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@kfm Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:00:12
PSG a better team in post-Mbappe era, says Luis Enrique
By Reuters Runaway Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain have been better in attack and defence since striker Kylian Mbappe moved to Real Madrid last year, coach Luis Enrique said before they host third-placed AS Monaco on Friday. Mbappe left to join the Spanish giants in June after seven years in Paris, having scored more than 170 goals in Ligue 1 from more than 200 appearances for the club. “I was very brave last season when I told you that we would have a better team in attack and defence,” Luis Enrique told a press conference on Thursday. “I still think that we are better (in both), the numbers are there to say it. The players took it as a […]
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@kfm Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:24:38
Eight govt officials charged, remanded over BoU heist
Eight Ministry of Finance officials, including Accountant General Lawrence Ssemakula, Treasury Services Commissioner Jennifer Muhuruzi, and Senior IT Officer Yawe Tonny, were arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday and remanded to Luzira Prison. They are charged with corruptly causing the government a loss of Bank of Uganda’s Shs60 billion through payment system manipulations. The prosecution alleges that Ssemakula and Muhuruzi neglected their duty to safeguard public funds, resulting in a loss of $652,588.2 to the government. Tonny is accused of manipulating payment files to divert funds to Road-way Company Ltd. in Poland, purportedly for recycling plant systems and machinery. Other suspects are charged with complicity in corruption, aimed at illicitly enriching Road-way Company. The group faces 11 counts, including […]
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@kfm Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:51:54
ULS seeks Shs10 billion for military-related cases
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) is seeking approximately Shs10 billion to provide legal assistance to individuals involved in military-related cases. To achieve this, the ULS plans to launch a demilitarization fund, which will allow well-wishers to contribute. According to Vice-President Anthony Asiimwe, this initiative follows a recent Supreme Court ruling, which the ULS believes failed to provide adequate remedy or closure for victims of what he described as an unjust system. “There are thousands of individuals who do not have anyone to speak for them. So, who should speak for them? If we do not act, clearly they will remain at the mercy of these injustices which have already suffered,” he said on Thursday. The fund aims to support individuals […]
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@allafrica Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:03:59
Govt Hands Over Nine Sanitation Facilities to Koboko Municipality
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Water and Environment, through the Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Services Department, has officially handed over nine institutional sanitation facilities to Koboko Municipality in a move aimed at improving hygiene and sanitation in public institutions.
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@allafrica Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:03:59
Families Seek Compensation After Arrested Fishermen Drown in UPDF Boat Accident
[Nile Post] The accident occurred on January 27 as the FPU transported 15 arrested fishermen. The deceased, Oswanu Matia, 24, from Ndaiga "A" village, Kityerera Sub-county, Mayuge District, and Moses Kagoma Mpala, 30, from Nakilimira C, drowned after the boat overturned near the shore.
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@allafrica Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:04:00
Kitagwenda Residents Unite to Build Lifeline Road, Transforming Village Access
[Nile Post] In a remarkable show of unity and self-reliance, residents of Buryansungwe, Kinyaruguru, and Bwentikye villages in Bwera Parish, Kicheche Sub-county, Kitagwenda District, have come together to construct a long-awaited access road.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:14:56
Victoria University appoints media personality JK Kazoora as Director of Innovation Hub
Victoria University has appointed renowned media personality Junior Dave Kazoora alias JK, as its new Director of the Innovation Hub. Kazoora, a seasoned figure in media and marketing, brings extensive experience to the university, which has become a leading center for transformative education in Uganda. In an official statement, the university announced that Kazoora will […] The post Victoria University appoints media personality JK Kazoora as Director of Innovation Hub first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:21:11
Bridal Shoot package with unbeatable dealsat Forest Cottages Bukoto
Forest Cottages Bukoto has unveiled a bridal shoot package that offers an unbeatable deal for couples looking to celebrate their special day in style. Nestled on Naguru Hill, on the climb to NBS TV, the facility’s latest package aims to provide bridal teams with an affordable scenery of nature and comfort. Bridal teams can enjoy […] The post Bridal Shoot package with unbeatable dealsat Forest Cottages Bukoto first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:51:34
UPDF, civilians honoured as Museveni leads Tarehe Sita celebrations
President Museveni is expected to award 41 medals on Thursday to military officers and civilians who made outstanding contributions to the country’s development. The awards ceremony will take place during the 44th anniversary of the Tarehe Sita celebrations at Kasasa grounds in Koytera District. The event’s theme is “Celebrating Pan-African Solidarity and the People’s Sacrifice in the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy for Socio-Economic Transformation.” Tarehe Sita commemorates the day 27 armed National Resistance Army (NRA) rebels, led by Mr. Yoweri Museveni, stormed Kabamba barracks, overran the quarter guard, and seized weapons before heading to the bush and ultimately fighting their way to State House. Defence Deputy Public Information Officer (DDPIO) Col. Deo Akiiki says they are prepared for the […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:00:56
No plans to extend the exercise – Electoral Commission reports progress as Voter Registration Deadline approaches in four days
The Electoral Commission (EC) has reported notable progress in the ongoing General Update of the National Voters’ Register, with just four days remaining until the deadline on February 10, 2025. Julius Mucunguzi, the EC spokesperson, reassured the public that the remaining time is sufficient for individuals who still need to register or update their voting […] The post No plans to extend the exercise – Electoral Commission reports progress as Voter Registration Deadline approaches in four days first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:38:52
Probably Uganda’s richest investor … Remembering the late Aga Khan, a business magnate behind Nation Media, Serena, DTB Bank, Bujagali Hydropower Plant and more businesses
Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, who passed away at the age of 88, was not only the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims but also a key figure in Uganda’s economic, education, health and media space. He wasn’t one of the people who were common on the list of Uganda’s top investors, but everywhere you […] The post Probably Uganda’s richest investor … Remembering the late Aga Khan, a business magnate behind Nation Media, Serena, DTB Bank, Bujagali Hydropower Plant and more businesses first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:24:33
Bank official convicted in Shs200 million loan fraud
A credit bank official was on Tuesday convicted of aiding a client in fraudulently obtaining a Shs 200 million loan from Cairo Bank. Specioza Nassuna, 43, a resident of Tega Zone in Nabbingo, was found guilty of conspiring with Robert Kisolo, a businessman from Bulamu Village in Nangabo sub-county, to forge documents that enabled him to secure the loan. The forged documents included powers of attorney purportedly signed by Henry Ssemugooma Akalya-Amagwa, Clementina Babirye, and Catherine Namusoke, the lawful administrators of land comprised in block 109, plot 22 in Gwafu, Seeta. Nassuna also included a forged bank valuation and survey report of the land in Kisolo’s loan application file, which was the basis for the Shs 200 million loan. The […]
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@kfm Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:06:53
Condolence message from Nation Media Group
By WILFRED KIBORO “We at the Nation Media Group are deeply saddened by the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and the esteemed Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. On behalf of the Board of Directors, the Management, and the dedicated staff of the Nation Media Group, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of His Highness, the entire Ismaili community as well as to all the AKDN institutions around the world, for the monumental loss of an extraordinary leader, a distinguished statesman, and a steadfast champion of peace and human advancement. His Highness was not merely a visionary; he was a transformative […]
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@matookerepublic Thu, 06 Feb 2025 07:49:43
I face constant criticism because of my background — Alpha Ssali reveals how he stays focused on his football career
Alpha Ssali Thierry, son of renowned musician Bebe Cool, has said that keeping his head out of the media has helped him focus on his football career. Speaking in an interview on FUFA TV, Alpha, the promising winger who recently signed a two-year contract with NEC FC from Express FC, said he is always criticized […] The post I face constant criticism because of my background — Alpha Ssali reveals how he stays focused on his football career first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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