52:16
In Uganda, Fake Doctors Cause Serious Damage
[Global Press Journal] Kampala, Uganda -- Rife with understaffed hospitals, corrupt licensing and people who claim to be doctors, the health system struggles to protect patients from deadly medical fraud.
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@theguardian Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:32:52
Uganda is right to decolonise its historical and cultural landscape | Letter
By renaming streets and removing monuments in Kampala, it is shifting from imposed colonial commemorations to its own heritage, says Dina AhmedThe recent Ugandan court ruling to remove British colonial monuments and rename streets in the capital, Kampala, is a significant act of decolonial resistance, challenging the lingering presence of imperialist histories in public spaces (Campaigners celebrate court ruling to ‘decolonise’ Kampala, 4 March). It is great to see this positive outcome from the five-year campaign. The court ruling combats the persistence of colonial power structures in knowledge, culture and governance. I believe that decolonisation must extend beyond political independence to reshape how societies remember and represent their histories.I disagree with the critique by Nicholas Opiyo, who says these colonial monuments should remain and serve as “a constant reminder of our past”. The problem with erasure is that it washes over past injustices and, in this light, I can see his desire for colonial history to remain visible. While this perspective acknowledges the importance of historical memory, it risks maintaining colonial power structures under the guise of passive remembrance. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:54:33
Govt Dismisses Concerns Over CCTV System, Claims High Functionality
[Nile Post] The government has dismissed concerns raised by Parliament over the functionality of the National CCTV Systems Project, insisting that the Shs437.7 bn investment has been largely successful.
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@allafrica Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:54:34
Luweero, Nakaseke Authorities Seek Government Support to Fix Impassable Road
[Nile Post] Authorities in Luweero and Nakaseke districts have joined forces to address the deteriorating condition of a crucial 1-kilometer stretch of Lugoggo Swamp, part of the 12.5-kilometer Kasana-Bulawula-Timunah road linking the two districts.
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