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@kfm Mon, 30 Dec 2024 13:28:52
Police in Kenya fire teargas at protest over alleged abductions
By Reuters Police in Kenya’s capital Nairobi fired teargas to try to disperse protesters demonstrating on Monday against what they say is a wave of unexplained abductions of government critics as well as detaining some of those taking part. Dozens of Kenyans have been abducted in recent months, according to human rights groups, who blame the extrajudicial arrests on Kenya’s police and intelligence services. Kenyan authorities have said that the government does not condone or engage in extrajudicial killings or abductions. Some groups of young protesters marched in downtown Nairobi while small groups of others staged sit-ins as clouds of teargas hung in the air. They chanted slogans against the government, with some holding placards denouncing illegal detentions as police […] The post Police in Kenya fire teargas at protest over alleged abductions first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:38:48
Police give update about officer who shot truck driver dead in Kampala, release his photos asking public for assistance in locating him
The Uganda Police Force has intensified efforts to locate one of their own, Police Constable Charles Bahati, who is on the run after allegedly shooting and killing a truck driver, Julius Ssemwaka, during a heated altercation in Kampala. The incident occurred on December 23 near the intersection of Kampala Club and Sheraton Hotel, close to […] The post Police give update about officer who shot truck driver dead in Kampala, release his photos asking public for assistance in locating him first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:20:16
Salvado shuts down December edition
Comedy is a hearty pill whose power can tickle you well enough into bouts of laughter. Salvador’s delivery at ‘Funny Bunny Club’ at Wombo Restaurant parking last Thursday got the audience unreservedly cracked up as he served up some self-depicting jokes from his professional, personal and social life that have seen him journey from a […] The post Salvado shuts down December edition first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:27:55
Elijah Kitaka’s second visit to Vibez Nzuri greatly pays off
Since he was announced as a Swangz Avenue artiste, Elijah has been on a trajectory. Though, even with all his bangers over the past two years, it’s hard imagining a year Elijah Kitaka has had in 2024. He had one of the biggest songs of the year and dominated the Swangz All-star album with an […] The post Elijah Kitaka’s second visit to Vibez Nzuri greatly pays off first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:37:23
Members share memories with The Ebonies through the years
Memories of 47 years are three years shy of half a century. The Ebonies’ theatre outfit chose to toast to 47 years this year at a colourful event held at Kampala Serena Hotel. There, many memories came alive as new, old and former members came together. The departed Dick Katende, Cissy Muwanga and others were […] The post Members share memories with The Ebonies through the years first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Mon, 30 Dec 2024 09:34:34
Court upholds 26-year sentence for man convicted of murdering workmate
The Supreme Court has upheld a 26-year and 5-month sentence for Abdul Bossa, who was convicted of aggravated robbery and murder. Bossa was initially sentenced by the High Court in Kampala after pleading guilty to robbing and murdering his workmate, Isaac Ainemanyi. The robbery involved Shs40 million. The High Court sentenced him to 26 years and 5 months for aggravated robbery and 25 years and 5 months for murder, with the sentences to run concurrently. Dissatisfied with this decision, Bossa appealed to the Court of Appeal, arguing that the sentence was harsh. His appeal was unsuccessful, prompting him to take his case to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court, presided over by five justices led by Lady Justice Lillian Tibatemwa, […] The post Court upholds 26-year sentence for man convicted of murdering workmate first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:49:08
Mzee Jjemba living with regrets, quits celebrity life
Mr Godfrey Jjemba, the Kayunga burial conductor, who two years ago enjoyed celebrity status because of his unique style of reading burial announcements, is now cursing his short-lived celebrity life. The 70-year-old Jjemba, a resident of Mbulakati Village in Kitimbwa Sub-county in Kayunga District, who had early this year opted to keep a low profile […] The post Mzee Jjemba living with regrets, quits celebrity life first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:16:04
At least 71 killed in Ethiopia road accident
By Reuters At least 71 people died in Ethiopia when a truck packed with passengers plunged into a river, according to the spokesperson for the southern Sidama regional government. The accident occurred in the Bona district, the regional communication bureau said in a statement issued late on Sunday. Wosenyeleh Simion, spokesperson for the Sidama regional government, told Reuters on Monday at least 71 people had died, including 68 males and 3 females. “Five are in a critical condition and taking treatment at Bona General Hospital,” he said. In a statement late on Sunday the regional communication bureau had given the death toll as 60. Wosenyeleh said the truck had missed a bridge and fell into a river and that the […] The post At least 71 killed in Ethiopia road accident first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 30 Dec 2024 07:21:52
‘If it’s mine, let them demolish it’: Minister Otafiire denies ownership of building blocking access road in Nansana
The Internal Affairs Minister, Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has refuted claims linking him to a controversial nine-storey apartment building in Kazo Central Zone, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District. The building, which residents allege partially obstructs an access road, has become a source of tension in the community. Local property owners accuse Gen Otafiire of owning the […] The post ‘If it’s mine, let them demolish it’: Minister Otafiire denies ownership of building blocking access road in Nansana first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 30 Dec 2024 06:18:13
Excitement As Keddi Launches Electricity Project in Butebo
[Nile Post] Excitement filled Namuswata Town Council in Butebo district as the Keddi Foundation, a non-governmental organization, launched an electricity project aimed at addressing power shortages in the area.
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@allafrica Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:19:48
MP Nanyondo Criticised for Withdrawing Signature From Censure Motion
[Nile Post] During the attempt to censure parliamentary commissioners including Matthias Mpuuga over the controversial service awards, Nantondo sensationally withdrew her signature
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@sqoop Sun, 29 Dec 2024 23:56:38
A Christmas to remember at Speke Resort
Christmas might have been a little soggy, but that didn’t stop the party at Speke Resort Munyonyo! Patreople were buzzing with excitement as they gathered at the brand-new Sunset Lounge in the Convention Center to eat, drink, and make merry. The food spread was nothing short of amazing, with local favourites like mashed banana going […] The post A Christmas to remember at Speke Resort first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:43
Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear
BY REUTERS Liverpool thrashed West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium to stretch their Premier League lead to eight points on Sunday with Mohamed Salah once again in irrepressible form. The Egyptian has been enjoying a vintage season despite uncertainty over a new contract and scored once and provided two assists as Liverpool dismantled their outclassed hosts. He now has 20 goals in all competitions this season, has scored and assisted in eight Premier League games and appears to be firing Liverpool towards a 20th league title in Dutchman Arne Slot’s first season in charge. Liverpool have 45 points from 18 games with surprise package Nottingham Forest their closest pursuers with 37 points having played a game more. Fourth-placed […] The post Liverpool thrash West Ham to go eight points clear first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sun, 29 Dec 2024 21:32:12
Otafiire denies ties to Nansana apartment disputed by locals
By NOELINE NABUKENYA Internal Affairs Minister, Maj Gen Kahinda Otafiire, has distanced himself from an upscale apartment in Kazo Central Zone, Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, which locals claim is partly blocking an access road. Some residents, who own rental houses in the area, allege the nine-storey building belongs to Gen Otafiire. They say their repeated pleas to remove the pillars obstructing the access road have been ignored. “I do not own any land in Nansana, I have never owned any land there. I cannot even dig a grave there. If the building is mine, then let them tear it down and see if I complain,” Gen Otafiire stated in a tweet on December 27. Read more The post Otafiire denies ties to Nansana apartment disputed by locals first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sun, 29 Dec 2024 21:40:09
Jimmy Carter, former US president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dead at 100
BY REUTERS Jimmy Carter, the earnest Georgia peanut farmer who as U.S. president struggled with a bad economy and the Iran hostage crisis but brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work, has died, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on Sunday. He was 100. A Democrat, he served as president from January 1977 to January 1981 after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 U.S. election. Carter was swept from office four years later in an electoral landslide as voters embraced Republican challenger Ronald Reagan, the former actor and California governor. Carter lived longer after his term in office than any other U.S. president. Along the way, he earned a […] The post Jimmy Carter, former US president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, dead at 100 first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:21:56
Africa finally puts one of its best foot forward on holiday
On Wednesday, it was Christmas, one of the things that used to make the day when we were growing up was entertainment. There was no Netflix and Cinemas were few and costly so, we somehow depended on local TVs for films such as Sound of Music and the Home Alone franchise. For some reason […] The post Africa finally puts one of its best foot forward on holiday first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Sat, 28 Dec 2024 09:00:21
Cooperative Movement implores government to split Agriculture Ministry
There are fresh calls for the government to split the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries into two separate ministries: one for livestock and the other for agriculture. The latest call comes from Swizen Wamala, Vice Chairperson of the Kakumiro Growers’ Cooperative Union, on the heels of the the Uganda Development Forum’s (UDF) Annual Conference at Pakuba Safari Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park. Wamala argued that splitting the ministry would allow the agriculture sector to receive a fairer share of the national budget, ensuring smoother and more effective operations, as well as increased support for farmers. “I would appeal to the government to separate the two ministries as it is in other countries. We had our Cooperative Bank […] The post Cooperative Movement implores government to split Agriculture Ministry first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sat, 28 Dec 2024 10:04:55
Ocoman, the deaf player
By Fred Mwambu Rodgers Sebyondya controls the ball deep on the right wing, cuts through, looks up, and then delivers a precise pass. Moses Ocoman controls and fires Myda into the lead away to Gaddafi in Entebbe. The seamless telepathic communication between the duo climaxes in a spirited celebration at the corner flag. Despite that moment of brilliance, Myda eventually lost the game 2-1. What most fans at the Entebbe Works Grounds did not know is that Ocoman is living with a hearing impairment, he is deaf. Being a deaf player in a sport that relies heavily on communication can be very challenging but the support of teammates and coaches has pushed Ocoman. Read more The post Ocoman, the deaf player first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 28 Dec 2024 18:15:57
Speke Resort’s Sunset Lounge hosts a Christmas to remember
Despite the drizzle, the Christmas spirit was alive and well at Speke Resort Munyonyo, where revelers gathered for an unforgettable celebration at the brand-new Sunset Lounge in the Convention Center. Excitement buzzed through the air as families, friends, and prominent figures came together to indulge in festive cheer. The culinary offerings were nothing short of […] The post Speke Resort’s Sunset Lounge hosts a Christmas to remember first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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