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@kfm Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:57:04
UCC bans Lil Pazo, Gravity Omutujju’s controversial songs
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered television and radio stations to immediately suspend the playing of songs such as “Enkudi,” “Dooze,” “Okwepiicha,” “Enyama,” and “Omunio” by musicians Yasin Mukasa, known as Lil Pazo, and Gereson Wambuyi, alias Gravity Omutujju, until further notice. This decision comes after the aforementioned songs gained significant popularity on social media, drawing criticism for their excessive use of what has been described as “bad language.” Addressing the media at the UCC offices in Kampala on Tuesday, the Commission’s Executive Director, Nyombi Thembo, emphasized that media houses that fail to comply with this directive risk having their transmitters and licenses revoked. “There’s public outcry about vulgar, offensive, obscene, indecent and distressing material in the form of […] The post UCC bans Lil Pazo, Gravity Omutujju’s controversial songs first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:10:33
Anger as Koffi Olomide leaves Kisumu fans high and dry
Kisumu’s rhumba enthusiasts were left disappointed on Saturday night after Congolese maestro Koffi Olomide failed to perform as expected during the much-hyped Msuqa Festival held at the Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium. Despite fans paying up to KShs15,000 for tickets, the celebrated artiste appeared on stage without his Quater Latin Band and danced briefly to pre-recorded […] The post Anger as Koffi Olomide leaves Kisumu fans high and dry first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Dec 2024 07:51:52
Victoria University hosts UG International Cultural Fusion to celebrate “Unity in Diversity”
Victoria University brought cultures to life during the UG International Cultural Fusion held on Saturday, December 14, at the university’s auditorium. Under the theme “Unity in Diversity,” the event celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Uganda and beyond, providing a vibrant platform to showcase talent, traditions, and unity among diverse communities. The auditorium was alive […] The post Victoria University hosts UG International Cultural Fusion to celebrate “Unity in Diversity” first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:01:00
FULL LIST: CAF celebrates Africa’s Best Football Talent at 2024 Awards
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) honoured Africa’s top football talents of 2024 during a glamorous CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday. Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, Zambia striker Barbra Banda, and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams emerged as the biggest winners at the star-studded event. The glittering ceremony, attended by football royalty […] The post FULL LIST: CAF celebrates Africa’s Best Football Talent at 2024 Awards first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:43:11
Museveni takes PDM assessment tour to Bugisu
After completing his wealth creation monitoring exercise in the Sebei sub-region last week, President Museveni will embark on another Parish Development Model (PDM) monitoring tour for four days in the Bugisu sub-region starting December 17, 2024. The assessment will run until December 20, during which he will visit beneficiaries, meet with technical and political leaders, and address a public rally. “During the tour, H.E the president will visit some beneficiaries, meet stakeholders including various categories of leaders and technical staff and address a public rally,” an official statement from the State House of Uganda reads in part. On the first day, he will visit selected farmers in Buduuda, Manafa, and Sironko districts. On December 18, 2024, the President will visit […] The post Museveni takes PDM assessment tour to Bugisu first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:57:14
Woman arrested for torturing 9-year-old girl for failing to wash dishes
A woman has been arrested in Tororo Municipality for allegedly torturing her 9-year-old cousin after the child failed to complete household chores. Norah Akumu, a nurse at St. Valentine Medical Center and resident of Water Village in Tororo’s Western Division, reportedly assaulted the minor—a Primary Four pupil at Rock View Primary School—on Saturday. The child […] The post Woman arrested for torturing 9-year-old girl for failing to wash dishes first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:59:34
Mixed feelings persist over Marriage Bill
The Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) wants the government to take ownership of the Marriage Bill 2024 so that it can better represent the interests of beneficiaries. The purpose of the Bill is to reform, repeal, and consolidate the legal framework governing marriage in Uganda. It aims to provide for recognized marriages in Uganda, marriage registration, marital rights and obligations, conversion between different forms of marriage, property rights, and procedures for separation and dissolution of marriage, among other matters. Dr. Joseph Serwadda, a member of the IRCU and Presiding Apostle of the Born Again Faith in Uganda, stated that while it’s positive that the bill has been introduced, it would be more beneficial if the government took ownership to avoid […] The post Mixed feelings persist over Marriage Bill first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:35:51
Examiners abandon new curriculum marking over low pay
The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has confirmed that 56 examiners have halted the marking of examination scripts due to dissatisfaction with low pay. The examiners, who were earning Shs950 per script, demanded an increase to Shs1,500, citing the demanding nature of their work. The incident occurred at Namugongo Secondary and Vocational School, where the […] The post Examiners abandon new curriculum marking over low pay first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:14:18
Over 150 Uneb examiners quit UCE marking centres in protest of low pay
The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) said Monday that marking of Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) was going on “smoothly” after about 259 examiners stormed out of marking centres protesting low pay. The Board contracted at least 7,000 examiners to mark the UCE scripts for both the new curriculum and the transitional/old curriculum examinations this year. Senior examiners reported on November 30 for coordination with subject officers. The rest of the examiners reported to the 14 marking centres on December 6 for further coordination and preparations for effective marking. Read more The post Over 150 Uneb examiners quit UCE marking centres in protest of low pay first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:50:33
TikTok turns to US Supreme Court in last-ditch bid to avert ban
BY REUTERS TikTok made a last-ditch effort on Monday to continue operating in the United States, asking the Supreme Court to temporarily block a law intended to force ByteDance, its China-based parent company, to divest the short-video app by Jan. 19 or face a ban. TikTok and ByteDance filed an emergency request to the justices for an injunction to halt the looming ban on the social media app used by about 170 million Americans while they appeal a lower court’s ruling that upheld the law. A group of U.S. users of the app filed a similar request on Monday as well. Congress passed the law in April. The Justice Department has said that as a Chinese company, TikTok poses “a […] The post TikTok turns to US Supreme Court in last-ditch bid to avert ban first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Dec 2024 21:38:46
Remembering Dr. Frank Nabwiso
NMG’s Patrick Kamara, former MP Salaamu Musumba, and Kagoma North MP Alex Brandon Kintu sit down to remember the life and legacy of Dr. Frank Nabwiso, a towering figure in Uganda’s political landscape. Dr. Nabwiso, a former member of the FDC Elders’ Council, passed away recently, leaving an indelible mark on the nation. Join us as we delve into Dr. Nabwiso’s contributions to Ugandan politics, his unwavering commitment to democracy, and the impact he made on the lives of many. Listen to the show below; The post Remembering Dr. Frank Nabwiso first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 16 Dec 2024 18:16:07
Singleton Moments Presents “Dinner in the Dark”
The Singleton, the world’s number one single malt whisky is set to host an unforgettable night filled with incredible flavours and a touch of intrigue, dubbed ‘The Dinner in the Dark.’ The Dinner in the Dark is slated for this Thursday, December 19th, at The Emin Pasha Hotel & Spa, in Nakasero. But, before the […] The post Singleton Moments Presents “Dinner in the Dark” first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Mon, 16 Dec 2024 17:41:57
Nurse arrested for torturing her 9-year-old cousin over unwashed plates
A nurse working at St Valentine Medical Center in Tororo Municipality has been arrested for allegedly torturing her 9-year-old cousin over failing to complete household chores. Norah Akumu, a resident of Water Village in the Western Division, Tororo Municipality, reportedly assaulted the minor, a primary four pupil at Rock View primary school, on Saturday for reportedly not washing plates, laying her bed, and cleaning her innerwear.The incident was uncovered when Noah Okumu, Central Parish councillor, encountered the child crying for help on someone’s veranda in Water Village. The minor had a bleeding and swollen mouth. Upon questioning, she revealed that Akumu had beaten her severely with a cane, and when the cane broke, Akumu resorted to biting her.The case was immediately reported to local authorities, and Akumu was summoned to the Water Village police post for questioning. While there, she allegedly intimidated the police officers, questioning their involvement in what she described as a family matter.A police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that their first step would be to ensure the minor receives medical attention. The case will then be referred to Tororo Central police station for further investigation and management. {loadposition inarticle}
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:12:35
Magistrate Assistants Warned Against Selling Judgments
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The Registrar in Charge of Magistrates and Data Affairs, Mary Kisakye Kaitesi, has cautioned Magistrate Grade One Researchers against unethical practices such as selling judgments to lawyers.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:09:43
NRM Says Its Digitised Register to Tackle Internal Disputes, Bolster Primary Elections
[Nile Post] The Vice Chairperson of the NRM Electoral Commission, John Arimpa Kigyagi, has said that conducting a digitisation exercise of its membership register is to tackle disputes during primary elections.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:09:24
Unicef, KCCA, Health Ministry Target Churches to Sensitize Public On Mpox Prevention
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health (MOH), Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in collaboration with UNICEF Uganda on Sunday conducted risk communication about the Mpox virus across the five divisions of Kampala alongside Entebbe municipality as part of the ongoing community sensitization drive targeting children to further curb the further spread of the virus.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:45:37
Acholi Cultural Festival Makes Comeback After Covid-19
[Nile Post] The fourth edition of the annual Acholi Cultural Festival returned to Kaunda Grounds in Gulu City, marking a vibrant celebration of the rich heritage of the Acholi people.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:31:19
ATMIS Troops Honored for Peace Building Efforts in Somalia
[Nile Post] A total of 119 senior officers serving under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) were awarded AU medals and certificates for their exceptional contributions to peace-building in Somalia during a ceremony marking the completion of their tour of duty.
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