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@kfm Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:24:02
Byabakama calls for adherence to electoral guidelines ahead of 2026 polls
Justice Simon Byabakama, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has urged individuals aspiring for political office to ensure they present fully registered voters when registering with the Commission. Byabakama’s message was delivered by Commissioner Ssali Simba Kayunga on Friday during a regional stakeholders’ workshop held at Hotel Africana in Kampala. The workshop focused on preparations for the 2025-2026 general elections and emphasized the Commission’s progress and commitment to delivering free, fair, and credible elections. Byabakama underscored the importance of adhering to electoral guidelines to promote transparency and inclusivity in the electoral process. “We shall also be on the ground to make sure that the exercise goes on smoothly,” he said in a statement. The meeting brought together stakeholders, including political […] The post Byabakama calls for adherence to electoral guidelines ahead of 2026 polls first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:47:02
Allan Ssewanyana pays emotional tribute to Late MP Ssegirinya
During today’s parliamentary session to pay tribute to the late Muhammad Ssegirinya, Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana delivered a heartfelt speech reflecting on his two-year imprisonment alongside Ssegirinya on charges related to panga murders in Masaka. Ssewanyana shared insights into Ssegirinya’s true character, dispelling public misconceptions about the Kawempe North legislator. “But when I sat […] The post Allan Ssewanyana pays emotional tribute to Late MP Ssegirinya first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:47:25
NRM leaders push for funds to complete digital register
Members of the Central Executive Committee of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), in a recent meeting, urged the leadership to urgently provide funds to complete the digitalization of the party’s membership register before schools reopen. Emmanuel Dombo, the director of communications at the NRM secretariat, told KFM that the digitalization process, which concluded approximately two weeks ago, revealed some gaps that need to be addressed before the final register is released to the public. This release is intended to precede further electoral programs, as stipulated in the election roadmap. “The Central Executive committee was very happy with the progress of the register and they resolved that funds will be available urgently to complete the register exercise,” Mr Dombo said. […] The post NRM leaders push for funds to complete digital register first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:50:42
First Son Muhoozi deactivates his X account
The Chief of Defense Forces and First Son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has officially left X, formerly known as Twitter, marking the end of a decade-long presence on the social media platform. With a following of over one million users, Muhoozi had become a prominent and often polarizing figure on the platform. In a farewell message […] The post First Son Muhoozi deactivates his X account first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:29:23
Here is the list of MP Ssegirinya’s final wishes; one is to allow Bobi Wine to speak for five hours
Family, friends, and supporters are united in honouring the final wishes of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya, Kawempe North Member of Parliament, who passed away at 36 after battling illness. Ssegirinya succumbed on Thursday at Lubaga Hospital, following extensive treatments both locally and abroad. One of Ssegirinya’s foremost requests was to be mourned for a full […] The post Here is the list of MP Ssegirinya’s final wishes; one is to allow Bobi Wine to speak for five hours first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:00:42
Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up
By Reuters U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Thursday a meeting was being set up between him and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but the Republican offered no timeline for talks between the two leaders. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Trump’s return to the White House on Jan. 20 has sparked hope of a diplomatic resolution to end Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine that began in Feb. 2022, but it has also led to fears in Kyiv that a quick peace deal could come at a high price for Ukraine. Advisers to Trump have floated proposals to end the war that would effectively cede large parts of the country to Russia for the foreseeable future. KEY QUOTES “He wants to meet, and we are […] The post Trump says Putin wants to meet him, meeting being set up first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 10 Jan 2025 03:33:36
LIST: MP Ssegirinya’s final wishes to be honoured
Family and friends are working to fulfill the wishes of the late Kawempe Member of Parliament, Muhammad Ssegirinya, who died on January 9, 2025. Ssegirinya died at Lubaga Hospital after receiving treatment at several hospitals both in Uganda and abroad. One of Ssegirinya’s primary requests was that he be mourned for a week as a tribute to his good deeds. This was revealed by close relatives and friends who gathered at Lubaga Hospital on Thursday following the official announcement of his death. Bosco Kasagga Mawanda, a close relative, confirmed that Ssegirinya had requested a week of mourning. Ssegirinya also requested to spend a night at the headquarters of his political party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), as a sign of […] The post LIST: MP Ssegirinya’s final wishes to be honoured first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Jan 2025 16:56:14
KCCA Still Struggling to Identify Land for New Landfill Amid Environmental,Social Concerns
[Nile Post] The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is yet to finalize the selection of land for a new landfill, with officials citing challenges related to environmental, legal, and social issues. This delay has exacerbated the garbage crisis in the city, with concerns mounting over waste management.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:24:24
Seven activists charged over Kampala protest
Seven activists, who were arrested on Thursday while protesting alleged abuse of power and military rule by justice officials at Square Road, opposite the High Court of Uganda, were arraigned before the Buganda Road Magistrates Court. Appearing before Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi, they denied the charge of causing a public nuisance. The group, composed of four women and three men, includes a lawyer, a law student, two journalists, a university student, and two other individuals. The court heard that on January 9, 2025, along Square Road, opposite the High Court of Uganda in Kampala’s Central Division, the defendants positioned themselves on the road in a way that caused danger or inconvenience to traffic. The activists are Godwin Tokozi (a lawyer), […] The post Seven activists charged over Kampala protest first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:58:09
US determines Sudan’s RSF committed genocide, imposes sanctions on leader
By Reuters The United States determined on Tuesday that members of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied militias committed genocide in Sudan and imposed sanctions on the group’s leader over a conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people and driven millions from their homes. The moves deal a blow to the RSF’s attempts to burnish its image and assert legitimacy – including by installing a civilian government- as the paramilitary group seeks to expand its territory beyond the roughly half of the country it currently controls. The RSF rejected the measures. “America previously punished the great African freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, which was wrong. Today, it is rewarding those who started the war by punishing (RSF leader) […] The post US determines Sudan’s RSF committed genocide, imposes sanctions on leader first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:00:55
Leaders gather for CAADP summit on sustainable agriculture
The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) summit begins on Thursday at the Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala. The three-day summit will run from January 9-11, 2025, under the theme: “Sustainable and Resilient Agri-Food Systems for a Healthy and Prosperous Africa.” More than 2,000 participants from at least 49 AU member states will discuss and consider the CAADP strategy and implementation plan for 2026-2035. Tibeijuka Byantwate, Commissioner for Crop Protection in the Ministry of Agriculture, said that discussions will include strategies to boost agricultural productivity, explore innovative financing mechanisms and investment opportunities to support the transformation of agri-food systems, and examine approaches to improve food security and nutrition among AU member states. “We proposed that we intensify sustainable food production, […] The post Leaders gather for CAADP summit on sustainable agriculture first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 04:18:41
Besigye, Mukaaku to appear before Buganda Road Court
Embattled veteran politician Dr. Kizza Besigye is expected to appear before Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for further hearing of incitement charges. Besigye is jointly charged with activist Samuel Lubega Mukaaku. Besigye is currently on remand at Luzira Prison following his arraignment before the Army Court on charges relating to national security. On December 5, 2024, Besigye did not appear before the Buganda Road court, prompting Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Winnie Nankya to issue a production warrant. The warrant directed prison authorities to produce him on January 9, 2025, to continue his trial related to the June 2022 Kampala protests against high commodity prices. The production warrant was requested by prosecutor Allan Mucunguzi, who opposed defense lawyer Abubaker […] The post Besigye, Mukaaku to appear before Buganda Road Court first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 05:16:22
Greater Masaka to host 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary
The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs will celebrate the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary in the Greater Masaka Region on February 6, 2025, under the theme “Celebrating Pan-African Solidarity and the People’s Sacrifice in the Struggle for Freedom and Democracy for Socio-economic Transformation.” At a consultative meeting with Members of Parliament from the region at the Defence Headquarters in Mbuya, Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Oboth-Oboth expressed gratitude to the people of Masaka for their strategic partnership with the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). Oboth explained that Tarehe Sita, which commemorates the National Resistance Army’s (NRA) liberation struggle launched on February 6, 1981, is a unique celebration that allows the government and the UPDF to give back to the […] The post Greater Masaka to host 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:30:34
MP Ssegirinya critically ill – Rubaga hospital
Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya is brain dead, with most of his organs shut down, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi clarified on Thursday morning. “The doctors said he’s brain dead. They said all his internal organs have shut down. But there’s that small pulse. The doctors said they cannot pronounce him dead because it’s ethically wrong. We ask Ugandans, especially his constituents in Kawempe North to pray for him,” Mr Ssenyonyi told journalists at Rubaga Hospital where the legislator is admitted. Read more The post MP Ssegirinya critically ill – Rubaga hospital first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 08:59:16
Peptides: Multifunctional Molecules with Promising Roles in Cellular Dynamics
The Structural and Functional Diversity of Peptides Studies suggest that peptides may exhibit remarkable diversity in structure and function, which arises from variations in amino acid composition, sequence, and length. The linear sequence of amino acids determines a peptide’s three-dimensional conformation, influencing its biochemical interactions and possible roles. Linear peptides, for instance, are believed to interact with enzymes or receptors, while cyclic peptides—where the chain forms a loop—may exhibit better-supported stability against enzymatic degradation. Research indicates that certain peptides may function as signaling molecules, possibly facilitating communication between cells or tissues. This signaling potential might be observed in processes such as immune responses, cellular proliferation, or neural activity. Additionally, the peptide’s inherent modularity makes it a subject of interest for […] The post Peptides: Multifunctional Molecules with Promising Roles in Cellular Dynamics first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:58:55
MP Ssegirinya is dead
Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya is dead, Lubaga Hospital in Kampala has announced. “Ssegirinya has been under the dedicated care of our medical team at Lubaga Hospital. Despite all efforts to ensure his recovery, he passed away today, Thursday, 9th January 2025, at 12:10 pm. On behalf of the hospital, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Parliament of Uganda, the Speaker, the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Members of Parliament, his family, and the people of Kawempe North, whom he represented with passion and commitment,” reads a Thursday statement from the health facility. He was aged 37. Read more The post MP Ssegirinya is dead first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:19:37
Ssegirinya to be buried Sunday
The burial arrangements for the late Muhammad Ssegirinya, Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, have been announced. According to National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi, Ssegirinya will be laid to rest on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his ancestral home in Masaka District. A vigil will be held on Thursday evening at the NUP headquarters in Makerere-Kavule to honor Ssegirinya, a member of their party. The body will then be taken to Parliament on Friday morning at 9:00 AM, before proceeding to Mbogo Mosque in Kawempe for prayers. Afterward, the body will be transported to his home in Kasangati before its final journey to Masaka for burial on Sunday. Originally, the burial was scheduled for Saturday, but the date […] The post Ssegirinya to be buried Sunday first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:59:52
Court issues second production warrant for Besigye
Buganda Road Magistrates Court on Thursday issued a second production warrant for Dr. Kizza Besigye, ordering prison authorities to bring him to court on January 21, 2025, for further hearing on charges of incitement to violence. This follows the failure to serve the first production warrant to prison authorities, according to prosecutor Allan Mucunguzi. Dr. Besigye, currently on remand at Luzira Prison, is jointly charged with activist Samuel Lubega Mukaaku for allegedly inciting violence during the June 2022 Kampala protests against high commodity prices. The prosecution alleges that Dr. Besigye and Mukaaku used a loudspeaker to urge people to overthrow the government, an act interpreted as inciting violence. The court had initially ordered Dr. Besigye’s production on January 9, 2025, […] The post Court issues second production warrant for Besigye first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 14:28:35
Ssegirinya’s body released after bill settlement – Ssewanyana
Lubaga Hospital on Thursday released the body of the late Muhammad Ssegirinya, Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, to his family. The hospital had initially refused to release the body to the waiting ambulance from A-Plus Funeral Services until outstanding medical bills, covered by insurance, were settled. Makindye West MP Allan Ssewanyana confirmed that Parliament had resolved the issue by paying the bills, which allowed for the body’s release. “What was delaying us was about clearing of the medical bills, which has been done by Parliament,” Ssewanyana told KFM on Thursday. Ssewanyana stated that the funeral home would prepare the body before it is taken to the National Unity Platform (NUP) offices for a vigil on Thursday evening. Ssewanyana also […] The post Ssegirinya’s body released after bill settlement – Ssewanyana first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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