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@matookerepublic Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:00:00
Equity Bank goes ‘Above & Beyond’ in Customer Service Week celebration
Equity Bank Uganda recently celebrated Customer Service Week 2024 from Monday, October 7th, to Friday, October 11th, engaging with clients, customers, and staff through a series of special events. The week was dedicated to expressing appreciation for the ongoing support of their valued customers and team members. This year’s theme, “Above & Beyond,” highlighted Equity […] The post Equity Bank goes ‘Above & Beyond’ in Customer Service Week celebration first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Sat, 12 Oct 2024 04:29:04
Six remanded over theft of Shs 1 billion from Centenary bank
Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s court has remanded Simei Rutinampola, a banking agent, on charges of stealing over Shs 100 million from Centenary bank. Rutinampola, a resident of Namulanda Cell in Kajansi town council, Wakiso district, appeared before Grade One magistrate Winnie Nankya Jatiko on Friday and was formally charged. The court heard that on August 1, 2024, at Mapeera Centenary bank’s main branch in Kampala, Rutinampola received Shs 100 million into an account registered under Zarail Enterprises Limited, knowing or having reason to believe that the funds had been stolen. Simei Rutinampola in the dock Rutinampola who denied the charges is on trial alongside five others who have already been remanded by the same court for their alleged involvement in receiving over Shs 1 billion via various mobile money agent accounts, each of them receiving specific amounts. His co-accused include Newton Ayesiga, a businessman and resident of Bbuto village in Kira Municipality, Wakiso district, Idris Kasozi, a banking agent from Kanyanya, Mpererwe, Kawempe division; Shafiq Mugulo, a businessman from Salama Kigaga, Makindye in Wakiso district, Fred Byabasaija, an electrician, and Farouk Kiyemba, a self-employed resident of Wobulenzi town council in Luwero district. According to the prosecution, Ayesiga received Shs 250 million, a property of Centenary bank, through an account registered under the name Benjamin. Kasozi allegedly received Shs 350 million through an account registered as Hajarah Mulindwa Enterprises, while Mugulo reportedly received Shs 100 million via an account registered as Riverside Forex Bureau. Byabasaija is accused of receiving Shs 200 million through an account registered as Bold Balik Solutions, and Kiyemba allegedly received Shs 100 million via Riverside Forex Bureau. State Attorney Allan Mucunguzi informed the court that investigations are ongoing. Rutinampola was remanded until October 23, when he will return to court along with his co-accused, who remain in custody. In a related case, the same court also remanded Patrick Senabulya, a resident of Najjera in Kira Municipality, Wakiso district, for theft. Senabulya is accused of stealing Shs 10 million from Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) between September 24 and October 1. {loadposition inarticle}
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Oct 2024 18:13:48
Mugabi’s strike seals win as Uganda Cranes edge South Sudan at Namboole in AFCON Qualifier
With four points from their first two matches, the Uganda Cranes have bolstered their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign after defeating South Sudan at Namboole Stadium this evening. The Cranes started the game with determination, dominating possession as they sought to create chances. However, South Sudan put up a resilient defense, keeping […] The post Mugabi’s strike seals win as Uganda Cranes edge South Sudan at Namboole in AFCON Qualifier first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:20:01
Ministry of Agriculture Warns Farmers in Northern Uganda About Fake Seeds in Local Markets
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Agriculture, animal industry and fisheries has cautioned farmers in Northern Uganda to be very vigilant while buying seeds for farming following the arrest of one Dila Joel.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:20:26
UWA Cracks Down On Speeding Motorists in Wildlife Parks
[Nile Post] The Wildlife Protection Act has specific penalties for road-killed wildlife, which can include fines of up to Shs50 million or imprisonment for up to 10 years for those found guilty of causing death or injury to wildlife while driving.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:20:28
Equity Bank Uganda Celebrates Customer Service Week With a Focus On Excellence
[Nile Post] The week-long celebration featured a range of activities, including surprise visits from senior management, special promotions, and freebies for customers. One of the highlights was the participation of senior executives in frontline roles, such as welcoming customers and assisting with account openings.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Oct 2024 17:20:01
374 People Diagnosed With Tuberculosis in Masaka.
[Nile Post] Health workers in Masaka are becoming more concerned as the number of tuberculosis (TB) infections rises. Medical authorities are concerned since 374 people have been diagnosed with the extremely contagious sickness in just five days.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:35:18
Some of Uganda’s music icons in the last six decades
Music has had a special place in Ugandan society with some songs conveying messages across a spectrum of issues. We bring you some of the notable music icons as Uganda celebrates 62 years Fred Masagazi He is popularly known for his 1961 hit song, Atanawa Musolo (Nga alabye enaku). Fred Masagazi cut his musical teeth […] The post Some of Uganda’s music icons in the last six decades first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:50:10
Vamos 256 returns with new single
Ugandan artist Vamos 256, real name Amos Birungi, has returned to the music scene with his latest track Caretaker, a soulful and melodious tune that highlights his vocal prowess. The song, produced by Ash Kay and Chemical Ali Nicer, was written by Inksteined and has quickly garnered attention for its rich lyrical content and top-notch […] The post Vamos 256 returns with new single first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:59:24
Rising Crimes Worry Leaders As Six Sub-Counties Lack Police Posts in Hoima
[Nile Post] Residents and leaders in Hoima District have expressed growing concern over the rising crime rates in their communities, including incidents of assault, domestic violence, and theft.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:59:25
FAWE Uganda Empowers 482 Students With Bursaries to Transform Lives Through Education
[Nile Post] FAWE Uganda has unveiled its 2024/2025 bursary program, designed to support young women and men from underrepresented communities across the country.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:28:40
Vinka’s manager out in new changes at Swangz
They might be making headlines with their just-released God Ye Buddy track, but a lot is happening at Swangz Avenue. Information we received is that the label has undergone some changes with Vinka’s manager Joel Wadero being replaced by someone else. Besides that, Abaasa Rwemereza, who has been the head of Record Label at the […] The post Vinka’s manager out in new changes at Swangz first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:30:00
A Pass announces maiden concert after more than a decade in the music industry
Singer Alexander Bagonza, alias A Pass, has announced his maiden concert slated for next January. The singer, whose music is highly rated, has been active in the music industry for about a decade and is finally giving his fans what they’ve been waiting for—a full-blown, headline performance. A Pass, who burst onto the Ugandan music […] The post A Pass announces maiden concert after more than a decade in the music industry first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:05:29
Sheebah to have her baby in Canada
Now that Sheebah’s pregnancy rumours are out of the way, what is on everyone’s mind is who the father of the child could be. Already fingers are being pointed at everyone and anyone; from socialites to influential people in society to fellow artistes. As we are still waiting on that, information that we are still […] The post Sheebah to have her baby in Canada first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 11 Oct 2024 09:19:43
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May
Sean “Diddy” Combs will stand trial on federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges starting on May 5, a U.S. judge decided during a hearing on Thursday, and the jailed hip-hop mogul blew kisses to his family in the courtroom afterward. During the hearing before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan federal court, Combs’ lawyer […] The post Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking trial set for May first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Fri, 11 Oct 2024 06:38:17
Nile Basin Summit Called Off
[Nile Post] Foreign Affairs permanent secretary Vincent Bagiire confirmed the development but offered no reasons for pushing back the summit, seeing in a brief response that it had been "postponed to first quarter of next year".
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