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@observer Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:38:41
Minister Mulimba, Gen Gutti survive Nakasongola road accident
The state minister for Foreign Affairs John Mulimba and three army generals have survived an accident in Nakasongola district along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The accident occurred on Friday at Namunsaala village in Katuugo town council. According to Sam Twineamazima, Savannah Regional police spokesperson, the accident occurred when the driver of the bus registration number UAQ 602W rammed into the convoy of Mulimba which comprised vehicles UBM 335C, UG 04334D, H4DF2687, UG0094X, UG 2829W, and others heading to Gulu side from Kampala City.Twineamazima explained that the bus driver rammed into the convoy while trying to overtake another truck, registration number UBM 346J. He said that during the accident, the driver knocked the vehicles of the minister and the generals but were left unhurt.Twineamazima identified other occupants as Gen Andrew Gutti, former chairman of the court-martial, Rtd Lt Gen Lakara Nakibus, Brig Gen Ssekiranda Mwanje, chief of staff of the reserve force and their drivers among other occupants.Twineamazima said the minister and the generals survived the accident with no injuries and proceeded with the journey in other vehicles.However, Gen Gutti, his driver and Moses Akashaba another occupant sought checkups at Bombo General Military Hospital before they were discharged in good health. Police have since cleared the road and the damaged vehicles were towed to Kakooge police station as investigations into the accident go on.In September this year, two people died on the spot and another was injured in an accident at Kakondi village in Nakasongola district along the Kampala-Gulu highway. The accident occurred around 10 am when a Toyota Hiace, registration number UBL 232G, collided with a motorcycle, a Bajaj Boxer, registration number UFG 032M, and a bicycle. {loadposition inarticle}
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@kfm Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:26:40
Alien Skin’s bodyguard remanded over assault
Julius Mugabi, bodyguard to musician Patrick Mulwana, also known as Alien Skin, has been remanded by the Makindye Magistrates Court for allegedly assaulting doctors at Nsambya Hospital. Mugabi is jointly charged with Alien Skin, who was remanded to Luzira Prison on Wednesday over robbery. Chief Magistrate Esther Adikini summoned Alien Skin to appear in court on Monday, November 25, 2024, to enter a plea on fresh assault charges. According to court records, Mugabi, Alien Skin, and others allegedly assaulted doctors Zaidi Matovu, Alex Odongo, and Anthony Munyanda at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya on November 19, 2024. Mugabi denied the charges and was remanded until November 25, 2024. The incident occurred when the duo’s colleague, Joram Tumwesigye, died at Nsambya Hospital […] The post Alien Skin’s bodyguard remanded over assault first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:16:11
France Invests Shs 1.12 Billion to Boost French Language Education in Uganda
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The French government launched a major initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda. The two-year, Shs 1.12 billion project, known as the French Education Framework (FEF), aims to improve access to quality French education for students, teachers, and schools nationwide.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:50:23
Airtel Uganda Partners With Zte Corporation to Enhance Digital Inclusion and Smartphone Penetration in the Country
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Airtel Uganda a leading 5G telecommunications network has partnered with ZTE Corporation, a Chinese telecommunication company to enhance digital inclusion across the country. This partnership seeks to ensure Ugandans tap into and enjoy the benefits of the growing digital era to advance the quality of their lives.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:06:37
Prostate Cancer Awareness: A silent killer of Ugandan men
By Dr. Douglas Bwakucha | General Practitioner at UMC Victoria Hospital Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in Africa and 3rd commonest cancer over all. In sub Saharan African, the relative burden is higher, with prostate cancer representing 20.3% of all cases of cancer in men, Zimbabwe and Uganda having the highest […] The post Prostate Cancer Awareness: A silent killer of Ugandan men first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 22 Nov 2024 13:02:56
Museveni pardons NUP’s Olivia Lutaaya, 18 others
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Friday pardoned and ordered the immediate release of 19 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who were recently sentenced by the Military Court on charges of treachery. After serving 29 days in prison (after the sentencing), the President, exercising his mandate under Article 121(1a) of the Constitution and acting on the advice of the Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, pardoned Olivia Lutaaya, Kakooza Muhydin, Rashid Ssegujja, David Mafabi, Robert Christopher Rugumayo, and Abdul Matovu. Others include Mesearch Kiwanuka, Simon Kijambu, Ibrahim Wandera, Stanley Lwanga, Steven Musaakaru, Ronald Kijjambu, Asubat Nagwere, Livingstone Katushabe, Matovu Sharif, and Swaibu Katabi. The group had spent almost four years in prison and expressed interest in pleading guilty to charges of […] The post Museveni pardons NUP’s Olivia Lutaaya, 18 others first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:44:25
Uganda Resurrects SGR Rail Project in Tororo
[Independent (Kampala)] Tororo -- Construction works on the delayed Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) in Uganda have been commissioned by President Yoweri Museveni. The project connecting the SGR from Tororo to Kampala is expected to run for 48 months.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:17:37
How Gashumba duped Fik Gaza
Sheila Gashumba has been one of Fik Gaza’s advocate. She has on several occasions endorsed the artiste’s musical career but at what cost? We also do not know. Her closeness to the artiste was worrying to the extent that some people thought he had replaced Rickman in this relationship. Because Gashumba will always go all […] The post How Gashumba duped Fik Gaza first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:23:26
It was no introduction
Over the weekend, an introduction card bearing information that B2C’s Mr Lee was going to be introduced by media personality Diana Nabatanzi made rounds. On Sunday, the B2C X page also shared a video of the trio at an introduction ceremony with the caption ‘KWANJULA SETTINGS’. Putting the dots together, many were convinced that the […] The post It was no introduction first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:30:24
Actress Claire Nampala off the shelf
Ugandan actress and award winning producer Claire Nampala moved to the US in 2019 as a nominee in the African Film Festival. Her forbidden movie was one of the most nominated but since then, she never returned to Uganda and we never knew what happened to her movie career. Last we heard was that she […] The post Actress Claire Nampala off the shelf first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:50:07
I&M Bank named Most Innovative Digital Bank and Best Private Bank in Uganda by Global Banking and Finance Review Awards
I&M Bank (Uganda) has been recognized as the Most Innovative Digital Bank Uganda and Best Private Bank in Uganda, for the year 2024, by the Global Banking and Finance Review Awards. The Global Banking and Finance Review Awards also recognized other outstanding financial institutions in Uganda and across other regions globally. The recognition highlighted I&M […] The post I&M Bank named Most Innovative Digital Bank and Best Private Bank in Uganda by Global Banking and Finance Review Awards first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:01:26
Nyege Nyege’s unbearable weight of massive success
From Thursday to Monday morning, Nyege Nyege International Festival has been turning a certain part of Jinja upside down. Hotels were booked out by Wednesday; guest houses doubled their rates from Jinja, Njeru, and, in some cases, Mbiko; yet some locals in these areas did not even know the festival was happening in the first […] The post Nyege Nyege’s unbearable weight of massive success first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:05:57
UG is one giant casino, every one is playing
For those who choose to study psychology from the streets, you will conclude that the world is run on two forces – envy and greed. We want what the other person has, but once we get it, we never know what is enough. These forces power the machine, and if every human continues to be […] The post UG is one giant casino, every one is playing first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Fri, 22 Nov 2024 03:07:06
Uganda Cup postponed
By EMANZI NDYAMUHAKI The Uganda Cup competition, which was scheduled to kick off on Saturday at various grounds, has been postponed. Uganda Rugby Union announced the development Wednesday evening to confirm what has been the worst kept secret in the fraternity. “The Uganda Rugby Union (URU) announces the postponement of the 2024/25 Uganda Cup, a decision made after extensive discussions between the URU Executive Committee, club chairpersons, and other key stakeholders,” a communication sent out to the press read in part. Read more The post Uganda Cup postponed first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:33:50
Tusker Lite Neon Rave takes over Kampala this weekend
The weekend is almost here, and party lovers are in for a treat as the Tusker Lite Neon Rave lights up Jamback in Buziga this Saturday, November 23. Known for its fiery turn up since its inception in 2022, the Neon Rave is back, bigger and better, promising an unforgettable night of music, neon lights, […] The post Tusker Lite Neon Rave takes over Kampala this weekend first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:03:56
Kadaga backs reforms to boost sugar sector
Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs Rebecca Kadaga is optimistic that the recommendations from the national validation of the regulatory impact assessment for the sugar cane subsector will significantly contribute to resolving the long-standing dispute between sugar growers and factory buyers. Despite the implementation of the Sugar Act 2020 and its 2023 amendment, the sugar sector continues to grapple with various challenges, including sugar pricing, mill licensing, farmer registration, and post-harvest handling. According to Kadaga, the sector still faces governance implementation and coordination gaps that require immediate attention. Kadaga’s message was conveyed by the Minister of State for Trade, David Bahati, at the national validation meeting held in Kampala on November 20, 2024. “It […] The post Kadaga backs reforms to boost sugar sector first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:37:10
How Kampala Deputy Mayor’s brother was shot dead in Ntinda robbery
Albert Cook Tugume, a brother of Kampala Deputy Mayor Doreen Nyanjura, was shot dead in a robbery at Muvule stage on Ntinda-Kigowa Road on Thursday evening. According to Nyanjura, she first received a phone call from a boda boda rider they usually use. The boda boda rider reported that gunmen came to Nyanjura’s brother’s shop, […] The post How Kampala Deputy Mayor’s brother was shot dead in Ntinda robbery first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:19:16
Gen Muhoozi Reflects On Decade-Long Friendship With South African Military Chief
[Nile Post] The South African military chief thanked Gen Muhoozi for the warm African hospitality extended to him and his delegation, characterised by Ndere troupe and Janzi band performances, along with local cuisine.
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@allafrica Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:19:16
Colonel Nakalema Challenges Stakeholders to Tackle Graduate Unemployment Sustainably
[Nile Post] The Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, Col. Edith Nakalema, has called on academicians, and stakeholders from both private and public sectors to devise sustainable solutions to address graduate unemployment in Uganda.
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