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@sqoop Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:31:30
Mickie Wine explains attending burial of Gravity’s mum
Among the people who stood by Gravity Omutujju after the loss of his mother was Mickie Wine, among other artistes. The two have not being eye-to-eye, partly because of their political difference. Their relationship further hit a rock recently when they organized their concerts on the same day, with Mickie Wine registering success as […] The post Mickie Wine explains attending burial of Gravity’s mum first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:59:09
TikToker released after apologising for insulting ex-minister Kibuule
A TikToker who was arrested earlier in the week for allegedly making defamatory remarks against former Minister for Water, Ronald Kibuule in a viral video has been released. Henry Nyanzi was released on police bond on Wednesday after issuing a public apology before offering to meet the former state minister. The […] The post TikToker released after apologising for insulting ex-minister Kibuule first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:32:29
Singer Zani Lady C’s song “Komawo” in the running for the Grammys
Ugandan singer Zani Lady C has been making waves on social media, particularly on TikTok, where her song “Charles Yimirira Awo” became a viral sensation. The track has been featured on countless TikTok challenges, appearing on users’ For You pages several times a day. From celebrities to everyday TikTok users, the catchy song has captured […] The post Singer Zani Lady C’s song “Komawo” in the running for the Grammys first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:05:10
Parliament approves merger of agricultural agencies
Parliament has approved the government’s proposal to abolish the Cotton Development Organization (CDO), Dairy Development Authority (DDA), and the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS). Their functions will be integrated into the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. Agriculture Minister, Mr Frank Tumwebaze, supported the rationalization, arguing that it would streamline service delivery by eliminating duplication of roles. The parliamentary agriculture committee, chaired by Lira District Woman MP Linda Auma, recommended the merger of the CDO, assuring that cotton sector activities would continue as long as experts from the organization were absorbed into the ministry. While presenting the bill on the DDA, Auma supported the merger but cautioned the government to ensure that the ministry did not jeopardize the dairy […] The post Parliament approves merger of agricultural agencies first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:41:25
Kigogwa tanker explosion death toll rises to 15
Residents of Kigogwa Town along the Kampala-Bombo road in Kasangati, Wakiso district, are grieving after the death toll from a Tuesday evening fire outbreak rose to 15. The tragedy occurred when a fuel tanker, registration number UAM 292Q, overturned and caught fire on the Kampala-Bombo highway. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson Patrick Onyango, eleven people lost their lives at the scene, while four others succumbed to their injuries on Wednesday. Additionally, 24 people were injured, with 15 currently in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Kiruddu Hospital. “Twenty-four others were injured, with 15 currently in ICU and 9 in the normal ward at Kirundu hospital,” a statement issued by police reads in part. “The police are working […] The post Kigogwa tanker explosion death toll rises to 15 first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:21:49
Olivia Lutaaya, 15 others sentenced
The General Court Martial has sentenced 16 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to 3 months and 22 days after they were convicted of treachery. The seven-member court, chaired by Brigadier General Robert Freeman Mugabe, also cautioned the accused on the second charge of unlawful possession of explosives, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years. While sentencing them, Brigadier General Mugabe explained that the accused should have served five years in prison for treachery but considered mitigating factors, including their three years, four months, and eight days on remand, and 16 months defending themselves in court. The court noted that the convicts did not waste the court’s time by pleading guilty. The group admitted to recruiting and training […] The post Olivia Lutaaya, 15 others sentenced first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:01:49
Court Martial sentences 16 NUP supporters to five years for treachery
The General Court Martial has sentenced 16 supporters of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to five years in prison for treachery, while issuing a caution for unlawful possession of ammunition. The group, led by Muhydin Kakooza, pleaded guilty to the charges of possessing explosive devices and treachery, while also seeking forgiveness from the court. Presided […] The post Court Martial sentences 16 NUP supporters to five years for treachery first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:46:23
Govt urged to probe Kigogwa fuel tanker tragedy
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) has demanded an immediate investigation into the tragic fire that occurred on Tuesday along the Kampala-Bombo Road in Kigogwa Town. The incident resulted in the deaths of at least eleven people when a fuel tanker, registration number UAM 292Q, overturned and caught fire. Party spokesperson Sharon Oyat Arach, speaking to journalists at the UPC headquarters in Kampala on Wednesday, criticized the police for their delayed response to the emergency. She argued that the lengthy response time contributed significantly to the loss of life and injuries. “There were people that were negligent on the job. Where were the traffic officers? why did the fire brigade take so long to come? Someone has to be responsible for […] The post Govt urged to probe Kigogwa fuel tanker tragedy first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:27:45
Kampala land boss further remanded, bail ruling set for Thursday
The Kampala District Land Board Chairperson, David Balondemu, has been remanded to Luzira Prison until Thursday for bail ruling. In his bail application before Buganda Road Magistrates Court, Balondemu, a City Lawyer, presented three sureties: his wife, brother-in-law, and young sister. However, Senior Attorney Viola Tusingwire objected to his bail, arguing that the sureties, in their respective capacities, cannot compel the accused person to attend court whenever needed. Tusingwire also filed an affidavit sworn by Detective SP Sowedi, the investigating officer in the case, objecting to Balondemu’s bail. According to the affidavit, when charges were sanctioned against the accused, he was contacted by phone by SP Sowedi and requested to appear at the police station for questioning but refused. The […] The post Kampala land boss further remanded, bail ruling set for Thursday first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:08:06
Ex-PS Ssali corruption trial halted
The Anti-Corruption Court has temporarily halted the trial of former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Geraldine Ssali, and five others, including Busiki County MP, Paul AKamba. The court is set to rule on a human rights violation application filed by MP Akamba. Justice Jane Kajuga Okuo ruled that the issues raised by MP Akamba were constitutional in nature and required the attention of a higher court. In his application, MP Akamba alleged that he was assaulted by security officers during his arrest, unlawfully detained beyond the mandated 42-hour limit, and rearrested after being granted bail. MP Akamba argued that the actions violated his rights to a fair trial and liberty, and he sought the dismissal of the case […] The post Ex-PS Ssali corruption trial halted first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 23 Oct 2024 07:13:50
Uganda Tourism Board to crack down on unlicensed accommodation facilities
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has announced a crackdown on accommodation facilities operating without tourism licenses. Beginning November 18, any unlicensed facility will face closure under the regulations set by the Uganda Tourism Act, which mandates that all accommodation establishments must be licensed by UTB to operate legally. The scope of this crackdown will affect […] The post Uganda Tourism Board to crack down on unlicensed accommodation facilities first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:20:04
Kigoogwa Fuel Tanker Explosion: Here’s What We Know So Far
Kigoogwa Town, along the Kampala-Gulu highway, was thrown into chaos on Tuesday evening when a fuel tanker exploded. At around 3:00 p.m., a fuel tanker with the registration number UAM 292Q, traveling from Kampala to Gulu, overturned in the heart of the town. According to locals, the driver of the fuel truck lost control and […] The post Kigoogwa Fuel Tanker Explosion: Here’s What We Know So Far first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:45:15
LIST: Museveni pardons 130 convicted prisoners
President Yoweri Museveni has granted a pardon to 130 convicted minor offenders. The decision was implemented on October 15, 2024, in alignment with the provisions of the Constitution, which allow the President to pardon prisoners on grounds of public health and humanitarian concerns. Frank Baine, the Uganda Prisons Service spokesperson, confirmed that all 130 individuals […] The post LIST: Museveni pardons 130 convicted prisoners first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:41:58
President Museveni Sacks Masaka Hospital Doctor
[Nile Post] Mr Museveni told Minister Wilson Muruli Mukasa that he had received complaints that Dr Pariyo is "most of the time absent" from duty and used the opportunity to open the question on the practice of doctors in public service moonlighting in private practice.
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@allafrica Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:44:10
At Least 11 Killed As Fuel Tanker Catches Fire in Kigogwa Town
[Nile Post] In a typical curse of peasantry, whenever fuel tankers crash, many take the fatal risk to siphon the dangerous petroleum that is highly flammable - and pay the ultimate price.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:15:39
Scrappy Arsenal edge 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk
By Reuters Arsenal needed an own goal to seal a scrappy 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Tuesday as they made it two wins out of three in the Champions League to soften the blow of their first domestic league defeat of the season at the weekend. The hosts missed a penalty in the second half and squandered a number of decent chances, but the reality was they never found top gear and had to withstand some late pressure from their Ukrainian opponents. Arsenal, who were beaten 2-0 by Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday, made a fast start with Brazilians Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus both having good opportunities before a fortunate opener in the 29th minute. A […] The post Scrappy Arsenal edge 1-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:00:25
Chinese experts to grow bamboo in Uganda
The Chinese government has announced plans to establish a bamboo training and plantation project in Uganda. According to the Chinese Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Zhang Lizhong, Chinese bamboo experts will soon be coming to Uganda to facilitate this initiative. He made this announcement at the launch of the China-Africa Centre of Excellence at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCCRI) in Namulonge on October 22, 2024. Additionally, Ambassador Zhang revealed that demonstration centers will be set up to help farmers begin benefiting from the project. “We are going to send about 9 agricultural experts to Uganda soon to train the farmers to grow the bamboo in Uganda. Uganda has already allocated land for this plantation,” Zhang said. The China-Africa Centre […] The post Chinese experts to grow bamboo in Uganda first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 23 Oct 2024 03:40:33
11 die in Kigogwa fuel tanker explosion
By NOELINE NABUKENYA At least 10 bodies had by Tuesday evening been recovered from the scene of a fuel tanker explosion at Kigogwa Town on Kampala-Bombo road in Wakiso District. Another person is said to have died at Kiruddu Referral Hospital where several of those who sustained severe burns were rushed for treatment following the 3pm incident. Police who are still combing the scene for leads and more bodies said the driver of the tanker lost control before it overturned and burst into flames moments later. Read more The post 11 die in Kigogwa fuel tanker explosion first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Fri, 18 Oct 2024 13:45:30
Call for Inclusive Legislation to Support Visually Impaired in Uganda
[Nile Post] The group emphasized the significant challenges faced by the visually impaired in navigating urban areas and called for the use of technology to ease their movement.
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