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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:22:41
How to Update Your Voter Information, Change Your Voting Location, and Register as a New Voter
With the deadline for the National Voters’ Register update exercise fast approaching on February 10, many Ugandans may still be uncertain about the processes involved. Organized by the Electoral Commission (EC), this exercise, which began on January 20, provides an opportunity for both new and registered voters to verify and update their details to ensure […] The post How to Update Your Voter Information, Change Your Voting Location, and Register as a New Voter first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:57:53
2025 Trace Awards City Tour set to ignite Kampala
The TRACE Awards City Tour is making its much-anticipated stop in Uganda’s capital, turning up the heat at the Lugogo based hangout, Noni Vie on February 13. This star-studded night hosted by TRACE and Johnnie Walker promises to be the ultimate celebration of African music, culture, and creativity, bringing together Uganda’s biggest music stars, industry […] The post 2025 Trace Awards City Tour set to ignite Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:29:19
Govt Fails to Present Update On Long Detentions Without Trial
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs has been directed to present before Parliament, a statement on prolonged pre-trial detention within a week.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Feb 2025 08:48:12
Kawempe North By-Election: Singer Kalifah Aganaga to carry FDC flag in race to replace Ssegirinya
The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is set to unveil singer Mukiibi Sadat, popularly known as Kalifah Aganaga, as its party flagbearer in the Kawempe North by-election. Kalifah, who has long sought to establish himself in the political arena, is already at the FDC party headquarters in Najjanankumbi. This is not the first time Kalifah […] The post Kawempe North By-Election: Singer Kalifah Aganaga to carry FDC flag in race to replace Ssegirinya first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:00:13
Premier League says it may introduce semi-automated offside tech before season ends
By Reuters The Premier League could introduce semi-automated offside technology before the end of the 2024-25 season following “significant” progress in testing, said Chief Football Officer Tony Scholes. Last year, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to introduce the technology at a shareholders’ meeting. It was expected to be implemented before Christmas but met with problems in testing. “The progress made over the last four to six weeks has been significant. So, we believe we’re going to be adopting the best system and the most accurate system,” Scholes told British media on Tuesday. “The EFL has introduced it into the League Cup this year. We will monitor it… Clearly, if we’re not confident until the last two or three match rounds, […]
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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:13:29
Uganda to build Shs255 billion heart hospital in Naguru to curb overseas referrals; project expected to be completed in two years
The government has officially commissioned the construction of a modern 250-bed heart hospital, a project that experts say will significantly reduce the number of Ugandan heart patients seeking treatment abroad. The Uganda Heart Institute Hospital (UHI) will be built on a 10-acre piece of land in Naguru, Kampala, marking a major step toward advancing cardiovascular […] The post Uganda to build Shs255 billion heart hospital in Naguru to curb overseas referrals; project expected to be completed in two years first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:18:59
Uganda Bleeds Billions On Embassy Rent As MPs Demand Urgent Action
[Nile Post] Uganda is spending a staggering Shs44.4 billion annually on renting premises for its embassies and missions worldwide, sparking urgent calls from lawmakers to fast-track the construction and acquisition of government-owned properties.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:21:28
Police explain how fraudsters are luring WhatsApp users in Uganda
Police have identified and exposed a group of cybercriminals orchestrating a surge in WhatsApp-related fraud, urging the public to remain alert against their deceptive tactics. According to Police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke, numerous reports have been received about fraudsters hijacking WhatsApp accounts and exploiting them to scam unsuspecting individuals. The identified suspects—Dr. Howell Kirui (+254735002953), Dominic […] The post Police explain how fraudsters are luring WhatsApp users in Uganda first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Wed, 05 Feb 2025 06:00:30
Being a mother in the west would be a dream, I was told. But compared to Uganda, it was a nightmare | Patience Akumu
Nothing prepared me for the reality of mothering without my extended family to help. How have western women managed like this for so long?I hear the baby crying in my sleep. My mother hands him to me. I sit up to breastfeed without opening my eyes then I hand him back. I know that when I am ready to get out of bed, there will be fruits and katogo, a meal of plantain mixed with all the fatty meat cuts my mother could lay her hands on, waiting for me. Or I could choose to have porridge. It is sacrilege to have a nakawere (new mother) in the house and not have a flask of hot porridge available for her all day. Nakawere … the syllables are pronounced slowly, and the word must roll off your tongue with awe at the woman who just went through the remarkable ordeal of bringing life.Replaying my new mum experience became my favourite pastime when I moved from Uganda to Switzerland in May last year. I moved with my husband and two children, aged six and 12, because I found my dream job in health advocacy. I was not ready for the parenting nightmare that came with it. While I had lived in Europe before, including in the UK in my 20s, I had never had to live outside Uganda with my family. Nothing prepared me for the reality of mothering without the extended family to help take care of you, and the nonchalance with which the western world treats mothers. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:37:36
Uganda Breaks Ground for New $250 Million Heart Institute to Boost Cardiovascular Care
[Nile Post] Uganda has launched the construction of a state-of-the-art $250 million Uganda Heart Institute hospital, a move aimed at expanding access to advanced cardiovascular care and reducing the need for costly referrals abroad.
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@kfm Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:09:03
The Aga Khan, spiritual leader whose riches enabled horse racing glory, dies at 88
By Reuters The Aga Khan, known for his triumphs in horse racing, dazzling wealth and development work around the world, has died in Lisbon at the age of 88, according to the Aga Khan Development Network on X. The announcement of his designated successor will follow, the network said. The 49th hereditary imam or spiritual leader of the world’s 15 million Ismaili Muslims, his name also became synonymous with success as a racehorse owner, with the thoroughbred Shergar among his most famous. The multi-millionaire, perhaps billionaire, also enjoyed a lavish lifestyle, characterised by private jets, a $200 million super-yacht and a private island in the Bahamas. Estimates of his wealth varied from $800 million to $13 billion, with his money […]
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@kfm Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:00:34
EU seeks early US talks to avert Trump tariffs
By Reuters The European Union wants to engage swiftly with the United States over President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs, trade chief Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday, while his boss Ursula von der Leyen forecast negotiations with Washington would be tough. Sefcovic, speaking at a meeting of EU ministers, said he wanted “early engagement” and was awaiting confirmations of the appointment of Trump’s picks for Commerce Secretary, financier Howard Lutnick, and for U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer. “We are ready to engage immediately and we hope that through this early engagement, we can avoid the measures which would bring a lot of disturbance to the most important trade and investment relationship on this planet,” he told reporters. Von der Leyen, the […]
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@kfm Tue, 04 Feb 2025 21:44:30
Leaders clash over head teacher recruitment requirements
The Parliamentary Education Committee is at odds with the government over the recruitment requirements for head teachers and their deputies at seed schools. The controversy centers on the requirement that applicants have a minimum of six years of government pay slips and a master’s degree. MPs on the committee object to this requirement, but Peter Ogwang, the State Minister of Sports, insists that the advertisement cannot be withdrawn, citing existing interested applicants. “This advert is out, and the teachers who have applied also qualify. We want to get a strong committed carder to help us manage the schools for all of us as the people of Uganda,” Ogwang said on Tuesday. This stance has angered the MPs, who argue that […]
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@sqoop Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:21:29
Zari Hassan: Zuchu is pretty feisty, Tanasha is too much of a good girl
Ugandan socialite, business woman and reality TV Star Zari Hassan, 44, was recently in Kenya for a Samsung campaign as the Brand Ambassador for East Africa since her appointment last year. The actress who resides in South Africa, where she runs businesses is also famed for dating Tanzanian musician Diamond, with who they have two […] The post Zari Hassan: Zuchu is pretty feisty, Tanasha is too much of a good girl first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:46:15
Female producers dominate iKon Awards nominations
This year, iKon Awards present a shift in the filmmaking field with the industry, creating more room for diversity in form of leadership at the helm of the stories told. For instance, all the leading films were produced and directed by women By Andrew Kaggwa It is still hard to understand why Ugandan filmmakers embark […] The post Female producers dominate iKon Awards nominations first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:48:48
Listen… A Pass is a GOAT. Periot!
In 2020, Uganda was under lockdown and a few artistes were selected to entertain audiences at home during the Club Beatz At Home concert. Among those artistes was Alex Bagonza, who made headlines when he came on stage with a goat. He wanted to put a point across. See, for long, Bagonza, known to many […] The post Listen… A Pass is a GOAT. Periot! first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:12:16
Museveni Summons NRM MPs to State House Amid Speculation Over Agenda.
[Nile Post] President Museveni, also the National Chairman of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), has summoned the NRM parliamentary caucus to State House this Friday.
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@allafrica Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:34:11
NRM Has Achieve 95 Percent Success in Voter Register Update - Tanga Odoi
[Nile Post] The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party Electoral Commission Chairperson, Tanga Odoi, has announced that the party has successfully completed 95% of its voter register update.
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@allafrica Tue, 04 Feb 2025 10:51:59
Parents, Pupils Protest School Relocation Over SGR Project
[Nile Post] A group of angry parents and learners from Morukatipe View Primary School stormed the office of the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) in Tororo today, protesting the decision to relocate pupils to Amagoro Primary School to make way for the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) construction.
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