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@matookerepublic Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:19:28
Isaac Ssemakadde elected President of Uganda Law Society
Counsel Isaac Ssemakadde, also known as the “Legal Rebel,” has been elected as the new President of the Uganda Law Society. In a highly contested election that took place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Ssemakadde received 3,021 votes, defeating Isaac Atukunda, who garnered 2,101 votes. Ssemakadde now replaces Bernard Oundo, who has served as president since […] The post Isaac Ssemakadde elected President of Uganda Law Society first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:26:00
Uganda’s Real Estate sector calls for infrastructure improvements
Real estate leaders in Uganda are urging the government to enhance infrastructure in urban areas to boost the growth of the industry. At this year’s Homes and Gardens exhibition held at Sheraton Hotel, Edwin Musiime, Chairman of Olim Group and the event’s organizer, emphasized that while Uganda’s real estate sector is on an upward trajectory, […] The post Uganda’s Real Estate sector calls for infrastructure improvements first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 29 Sep 2024 11:16:47
Orchestra in the City: A Night of Classical Magic with Johnnie Walker Green Label
In a rare and captivating blend of classical music and jazz, the “Orchestra in the City” event dazzled the audience at the Uganda Golf Club last night. Hosted by the House of Jazz, and sponsored by Johnnie Walker Green Label, the unique event featured outstanding performances from the Kampala Jazz Orchestra and Ugandan music icon […] The post Orchestra in the City: A Night of Classical Magic with Johnnie Walker Green Label first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Fri, 27 Sep 2024 21:49:18
Former presidential secretary Onapito Ekomuloit dead
Former presidential spokesperson, Francis Onapito Ekomuloit is dead. The former member of parliament who was reportedly previously diagnosed with cancer passed away on Friday. It was not immediately clear what caused his death. Ona, as he has been fondly known by his friends, has been the chairperson of the board of Nile Breweries Limited. He was among the pioneer journalist students at Makerere University where he also taught for some years. He was also among the first journalism graduates to work in a media house. He first worked for The Monitor (now Daily Monitor) where he rose to the position of editor before breaking away to start his own newspaper The Crusader. In 1998, Ona, contested in a by-election for Amuria county member of parliament which he won. However, in the general election of 2001, he was defeated. In 2002, he was appointed by President Yoweri Museveni as his press secretary, a position he occupied up to 2006 before joining Nile Breweries as its corporate affairs manager. Before his death, he served as the chairperson of its board. Ona has been a regular panellist on radio and television. He is survived by a wife and children. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Sun, 29 Sep 2024 10:21:48
Anthrax claims fourth life in Kanungu district
Anthrax has claimed the life of a fourth person in Kanungu district, western Uganda - further intensifying concerns over the spread of the deadly zoonotic disease. Gad Rugaaju Ahimbisibwe, Kanungu deputy resident district commissioner, confirmed that a 52-year-old woman from Karukondo village, Nyakashure parish, succumbed to the disease shortly after presenting signs and symptoms at Nyamirama health centre III earlier this week. She tested positive for anthrax. The number of confirmed anthrax cases in the district has risen to 44, with a new male patient being admitted to Kihihi health centre IV. The outbreak has also led to the deaths of more than 100 animals in the area. Ambrose Mwesigye Amanyire, Kanungu resident district commissioner, expressed concern over the continued slaughter and consumption of potentially infected animals. He noted that despite the rising number of cases, residents are ignoring quarantine measures and continuing to handle contaminated meat. "We are still seeing people slaughtering cows, pigs, and goats, and as a result, the cases of anthrax are increasing and spreading to new areas. it is everyone’s responsibility to inform and sensitize their neighbours, friends, and relatives about the dangers of anthrax," Amanyire warned. In a bid to enforce control measures, Kanungu district police commander Titus Kitosi reported the arrest of a butcher from Mukyepatuko trading centre for violating the quarantine imposed on affected areas. Dr Birungi Mutahunga, Kanungu district health officer, stated that a team of epidemiologists from the Ministry of Health has arrived in the district to assess the situation and strengthen control measures. Anthrax, caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, is a highly dangerous disease that affects both animals and humans. Infected ruminants, such as cows, goats, and sheep, may die rapidly with few signs of illness. In humans, symptoms initially resemble the flu, with boil-like skin lesions developing later. {loadposition inarticle}
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@allafrica Fri, 27 Sep 2024 16:02:46
Pig Slaughter Ban At Abattoirs Raises Health Concerns in Uganda.
[Nile Post] The Vice Chairperson of the Health Committee of Parliament, Dr. Samuel Opio, has sounded the alarm over discriminatory practices at abattoirs and slaughterhouses that prohibit pig slaughter, posing health risks to pork consumers.
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@sqoop Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:38:27
Ian Pro gets personal with Feffe Bussi over song
Music producer Ian Pro, real name Ian Busungu, is not pleased with Feffe Bussi after he refused to clear his payment for the Embozzi Ye Gulu song he produced back in 2021. According to Busungu, General Salim Saleh was impressed with the project and summoned both of them to Gulu. “I drove him to Gulu […] The post Ian Pro gets personal with Feffe Bussi over song first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:51:43
Ykee Benda’s advice to creatives
We have on several occasions heard songwriters and producers demand more payments from artistes, especially when the songs they wrote and produced become hits. Some artistes go ahead and pay more while others do not. Singer, composer and writer Ykee Benda has come up with a lasting solution that will sort this once and for […] The post Ykee Benda’s advice to creatives first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:02:34
British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89
BY REUTERS British actress Maggie Smith, an award winning Shakespearian actressand double Oscar winner who later appeared in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 89, the BBC reported on Friday. One of the few actors to win the treble of an Oscar (two), Emmy (four), and Tony, Smith’s long career started on the stage in the 1950s. But for many younger fans in the 21st century, she was best-known as Professor McGonagall in all seven “Harry Potter” movies, and the Dowager Countess in the hit TV series and movie spin-offs of “Downton Abbey,” a role that seemed tailor-made for an actress known for purse-lipped asides and malicious cracks. Her first Academy Award nomination was for her turn playing Desdemona […] The post British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89 first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:44:49
Kisaka, two others hand over KCCA offices
The outgoing Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Ms. Dorothy Kisaka, along with other dismissed directors, handed over their offices to the newly appointed Acting Directors at City Hall in Kampala on September 27, 2024. The Office of the President announced on Thursday that lawyer Frank Nyakaana Rusa would serve as interim Executive Director, deputized by the Authority’s director for revenue collection, Robert Nowera, and Dr. Sarah Zalwango as acting Director for public health. Speaking at the handover ceremony, the Minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, stated that the process of selecting substantive directors had begun with the commission advertising for these positions. President Museveni dismissed KCCA Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka, her deputy Eng David Luyimbazi, and the director […] The post Kisaka, two others hand over KCCA offices first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:02:34
UPDATE 1-British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89
BY REUTERS British actress Maggie Smith, an award winning Shakespearian actressand double Oscar winner who later appeared in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 89, the BBC reported on Friday. One of the few actors to win the treble of an Oscar (two), Emmy (four), and Tony, Smith’s long career started on the stage in the 1950s. But for many younger fans in the 21st century, she was best-known as Professor McGonagall in all seven “Harry Potter” movies, and the Dowager Countess in the hit TV series and movie spin-offs of “Downton Abbey,” a role that seemed tailor-made for an actress known for purse-lipped asides and malicious cracks. Her first Academy Award nomination was for her turn playing Desdemona […] The post UPDATE 1-British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89 first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:42:48
Luuka RDC Comes Down Hard On Absenteeism, Negligence At Health Facilities
[Nile Post] Mr Joel Mbwoira, a clinical officer at Kiyunga Health Centre IV, was taken into custody, while his colleague, Ms Viola Namugere, is currently on the run.
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@allafrica Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:43:55
Ruto Calls for Global Solidarity, Reforms in International Systems At UN General Assembly
[Nile Post] President William Ruto has urged the global community to move beyond outdated paradigms of power and influence, calling for a new system of international cooperation that upholds the aspirations and dignity of all human beings.
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@allafrica Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:49:01
Uganda Airlines to Expand Fleet With Eight New Aircraft Amid Growing Demand
[Nile Post] Uganda Airlines has revealed plans to expand its fleet by purchasing eight additional aircraft, a move aimed at meeting the increasing demand for its services as the airline stabilises in the business.
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@allafrica Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:50:04
Mpuuga Seeks Restoration of Presidential Term Limit
[Nile Post] Nyendo-Mukungwe MP Mpuuga will seek leave of Parliament next week to present the bills, which focus on restoring presidential term limits, establishing an Upper House, and reducing the size of Parliament.
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@allafrica Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:47:54
Can Uganda Eliminate HIV By 2030?
[Nile Post] As Uganda grapples with its HIV epidemic, the question of whether the country can eliminate the virus by 2030 looms large. With a population of over 45 million, Uganda has made strides in reducing HIV prevalence, but significant challenges remain.
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@kfm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:27:30
Mpuuga wants presidential term limits restored
Parliamentary Commissioner and former Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mr. Mathias Mpuuga, has confirmed that he will seek leave from Parliament next week to table constitutional amendments. The proposed amendments include the restoration of presidential term limits, the election of the Vice President in the same manner as the President, and the establishment of upper and lower legislative houses. These changes aim to reduce the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) to approximately 300, with each district represented by one male and one female MP, among other reforms. According to Mpuuga, consultations on these constitutional and electoral reforms, which will incorporate public input, are set to begin next week before he returns to Parliament. “I am also proposing amendments […] The post Mpuuga wants presidential term limits restored first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:27:04
Mpuuga declines call to run for presidency
Commissioner of Parliament and former Leader of Opposition, Mr Mathias Mpuuga has declined calls from the DP bloc to front him for presidency in the forthcoming general elections. The DP bloc team led by Micheal Mabikke and political activist, Samuel Lubega Mukaaku on Thursday asked Mpuuga to warm-up for the presidential race with their support. However, according to Mpuuga, Uganda’s current political terrain requires amendments in the electoral laws to draw fair and balanced ground if a genuine election is to happen. “I warmly appreciate the kindness of my comrades for believing that I am capable. All I can say is that there are many other Ugandans capable of offering leadership at a higher level and my humble view is […] The post Mpuuga declines call to run for presidency first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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