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@allafrica Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:05:47
Mpox Cases Declining in Kampala As Vaccination Efforts Pay Off - Health Officials
[Nile Post] The spread of the Mpox disease has slowed down in Kampala, with only four new cases recorded by Tuesday, February 11. However, the number of patients currently undergoing treatment in various hospitals remains at 139.
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@sqoop Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:33:01
I negotiated Tems, Omah Ley release from Uganda police custody- Bebe Cool
In 2021, Uganda, like most of other countries was under the Covid-19 induced lockdown and the entertainment was one of the sectors greatly affected by virus as crowds were banned. Artistes were barred from staging public shows until two Nigerian musicians; Omah Ley and Tems visited Uganda for a concert. We later learnt that authorities […] The post I negotiated Tems, Omah Ley release from Uganda police custody- Bebe Cool first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:30
Lionel Richie’s packed schedule leaves little room for Uganda concert
Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Mr Norbert Mao on Tuesday revealed that American singer, producer and writer Lionel Richie is coming to Uganda for a performance in the Adventure of humanity concert. The Democratic Party (DP) principal and former presidential contender said this in a press conference at the Uganda Media Centre, stirring […] The post Lionel Richie’s packed schedule leaves little room for Uganda concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:13:24
I’m never marrying a Black woman – Omara
Daniel Omara is one comedian whose jokes can only be understood by a few people. While some do not find his jokes funny, many appreciate his sense of humour. While being hosted on the Basement podcast, the comedian revealed that once he goes abroad, he can never marry a Black woman. Well as this statement […] The post I’m never marrying a Black woman – Omara first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:16:47
Partnerships are welcome, says GNL Zamba
Legendary Hip Hop artiste GNL Zamba has said he will never allow to sign to a management again after getting his freedom years ago. The Story Ya Luuka rapper revealed that being signed by someone means that you lose your independence because someone dictates how your career should be. “GNL does not want to be […] The post Partnerships are welcome, says GNL Zamba first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 14 Feb 2025 10:24:51
Douglas Lwanga off to the UK
There were rumors last year that Linda Lisa Mukasa, Douglas Lwanga’s baby mama had left him after she found out that he was cheating on her. The rumours had no basis, but we reported how Linda had relocated to the UK for greener pastures with their children. Now what we have learnt is that Douglas […] The post Douglas Lwanga off to the UK first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:55:19
TikTok returns on Apple, Google US app stores as Trump delays ban
By Reuters TikTok returned to the U.S. app stores of Apple and Google on Thursday as President Donald Trump delayed a ban on the Chinese-owned social media app and assured the tech giants they would not be fined for distributing or maintaining it. The popular short video app used by nearly half of all Americans went dark briefly last month, before a law took effect on January 19 that requires its Chinese owner ByteDance either to sell it on national security grounds or face a ban. The following day, Trump signed an executive order seeking to delay the enforcement of the ban by 75 days, allowing TikTok to continue its operations in the U.S. temporarily. Although TikTok resumed service after […]
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:43:25
Besigye to appear in court on incitement charges
Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) leader Dr. Kizza Besigye and activist Samuel Lubega Mukaaku are expected to appear in court on Friday for further hearing in the incitement to violence case against them. On February 11, 2025, Besigye declined to appear in court, citing indisposition. In a letter submitted by the officer in charge of Upper Prisons, where Besigye is currently being held, the magistrate was informed of his inability to attend. This prompted trial magistrate Winnie Nankya to issue a production warrant, directing prison authorities to present Besigye on February 14, 2025, to determine the reasons for his non-appearance. Besigye and Mukaaku are facing charges for allegedly inciting violence during the June 2022 Kampala protests against high commodity […]
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:13:32
Military vibes colour renowned Mali arts festival
By Reuters Listeners swayed as the celebrated Malian duo Amadou and Mariam sang from a stage on the banks of the Niger River at an annual festival coloured this year by political shifts roiling West Africa. Tens of thousands of people from Mali and elsewhere in the region flock each February to the town of Segou, 230 km (143 miles) northeast of the capital Bamako, for a week-long showcase of Malian music, visual art, theatre and dance. But this year’s edition of the Festival sur le Niger took place against the backdrop of Mali’s exit – along with Burkina Faso and Niger – from the West African bloc ECOWAS and uncertainty about when the military junta would make good on […]
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:55:25
Remembering Janani Luwum
This conversation between KFM’s Judith Atim and Rev. Can. Aaron Mwesigye, Director of Religious Affairs at the Directorate of Ethics & Integrity, explores the lasting lessons of former Archbishop Janani Luwum’s life and legacy.
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:00:22
Pope Francis taken to hospital for bronchitis treatment
By Reuters Pope Francis was hospitalised on Friday morning for tests and to continue the treatment of his ongoing bronchitis, the Vatican said in a statement. “This morning, at the end of his audiences, Pope Francis was admitted to the Policlinico Agostino Gemelli for some necessary diagnostic tests and to continue his treatment for bronchitis, which is still ongoing, in a hospital environment,” it said. Francis, 88, has been pope since 2013 and has suffered from influenza and other health problems several times over the past two years. Earlier this month, Francis told pilgrims at a weekly audience that he was suffering from a “strong cold,” which the Vatican later described as bronchitis.
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:32:37
Court to rule on Molly Katanga bail next week
The High Court in Kampala has set February 21, 2025, to rule on Molly Katanga’s third bail application. Katanga, a 55-year-old widow, is accused of murdering her husband, Henry Katanga, on November 2, 2023. Justice Isaac Muwata rejected her two previous bail applications, ruling that she had not presented sufficient exceptional circumstances to justify her release. Katanga’s lawyers argue that she needs to attend her trial from home due to serious health issues, including nasal sinusitis, vertigo, breast masses, and hypertension. However, Justice Muwata dismissed her second application on Friday, stating that her circumstances remained unchanged since the first, and that these illnesses were not new. Katanga is jointly charged with her two daughters, Martha Nkwanzi and Kakwanza Patricia, who […]
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:45:36
Nec advance title pursuit, ruin KCCA aspirations
By Elvis Senono Nec moved back to within a point of leaders Vipers following a hard-fought 1-0 win over KCCA at their shared Phillip Omondi Stadium in Lugogo on Thursday evening. Midfielder Enock Ssebagala headed in what turned out to be the game’s only goal on eight minutes in a result that will have turned the Uganda Premier League into a two-horse race. Nec hold an 11-point advantage over third placed Express with KCCA a further point back. Read more
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:49:12
Congo M23 rebels take airport near Bukavu as president seeks support abroad
By Reuters Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have taken control of the strategic Kavumu airport that serves Bukavu, the region’s second biggest city, the rebel alliance and a civil security source said on Friday. The rebels have been trying to push south towards Bukavu since they seized Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, at the end of last month. The capture of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, would represent an unprecedented expansion of territory under the M23’s control and deal a further blow to Kinshasa’s authority in the east. “The city of Bukavu can no longer hold,” a civil society source in Bukavu said. Two people who work at the airport, mostly used […]
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:00:20
Lawyers want Besigye released
A team of seven lawyers, led by Erias Lukwago and Earnest Kalibala, petitioned the Buganda Road Magistrates Court on Friday, demanding the immediate release of veteran politician Dr. Kiiza Besigye from Luzira Prison. Lukwago argued that the court had previously granted Besigye bail, and with the Supreme Court’s nullification of the Court Martial, no other criminal charges remain against him. He asserted that Besigye’s continued detention is therefore illegal. The lawyers contended that no person can be held on remand without a remand warrant, and that Besigye is unaware of why his right to liberty is being violated. They further claimed that Besigye is ill but is being denied access to his personal doctors. The lawyers requested Senior Principal Grade […]
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@kfm Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:46:10
Court orders arrest of ULS president Ssemakadde
High Court Justice Musa Ssekaana on Friday ordered the immediate arrest and imprisonment of Isaac Ssemakadde, the President of the Uganda Law Society, for two years. This ruling follows an application filed by Mugisha Hashim, alleging that Ssemakadde’s public remarks on social media violated judicial principles and amounted to contempt of court. Ssemakadde’s comments, posted on his social media account, targeted Justice Ssekaana and the judicial system. Mugisha argued that these comments were not only disrespectful but also undermined the court’s authority. Justice Ssekaana emphasized the importance of maintaining the dignity of the judiciary, noting that Ssemakadde’s position as an experienced lawyer and President of the Uganda Law Society demands a higher level of responsibility. The two-year custodial sentence is […]
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:57:23
14 arrested for blocking Museveni’s convoy, removing National Emblem from his vehicle
Special Forces Command (SFC), an elite force that guards the President, has arrested 14 people for blocking President Yoweri Museveni’s motorcade and removing the National Emblem from his vehicle. According to security sources, this incident happened two days ago in Kansanga as Museveni was heading to Entebbe State House. It is reported that Museveni’s motorcade […] The post 14 arrested for blocking Museveni’s convoy, removing National Emblem from his vehicle first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:18:20
Parliament bans UPDF combat uniforms, restricts dress code but allows gomesi, kanzu, and hijab in new rules
Parliament has banned Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) representatives from wearing combat uniforms while in the House, permitting only the UPDF’s official ceremonial attire. The decision, made during a plenary session on Monday, follows an amendment to the parliamentary Rules of Procedure, which govern the conduct and decorum of Members of Parliament while handling national […] The post Parliament bans UPDF combat uniforms, restricts dress code but allows gomesi, kanzu, and hijab in new rules first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:44:07
Ugandans rush to register as voters’ register update exercise deadline approaches
The Electoral Commission Chairperson, Justice Simon Byabakama, has said that they are pleased to observe firsthand the enthusiasm with which Ugandans have embraced the National Voters’ Register Update Exercise. According to Byabakama, despite the challenges faced since the commencement of the update exercise on January 20, over 360,000 new voters have been added to the […] The post Ugandans rush to register as voters’ register update exercise deadline approaches first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:49:33
Singleton X Chef’s Table Returns to Kardamom & Koffee this Saturday with Chef Mally
Food lovers, mark your calendars! The highly anticipated Chef’s Table event in partnership with Singleton whisky returns this weekend. The event, which promises an unforgettable evening of culinary artistry and fine whisky, is slated for this Saturday- February 15th, starting at 7pm, at Kardamom & Koffee. At the helm of this gastronomic adventure is Jamal […] The post Singleton X Chef’s Table Returns to Kardamom & Koffee this Saturday with Chef Mally first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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