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@allafrica Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:03:29
Ugandans Who Turn 18 After Feb. 10 Will Not Vote, Says EC Boss
[Nile Post] Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has announced that Ugandans who turn 18 after February 10, 2025, will not be eligible to vote in the 2026 general elections.
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@kfm Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:31:40
Trump’s crypto token surges to $11.7 billion market cap, bitcoin hits record high
By Reuters Donald Trump’s newly-created cryptocurrency soared on Monday to nearly $12 billion in market value, drawing in billions in trading volume, while bitcoin hit a record high just hours ahead of the U.S. President-elect’s return to the White House. Launched on Friday, Trump’s meme coin, also known as $TRUMP, surged to $58.56 at 0820 GMT on Monday, giving it a market capitalisaton of about $11.7 billion, according to CoinMarketCap, which ranked it as the 18th biggest cryptocurrency. Its 24-hour trading volume reached $52.5 billion. Trump had on Friday launched the digital token with branding including an image from his attempted assassination in July, expanding his cryptocurrency interests that already include World Liberty Financial. Of the total number of tokens, […] The post Trump’s crypto token surges to $11.7 billion market cap, bitcoin hits record high first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 20 Jan 2025 09:42:06
Fruit vendor Night Ampulire’s gifted pickup truck reported missing
Night Ampulire, a fruit vendor from Entebbe who gained recognition for her resilience in providing for her five children, is now facing a devastating ordeal after her pickup truck reportedly went missing. The vehicle, which was gifted to Ampulire by MTN Uganda in recognition of her hard work, broke down recently. Following advice, she sought […] The post Fruit vendor Night Ampulire’s gifted pickup truck reported missing first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 20 Jan 2025 08:20:37
Prison Services speak out on reports of blocking Besigye from receiving food items from his family and supporters
The Uganda Prisons Service has dismissed claims that the government and prison authorities are conspiring to harm Dr. Kizza Besigye during his detention at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. Speaking during a weekly security briefing at Police Headquarters in Naguru this morning, prisons spokesperson Frank Baine said that Besigye is in good health. “I want to […] The post Prison Services speak out on reports of blocking Besigye from receiving food items from his family and supporters first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:10:31
Museveni Tips Youths On Socio-Economic Transformation
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has called on Ugandans to embrace socio-economic transformation, emphasizing the need to adapt to modern economic realities to ensure a prosperous future.
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@allafrica Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:57:59
Kenya Prisons Bids Farewell, Hails Ugandan ICRC System Advisor Omita Okoth
[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- Kenya Prisons Service has hailed Ugandan Corrections Expert Robert Omita Okoth for his key role in enhancing prison safety, humane management and reform in the country over a period of eight years.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 20 Jan 2025 06:17:16
Besigye barred from receiving food from family and supporters in Luzira Prison
Dr. Kizza Besigye has been prohibited from receiving food brought by his family and supporters while detained at Luzira Maximum Security Prison. According to Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, Besigye has been given a stark ultimatum: consume prison-provided meals or go without food. Nyanjura, who visited Besigye as part of a People’s Front for […] The post Besigye barred from receiving food from family and supporters in Luzira Prison first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:32:42
TotalEnergies CAF Afcon 2025 - Know Your Team: Uganda
[CAF] Uganda are set to make their eighth appearance at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, with their most recent qualification adding to their growing stature in African football.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:40:31
Ugandans turning 18 after February 10, 2025, won’t vote in 2026 elections, says EC Chairperson Byabakama
Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of Electoral Commission, has said that citizens who turn 18 after February 10, 2025, will not be eligible to vote in the 2026 general elections. The decision stems from the Commission’s need to finalise the National Voters’ Register and determine the number of ballot papers to print in advance of […] The post Ugandans turning 18 after February 10, 2025, won’t vote in 2026 elections, says EC Chairperson Byabakama first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 20 Jan 2025 04:20:47
National voters’ register update kicks off
The Electoral Commission (EC) will from January 20, 2025, begin updating the National Voters’ Register across the country in preparation for the 2025-26 general elections. This 20-day exercise will be conducted at update stations in each parish throughout the country every day, including weekends. During the update, eligible citizens will be registered, registered voters wishing to transfer to new voting locations will be able to apply for such transfers, and the registration details of voters will be confirmed, among other activities. The Electoral Commission spokesperson, Julius Mucunguzi, confirmed to KFM that all necessary materials to facilitate the exercise have been delivered on time for its commencement. Last week, during the party’s weekly briefing, the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) […] The post National voters’ register update kicks off first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:11:06
Chelsea, Arsenal notch 5-0 wins, Man City slip up as WSL returns
By Reuters Chelsea and Arsenal both enjoyed 5-0 wins and Manchester City slumped to a 4-2 derby defeat to Manchester United as the Women’s Super League saw some major changes at the top of the table after the competition resumed following the Christmas break. Leaders Chelsea hammered West Ham Unitedand top the standings on 31 points from 11 games, seven ahead of Arsenal, who beat Crystal Palace to move up to second,and Manchester United, who moved past City and into third place. City slid from second to fourth, nine points behind Chelsea, after Ella Toone’s hat-trick for their bitter cross-town rivals dealt a serious blow to their title hopes. Reigning champions Chelsea took an early lead through Catarina Macario, with […] The post Chelsea, Arsenal notch 5-0 wins, Man City slip up as WSL returns first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sun, 19 Jan 2025 20:58:48
Experts weigh in on Uganda’s electoral roadmap ahead of 2026 polls
KFM’s Judith Amim hosts a knowledgeable panel to discuss Uganda’s electoral roadmap ahead of the 2026 general elections. She is joined by Julius Mucunguzi from the Electoral Commission, Jonathan Ebwalu from Parliament, Emmanuel Dombo from the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, Dr. Livingstone Sewanyana, and Hon. Jack Sabiiti from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party. The post Experts weigh in on Uganda’s electoral roadmap ahead of 2026 polls first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Sun, 19 Jan 2025 17:10:09
Kagayi transforms Ugandan poetry, inspiring teen talent
Kagayi Ngobi is widely heralded as one of Ugandan poetry’s leading lights. As a performer, he effortlessly balances artistic vision, technical virtuosity and a keen sense of timing to set fire to the stage, as it were, with the kind of pyrotechnics which shine through with personality and character. As a writer of poetry, the […] The post Kagayi transforms Ugandan poetry, inspiring teen talent first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:54:59
Trump to revive TikTok, but wants 50% US ownership
By Reuters President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive TikTok access in the U.S. by executive order after he is sworn in on Monday, but said he wants the popular social media app to be at least half owned by U.S. investors. TikTok stopped working for its 170 million American users late on Saturday before a law shutting it down on national security grounds took effect on Sunday. U.S. officials had warned that under Chinese parent company ByteDance, there was a risk of Americans’ data being misused. Trump said he would “extend the period of time before the law’s prohibitions take effect, so that we can make a deal to protect our national security.” “I would like the United States […] The post Trump to revive TikTok, but wants 50% US ownership first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:23:46
Dressing guide for all seasons
Different styles inspired by Modern Christian Girl to add to your closet. Even after the festive season, you will still need to keep your wardrobe updated constantly to accommodate all the events, parties and family gatherings to which you are invited. From church services to lunches with the in-laws or family getaways, dressing appropriately […] The post Dressing guide for all seasons first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Sun, 19 Jan 2025 16:47:06
Tanzania’s ruling party picks veteran Wassira as deputy chair
By The East African Tanzania’s ruling party CCM on Thursday named veteran Stephen Wassira as its new vice-chairperson for the Mainland. The 80-year-old former Cabinet minister will be President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s righthand man in planning for the general election due in October. Wassira, a longstanding CCM member, with over half a century of experience in party and government affairs, was unveiled to delegates at the party’s extraordinary general assembly, which began in Dodoma on Saturday. He had been nominated on Friday by the party’s top decision-making organ, the Central Committee, in a closed session. The endorsement by the estimated 2,000 assembly delegates was expected to be a formality on January 18. Read more The post Tanzania’s ruling party picks veteran Wassira as deputy chair first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Sun, 19 Jan 2025 15:49:19
Jua Kali is daring but…
If 2024 was generally considered a bad year for film; 2025 seems more than ready to undo all that. Remember, 2024 had fewer short films released and less than ten feature film premieres. Which is why when Jua Kali the Ugandan short film was advertised at the end of 2024, it was clear there was […] The post Jua Kali is daring but… first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:55:35
Nabasa returns with another gospel bang after two-year hiatus
Gospel singer Lilian Nabasa has left hundreds of Christian believers and music lovers in Western Uganda excited after she unleashed a new hit after a two-year hiatus. Known for her 2014 hit song ‘Calenda Yawe Noha Ogyine’, Nabasa has shocked music waves with ‘Mpairwe Omugisha’ after what many of her fans described as a […] The post Nabasa returns with another gospel bang after two-year hiatus first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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