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@kfm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 01:00:52
CAF postpones CHAN to August
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has postponed the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The tournament, originally scheduled for February 1–28, has been moved to August, although the exact dates have not yet been announced. In a statement released on Tuesday, CAF explained that its technical and infrastructure experts advised that more time is needed to ensure the infrastructure and facilities meet the standards required to host a successful tournament. CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe expressed his gratitude to the heads of state of the three host countries for their commitment to providing the necessary facilities. “I am impressed with the ongoing construction and renovations of the football infrastructure and facilities in […] The post CAF postpones CHAN to August first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:30:52
Museveni takes PDM assessment tour to Busoga
President Museveni is set to resume his nationwide Parish Development Model (PDM) performance assessment tour in the Busoga Sub-Region from January 22 to 25, 2025. According to a State House statement issued by Faruk Kirunda, the assistant Presidential Press Secretary, the tour will focus on PDM progress in the region and provide an opportunity for local leaders to engage with the President and discuss the program further. The statement adds that, during the tour, the President will visit farmers in the districts of Namutumba, Luuka, and Jinja. Museveni is also expected to commission a presidential skilling hub, address a public rally at Lwanda Primary School, meet with Busoga Sub-Region leaders at Mayuge District headquarters, and later hold a live interaction […] The post Museveni takes PDM assessment tour to Busoga first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:03:29
Besigye’s request to refer case to Constitutional Court rejected
The Court Martial on Tuesday denied Dr. Kizza Besigye’s request to refer his case to the Constitutional Court, stating that the matters in question are already part of a pending appeal before the Supreme Court. Besigye had specifically sought clarification on the trial of civilians in military courts and the court’s jurisdiction over cross-border offenses. Despite this ruling, the court, chaired by Brig. Freeman Mugabe, ordered Besigye and his co-accused to enter pleas to the treachery charges. However, Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale refused to plead, protesting the court’s decision not to allow them to appeal its ruling before the Court Martial Appeals Court. The court then recorded a not-guilty plea on their behalf. Separately, co-accused Captain Dennis Ola pleaded […] The post Besigye’s request to refer case to Constitutional Court rejected first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:32:12
Why CAF has postponed CHAN to August 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), originally set for February 2024 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The tournament will now take place in August 2025 to allow additional time for preparations. The decision follows assessments by CAF’s technical and infrastructure experts, who […] The post Why CAF has postponed CHAN to August 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:58:45
Forest Cottages lines up graduation week offers
It’s a momentous week in Kampala as Makerere University, Uganda’s oldest and most prestigious institution, confers degrees upon the latest bunch of graduands. The excitement, the joy, and the pride of graduation day are unmatched. Such a remarkable milestone deserves more than just applause—it deserves a celebration to remember! Forest Cottages in Bukoto is the […] The post Forest Cottages lines up graduation week offers first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 Jan 2025 14:56:32
Equity Bank Uganda appoints Gift Shoko as new Managing Director
Equity Bank Uganda has announced the appointment of Gift Shoko as its new managing director, a move aimed at strengthening the bank’s market position and fostering innovation in the East African financial landscape. With over 26 years of banking experience across Southern and Eastern Africa, Shoko brings a wealth of expertise to his new role. […] The post Equity Bank Uganda appoints Gift Shoko as new Managing Director first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:01:24
Bundesliga clubs must contribute to police costs for high risk matches – court
By Reuters German soccer clubs must pay their share of increased policing costs during high-risk matches, the country’s federal Constitutional Court said on Tuesday, ending a more than decade-long dispute over who should shoulder the additional financial burden of such games. The court ruled that a 2014 law of Bremen, whereby clubs must pay their share of such increased costs, was in accordance with the constitution. It rejected the constitutional complaint filed by the German Football League (DFL) which runs the top two professional divisions. The dispute dates back to that law by Bremen which had ordered professional soccer clubs to contribute financially for the increased police deployment required for games that are considered high-risk and could lead to potential […] The post Bundesliga clubs must contribute to police costs for high risk matches – court first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 12:43:59
Govt urged to improve health facilities in prisons
Following the death of Kawempe North Member of Parliament Muhammad Ssegirinya, the Democratic Party (DP) on Tuesday implored the government to improve healthcare facilities in Ugandan prisons. Ssegirinya died on January 9, 2025, at Lubaga Hospital, where he was receiving treatment after a long-term illness he developed while in Kitalya Prison. During the party’s weekly press briefing at its political command center in Kampala, DP’s acting spokesperson, Ismael Kirya, noted that Ssegirinya had repeatedly requested bail, which was denied, despite the prison’s inability to adequately manage his medical condition. “We want to ask the government of Uganda to improve the health facilities in Uganda’s prisons so that the inmates can get the relevant healthcare that they require. Ssegirinya applied for […] The post Govt urged to improve health facilities in prisons first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:16:04
Museveni to Visit Kigezi Sub-Region in February for PDM Review-Baryomunsi
[Nile Post] President Museveni is set to visit the Kigezi Sub-region in early February 2025 to assess the progress of the Parish Development Model (PDM), a government initiative aimed at eradicating poverty and improving livelihoods.
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@allafrica Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:18:28
Besigye Defence Team Raises Constitutional Questions Before Court Martial
[Nile Post] The defence team representing opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye and his associate Hajj Obeid Lutale on Tuesday sought constitutional clarity after the General Court Martial dismissed their objections and ordered the accused to take a plea.
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@kfm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:58:30
Court declines to strike out Besigye’s treachery charges
The General Court Martial in Makindye, Kampala, on Tuesday rejected an application by lawyers representing Dr. Kiiza Besigye and Hajji Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya. The lawyers had argued that the chargesheet containing new charges of treachery against their clients was defective. Court Chairman Brigadier General Freeman Mugabe ruled that the extradition process was lawful and that the court has the authority to try the accused under Ugandan law. “There’s no defect in the chargesheet because the accused are charged under Ugandan law, the UPDF Act, which clearly defines defense forces to mean Uganda People’s Defence forces,” Mugabe said. Mugabe advised Besigye and his co-accused to plead to the new treachery charge. This development follows Besigye and his co-accused declining to plead […] The post Court declines to strike out Besigye’s treachery charges first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:27:00
Dr. Matthias Magoola receives exclusive rights for world’s first universal Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine, offering major economic and health benefits
On January 7, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted Dr. Matthias Magoola, founder and Managing Director of Dei BioPharma, a patent for his invention—the world’s first universal vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). This vaccine, called the “Affordable Universal Fusion Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease Infections,” has the potential to […] The post Dr. Matthias Magoola receives exclusive rights for world’s first universal Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine, offering major economic and health benefits first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:41:42
Bebe Cool is doing something different with Circumference- A Pass
Music icon Bebe Cool has, over the years, mastered the art of dividing opinion. Whether it’s his political beliefs or his music, it’s hard to find people who agree with him wholeheartedly. This is the case with his trending smash release Circumference, the first single off his upcoming album Break The Chains. The Afrobeats song, […] The post Bebe Cool is doing something different with Circumference- A Pass first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 13 Jan 2025 07:27:00
Dr. Matthias Magoola receives exclusive rights for world’s first universal Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine, offering major economic and health benefits
On January 7, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office granted Dr. Matthias Magoola, founder and Managing Director of Dei BioPharma, a patent for his invention—the world’s first universal vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). This vaccine, called the “Affordable Universal Fusion Vaccine for Foot and Mouth Disease Infections,” has the potential to […] The post Dr. Matthias Magoola receives exclusive rights for world’s first universal Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine, offering major economic and health benefits first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 Jan 2025 07:07:35
“I am already struggling to feed my grandchildren,” Ssegirinya’s mother appeals for financial support
The late Kawempe North legislator Muhammad Ssegirinya’s mother, Justine Ssanyu Nakajumba, has appealed to Parliament and the public for financial support to help her care for her grandchildren. She revealed that so far, eight children have been introduced to her as Ssegirinya’s biological children. Nakajumba stated that she is already struggling to provide for them, […] The post “I am already struggling to feed my grandchildren,” Ssegirinya’s mother appeals for financial support first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:07:28
It is 10 years down for Spice Diana
Spice Diana’s concert was not only a celebration of her 10-year music journey but also a testament to her remarkable humanity and compassion. During her show, she took a moment to pay tribute to the late MP Muhammed Ssegirinya and also fundraised for two visually-impaired children. Spice Diana’s Siri Regular concert in 2023 received mixed […] The post It is 10 years down for Spice Diana first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:12:38
Ghetto Kids, Blu*3 light up Rotary fundraiser
Overall, the fundraising managed to collect about Shs880m, which will go towards sustainability of the Makerere Rotary Peace Centre. Music, art and sport are a very important part in conflict resolution and peace building. Through songs and sport, different cultures have come together and brokered peace deals – this was probably at the back of […] The post Ghetto Kids, Blu*3 light up Rotary fundraiser first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:31:43
Analysing food security, climate change
The just concluded Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Summit saw the adoption of a new 10-year CAADP Strategy and Action Plan, along with the CAADP Kampala Declaration. This aims to reinvigorate the continent’s efforts to transform its agrifood systems after most countries failed to meet previous commitments made 20 years ago. KFM’s Benjamin Jumbe examines how some countries fared and explores factors that may have hindered the implementation of these commitments, including climate change. The post Analysing food security, climate change first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:22:37
Family endorses Ssegirinya’s Personal Assistant Alex Luwemba to succeed him as Kawempe North MP; One of the widows declares rival candidacy
The family of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya has endorsed Alex Lusswa Luwemba as his political successor for the now-vacant Kawempe North Member of Parliament seat. Luwemba had been working as the late Ssegirinya’s Personal Assistant. Ssegirinya’s mother, Justine Ssanyu Nakajumba, stated that he has the capacity to continue the late MP’s legacy in Kawempe North. […] The post Family endorses Ssegirinya’s Personal Assistant Alex Luwemba to succeed him as Kawempe North MP; One of the widows declares rival candidacy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 14 Jan 2025 04:10:20
Six killed as police foil robbery at Acacia Mall
By Andrew Bagala Police have gunned down six men in what is suspected to be a foiled robbery of cash from a businessperson, who had withdrawn money from a bank branch at Acacia Mall in Kisementi, Kampala City, yesterday. The Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesman, Mr Patrick Onyango, said the six men were shot dead by their intelligence unit personnel at the time when they were about to execute the alleged robbery. “It was an intelligence-led operation carried out at Kamwokya after getting a tip-off that there are thugs who were planning to rob a client at Acacia Mall. The intelligence staged their personnel to wait for the thugs. After the client withdrew the money, the thugs were monitored and that is […] The post Six killed as police foil robbery at Acacia Mall first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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