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@sqoop Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:28:37
Nature Ink Zayah releases highly anticipated EP – ‘Ekyombo’
Nature Ink Zayah, an Ugandan-born, Netherlands-based artiste, has officially unveiled his much-awaited EP, ‘Ekyombo’. This six-track collection masterfully blends reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeat, staying true to his signature style. After a period of musical silence, Nature Ink Zayah returns with fresh, vibrant tracks that showcase his evolving sound and artistic growth. In a recent interview, […] The post Nature Ink Zayah releases highly anticipated EP – ‘Ekyombo’ first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:58:45
Janet Orders Nursing & Midwifery Schools to Admit Fewer Students
[Observer] To address the congestion of trainees in hospitals and health centres, the minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, has directed nursing and midwifery schools to reduce their student intakes despite improvement in student performance, writes YUDAYA NANGONZI.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:33:00
Bell ObaFest 2024: Uganda Breweries partners with Coca Cola and Safe Boda for a sustainable, responsible festival
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), through its flagship beer Bell Lager, has announced sustainability partners for this year’s Bell ObaFest. Coca Cola has been named the official hydration partner, while Safe Boda will provide transportation solutions, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for attendees. The three-day beer festival is scheduled for October 18th to 20th at […] The post Bell ObaFest 2024: Uganda Breweries partners with Coca Cola and Safe Boda for a sustainable, responsible festival first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:58:54
Diana Museveni rallies Ugandans in the diaspora on marketing and investing in Uganda’s tourism sector
The first daughter, Ms Diana Kyaremera Museveni, has called upon Ugandans in the diaspora to play a more active role as tourism ambassadors for Destination Uganda and invest to leverage the immense potential in Uganda’s tourism sector. Kyaremera, herself a tourism entrepreneur and proprietor of AGE Safaris Ltd as well as patron of the Chimpanzee […] The post Diana Museveni rallies Ugandans in the diaspora on marketing and investing in Uganda’s tourism sector first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:33:04
Uganda Receives UK Support As Mpox Cases Race Toward 100
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Uganda is set to benefit from a £1 million (Approx. Shs 4.9billion) contribution from the UK government to bolster its response to the growing Mpox outbreak, which has now reached 80 confirmed cases.
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@kfm Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:15:56
Olivia Lutaaya, 15 other NUP supporters plead guilty to possessing explosives
By Juliet Kigongo & Abubaker Lubowa After spending over four years in prison, sixteen opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) party supporters reversed their plea on Monday in a case in which they are charged with unlawful possession of 13 pieces of explosive devices and treachery on Monday. A new twist emerged on Monday as the group drastically changed their plea from “not guilty” to “guilty” as they appeared in a closed military court session chaired by Brig Gen Freeman Mugabe at the Makindye-based General Court Martial. Previously, Brig Gen Mugabe adjourned and further remanded the accused persons upon the request of fourteen accused who asked to change their plea. But on Monday, the number grew to sixteen. Nine other accused […] The post Olivia Lutaaya, 15 other NUP supporters plead guilty to possessing explosives first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:35:05
Libya lay blame for qualifier postponement on Nigeria
BY REUTERS The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) said Nigeria were to blame for the postponement of Tuesday’s scheduled Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi after the visitors refused to play the match citing mistreatment on arrival in the country. Nigerian players and officials were kept in a locked airport for over 16 hours almost 250km away from their intended destination after their charter flight was redirected while on approach to Benghazi and instead landed in Bayda. They said they had no access to food or water, or contact from Libyan officials during the episode, and decided to fly back to Nigeria on Monday rather than fulfil the fixture. The LFF had said on Monday that the incident was not […] The post Libya lay blame for qualifier postponement on Nigeria first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:55:55
Uganda, Turkish Firm Yapi Merkezi Ink Deal to Build Standard Gauge Railway
[New Times] Uganda and Turkish construction firm Yapi Merkezi signed a contract on Monday, October 14, to build a 272-kilometre standard gauge railway (SGR) in a bid to boost regional trade, according to reports.
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@allafrica Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:45:45
NUP Prisoners Pleaded Guilty Under Regime Pressure - Bobi Wine
[Nile Post] National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has accused the government of coercing political prisoners into pleading guilty to charges they claim they did not commit.
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@allafrica Tue, 15 Oct 2024 06:45:45
Uganda Signs U.S.$3 Billion Deal for SGR With Turkish Firm
[Nile Post] Uganda has signed a landmark $3bn (approximately shs10.8 trillion ) contract with Turkish construction firm Yapi Merkezi to build a 272km section of railway, boosting regional trade and economic integration.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:17:50
Uganda Cranes eye early AFCON qualification: The Cranes and South Africa must win today
Uganda’s path to AFCON 2025 qualification hinges on a must-win scenario in their upcoming match and the outcome of another key fixture. To secure a spot in next year’s tournament in Morocco, Uganda must not only win their game, but also hope that South Africa defeats Congo in Brazzaville. The South Sudan-Uganda game kicks off […] The post Uganda Cranes eye early AFCON qualification: The Cranes and South Africa must win today first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:59:59
Lwasa offers custody of Pretty Nicole: “She will be in safe hands with me”
Masaka businessman Emmanuel Lwasa has offered to take custody of Pretty Nicole, suggesting she would fare better under his guardianship. Lwasa, often in the spotlight for his own controversies, believes he can provide Nicole with a stable, drama-free environment and has expressed intentions to enroll her in school. He hopes to care for her until […] The post Lwasa offers custody of Pretty Nicole: “She will be in safe hands with me” first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00
Manchester United’s Andre Onana to return to Uganda for summer holiday
Manchester United and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana has promised to return to Uganda for the third time, but this time, it will not be for football. Instead, Onana plans to visit the Pearl of Africa for a summer holiday after receiving overwhelming love from Ugandan fans during his previous visits. Onana first came to Uganda […] The post Manchester United’s Andre Onana to return to Uganda for summer holiday first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:10:58
Ethiopia Announces Activation of CFA Ahead of Second Nile Basin Summit in Uganda
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has announced that the Nile River Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) officially came into effect on 13 October, 2024, just days ahead of the second Nile summit scheduled to be held in Uganda on October 17.
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@kfm Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:58:24
Court adjourns traffic case against MP Zaake
The LDC court has adjourned a traffic offenses case against Mityana Municipality Member of Parliament (MP) Francis Zaake. The case was postponed until November 4, 2024, due to the unavailability of the trial magistrate, Martins Kirya. MP Zaake is facing charges of careless and inconsiderate use of a motor vehicle, driving without a valid driving license, failing to comply with police directives, and driving without a valid third-party motor vehicle insurance. Prosecution alleges that on July 22, 2024, at approximately 10:48 AM, Zaake was driving a black Nissan (UBD 184C) on Bombo Road in Kampala. He is accused of driving carelessly, obstructing traffic, and failing to consider other road users. Additionally, it is claimed that he was driving with an […] The post Court adjourns traffic case against MP Zaake first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:24:44
Kisaka, Luyimbazi summoned to CID
By Priscilla Maloba Sacked Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) executive director, Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy David Luyimbazi and Director of Public Health, Dr Daniel Okello have been summoned to appear at CID headquarters for questioning over their alleged criminal negligence that resulted into the death of at least 35 people when garbage collapsed on houses at Kiteezi landfill. The three are expected to appear at CID on Wednesday, according to police spokesperson, ACP Rusoke Kituuma. “They were not summoned today like the way the news say. They are expected at CID headquarters on Wednesday. As you are all,” he said. Read more The post Kisaka, Luyimbazi summoned to CID first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:31:47
Music, Football and Guinness Vibes Take Centre Stage at Smack League’s ‘Sip On The Tide’ Edition
Sunday’s Match Day 7 of the SMACK League at Legends Rugby Grounds was nothing short of spectacular, blending intense football action with captivating musical performances. Hosted by Pirates Class of 2012 and Tsunamiz Class of 2010, the event saw 22 teams go head-to-head under the theme “Sip on the Tide,” delivering a perfect mix of […] The post Music, Football and Guinness Vibes Take Centre Stage at Smack League’s ‘Sip On The Tide’ Edition first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 14 Oct 2024 12:15:06
Lawyer loses Shs422 million fraud case against ex-lover met on Facebook; Court says he failed to separate romance from business
The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Peter Ziruntusa, a UK-based Ugandan lawyer, against his former romantic partner, Meribel Resty Mbabazi, in which he claimed she had defrauded him of over Shs422 million. Ziruntusa, who is also known as Peter Campbell, alleged that the money was sent for investment purposes in […] The post Lawyer loses Shs422 million fraud case against ex-lover met on Facebook; Court says he failed to separate romance from business first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:11:11
Zari leads celebrity cast for hubby’s show at Lugogo
You can surely bet that in Uganda’s indoor sports history, no event has ever attracted a bigger celebrity audience like the Uganda Boxing Champions League Week 11. It’s a record even the organisers, Top Boy Promotions, may struggle to match in the immediate future. Navio, Alex Muhangi, Spice Diana, Mustafa Kizza, Joseph Ochaya, Shakira-Shakira, Alien […] The post Zari leads celebrity cast for hubby’s show at Lugogo first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 14 Oct 2024 11:30:55
Strictly Soul Takes Kampala by Storm: A Night of Music, Culture, and Community
Strictly Soul is not just another music event, it’s a cultural movement that celebrates rhythm and blues in all its forms, bringing together thousands of R&B lovers across Africa. What started as an Instagram Live stream during the pandemic has grown into Africa’s largest R&B-focused events community, spanning nine cities in six countries. From Cape […] The post Strictly Soul Takes Kampala by Storm: A Night of Music, Culture, and Community first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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