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@kfm Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:51:24
Uganda to commemorate Deaf Awareness Day
In the run-up to the commemoration of the Deaf Awareness Day, the government has revealed plans to promote the use of sign language services across all sectors. Addressing the media in Kampala, the Minister of State for Disability Affairs, Ms Hellen Grace Asamo emphasized the importance of sign language in ensuring access to information and communication by deaf persons. She said this year’s theme aligns with advocacy efforts to raise awareness about the linguistic needs of the deaf community at different levels. “The World Federation of the Deaf designated the last week of September as the International Deaf Awareness Week and it also aligns with the International Day of Sign Languages which is held on September 23rd every year,” Asamo […] The post Uganda to commemorate Deaf Awareness Day first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Tue, 24 Sep 2024 11:59:28
‘My bum is all natural’ – King of Squats explains
Popular South African fitness trainer Nkululeko Zane Dlamini, better known as the ‘King of Squats’, has opened up about his ripped physique, especially his butt, which has piqued the curiosity of most Kenyans on social media. The former professional footballer who was on tour in Nairobi played for Jomo Cosmo Football Club in South Africa […] The post ‘My bum is all natural’ – King of Squats explains first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:45:56
Rodri absence would be an ominous blow for Man City
BY REUTERS Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is sweating on the next medical bulletin for midfielder Rodri as speculation mounts that the Spaniard faces a lengthy lay-off with a knee injury. Deep as the quality is within City’s squad, some players are simply irreplaceable, and silky defensive midfielder Rodri most definitely fits into that category. Since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2019, Rodri has played 174 Premier League games for City and has finished on the losing side only 19 times in that period, winning 129. Tellingly, however, City’s chances of losing rise dramatically when he is not anchoring their midfield. City have lost seven of the 21 Premier League games in which he was absent, a 33% loss rate […] The post Rodri absence would be an ominous blow for Man City first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:52:50
Equity Bank Unveils Digital Savings Options to Boost Financial Inclusion
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equity Bank has unveiled a range of new digital savings products designed to help customers save seamlessly, grow their money and reach their financial goals with greater ease.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:57:09
Uganda Celebrates Conservation Success On World Gorilla Day
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Since its inception in 1991, the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP), a coalition comprising Conservation International, Fauna & Flora, and WWF, has achieved significant milestones in mountain gorilla conservation, overcoming numerous challenges along the way.
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@sqoop Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:27:52
Promoter Abitex wants Gloria Bugie reprimanded
Events promoter Abbey Musinguzi alias Abitex has decided to take legal action against singer Gloria Bugie after the leakage of her recent video where she appears to be naked while dancing. According to legal documents dated September 17, 2024, Abtex has requested the Criminal Investigation Division (CID) to investigate the matter under the Computer Misuse […] The post Promoter Abitex wants Gloria Bugie reprimanded first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 24 Sep 2024 09:48:49
I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns for third round with exciting prizes and the ‘Russian Chicago Stableford’ format
The third round of the I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series is scheduled for this Saturday, September 28, at Entebbe Club. The third round of the series features daily online trivia questions leading up to the main event. The questions are based on I&M Bank’s golden legacy and the tournament’s history. Winners of the trivia questions […] The post I&M Bank Katogo Golf Series returns for third round with exciting prizes and the ‘Russian Chicago Stableford’ format first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 24 Sep 2024 08:12:02
Has Allan Hendrick been in rehab
Artiste and Bebe Cool’s first born Allan Hendrick has been off the scene for quite some time now. Now unconfirmed rumors we have received is that he has been in rehab.It is said that the Matayo singer has been admitted to rehab for more than five months where he has been battling drug addictions and […] The post Has Allan Hendrick been in rehab first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:49:14
Hoima City Leaders Urge Residents to Protect Planted Trees
[Nile Post] Mayor Kaboyo highlighted the progress made in tree planting efforts but expressed concern over the lack of care for these trees, particularly from schools and community organizations.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:42:25
WHO Chief Calls for Holistic Approach to Global Health Beyond Traditional Clinics
[Nile Post] In a powerful address, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), underscored the importance of a holistic approach to health, emphasizing that well-being extends beyond the confines of clinics and hospitals.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:42:24
Principal Judge Launches Video Conferencing System for Mubende
[Nile Post] The Principal Judge, Dr. Flavian Nzeija, has launched a video conferencing system at Mubende High Court to enhance judicial services across Mubende, Mityana, Kassanda, and Kyegegwa districts.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:42:25
NGO Engages Women At Kigungu Landing Site On Prevention of Unwanted Pregnancies, Stis
[Nile Post] Family Medical Point(FMP) , a non for profit organization has engaged women and sex workers at Kigungu landing site in Entebbe Municipality on preventing HIV.
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@allafrica Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:42:25
WHO Donates Mpox Sample Collection Kits to Ministry of Health
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has received a substantial boost in its fight against the Mpox outbreak, thanks to a donation of sample collection kits worth shs56 million from the World Health Organization (WHO) Uganda.
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@kfm Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:39:28
Mao to table Constitution Amendment Bill 2024
By Winfred Watenya The Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Norbert Mao is Tuesday afternoon expected to table the Constitution Amendment Bill of 2024 with key Election Amendment Bills ahead of the 2026 general elections. According to the Order Paper released by the Clerk to Parliament, Mr Adolf Mwesige Kasaija, the matter is at the top of the agenda for the day. The Bills to be tabled propose a number of things including; having Parliament elect the President and having the Leader of Opposition elected by all Opposition MPs There is also a proposal for all Local government mayors and councilors to possess at least the minimum of A Level Certificate among other issues. The post Mao to table Constitution Amendment Bill 2024 first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:07:39
Court rules employers cannot ban office romance; Employer ordered to pay Shs92 million for unfair dismissal over workplace romance
The Kenyan labour court has ruled that employers cannot ban romantic relationships between employees, stating that corporate policies should not stifle love. The ruling was made by Justice James Rika of the Employment and Labour Relations Court in Nairobi, following a case involving MN, a former regional operations manager at G4S, who was fired for […] The post Court rules employers cannot ban office romance; Employer ordered to pay Shs92 million for unfair dismissal over workplace romance first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:06:53
Salvador throws jibes at Miss Uganda organisers
Comedian Patrick ‘Salvador’ Idringi was the official emcee of the just concluded Miss Tourism grand finale at Serena Kampala Hotel offering so much more than expected to the extent of throwing jibes at the Miss Uganda organisers. According to Salvador, Miss Uganda organisers should emulate Miss Tourism organisers especially with the grand prize they always […] The post Salvador throws jibes at Miss Uganda organisers first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:21:33
Dismissed Counter-Terrorism officer arrested for impersonating traffic police and extorting motorists on Entebbe Road
A former counter-terrorism officer, Isaac Newton Ojok, 36, has been arrested for posing as a traffic officer on Entebbe Road and extorting money from unsuspecting motorists. Ojok, 36, who was dismissed from the Uganda Police Force a few months ago over disciplinary issues, reportedly turned to illegal activities after struggling to make ends meet. According […] The post Dismissed Counter-Terrorism officer arrested for impersonating traffic police and extorting motorists on Entebbe Road first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 24 Sep 2024 06:04:26
Gov’t lab reports 967 poisoning cases in 9 months: Common household items linked to poisoning
The government analytical laboratory in Wandegeya analyzed 3,868 samples over the last nine months, revealing 967 cases of poisoning. Addressing the media at the Naguru Police Headquarters, Simon Mundeyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Internal Affairs, said that common household poisons include medicines for humans and animals, supplements, and remedies such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, iron […] The post Gov’t lab reports 967 poisoning cases in 9 months: Common household items linked to poisoning first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:18:42
Almost 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa this year, WHO says
BY REUTERS Nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases have been reported in Africa so far this year, most of them in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out, the World Health Organization said on Monday. More than 800 people died of suspected mpox across the continent in that time, the U.N. health body said in its report. Congo’s central African neighbour Burundi has also been hit by a growing outbreak, it added. Mpox can spread through close contact. Usually mild, it is fatal in rare cases. It typically causes flu-like symptoms and pus-filled lesions on the body. The WHO statement did not give comparative figures from previous years. The African Union’s public health agency has said 14,957 cases and […] The post Almost 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa this year, WHO says first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 20:19:53
Tanzania arrests opposition leaders to thwart protests
By Reuters Tanzanian police arrested three opposition leaders again on Monday, their party and police said, to stop anti-government protests in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam. The main opposition party CHADEMA’s chairman Freeman Mbowe was detained on the street, while his deputy Tundu Lissu was taken from his home amid plans to demonstrate against alleged killings and abductions of government critics CHADEMA said later on Monday that police arrested another senior official and an unspecified number of party members and staff and guards at two of their offices in Dar es Salaam. Police also took into custody three journalists covering the protests, according to their employers Mwananchi Communications Ltd and East Africa TV. One of its journalists was later released, […] The post Tanzania arrests opposition leaders to thwart protests first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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