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@matookerepublic Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:49:32
Serena 63 Golf Series returns for 2024 season finale this Saturday
The Serena 63 Golf Series is gearing up for its season finale outing slated for this Saturday November 30, 2024, at the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa, Kigo. Now in its second year, the series, sponsored by I&M Bank Uganda, and organized by Serena Hotels, will recognize and award the top overall performers […] The post Serena 63 Golf Series returns for 2024 season finale this Saturday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:56:04
Guinness Matchday hits the road this December for an epic tour
After captivating fans in Kampala and delivering unforgettable moments to football lovers in Uganda’s major cities, Guinness Matchday is gearing up for its next exciting chapter: a countrywide tour! This December, the Guinness Matchday experience goes on the road, bringing the magic of football right to fans’ doorsteps across Uganda. At the heart of this […] The post Guinness Matchday hits the road this December for an epic tour first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 28 Nov 2024 11:53:42
Madox Sematimba to headline 14th edition of Pilsner sponsored Rukundo Egumeho
Madox Sematima is set to headline the 14th edition of the Pilsner Lager-sponsored Rukundo Egumeho on the 1st of December at Indian Association Grounds Lugogo. The legendary star will perform live to some of his popular hits alongside some of Western Uganda singing sensations, Ambroy, Gboy Revins, and Lift Jesus Choir. The edition will not […] The post Madox Sematimba to headline 14th edition of Pilsner sponsored Rukundo Egumeho first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:47:59
12 bodies recovered in Bulambuli landslides
The 12 bodies of people who died in the landslides in Bulambuli district, eastern Uganda have been recovered. The landslide, triggered by heavy rains on Wednesday, buried several homes and destroyed crops, leaving communities in shock and distress. They affected, Masugu town council and Kimamolo village in Buluganya sub-county, where 20 homes were buried.According to Annette Nagudi, the LC V chairperson of Bulambuli district, residents have since been using rudimentary tools like hoes, garden forks and spades to retrieve bodies. She adds that they are waiting for an excavator from Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) Mbale head office to help recover more bodies. Richard Namukono, the LC III chairperson of Buluganya sub-county says that they expect to recover more bodies since several houses were buried. Emmanuel Masuba one of the residents says that no official from the district or central government has visited the affected areas. The landslides also occurred in Kesenji village, Zebibi parish, Bukyabo sub-county, Sironko district, where 58-year-old Grace Wanyeze was buried inside her home. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:09:56
AG Kiwanuka accused of shielding wanted Sudanese fugitive
Businessman Samuel Lotigo wants the government to act upon what it claims is the unprofessional conduct of Ugandan Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka accused of helping wanted fugitive Augustino Taban Idro Kuei to avoid extradition to South Sudan to face trial for fraud. Idro is a former business partner of Lotigo, with whom their joint investments linked Uganda and South Sudan. In 2020, Lotigo claims that he discovered that Idro had defrauded him about $7.7m (roughly Shs 29bn) through forgeries and uttering false documents. Records show that in one of the high-profile deals, Lotigo and Idro, along with other agro-commodity processing companies such as Aponye Uganda Limited and Chris Kaijuka’s Afro Kai Limited, were contracted in a joint venture by the World Food Programme (WFP) to supply food in South Sudan between 2015 and 2020. All was well until Lotigo, who also had the deal to supply military uniforms to the South Sudan national army, suspected foul play. For one, Idro is said to have convinced Lotigo to let him handle the $7.7m procurement for South Sudan’s military uniform but the deal suffered a stillbirth when Idro allegedly didn’t pay the Chinese, thereby triggering a conflict that is yet to be resolved. According to the documents in our possession, a number of top-level officials in South Sudan were bribed to approve the consignment but the South Sudan government refused to accept it. Matters were not helped when Lotigo discovered that Idro may have allegedly forged his signature for the withdraw of millions of dollars that saw him lose his Lotis Towers in Nakasero, among other vices. So, with the two holding both Ugandan and South Sudanese citizenships, Lotigo sought redress in South Sudan where their businesses are concentrated. In 2021, the South Sudan government followed up Lotigo’s complaint with an Interpol red notice to have Idro reprimanded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he was residing at the time. In the meantime, the South Sudan government confiscated several trucks belonging to Idro. The UAE authorities swiftly arrested him but as efforts to extradite him to South Sudan were ongoing, Ugandan Attorney General Kiryowa intervened and approached the Sudanese authorities to release Idro. Kiryowa is said to have flown to Juba, where he met with a number of high-profile South Sudan government officials. Idro initially had the red notice removed at the insistence of the South Sudan Justice minister, a move that allowed him to return to Kampala. But Lotigo protested and petitioned the South Sudan Appeals Court that quashed the minister’s directive and reinstated the red notice. Documents available to us further show that when Idro travelled to DR Congo later in the year for a business mission, Congolese authorities, acting on the red notice, arrested him. But yet again, Lotigo accuses Kiryowa of using his powers to save Idro from extradition to South Sudan. As a result, the standoff has created tension within the diplomatic community of the two nations, with South Sudan authorities wondering why Uganda is protecting a fugitive. To date, Idro continues to be highly protected and is thoroughly guarded by at least four counter-terrorism police officers all the time. Efforts to reach out to Kiryowa, Lotigo or Idro were fruitless as they did not pick up our repeated calls. {loadposition inarticle}
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@kfm Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:11:05
Minister orders probe into Sironko engineering department
State Minister for Economic Monitoring, Beatrice Akello on Wednesday directed the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to investigate the Sironko District Engineering Department. This follows reports that six roads, budgeted for in the 2023-2024 financial year, remained incomplete despite the government allocating Shs1 billion for their construction. According to the Minister, other roads in the district are also in poor condition, with some abandoned. She made these observations during her ongoing monitoring exercise in the Bugisu and Bukedi sub-regions to assess the performance of various government-funded programs. “We realized that the work progress is very slow. On the money for the last financial year, only 50% has been absorbed by the district engineer, and most of the works have not yet […] The post Minister orders probe into Sironko engineering department first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:02
Karamoja iron sheets: Court demands minister Lugoloobi’s explanation
The Anti-Corruption Court has ordered Minister for Economic Monitoring, Amos Lugoloobi, to present his side of the story regarding the Karamoja iron sheets scandal. Lugoloobi is accused of misappropriating iron sheets intended for vulnerable communities in Karamoja. Justice Jane Kajuugo made the ruling on Wednesday, noting that the prosecution had presented sufficient evidence to support the charges. The court adjourned the case until January 15, 2025, when the State Minister is expected to begin his defense. The Prosecution alleges that Lugoloobi received 700 iron sheets marked “Office of the Prime Minister,” which were allegedly diverted for personal use. These included roofing a goat house on his farm and donating them to a school in Kayunga District. Lugoloobi’s lawyers argued that […] The post Karamoja iron sheets: Court demands minister Lugoloobi’s explanation first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:42
Lugoloobi Warns of Risks Posed By Crypto Assets At Global Forum in Paraguay
[Nile Post] Minister of State for Planning Amos Lugoloobi has raised concerns over the challenges posed by crypto-assets during the 2024 Plenary Meeting of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes held in Paraguay.
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@allafrica Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:42
Tororo District Council in Turmoil Over Division Debate
[Nile Post] Tensions flared in the Tororo District Council chambers today as a proposal to discuss the controversial issue of dividing the district led to heated exchanges and repeated adjournments. The matter, pushed by Paul Eredet, a councillor representing Tororo County, has reopened deep-seated divisions between the Iteso and Japadhola communities.
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@allafrica Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:44
COP29 - A Flawed Carbon Market Framework Raises Concerns
[Nile Post] The decision to fast-track the adoption of Article 6 has been criticised for bypassing comprehensive consultations with member states and neglecting key issues, including transparency, justice, and human rights.
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@allafrica Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:30:40
Security Foils Rukungiri FDC/Pff Prayers for Jailed Besigye, Lutale
[Nile Post] We wanted to pray to God to reign over the court martial officials and help them understand that there was a ruling by the Constitutional Court against court martial trying civilians
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@kfm Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:28:03
Norgaard red card against Everton overturned on appeal
BY REUTERS Brentford’s Christian Norgaard had his red card in a 0-0 draw with Everton overturned by England’s Football Association on Wednesday, meaning the Danish midfielder will not serve a three-match ban. Brentford were reduced to 10 men in the first half when Norgaard lunged at Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and was shown a red card after a Video Assistant Referee review. Norgaard narrowly failed to get to a ball to the back post but his stretch saw him clatter his studs into Pickford’s knee. However, Brentford appealed and the FA said he would be available for the club’s next three matches following a successful claim of wrongful dismissal. Brentford, who are 11th in the standings, next host Leicester City […] The post Norgaard red card against Everton overturned on appeal first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:18:12
Speaker Among seeks answers from govt on Besigye abduction
Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has instructed government to table a comprehensive statement detailing the circumstances under which Opposition leader Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutale Kamulegeya were picked up from Nairobi, Kenya, and later arraigned in the General Court Martial last week. “I have asked the Minister for Internal Affairs to bring the report on [Dr Besigye arrest] but as of yesterday [Monday], I got a letter from Hon [Gen David] Muhoozi saying that he is going to be out [of the country] up to Friday. So can we have the statement on Tuesday on the floor,” Speaker Among said. Read more The post Speaker Among seeks answers from govt on Besigye abduction first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:45:37
Among vows to unseat Kadaga
The Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has declared her intentions to unseat Rebecca Kadaga as the position National Resistance Movement (NRM) party National Vice Chairperson (Female). Ms. Among made the revelation on Wednesday during a meeting with the executive delegation of the Uganda Urban Council Speakers Association at Parliament. “I’m not standing for Eastern region, I’m going to stand for the National Vice Chairperson, female,” Among said on Wednesday. While the group had encouraged her to contest for the position of NRM Vice Chairperson for the Eastern Region, the Speaker clarified that her interest lies in vying for the higher role of National Vice Chairperson (Female). The Association represented by its executive had gone to petition the Speaker’s office to […] The post Among vows to unseat Kadaga first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:58:36
Irene Namubiru to kick off Tusker Malt Conversessions Season Three
Its finally here! Tusker Malt Conversessions is officially back in action and it’s kicking off with none other than Uganda’s queen of soulful ballads, Irene Namubiru! Known for her amazing stage presence and timeless music, Irene’s performance will set the tone for an exciting six-month celebration of Ugandan artistry and craftsmanship. “You’ve been humming Nkuweki […] The post Irene Namubiru to kick off Tusker Malt Conversessions Season Three first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:04:25
Rahu - Men and Boys Allies in Ending GBV and Reducing the Risk of HIV
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As the world unites to commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) held a community outreach in Lungujja under the theme "Breaking the Silence."
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@allafrica Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:01:44
Minister Balaam Dismisses Allegations By Nup Ex-Detainee
[Nile Post] The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has dismissed claims made by National Unity Platform (NUP) ex-detainee Olivia Lutaaya, one of the individuals pardoned by President Yoweri Museveni.
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@allafrica Wed, 27 Nov 2024 10:05:00
Balaam Seeks Pardon for NUP Supporters
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has announced ongoing efforts to secure a presidential pardon for nine remaining National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters still in custody.
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