allafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:49:00
2026 Elections Under Threat Amid Budgetary and Planning Shortfalls
[Nile Post] With the 2026 general elections fast approaching, Uganda faces mounting concerns over its electoral readiness, as financial and logistical gaps threaten to derail the credibility of the process.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:47:54
Central Banks Intensify Efforts to Integrate Climate Considerations Into Monetary Policy.
[Nile Post] As the effects of climate change become more pronounced, central banks around the world are intensifying their efforts to integrate climate considerations into their monetary policy frameworks.
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:45:14
Zimbabwe fears US withdrawal from WHO will hit HIV/AIDS programmes
By Reuters Zimbabwe’s finance minister expressed concern on Wednesday that a U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization will lead to aid cuts to countries such as his that are most affected by HIV/AIDS. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the U.S. withdrawal after his inauguration to a second term on Monday. Warning that a U.S. withdrawal could signal cuts in health aid to countries such as Zimbabwe, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said: “Any country with an HIV/AIDS challenge will be impacted.” “This is a concern, a fear we are expressing,” Ncube told an online briefing from the Swiss resort of Davos, where was attending the World Economic Forum. Zimbabwe receives over $200 million annually from the U.S. […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:15
2026 elections: UPDF seeks Shs138 billion for security
The Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) is seeking Shs138.4 billion to provide security during the 2026 general election period. This request is outlined in the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs’ budget framework paper, presented to the Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Rosette Byengoma. Byengoma informed the committee that the funds are necessary to provide security for Members of Parliament, presidential aspirants, and to ensure overall national safety during the election period. However, no funds have been allocated for this purpose. “Elections are coming in soon, so we need to protect all of you during this period. The required amount is 138.4 billion shillings,” she told legislators recently. She further explained that the […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:50:24
Lawyer petitions court over law protecting modesty of woman
Lawyer Steven Kalali on Wednesday petitioned the Constitutional Court to challenge the constitutionality of certain provisions in the Penal Code Act and the Magistrates’ Courts Act. Specifically, he is contesting Section 115 of the Penal Code Act, which protects only women and girls from indecent assaults and insults. These offenses are punishable by up to 14 years and one year of imprisonment, respectively. Kalali argues that this provision is discriminatory and violates Articles 21, 20, and 28 of the Ugandan Constitution, which guarantee equality before the law and non-discrimination based on sex. “I’m challenging that provision for being discriminatory because it provides for an offense of indecent assault against a woman or a girl child and it doesn’t cater for […]
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:04:31
Court dismisses charges against MP Ssemujju, 14 others
Buganda Road Magistrates Court on Wednesday dropped common nuisance charges against Kira Municipality MP Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda and 14 other members of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Katonga faction. Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi dismissed the charges after the prosecution failed to produce witnesses. The accused, including Deputy Kampala Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura and Kabale Municipality MP Kamara Nicholas Thadeus, were charged with being rowdy and blocking walkways on August 5, 2024, at Katonga Road in Kampala Central. The prosecution’s failure to present witnesses since the initial date of August 5, 2024, led to the dismissal.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:48:13
Man Jailed 20 Months for Impersonating Gomba RDC to Steal Shs120m
[Nile Post] Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has sentenced a man to 20 months imprisonment for impersonating the Gomba Resident District Commissioner and defrauded Kampala lawyer, Jet Tumwebaze of shs120 million.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:40:24
12-year-old girl dies after falling into well; security guard who tried to rescue her rushed to hospital
A 12-year-old girl has died after falling into a 100-meter-deep well. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Luwafu Abbas Zone, Makindye Division. Kagimu Bossa, a security guard, attempted to rescue the girl but was severely injured in the process. Locals alerted the area police, who dispatched officers from the Police Fire and Rescue Services. The […] The post 12-year-old girl dies after falling into well; security guard who tried to rescue her rushed to hospital first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:50:39
I&M Bank partners with Geoffrey Lutaaya for ‘The Love Memories’ melodious Valentine’s Day Concert
Singer cum legislator, Hon. Geoffrey Lutaaya is set to reconnect with his fans at a special Valentine’s Day concert dubbed ‘The Love Memories,’ concert, slated for Friday, February 14th, at the Kampala Sheraton Gardens. The concert was announced at a press briefing, hosted by media personality- Zambaali Bulasio Mukasa, yesterday (Tuesday, January 21), at the […] The post I&M Bank partners with Geoffrey Lutaaya for ‘The Love Memories’ melodious Valentine’s Day Concert first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 22 Jan 2025 10:05:42
Experts Challenge UCAA On National Aviation Policy, Hail New Look Airport
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Aviation experts have challenged Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to fast track the proposed national aviation policy and strategy, as it will be key in giving the country new direction and help it keep pace with the best in the world.
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:31:10
Trump says he would sanction Russia if Putin does not negotiate on Ukraine
By Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if its president, Vladimir Putin, refuses to negotiate about ending the war in Ukraine. Trump gave no details on possible additional sanctions. The United States has already sanctioned Russia heavily for its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Trump said his administration was also looking at the issue of sending weapons to Ukraine, adding his view that the European Union should be doing more to support Ukraine. “We’re talking to (Ukrainian President Volodymyr) Zelenskiy, we’re going to be talking with President Putin very soon,” Trump said. “We’re going to look at it.” Trump said he had pressed Chinese President Xi Jinping in a call […]
read moreallafrica.com
@allafrica Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:36:33
Low Turnout On Day Two of Voter Update in Moroto
[Nile Post] The second day of the National Voter Update and Registration exercise in Moroto District saw a slow turnout, with some areas recording less than ten participants throughout the day.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:36:52
Parliament demands list of official UPDF uniforms amid controversy over arrests of NUP supporters
The Parliamentary Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs has directed Defence Minister Jacob Oboth Oboth to submit a list of gazetted Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) uniforms and symbols. This will enable the committee to clearly distinguish official military attire from other clothing. The directive followed concerns raised during a meeting with senior officials from […] The post Parliament demands list of official UPDF uniforms amid controversy over arrests of NUP supporters first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morematookerepublic.com
@matookerepublic Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:51:36
Government extends National ID renewal deadline by one year
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced another postponement of the mass renewal exercise for national identification cards, granting a one-year extension for expired IDs. The government cited the need for additional time to integrate advanced security features and address logistical challenges. The renewal exercise, initially planned for June to September 2024, was already pushed […] The post Government extends National ID renewal deadline by one year first appeared on Matooke Republic.
read morekfm.co.ug
@kfm Tue, 21 Jan 2025 21:00:33
Liverpool beat Lille to maintain perfect record and reach last 16
By Reuters Liverpool booked their spot in the last 16 of the Champions League with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Lille on Tuesday at Anfield, thanks to goals from talisman Mohamed Salah and substitute Harvey Elliott. Arne Slot’s men maintained their 100% record and are top of the 36-team table with 21 points, three points clear of second-placed Barcelona with one game of the league phase remaining. Lille are 11th with 13 points. Salah netted his 50th European goal for Liverpool in the 34th minute when he sprinted onto a long pass from Curtis Jones after Kostas Tsimikas won the ball inside the Reds’ half, and then curled a shot around goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. “Special is, I think, the word […]
read more