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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:30:47
Authorities Raise Concern Over Family Planning Requests Among Young Girls in Ibanda
[Nile Post] Authorities in Ibanda District have expressed concern over the increasing number of young girls, aged between 13-15 years seeking family planning services at health facilities.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:31:02
Museveni Awards Shs30m to Busoga Entrepreneur
[Nile Post] During his tour, he met with Buwala Tolofisa, a local entrepreneur from Namutamba District, whose dedication to business development earned her a Shs30-million grant to expand her operations.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:31:07
Policeman Petitions Over Abuse of Power By Deputy IGG Anne Muhairwe
[Nile Post] A police officer has petitioned the Inspectorate of Government over what he termed as abuse of power, conflict of interest , torture and environmental degradation allegedly done by the deputy IGG, Anne Muhairwe.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 23:31:07
Akena Demands Extension of Voter Registration Deadline
[Nile Post] Akena warned that the current timeline risks disenfranchising many eligible voters, especially young citizens who will turn 18 after the deadline, thereby undermining inclusivity in the democratic process.
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@sqoop Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:20:38
Why police cancelled King Saha’s concert
Police on Thursday announced that they had cancelled a much anticipated Friday music concert by singer Manisul Ssemanda, known by his stage name as King Saha. “Today, Uganda Police Force has halted a local music event which was organized by Mr Benon Galabuzi of Umoja management where a musician popularly known as King Saha was to […] The post Why police cancelled King Saha’s concert first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 23 Jan 2025 05:23:00
Sanjeev Mansotra: Driving Change with Charity and Sustainability
Sanjeev Mansotra’s vision for sustainable development is about finding a balance between growing the economy and taking care of the environment. As the leader of Planet One Group, he demonstrates that incorporating social responsibility into business practices is a win-win for resources, the environment, and society as a whole. When asked what sustainability means to […] The post Sanjeev Mansotra: Driving Change with Charity and Sustainability first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:25:45
South Sudan Orders Social Media Shut Down for Three Months
[Nile Post] In a Wednesday, January 22 directive, the South Sudan National Communication Authority (NCA) cited concerns over violent social media content related to events across its northern bordering state of The Sudan.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:25:48
Forget the Bite, Has Parliament Lost Even Its Bark?
[Nile Post] Once it bit chunks of flesh, then it lost the bit but mustered the art of barking. And now it can hardly bark - it whimpers. So can Parliament rediscover its power and authority, or will it remain a toothless watchdog, forever sidelined by the executive? Only time will tell.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:25:49
Experts Warn of Rising Narcissistic Behaviour in Society
[Nile Post] Narcissism, marked by an inflated sense of self-importance, a constant need for admiration, and a lack of empathy, is becoming increasingly evident in social and professional settings.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:25:52
2024 Karamoja Police Report Released - Murder, Cattle Raids Declines
[Nile Post] Police Crimes linked to gun violence and cattle raids have drastically declined across the Karamoja region, according to a report released by police today, Wednesday, January 22.
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 17:25:55
Over Half 64 Percent of Girls Miss School Due to Lack of Pads - Audit Reveals
[Nile Post] A Value for Money Audit revealed that 64% of female students miss school regularly due to a lack of menstrual materials, and inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities.
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@kfm Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:46:08
Sudanese army, paramilitary RSF trade blames for fires at Khartoum refinery
By Reuters The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Thursday accused each other of attacking the Khartoum refinery in Al-Jaili. The army and the forces led by commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo have traded blame since the civil conflict erupted almost two years ago. “The terrorist militia militia of Al-Dagalo deliberately set fire to the Khartoum refinery in Al-Jaili this morning in a desperate attempt to destroy the infrastructures of this country, after despairing of achieving its illusions of seizing its resources and land,” the Sudanese army said in a post on X. Meanwhile, the RSF said the army launched airstrikes on the refinery. “The ongoing aerial bombardment of the refinery, the latest of which was this […]
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@kfm Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:42
Uganda Cup: Byekwaso’s shot at redemption
By Denis Bbosa In a season where reigning StarTimes Uganda Premier League champions SC Villa are watching their title defence crumble, sitting a distant eighth with 21 points from 15 matches -13 points adrift of table-topping Vipers – coach Morley Byekwaso finds himself under mounting pressure. However, the Stanbic Uganda Cup presents a glimmer of hope for Byekwaso, offering a chance to steer the club toward their coveted tenth Cup triumph. Success in the tournament could salvage an otherwise lackluster campaign or, at the very least, delay the looming axe hanging over his tenure. Read more
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@kfm Thu, 23 Jan 2025 13:26:48
Ssemakadde challenges summons in DPP case
Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has petitioned the High Court to overturn summons issued against him by Buganda Road Court Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi. Ssemakadde is accused of insulting the modesty of a woman, specifically Director of Public Prosecutions Jane Frances Abodo. The summons were issued on January 17, 2025, following a complaint by two ULS members, lawyers Joshua Byamazima and Tony Tumukunde. Ssemakadde’s lawyers have filed a criminal revision application challenging the decision to summon him. They argue that the Chief Magistrate acted illegally and without jurisdiction by entertaining the complaint and issuing summons without proper investigation. They have prepared 12 grounds of appeal, including claims that Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi’s refusal to allow Ssemakadde to cross-examine […]
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@kfm Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:00:29
Special needs students excel in 2024 PLE despite challenges
Special Needs Education candidates who took the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) performed well despite the challenges they faced. While releasing the results at State House in Nakasero on Thursday, Daniel Odongo, Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), announced that a total of 3,328 learners with various special needs, including those who are blind, deaf, physically handicapped, and dyslexic registered for the exams. This represents an increase from 2,652 in 2023. The Board attributed this rise in student numbers to increased awareness efforts in schools by UNEB and the Ministry of Education and Sports. The results show that 181 candidates achieved Division One, 1,712 Division Two, 637 Division Three, and 371 Division Four, while 388 were ungraded. […]
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@kfm Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:22:15
Senior one selection set for next week
Education Minister Janet Kataaha Museveni announced on Thursday that candidates who passed the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and are eligible for secondary school (Senior One) and tertiary institutions will be selected next week. During the release of the exam results at State House Nakasero, Ms. Museveni stated that the selection process will be held from January 30 to 31 at a venue to be announced by the Ministry of Education. She added that the first term will begin on February 17, 2024. Of the 786,981 students who took the exams, 722,730 qualify for secondary school and tertiary institutions and will be selected for various educational institutions next week. The 64,251 students who did not receive a passing grade will be […]
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@allafrica Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:31:36
Kenyan Protesters Block Malaba Border Over Arrest of Police Officer
[Nile Post] Kenyan residents at the Malaba border have closed the Malaba border point, demanding the release of Police Constable Philex Osamong, who is attached to the Malaba One-Stop Border Point.
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