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@kfm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:12:28
At least 27 die, dozens rescued as two migrant boats sink off Tunisia
By Reuters Tunisia’s coast guard has recovered the bodies of 27 African migrants after two boats they were attempting to cross the Mediterranean in sank off the coast, the national guard said on Thursday. The boats sank in waters off the city of Sfax, a departure point often used by African migrants. Last month, Tunisia’s coast guard recovered the bodies of about 30 other migrants in two separate incidents, after their boat sank while they were sailing towards Europe. The national guard said on Thursday that the coast guard rescued 87 people who were on the same two boats that sank off Sfax. Tunisia is grappling with an unprecedented migration crisis and has replaced Libya as the major departure point […] The post At least 27 die, dozens rescued as two migrant boats sink off Tunisia first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:32:32
Foodies go all out at 2024 Daycation Brunch grand finale
Foodies gathered for one last ‘turn-up,’ as the monthly Silo Daycation Brunch Series closed out 2024 in spectacular fashion. Organised under a Mexican theme, paying homage to partner tequila brand- Don Julio, the last Daycation of 2024 saw cocktails, tequila, and gourmet food take centre stage. A haven for the city’s food enthusiasts, the finale […] The post Foodies go all out at 2024 Daycation Brunch grand finale first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 13:46:37
Magogo promises fair elections, addresses match-fixing concerns
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) President, Moses Magogo, accompanied by his vice president, Justus Mugisha, and other executive committee members, addressed Ugandans on the current state of football in the country during a press briefing on Thursday at the FUFA complex in Mengo, Kampala. In his address, Magogo summarized the 2024 activities and shared FUFA’s projections for the current calendar year. Magogo highlighted key issues ranging from football governance, infrastructure, administration, and development to football competitions, national teams, and the upcoming CHAN tournament that the country is about to host. Notably, Magogo promised to organize free and fair elections this year, assuring stakeholders of a transparent process. It should be noted that Magogo has been accused by his […] The post Magogo promises fair elections, addresses match-fixing concerns first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Thu, 02 Jan 2025 12:38:19
Prossy Atukunda Kirungi crowned Miss Ntungamo
In a glamorous New Year’s event, Miss Prossy Atukunda Kirungi was crowned the first-ever Miss Ntungamo in a beauty contest organized by the Ntungamo Students Association. The 21-year-old Kyamate Secondary School student, who is currently on vacation, beat four other contenders to take the coveted title. “I was inspired by my family to contest,” Miss […] The post Prossy Atukunda Kirungi crowned Miss Ntungamo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:19:17
Kasingye Warns of Corruption Risks As Police Enforce Presidential Directive On Bond
[Nile Post] Former Chief Political Commissar at Uganda Police, Assistant Inspector General of Police Asan Kasingye,has raised concerns over the potential misuse of a presidential directive on police bond, cautioning that corrupt officers may exploit the order to criminalise civil disputes.
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@kfm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 10:22:56
World’s oldest living gold medallist Agnes Keleti dies at 103
By Reuters Five-time Olympic champion Hungarian gymnast Agnes Keleti, the world’s oldest living Olympic gold medallist and a survivor of the persecution of Jews in World War Two, died at the age of 103 on Thursday, the Hungarian Olympic Committee said. Born as Agnes Klein in Budapest on Jan. 9, 1921, Keleti joined the National Gymnastics Association in 1938 and won her first Hungarian championship in 1940, only to be banned from all sports activities that year because of her Jewish origin. “Agnes Keleti is the greatest gymnast produced by Hungary, but one whose life and career were intertwined with the politics of her country and her religion,” the International Olympic Committee said in a profile on its website. The […] The post World’s oldest living gold medallist Agnes Keleti dies at 103 first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:59:09
UPDF engineer takes own life
A Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) officer serving with the UPDF Engineering Brigade committed suicide at Nakirebe, located between Wakiso and Mpigi districts. The incident occurred around 2 PM on Wednesday in Nakirebe. According to UPDF First Division Public Information Officer Maj. Charles Kabona, Lt. Ariho Amon (registration number RO/13999) was driving a black car, registration number UBJ 493 Q. He reportedly stopped his car at a football field, dispersed the players, retrieved his SMG rifle from the vehicle, and then took his own life. Maj. Kabona stated that soldiers from a nearby detachment and police officers rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area. His phone and documents were recovered from his car. Meanwhile, the UPDF Deputy Defence […] The post UPDF engineer takes own life first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:29:41
Uganda Law Society rejects Museveni’s directive on Police Bond, calls it unconstitutional
The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has strongly opposed President Yoweri Museveni’s directive banning police bonds for suspects accused of embezzling funds from government programs like the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga, labeling the move as unconstitutional and regressive. In a statement released on January 1, 2025, ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde criticized the directive, arguing […] The post Uganda Law Society rejects Museveni’s directive on Police Bond, calls it unconstitutional first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 02 Jan 2025 06:51:10
Reach A Hand Uganda provides free medical services to hundreds in Mbarara City
Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has made a significant impact on the health and well-being of youth in Mbarara District by offering free Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services during a medical outreach campaign from December 24 to December 31, 2024. The initiative, carried out through RAHU’s clinic in Mbarara, provided critical health […] The post Reach A Hand Uganda provides free medical services to hundreds in Mbarara City first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 02 Jan 2025 04:38:54
Congo sentences 13 soldiers to death in bid to boost discipline
By Reuters A Congolese military tribunal has sentenced 13 soldiers to death on charges including murder, looting, and cowardice in what military authorities said was a drive to improve army discipline after territorial losses due to soldiers fleeing. The soldiers were sentenced on Tuesday in the town of Lubero in Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern North Kivu province, where Congolese forces have been fighting the Rwanda-backed M23 insurgency for nearly three years, as well as facing other militia violence. Fighting has flared in Lubero territory and cases of soldiers abandoning their positions have helped the enemy advance, said local army spokesperson Mak Hazukay. “Some of the soldiers who are supposed to be fighting the enemy at the front have shown […] The post Congo sentences 13 soldiers to death in bid to boost discipline first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 01 Jan 2025 21:15:53
Power tariffs to go down as govt takes over Umeme operations
By Busein Samilu Government recently announced that electricity costs in Uganda will decrease further after it officially took over the power distribution and sales operations that had been privatised nearly 20 years ago. The Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (UEDCL) has received two licences, including those for distribution and sales, from the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), marking the end of Umeme Ltd’s 20-year concession. At a ceremony held at the state-owned Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa assured the public that the cost of electricity would continue to decline. Read more The post Power tariffs to go down as govt takes over Umeme operations first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 01 Jan 2025 21:20:30
Arsenal beat Brentford to close gap on Liverpool
By Reuters Arsenal showed they can cope without the injured Bukayo Saka as they began the year in style by recovering from an early sucker-punch to beat Brentford 3-1 away and move back into second place in the Premier League on Wednesday. Forward Saka, arguably Arsenal’s most influential player this season, has been ruled out for at least two months after hamstring surgery, dealing a blow to the club’s title hopes. A visit to a Brentford side who have been impressive at home this season felt like a must-win game for Arsenal but things began badly as Bryan Mbeumo gave his side a 13th minute lead with the home side’s first attack. Arsenal did not panic, though, and Gabriel Jesus […] The post Arsenal beat Brentford to close gap on Liverpool first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Wed, 01 Jan 2025 18:05:22
Iganga Pastors Praise Museveni for Recognising Born-Again Christians
[Nile Post] Born-again pastors in Iganga District have applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for formally recognising their faith and supporting their development initiatives.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 01 Jan 2025 14:46:51
Malembe X Don Julio Deliver the Ultimate New Year’s Bash at Guvnor
Kampala party people joined the rest of the world to celebrate crossing into the new year with celebrations scattered across every part of the city. This year, the premium party lovers chose to toast to 2024 and welcome 2025 at the legendary ‘Kampala’s No.1 Nightspot’ Club Guvnor. Hosted by Malembe, and powered by Don Julio […] The post Malembe X Don Julio Deliver the Ultimate New Year’s Bash at Guvnor first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Wed, 01 Jan 2025 13:17:51
Azawi steals the show at Mestil Hotel’s New Year’s Eve party
As the clock struck midnight, signaling the beginning of a new year, musician Azawi took to the stage at Mestil Hotel Kampala, dressed in a stunning African Ankara outfit. Backed by the talented Double Black band, she kicked off her performance with her 2021 hit track “My Year” from her Deluxe album. However, Azawi put […] The post Azawi steals the show at Mestil Hotel’s New Year’s Eve party first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Wed, 01 Jan 2025 10:16:22
Museveni bans police bond in New Year message
By DAVID VOSH AJUNA President Museveni Tuesday banned police bond as he vowed to reactivate Local Defence Unit (LDU) personnel if petty crimes persist- especially in remote Uganda. “I have raised the issue of bails with Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo, and I have banned the issue of police bonds,” Museveni said while delivering a brief New Year address at his country home in Rwakitura. Citing rampant petty crime, including livestock and coffee theft targeting rural farmers, Museveni said “firm legal handling of criminals is very useful.” Read more The post Museveni bans police bond in New Year message first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 01 Jan 2025 09:16:41
Arsenal must keep hammering away at Liverpool’s lead, says Arteta
Arsenal must be consistent in the second half of the season to keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool and give themselves a chance of winning their first title since 2004, manager Mikel Arteta said. Arsenal are third in the standings with 36 points from 18 matches, nine behind Liverpool and one behind second-placed Nottingham Forest, who have played one more game. “It (title race) doesn’t depend on us. But we have to continue to be like a hammer, be there every day, every day,” Arteta told reporters ahead of their match at Brentford later on Wednesday. “If someone wins all the matches then we congratulate them and go to the next season. If they don’t – and in […] The post Arsenal must keep hammering away at Liverpool’s lead, says Arteta first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 01 Jan 2025 01:36:06
Villa, Kitara highlight a year of highs, lows for domestic football
By Denis Bbosa When it rains, it pours – and for SC Villa and Kitara, 2023-2024 has been a whirlwind of triumphs and tribulations. SC Villa sent shockwaves through the football fraternity with a last-gasp victory to end their 20-year league title drought, while Kitara defied the odds to clinch their maiden Stanbic Uganda Cup. Yet, when it mattered most on the continental stage, their luck ran dry. Villa fell to Ethiopia’s CBE, and Kitara bowed out to Libya’s Al Ahly Benghazi in the Caf preliminary rounds. Read more The post Villa, Kitara highlight a year of highs, lows for domestic football first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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