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@matookerepublic Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:43:10
Black Roots Academy of Soul to headline Year’s Eve experience at Speke Resort Munyonyo
With the year 2024 almost coming to an end, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Uganda’s largest and most luxurious resort, has unveiled an exciting New Year’s Eve program that will ensure guests have a memorable new year’s celebration. The new year’s celebrations at Munyonyo shall be headlined by renowned live performers- Black Roots Academy of Soul, a […] The post Black Roots Academy of Soul to headline Year’s Eve experience at Speke Resort Munyonyo first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:10:59
Weasel throws Chagga out of Neverland
All is not well at Neverland as Weasel and Chagga part ways. This was after it was alleged that Chagga attacked Weasel’s girlfriend Sandra Teta for speaking ill about him and as expected after this confrontation, Sandra reported to Weasel, who in turn confronted Chagga. Things got heated and before we knew it, bottles […] The post Weasel throws Chagga out of Neverland first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 06 Dec 2024 07:12:21
Manchester United-supporting security guard shoots Arsenal fan dead in Lukaya
The police are searching for a security guard identified only as Okecho, who is accused of fatally shooting an Arsenal FC supporter in Lukaya Town, Kalungu District. The incident occurred at the Uganda Cares building on the night of December 4. According to local reports, Arsenal fans jumped in jubilation after their team scored a […] The post Manchester United-supporting security guard shoots Arsenal fan dead in Lukaya first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:30:33
BoU deputy Governor breaks silence on missing billions
By MARTIN LUTHER OKETCH Bank of Uganda has said money meant for debt repayments to the Word Bank and African Development Fund was diverted from its intended destinations to two banks in London, UK, and Japan. In a press briefing on December 5, Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Michael Atingi-Ego, said two “fraudulent incidents” had diverted money destined for the World Bank and African Development Fund, contrary to what had been reported that the Central Bank’s systems had been hacked and billions of shillings spirited from its accounts in the process. Read more The post BoU deputy Governor breaks silence on missing billions first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:40:09
Morocco to get loan for 2030 World Cup infrastructure
BY REUTERS The African Development Bank plans to lend Morocco 650 million euros to develop transportation infrastructure for the World Cup in 2030, MAP state news agency quoted the bank’s head as saying on Thursday. Bank President Akinwumi Adesina said financing to develop Morocco’s rail and airport infrastructure for the World Cup would be put to the board for approval. Morocco will host 2030 World Cup jointly with Spain and Portugal. It will be the second African country to host the World Cup after South Africa in 2010. The North Africa country has begun plans to develop air, road and rail infrastructure projects. Morocco also plans to build a large stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, and upgrade six others, the […] The post Morocco to get loan for 2030 World Cup infrastructure first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:58:24
Govt to Provide Lunch for Primary School Learners By 2026
[Nile Post] This initiative, set to commence in the 2026/2027 financial year, aims to improve child welfare and increase school attendance by addressing the persistent challenge of hunger among learners.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:58:25
Govt Strengthens Early Childhood Development With Training, Standards
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Education and Sports has unveiled a robust plan to enhance Early Childhood Development (ECD) by institutionalizing caregiver training and enforcing stringent quality standards.
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@allafrica Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:58:25
Judiciary Advances Efforts to Reduce Case Backlog and Combat Corruption
[Nile Post] The Judiciary has made significant strides in addressing case backlog and curbing corruption, according to Dr. Pius Bigirimana, Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Judiciary.
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@kfm Fri, 06 Dec 2024 04:58:13
Combating gender-based violence
Patrick Kamara hosts Uganda Police’s Ruth Kintu and Emmanuel Kashaija on KFM’s Hot Seat show for a discussion on combating gender-based violence (GBV). Listen to the podcast version below; The post Combating gender-based violence first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:46:07
Mbalangu eyes end to away jinx in taxing showdown
By Denis Bbosa Dark horses Nec, the StarTimes Uganda Premier League table-toppers, have been flying high this season but remain haunted by an inconsistent away form. With just two road victories – a commanding display against Kitara in Hoima and a gritty win over KCCA at Lugogo — coach Hussein Mbalangu knows that gray area casts a shadow over their title ambitions. Mbalangu vows that today they will march into Nakivubo Stadium to face Alex Isabirye’s unpredictable URA, keen to end the nagging away jinx. Read more The post Mbalangu eyes end to away jinx in taxing showdown first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:00:26
Man City to face Juventus in Club World Cup group stage
BY REUTERS Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn on Thursday with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group G for next year’s FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Lionel Messi and Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami are in Group A and will face Al Ahly in the opening match of the expanded 32-team tournament before games against Porto and Palmeiras. The tournament, featuring top teams from around the world, will be held in 12 stadiums around the country from June 15-July 13 and serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the U.S. Mexico and Canada. Manchester City won the most recent Club World Cup in 2023 under the old format and […] The post Man City to face Juventus in Club World Cup group stage first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:06:04
PAC slams Works Ministry for Ignoring Shs61b project inquiry
Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has expressed disappointment at the Ministry of Works and Transport for its officials’ failure to attend Thursday’s session. Top officials from the ministry had been summoned to appear before the committee to address findings from the Auditor General’s report on the Multinational Lake Victoria Maritime Communications and Transport Project, valued at over Shs61 billion. Committee Vice Chairperson, Gorreth Namugga, expressed frustration over the ministry’s absence without explanation. She insisted that officials must appear to provide accountability. “We have spent government money today, these are resources. Members have signed in the book because they have attended and we shall be paid. We cannot just allow this impunity, the minister [of Works and transport] must know that […] The post PAC slams Works Ministry for Ignoring Shs61b project inquiry first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 07:35:35
Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as Trump 2.0 fuels crypto euphoria
BY REUTERS Bitcoin catapulted above $100,000 for the first time on Thursday, a milestone hailed even by sceptics as a coming-of-age for digital assets as investors bet on a friendly U.S. administration to cement the place of cryptocurrencies in financial markets. Once it broke $100,000 in Thursday’s Asian morning, boosted by U.S. President-elect Trump’s nomination of pro-crypto Paul Atkins to run the Securities and Exchange Commission, it was soon at an all-time high of $103,619. It was last fetching $102,675, up about 5% on the day BTC=. The total value of the cryptocurrency market has almost doubled over the year so far to hit a record over $3.8 trillion, according to data provider CoinGecko. By comparison, Apple AAPL.O alone is […] The post Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as Trump 2.0 fuels crypto euphoria first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 13:30:51
EU orders TikTok to freeze Romanian elections data
BY REUTERS The European Union has ordered social media firm TikTok to freeze data linked to the Romanian elections, it said in a statement on Thursday. EU officials issued a “retention order” under the bloc’s wide-sweeping Digital Services Act, which regulates how the world’s biggest social media companies operate in Europe. The move comes on the same day the United States voiced concerns over potential foreign interference in Romania’s elections, after pro-Russia ultranationalist Calin Georgescu surged to victory in the first round of the presidential contest on Nov. 24. Far-right parties also performed well in Romania’s parliamentary election last Sunday, though the ruling leftist Social Democrats emerged as the largest party and hope to cobble together a pro-EU coalition government. […] The post EU orders TikTok to freeze Romanian elections data first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:05
Nakayima tree shrine closed indefinitely
BY BARBRA NALWEYISO Mubende Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Umar Lule Mawiya has ordered the indefinite closure of the Nakayima tree shrine. This decision comes after an inspection by a team from the Uganda Tourism Board and security officials, who raised concerns about the site’s potential danger to visitors. The decision was finalized during a meeting at Booma Hill in West Division, Mubende Municipality, where the shrine is located. The RDC instructed all individuals residing or operating at the shrine to vacate the premises and return home by the end of the day. “From now on, the whole place is under security and we are requesting everybody here to go back to wherever they came from,” he said on Thursday. Security […] The post Nakayima tree shrine closed indefinitely first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:47:35
Man accused of defiling stepdaughter granted bail
The High Court in Kampala has granted Hajji Ali Mwizerwa, accused of defiling his 14-year-old stepdaughter, cash bail of Shs2 million. Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata granted Mwizerwa bail after determining that the presented sureties were substantial and the charges were bailable by the High Court. Each of Mwizerwa’s sureties has been required to execute a non-cash bond of Shs10 million. Additionally, Mwizerwa must deposit his passport in court and seek court permission before leaving the country. Furthermore, he is prohibited from interfering with state witnesses or the victim and must report to the court registrar every first Monday of the month. Mwizerwa had applied for bail, citing his arrest on September 30, 2024, and subsequent seven-day detention at Kajjansi […] The post Man accused of defiling stepdaughter granted bail first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 05 Dec 2024 12:12:52
Who is Kisambira Kenneth, the new UBA Uganda Managing Director and CEO?
The Board of Directors of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Uganda Limited has appointed Kisambira Kenneth as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Chioma A. Mang, who served as CEO since 2020. “The Board congratulates Mr. Kenneth Kisambira as he takes on his new responsibility to advance the bank’s strategic vision,” reads […] The post Who is Kisambira Kenneth, the new UBA Uganda Managing Director and CEO? first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:13
Security guard shoots Arsenal fan dead in Kalungu
By Fahad Malik Jjingo & Muzafaru Nsubuga Police in Kalungu District in Central Uganda are investigating circumstances under which a security guard shot dead a man known among peers as a staunch fan of Arsenal Football Club based in London, UK. The incident occurred at Afric Restaurant in Uganda Cares building in Lukaya Town Council in Kalungu District when a trigger-happy private security guard opened fire after a match between Manchester United and Arsenal, had just ended on Wednesday night, killing John Ssenyonga, 30, and injuring another only identified as Lawrence. Ssenyonga has been a carpenter at Juma Cell in Kalungu District. Read more The post Security guard shoots Arsenal fan dead in Kalungu first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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