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@sqoop Wed, 09 Oct 2024 17:31:55
10 years later, Madrat and Chiko still standing strong
To celebrate their 10th anniversary in the entertainment industry, standup comedy duo Madrat and Chiko had to do it bigger and better. Besides Uganda’s independence eve having another comedy show at Serena Hotel, “10 years of Madrat & Chiko” show organized by Talent Africa was the first time the duo were having a an […] The post 10 years later, Madrat and Chiko still standing strong first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:42:21
Artistes laud promoter Mvp for uplifting western Uganda music
Artistes from Western Uganda have commended music promoter Dan Mvp, real man Dan Nayebare for the contribution he has made in uplifting western Uganda art industry. Addressing journalists in preparation for the Dan Mvp 12 years of experience show that’s set to happen at Soho Terace, Kandle a member of the Kateleya and Kandle […] The post Artistes laud promoter Mvp for uplifting western Uganda music first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:14:04
Carrefour Empowers Local Communities Through Educational Support in Mukono and Kireka
[Nile Post] Carrefour Uganda has officially handed over renovated classrooms and a dining hall to Peculiar Child Care Support in Mukono and the Kireka Home for Children with Special Needs.
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@allafrica Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:14:08
Rakai Chairperson Charged for Alleged Shs20 Million Bribe
[Nile Post] The Chairperson of the Rakai District Service Commission, David Mpuga, was charged with three counts of corruption after allegedly soliciting UGX 20 million from a candidate in exchange for securing a position as an Agricultural Officer.
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@allafrica Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:14:09
Ubos Admits Error in 2024 Census Results
[Nile Post] Speaking at a media briefing held at Kampala Serena Hotel, UBOS acting Deputy Executive Director Vincent Ssenono explained that an error occurred during the compilation of the final report, leading to incorrect data being presented, especially concerning the tribal population.
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@allafrica Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:14:10
Breast Milk Banks for Infant Health and Survival
[Nile Post] There is an urgent need for breast milk drives, like blood donation campaigns. Just as blood donations can save a mother facing complications during childbirth, breast milk is more than able to do the same for a child.
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@kfm Wed, 09 Oct 2024 13:49:12
Lukwago urges MPs to halt constitutional amendments
Kampala Lord Mayor and interim president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction, Erias Lukwago, has called on Members of Parliament to refrain from discussing constitutional amendments under the current regime. Speaking to the media at the faction’s offices along Katonga Road on Wednesday, the day Uganda celebrated its 62nd Independence Day, Lukwago emphasized that the nation’s focus should be on a transition of power rather than constitutional revisions. “This current constitution is beyond redemption and it is irredeemable. It has been abused, violated and there is nothing that you can salvage” Lukwago said. Members of Parliament on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee have expressed skepticism about the expedited pace at which Parliament is considering the Administration […] The post Lukwago urges MPs to halt constitutional amendments first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:31:53
Independence Day: Besigye calls for “second liberation”
Four-time presidential candidate and founding member of the Forum for Democratic Change political party, Dr. Kizza Besigye, has called for a “second liberation” to restore power to the citizens and foster Uganda’s development. He made the statement during a press conference at his office on Katonga Road in Kampala on Wednesday morning, ahead of Uganda’s 62nd independence anniversary celebrations. Besigye noted that the original goal of independence in 1962 was to combat ignorance, poverty, and disease through the establishment of quality and accessible education, health centers, and various development programs for all. However, he claims that during President Museveni’s 39-year regime, these objectives have not been achieved. Instead, the past decades have been characterized by rampant corruption, poverty, human rights […] The post Independence Day: Besigye calls for “second liberation” first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:25:09
Uganda at 62: Museveni urges Africa to industrialize and end reliance on raw material exports
During Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations, held at Busikho Teacher’s Primary School grounds in Busia District, President Yoweri Museveni called on Ugandans and Africans at large to move beyond raw material exports and focus on industrialization to secure the country’s and the continent’s economic future. Museveni said Africa’s economic challenges stem from an over-reliance on […] The post Uganda at 62: Museveni urges Africa to industrialize and end reliance on raw material exports first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:23:03
Uganda celebrates 62nd independence
Celebrations to mark 62 years of Uganda’s independence kicked off on Wednesday at Busikho Primary Teachers’ College grounds in Masafu Town Council, Busia District. The independence celebrations are being marked under the theme; ““A recommitment to secure and fortify our destiny”. Some of the notable guests for this year’s event include the president of the Central African Republic, Faustin- Archange Touadera and a special delegation from the United Arab Emirates led by their minister of state for Foreign Affairs, among others. According to the presidency, President Museveni is expected to give out 40 national award medals to distinguished Ugandans. The post Uganda celebrates 62nd independence first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:27:57
Gov’t hands over Kiteezi landfill to Ghanaian investor to build a modern waste treatment and disposal facility
The government has officially handed over Kiteezi landfill land to a Ghanaian investor in an initiative aimed at transforming Uganda’s waste management system. The project, led by Dr. Joseph Sian Agyepong, Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, will focus on converting waste into fertilizers and other recyclable materials. State Minister for Kampala and […] The post Gov’t hands over Kiteezi landfill to Ghanaian investor to build a modern waste treatment and disposal facility first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Oct 2024 10:34:54
Johnnie Walker joins Ugandans in celebration of 62 years of progress and national pride
No one throws a celebration quite like the iconic Johnnie Walker! And as Uganda marks 62 years of independence, the global celebratory whisky brand has once again gone all out to honour the nation in grand style. With a rich legacy spanning over 200 years, Johnnie Walker joined Ugandans in commemorating the 62-year momentous milestone, […] The post Johnnie Walker joins Ugandans in celebration of 62 years of progress and national pride first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Wed, 09 Oct 2024 03:55:01
Klopp becomes Red Bull global soccer chief in first job after Liverpool
BY REUTERS German coach Juergen Klopp has been appointed head of global soccer for Red Bull, owners of several clubs including RB Leipzig and New York Red Bulls, the company said on Wednesday, in his first job since leaving Liverpool earlier this year. Klopp, who ended his successful nine-year stint with Liverpool at the end of last season, will be starting on January 1, 2025. “After almost 25 years on the sideline, I could not be more excited to get involved in a project like this,” Klopp, who also coached Mainz 05 and Borussia Dortmund, said in a statement. “The role may have changed but my passion for football and the people who make the game what it is has […] The post Klopp becomes Red Bull global soccer chief in first job after Liverpool first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:19:11
Economy still faces several risks, says BoU
By MARTIN LUTHER OKETCH Bank of Uganda (BoU) has warned that there still exist risks such as geopolitical tensions, which could push up energy prices and freight costs, resulting in higher inflation in Uganda. Inflation has decelerated but Bank of Uganda noted in its Monetary Policy Report that the above and other risks such as ongoing global developments, which could result in depreciation of the shilling, extreme weather and an increase in seasonal consumptive activity could create inflationary pressures. However, despite the risks, Bank of Uganda reduced the Central Bank Rate (CBR) to 9.75 percent from 10 percent to influence a cut in lending rates that currently stand at above 18 percent. Read more The post Economy still faces several risks, says BoU first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Oct 2024 04:10:00
#UGAT62: How far did Uganda’s past presidents go with school? Check out their education details
Happy Independence Day, fellow countrymen and women! Our beloved Pearl of Africa celebrates its 62nd year of independence today, and festivities are in full swing both within the country and among the Ugandan Diaspora. This year’s official celebrations take place at Busikho Teacher’s Primary School grounds in Masafu Town Council, Busia District. The theme for […] The post #UGAT62: How far did Uganda’s past presidents go with school? Check out their education details first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 09 Oct 2024 07:33:28
Museveni humorously narrates how a traditional healer made him jump over a hen three times as a ritual of blessing during the liberation struggle
President Yoweri Museveni has shared a light-hearted account of how traditionalists performed various rituals on him and his NRA group during their liberation struggle in the 1980s. Speaking during the 26th National Prayer Breakfast at State House in Entebbe, Museveni praised all faiths, including traditional healers, for helping him win the liberation struggle that brought […] The post Museveni humorously narrates how a traditional healer made him jump over a hen three times as a ritual of blessing during the liberation struggle first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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