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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:21:00
Why the Aid Freeze Could Be Good for Uganda, Africa
[Nile Post] While aid has saved lives--providing antiretroviral therapy for 1.4 million Ugandans living with HIV, supporting maternal health programmes, and funding electricity connections in hard-to-reach communities--it has also perpetuated a system where the Ugandan government remains unaccountable to its own citizens.
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:21:00
Compensate Victims of Human Rights Violations - Deputy Speaker to Govt
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has emphasised the need for compensation for persons subjected to gross violations of their rights.
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@allafrica Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:24:07
Parliament Backs Sh57tn Budget, Calls for Tax Policy and Fiscal Discipline
[Nile Post] State Minister for Finance Henry Musasizi reassured Parliament that the government would not introduce new tax bills in the upcoming financial year, instead focusing on improving tax administration to enhance revenue collection.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:49:01
Security guard shoots two colleagues dead before killing himself
A security guard attached to Ryayo Security Group Ltd. has shot dead two of his colleagues before killing himself. The incident happened last evening at around 9 p.m. at Shumuk Aluminium Ltd., Nakawa Division. Preliminary police findings indicate that a security guard, Machugayi Emmanuel, accessed a firearm from a colleague and, without provocation, shot two […] The post Security guard shoots two colleagues dead before killing himself first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:54:33
Joshua Baraka Scoops Trace Awards Nomination
issejjombwe@ug.nationmedia.com Joshua Baraka, one of the country’s fastest-rising stars, has clinched a coveted nomination at the prestigious Trace Awards and Summit 2025 presented by platinum partner, Johnnie Walker in this year’s installment. The Naomi artist has been nominated in the Best Artist—Eastern Africa category. This nomination is a testament to his bold artistry and meteoric […] The post Joshua Baraka Scoops Trace Awards Nomination first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:56:20
Health Ministry confirms Sudan Ebola Virus outbreak in Kampala
The Ministry of Health has announced an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease (SVD) in Kampala after confirmation from three National Reference Laboratories. According to Dr. Diana Atwine, the Health Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, the first confirmed case, known as the index case, was a 32-year-old male nurse employed at Mulago National Referral Hospital. He initially […] The post Health Ministry confirms Sudan Ebola Virus outbreak in Kampala first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:42:41
Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City expected to be completed in 20 months
President Yoweri Museveni officially launched the construction of the Sh490 billion Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City on Wednesday. The stadium, named in honour of Uganda’s first Olympic gold medalist, John Akii-Bua, will be built on 45.6 acres of land in Ngetta Hills, Lira City, Northern Uganda. The Egyptian firm SAMCO National Construction Company was […] The post Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira City expected to be completed in 20 months first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:26:44
Parliament’s Human Rights Committee identifies man who has spent 28 years on remand in Luzira Prison without appearing before court
A revelation by Parliament’s Human Rights Committee has brought to light the case of Alfred Byamukama, a Ugandan man who has spent 28 years in Luzira Prison without ever standing trial. The committee’s findings indicate that more than half of Luzira’s prison population consists of inmates on remand. Despite legal provisions stating that pre-trial detention […] The post Parliament’s Human Rights Committee identifies man who has spent 28 years on remand in Luzira Prison without appearing before court first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@theguardian Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:00:27
‘No hope’: wife’s fears for Ugandan opposition leader facing trial for treason
Kizza Besigye, veteran opponent of President Yoweri Museveni, may face death penalty but will not get justice in military court, warns Winnie Byanyima, UNAids chiefIt was a message from her sister-in-law asking where he was that made Winnie Byanyima start worrying about her husband, Dr Kizza Besigye, a prominent Ugandan opposition leader. Byanyima, head of UNAids, had just returned from Malawi to Geneva, where the UN programme on HIV/Aids is based, in November. She rang Besigye’s phone – it was off.She made some calls and learned that he had gone from Uganda to neighbouring Kenya to attend a book launch. Then a journalist told her he believed Besigye was now being held in a military prison in Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Continue reading...
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:06:52
Museveni Ready for Regional Peace Talks As Uganda Denies Involvement in DRC Conflict
[Nile Post] President Museveni has expressed willingness to participate in regional peace talks to end hostilities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Minister of State for Regional Affairs John Mulimba has revealed.
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:06:53
Health Authorities in Luweero Alarmed By Rising Prostate Enlargement Cases
[Nile Post] Dr. Bruno Oyik, the medical superintendent of Luweero General Hospital, revealed that during a medical camp last year, over 500 men were screened, and nearly 99% were found to have prostate enlargement.
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@allafrica Thu, 30 Jan 2025 06:06:54
Delays Hit Tororo-Gulu Railway Project As URC Cites Extreme Weather Challenges
[Nile Post] The rehabilitation of the Tororo-Gulu railway line is facing significant delays due to unexpected design challenges and extreme weather conditions, officials from the Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) have revealed.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:51:51
I&M Bank partners with Kabaka Foundation for impactful Tubeere Balamu Health Camp
Thousands of people attended the Tubeere Balamu Community Health Camp, which took place on Tuesday, 28th and Wednesday, 29th January 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Parish-Kyengera, Busiro. The initiative, which had I&M Bank Uganda as a partner, is spearheaded by His Majesty Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, the Kabaka of Buganda, through the Kabaka Foundation. The […] The post I&M Bank partners with Kabaka Foundation for impactful Tubeere Balamu Health Camp first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:00:35
Man City scrape into Champions League knockouts with comeback win over Brugge
By Reuters Manchester City kept their Champions League campaign alive as they scraped into the playoffs by beating Belgium’s Club Brugge 3-1 in a nervy must-win match on Wednesday thanks to goals from Mateo Kovacic and substitute Savinho, and a Brugge own goal. The victory in their league-phase finale secured Pep Guardiola’s men a spot in the two-legged playoff knockout round, where they will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. They finished 22nd in the table, three places above elimination. “In the second half we lifted our soul and our hearts were free,” relieved City boss Pep Guardiola told TNT Sports. “For today we are in the next round, that’s good. The first half was so academic, we didn’t […]
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@kfm Thu, 30 Jan 2025 04:36:50
Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as rebels advance south
By Reuters As an East African bloc urged an immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwandan-backed M23 rebels who seized the city of Goma extended their advance on Wednesday, and Congo said it planned a campaign to recover lost territory. While saying he favors diplomacy, Congo President Felix Tshisekedi told the nation on Wednesday night that he would mount a military riposte and warned: “The presence of thousands of Rwandan soldiers on our soil … (is leading) to an escalation with unpredictable consequences.” The eight countries of the East African Community held an emergency summit and called for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Congo and for Congo to negotiate with M23. The United Nations Security Council similarly demanded […]
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@kfm Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:00:04
Fire breaks out outside Man City stadium ahead of Champions League game
By Reuters A fire that broke out in a merchandise stand outside the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday was extinguished before Manchester City hosted Club Brugge in their final Champions League group match, the English club said. The fire broke out near the entrance to the Colin Bell West Stand when City were unveiling their new January signings nearby. “Emergency services are present at the scene and the fire has now been extinguished,” City said in a statement. “The safety of all attending the match tonight is our top priority, and as such all events planned for West Stand reception have been cancelled, including the welcome event for new players, and the first team arrival.” The game kicked off at its […]
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@kfm Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:29:15
ULS honours lawyer Rwakafuuzi
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) on Wednesday honoured Senior Advocate Ladislaus Rwakafuuzi, a renowned human rights activist, for his unwavering commitment to promoting an independent and demilitarized judiciary in Uganda. Despite current health challenges following a stroke that left him wheelchair-bound, the 63-year-old lawyer was the chief guest at the Uganda Law Society’s weekly press and public engagement, “Radical New Bar” (RNB). Rwakafuuzi received the RNB Demilitarization Award in recognition of his tireless efforts defending the rights of vulnerable individuals and his 20-year battle against trying civilians in military courts. Uganda Law Society President Isaac Ssemakadde praised Rwakafuuzi’s dedication to justice and pledged to pursue his long-overdue appointment as Senior Counsel. In his acceptance speech, Rwakafuuzi cautioned young lawyers and […]
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@kfm Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:49:24
Operation Shujaa ongoing despite Congo conflict – UPDF
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) reassured Ugandans on Wednesday that its collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) remains ongoing despite the fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation around the Uganda-Congo border was calm on Tuesday after M23 rebels captured Goma, a city in the Democratic Republic of Congo. UPDF’s Major General Felix Kulayigye said that Uganda is primarily facing the challenge of displaced refugees crossing into Uganda. “Operation Shujaa is in Ituri and the M23 conflict is in North Kivu and now they are moving towards the south. So, on our part, we have had no problem and our operations with FARDC continue,” he said. He added that the country […]
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