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@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:33:41
Passenger train services between Kampala and Jinja set to resume after over 30 years
After more than three decades, passenger train services between Kampala and Jinja are set to make a long-awaited comeback. The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has begun testing the railway line’s integrity and assessing the feasibility of reinstating passenger services along the route. If the tests yield positive results, the revival of this train service is […] The post Passenger train services between Kampala and Jinja set to resume after over 30 years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:04:42
Makerere University ordered to pay Shs 343 million in graduation gown dispute after breach of contract
The Commercial Court has ruled that Makerere University must pay Shs 343 million to Team Uniform Limited for breaching a contract related to the supply of graduation gowns. In her ruling, Justice Patricia Mutesi found the university guilty of failing to fully compensate Team Uniform for gowns supplied for the 68th, 69th, and 70th graduation […] The post Makerere University ordered to pay Shs 343 million in graduation gown dispute after breach of contract first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:18:12
Govt Completes Transfer of Files From General Court Martial to Civilian Court - Deputy Attorney General
[Nile Post] The government has finalised the transfer of files of Dr. Kizza Besigye and other prisoners from the General Court Martial to the civilian courts, as directed by the Supreme Court.
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@kfm Fri, 21 Feb 2025 05:42:06
NRM MPs to discuss proposed UPDF Act amendments
Members of Parliament (MPs) subscribing to the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) will meet at State House, Entebbe, on Friday for a crucial discussion regarding proposed amendments to the UPDF Act, 2005. Government Chief Whip Hamson Obua announced that the meeting will focus on proposals from the Attorney General’s Office and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs for inclusion in the UPDF Act, 2005. On Thursday, Obua moved to withdraw the UPDF Amendment Bill, explaining that this was necessary to enrich the bill and align it with the recent Supreme Court ruling. “The withdrawal of the bill is primarily to enrich it and to ensure that we comply with the ruling of the Supreme Court of the Republic of […]
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@kfm Fri, 21 Feb 2025 02:23:08
Congo army runaways loot and sow panic in North Kivu town
By Reuters The Congolese army called on deserters to rejoin their units on Thursday, as rogue soldiers fired guns and looted parts of the eastern town of Lubero after fleeing nearby clashes with advancing Rwandan-backed rebels. The unrest points to mounting disarray within the Congolese armed forces in the face of the M23 rebel group’s ongoing offensive, which has captured eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s two largest cities and stoked fears of a wider war. A statement from a military spokesperson for operations in North Kivu province ordered runaway soldiers around Lubero to return to their posts within 12 hours and called on all soldiers to refrain from theft and other illegal acts. Fighting with the M23 has continued outside […]
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@kfm Fri, 21 Feb 2025 03:19:10
Graduates urged to solve community problems, build strong networks
Uganda’s Vice President and Chancellor of St. Lawrence University, Jessica Alupo, has urged graduates to work hard and contribute meaningfully to their communities. She made these remarks on Thursday during the 15th graduation ceremony of St. Lawrence University, where over 500 students were awarded degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various disciplines. Alupo encouraged the graduates to apply the skills gained from their studies to solve community challenges and to continuously pursue further education to stay competitive in the evolving job market. “It is important to remember the valuable lessons and experiences you have gained during your time at this university. These experiences have not only shaped your academic knowledge, but have also cultivated essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, […]
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@allafrica Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:27:53
152 Community Health Extension Workers Commissioned to Enhance Healthcare in Nakaseke
[Nile Post] A total of 152 new Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs) have been commissioned in Nakaseke District to bolster healthcare delivery and connect remote communities with health facilities.
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@allafrica Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:27:54
Kabeihura Farmers Ltd - A Model for Agro-Tourism, High-Production Farming in Uganda
[Nile Post] Nestled along the Queen Elizabeth National Park road in Bushenyi District, Kabeihura Farmers Ltd (KFL) is more than just a farm--it is a testament to the potential of integrating agriculture with tourism.
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@allafrica Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:27:54
Bobi Wine Lists 46 Detained Civilians, Calls for Justice
[Nile Post] The National Unity Platform (NUP) leader, Robert Kyagulanyi, commonly known as Bobi Wine, has revealed the names of 46 civilians currently facing trial in a military court, accusing the government of politically motivated detentions.
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@sqoop Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:16:59
No more comedy shows, concerts without UCC permission
Government has threatened regulatory sanctions against any broadcaster who will be found promoting or advertising stage plays and public entertainment whose organisers have not secured permission from Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). In a letter to all the broadcasters in the country, a copy of which was seen by this publication, UCC executive director, Mr […] The post No more comedy shows, concerts without UCC permission first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:00:00
Speke Resort Munyonyo elevates service standards with specialised training for department heads
n a sector where customer service is the most important aspect for success of a business, it is important that the customer service department is kept watertight, and with able leaders to ensure no loose ends. It’s against that background that Speke Resort Munyonyo organised a specialized training for its department heads, to further equip […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo elevates service standards with specialised training for department heads first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:00:47
Niger commission recommends 5-year transition to democratic rule
By Reuters A commission in military junta-led Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic rule following national discussions, officials said. After a coup in 2023 when the army seized power and ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger’s junta proposed a three-year timeline for a transition back to civilian rule. However, West Africa’s main regional bloc, ECOWAS, rejected the proposal. Following political disagreements, Niger and its neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso decided to leave the bloc and form the Alliance of Sahel States. “The duration of the transition is set at 60 months, which may change depending on the security situation” and other factors, Abdoulaye Seydou, one of the commission’s vice presidents, said on state TV. The commission also decided […]
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@kfm Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:42:25
Parliament demands answers on missing NUP members
Uganda’s Parliament on Thursday demanded that the government account for the whereabouts of alleged kidnapped members of the National Unity Platform (NUP). This followed a report by the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament (LoP), Joel Ssenyonyi, who informed Parliament that seven NUP members had been abducted by unknown individuals and taken to undisclosed locations. Ssenyonyi further stated that party leadership had attempted to intervene by reporting the matter to the police, but authorities denied any involvement in the arrests. In response, Speaker of Parliament Anita Among instructed the government, through the Deputy Attorney General, to provide a full account of the missing individuals by Tuesday next week. “Government, can I have an accountability of those people by Tuesday?” Among […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:01:00
Speke Resort Munyonyo hosts successful 22nd African Water and Sanitation Congress
Speke Resort Munyonyo successfully hosted the 22nd African Water and Sanitation Congress (AfWASA 2025), a four-day event that brought together over 1,000 delegates from more than 40 countries. Running from February 16 to February 20, the congress served as a crucial platform for discussing solutions to Africa’s pressing water and sanitation challenges. Representing President Yoweri […] The post Speke Resort Munyonyo hosts successful 22nd African Water and Sanitation Congress first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:14:05
Marriage Bill: Religious leaders back criminalisation of cohabitation, support a three-year jail term or Shs 10M fine
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) has backed the proposal to criminalise cohabitation in Uganda, a move that, if adopted by Parliament, would see couples in such arrangements serve a three-year jail sentence or pay a fine of Shs10 million. The Council’s stance was presented by Joseph Serwadda, Co-Chairperson of the Inter-Religious Council of Presidents, […] The post Marriage Bill: Religious leaders back criminalisation of cohabitation, support a three-year jail term or Shs 10M fine first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:09:29
Chaapa League Season 10 returns bigger and bolder with Guinness
Chaapa League 2025 is back, bigger and better, with Uganda Breweries under Guinness as the main sponsor. Season 10 of the league officially kicks off this Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the NEC grounds, with 19 thrilling outings in Kampala before culminating in a grand finale at Mbarara High School in October. According to Chaapa […] The post Chaapa League Season 10 returns bigger and bolder with Guinness first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 20 Feb 2025 10:00:23
Pope Francis alert and eating, Vatican says
By Reuters Pope Francis, spending his seventh day in hospital as he battles pneumonia, is alert and got out of bed to eat breakfast on Thursday morning, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pontiff is undergoing treatment at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, where he was admitted on February 14 after struggling with breathing difficulties for several days. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a brief update that the pope had slept well and had breakfast while seated in an armchair. The pope’s condition was stable and he had shown “slight improvement” in results from recent blood tests, the Vatican said in its latest medical statement on Wednesday evening. Francis is suffering from double pneumonia, a serious infection that can inflame and scar […]
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