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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Jan 2025 12:02:10
NUP announces burial plans for MP Ssegirinya
National Unity Platform (NUP) party President Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has announced arrangements for the send-off of the late Kawempe North Member of Parliament (MP) Muhammad Ssegirinya. The proceedings will begin today with a vigil at 4 PM at the NUP headquarters in Makerere-Kavule. Ssegirinya will be honored in Parliament on Friday, followed by […] The post NUP announces burial plans for MP Ssegirinya first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:07:38
Activists Protest Civilian Trials in Military Courts, Demand Supreme Court Action
[Nile Post] A group of activists marched to the Supreme Court on Thursday to protest the continued trial of civilians in military courts, decrying what they called widespread human rights violations.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:04:10
IGP Byakagaba reshuffles seven senior officers
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Abbas Byakagaba, has initiated his first major reshuffle of 2025, reassigning seven senior police officers to new roles. Among the notable changes, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Geoffrey Musana has been appointed as the police attaché in South Sudan, transitioning from his previous role in the Directorate of […] The post IGP Byakagaba reshuffles seven senior officers first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:01:00
Pilsner King sponsors King Saha’s ‘Live in Concert’ at Lugogo
Uganda Breweries through its latest beer innovation, Pilsner King has announced its sponsorship of King Saha’s concert set to take place on January 24 at Cricket Oval Lugogo. The concert dubbed “King Saha Live in Concert”, is a celebration of King Saha’s musical journey and promises an unforgettable live music experience featuring some of Uganda’s […] The post Pilsner King sponsors King Saha’s ‘Live in Concert’ at Lugogo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:12:39
Ssegirinya Muhammad: The comic MP who inspired through laughter and service – A look at his most memorable quotes
The death of Hon. Ssegirinya Muhammad, famously known as “Mr. Update,” has left an indelible void not only in Uganda’s political sphere but also in the hearts of those who found solace and laughter in his unique brand of politics. As the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, Ssegirinya rose to prominence with his unusual […] The post Ssegirinya Muhammad: The comic MP who inspired through laughter and service – A look at his most memorable quotes first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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 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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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:59:46
NIRA gears up for national mass registration and ID renewal
The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has received 2,700 kits for its National Identification Card Mass Renewal and Registration exercise. This comes after the arrival of the second batch of 1,700 kits on Monday, following the first shipment on December 28. A total of 5,665 kits are required for the exercise. NIRA has indicated […] The post NIRA gears up for national mass registration and ID renewal first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Jan 2025 07:43:33
Hon. Ssegirinya is brain-dead, but not yet declared dead– Bobi Wine
National Unity Platform (NUP) party president Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has provided an update on the dire health condition of Kawempe North Member of Parliament (MP) Muhammad Ssegirinya, who is still alive and hospitalized. Bobi Wine revealed that Ssegirinya is brain-dead, with all organs shut down, but remains on life support with a faint […] The post Hon. Ssegirinya is brain-dead, but not yet declared dead– Bobi Wine first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:30:34
MP Ssegirinya is dead
Kawempe North MP Muhammad Ssegirinya is dead. KFM understands that his family and leaders of his political party, the National Unity Platform, are awaiting formal confirmation from Lubaga Hospital administrators. Ssegirinya returned to Uganda on September 19, 2023, after being discharged from Amsterdam University Medical Centers Hospital in the Netherlands, where he had been receiving treatment. The legislator’s health deteriorated months after his release from prison. More details to follow… The post MP Ssegirinya is dead first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:16:26
MP Ssegirinya Muhammad, ‘Mr. Update,’ passes away after prolonged illness
Ssegirinya Muhammad, also known as “Mr. Update,” the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North, is dead. “Very sad news this morning. Our brother, our friend, our fellow leader Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya has passed on. Such a dark morning,” Robert Kyagulanyi, the President of the National Unity Platform, a party Ssegirinya subscribes to, said in a […] The post MP Ssegirinya Muhammad, ‘Mr. Update,’ passes away after prolonged illness first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:56
Ugandan youngster joins Major League Soccer Club
Rising Ugandan star Allan Oyirwoth has officially signed with Major League Soccer (MLS) club New England Revolution. The 17-year-old midfielder inked a four-year contract, with an option to extend for an additional year, signaling the club’s confidence in his potential. Oyirwoth, a product of Uganda’s rich footballing talent pool, has already made his mark on […] The post Ugandan youngster joins Major League Soccer Club first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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 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 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:00:13
Ugandan pair join Rwandan giants APR
Two Uganda players – Hakim Kiwanuka and Denis Omedi – have joined Rwanda Premier League side -APR, meaning they are ineligible for the upcoming Africa Nations Championship. Kiwanuka is departing StarTimes Uganda Premier League champions SC Villa while Omedi left Stanbic Uganda Cup champions Kitara. Earlier on Wednesday, Uganda Cranes coach Paul Put had named the pair in his squad for the upcoming Chan set for February. Only players who feature in the home leagues are eligible for Chan. Read more The post Ugandan pair join Rwandan giants APR first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Wed, 08 Jan 2025 16:31:56
Uganda Rules Out Lockdown Amid Global Health Concerns
[Nile Post] We are confident in our capacity to manage this situation without resorting to lockdowns. Our surveillance and healthcare systems are stronger and more responsive than ever
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