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@sqoop Mon, 23 Sep 2024 16:23:13
Socialite Don Nasser remanded for defiling 16-year-old girl
Kampala socialite Nasser Nduhukire, aka Don Nasser has been remanded to Luzira Prison on charges of aggravated trafficking in children and defilement of a 16-year-old girl. The 38-year-old businessman and resident of Kito village, Kira Town Council, Wakiso District appeared at Buganda Road Magistrate’s Court on Monday morning alongside his co-accused, Promise Ateete, a […] The post Socialite Don Nasser remanded for defiling 16-year-old girl first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:53:25
Leaders urged to redirect funds to renewable energy
Environmentalists have in a report on climate financing asked government to ensure that public funds in the sector are channeled to sustainable development pathways and renewable energy systems. The report titled, “How the finance flows: Corporate capture of public finance fuelling the climate crisis” which examines the use of public funds in the Global South indicates that climate-destructive sectors like fossil fuel and industrial agriculture are benefitting from subsidies averaging USD 677 billion annually. Civil society proprietors led by Action Aid International Uganda (AAIU) country director, Mr. Xavier Ejoyi noted that despite progress made through drafting the National Agroecology strategy, there is still a huge gap to be bridged as regards smart and pragmatic climate financing decisions. He made the […] The post Leaders urged to redirect funds to renewable energy first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:28:11
Positioning Judiciary for a just society
KFM’s Judith Atim hosts lawyer George Musisi, ActionAid International’s Mercy Munduru, and James Eremye Mawanda, the Public Relations officer at the Judiciary for a conversation on positioning the mentioned arm of government for a just society. Listen to the show below; The post Positioning Judiciary for a just society first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:00:44
Govt urged to develop sign language syllabus
As the world marks International Day of Sign Languages, Uganda is poised to make a significant leap and social media awareness forward on inclusive education. In an interview with KFM on Monday, Uganda Disabled Women’s Association (UDWA) Executive Director, Florence Drajo, is leading the charge, calling on the government and stakeholders to introduce a sign language syllabus in schools. This groundbreaking initiative aims to empower deaf and hard-of-hearing students, providing them with equal access to education and opportunities. By incorporating sign language into the curriculum, Uganda will bridge the gap between deaf and hearing communities. “We believe every individual deserves equal access to education, regardless of ability,” Dragyo emphasized. “This syllabus will unlock doors for deaf students, enabling them to […] The post Govt urged to develop sign language syllabus first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:59:53
Museveni @ 80
[Independent (Kampala)] Cover Story -- The nondescript village of Kijaguzo in Semuto, Nakaseke District, in central Uganda was a beehive of activity on Sept. 15 as government dignitaries, religious leaders and residents from surrounding villages in the district and the Greater Luweero Triangle converged at the Catholic Parish headquarters to pray and make merry as President Yoweri Museveni celebrated his 80th birthday.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:25:24
NRM calls for aspirants in Kisoro Woman MP by-election
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) party has called for expressions of interest from aspirants in the Kisoro Woman representative by-election. The NRM Electoral Commission Chairperson, Dr. Fred Tanga Odoi called on interested persons to apply for the parliamentary seat for the Kisoro district women’s representative position to replace the late State Minister for Defence, Sarah Mateke. He said the elections will also cover the district woman councilor for the south division, the municipal male older person’s councilor in the Northern division, and councilor for persons with disability who died in the same district. “We are replacing those who have died. The one for Honourable Saraha Mateke was unfortunate and the one for the older persons in Kosoro was an aged […] The post NRM calls for aspirants in Kisoro Woman MP by-election first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:08:37
Uganda Railways suspends passenger train service over safety concerns on Kampala-Namanve line
Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has suspended the country’s only passenger train service due to safety concerns on the Kampala-Namanve line. The suspension followed a review by the URC technical team, which identified a hazardous situation along the Mbuya-Kinawataka section. Water from the nearby Kinawataka swamp has eroded the ground, leaving only a few feet between […] The post Uganda Railways suspends passenger train service over safety concerns on Kampala-Namanve line first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:53:08
Uncle Walter pushes to solve identity crisis
Uncle Walter is a certified dancer and teacher. He has weekly dance classes at the National Theatre and his students can attest to how professional and talented he is. Those who do not attend his classes have at least seen his production on the big stage. Aptly titled ‘I Sold My Culture’, an initiative that […] The post Uncle Walter pushes to solve identity crisis first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@allafrica Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:41:25
Egypt, Uganda Discuss Prospects of Bilateral Coop.
[Egypt Online] Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty discussed with his Ugandan counterpart Jeji Odongo Sunday prospects of bilateral cooperation between Cairo and Kampala, and the importance of working to strengthen cooperation ties between the two sides.
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@sqoop Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:49:45
Juggle your mind, belt out a tune at 4040 Night
, American cultural anthropologist, author and speaker once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has”. The words aptly describe the efforts supported by a cross divide of people toward the 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation (4040) […] The post Juggle your mind, belt out a tune at 4040 Night first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:45:04
FDC-Katonga leadership storms EC offices
The leadership of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Katonga faction stormed the Electoral Commission (EC) offices on Monday, demanding registration forms to begin the process of registering their new party. This followed EC’s delay in responding to the faction’s letter, dated September 16, 2024, in which they requested the registration of their new party, the People’s Front for Freedom. Acting party president, Mr Erias Lukwago, along with a team of top officials, confronted the EC’s deputy spokesperson, Mr Paul Bukenya, who informed them that the top leaders were unavailable to meet them. Frustrated by the absence of the responsible officers, the delegation pressed Bukenya for a timeline on when they would be attended to, but received no clear response, […] The post FDC-Katonga leadership storms EC offices first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:22:48
Education ministry gets new PS
Dr Kendrace Turyagyenda has been appointed the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education and Sports. This was announced on Monday by the Minister of Education and Sports, Ms Janet Museveni. “I congratulate Dr. Kedrace Turyagyenda on her appointment as the new Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Education,” Ms Museveni’s post on X reads. Dr. Turyagyenda replaces Ketty Lamaro, whose contract was not renewed by President Museveni. Lamaro had already handed over her duties. Prior to her appointment as Permanent Secretary, Dr. Turyagyenda served as the Director of Education Standards. The post Education ministry gets new PS first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:24:47
Court to rule on police DNA form amid discrepancies in Katanga trial
By Anthony Wesaka High Court Judge Isaac Muwata will on Thursday rule on whether police form 17A will be relied on in the ongoing trial in which five people are charged in connection with the murder of businessman Henry Katanga. This was after defence lawyers last week questioned the reliability of the police form 17A, a document used to request DNA analysis, by the acting director of Forensics at the Uganda Police Force, Mr Andrew Kizimula Mubiru. Defence lawyers claimed they had observed some discrepancies, including the appearance of a missing sample (H) that was not disclosed to them but was included in the evidence submitted to the court. Read more The post Court to rule on police DNA form amid discrepancies in Katanga trial first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:29:17
Socialite Don Nasser charged with child trafficking for sex exploitation, sent to Luzira Prison
Kampala City socialite Nasser Nduhukire, alias Don Nasser, and Promise Gatete have been arraigned before Buganda Road Court on charges of aggravated child trafficking of a minor for sexual exploitation. Don Nasser, who was reportedly arrested on September 20, had been evading arrest since the case was reported to the police in June this year. […] The post Socialite Don Nasser charged with child trafficking for sex exploitation, sent to Luzira Prison first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:47:47
Socialite Don Nasser, co-accused remanded over child trafficking
Kampala City socialite Nasser Nduhukire, also known as Don Nasser, appeared before Buganda Road Court on Monday, facing charges of aggravated trafficking in children for sexual exploitation. Don Nasser is accused of working with Promise Gatete to transport a 16-year-old girl from Tagore apartments at Acacia Mall and holding her captive in the Kito-Kira division for three days. Both individuals have denied the charges but were remanded to Luzira prison, pending their appearance before the High Court for trial. The maximum penalty for this crime is death. Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayiizi ordered their return to court on October 8, 2024, to monitor the progress of the ongoing investigation. More details to follow… The post Socialite Don Nasser, co-accused remanded over child trafficking first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:00:40
Uganda joins world to celebrate sign language day
On September 23, communities worldwide celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages, a heartfelt initiative launched in 2018 to honour the deaf community’s rich culture. With an estimated 72 million individuals using over 300 sign languages, this day serves as a reminder of the beauty of diverse forms of communication. This year’s theme; “Sign up for Sign Language Rights” emphasizes the power of connection, highlighting how sign languages foster relationships and understanding. From vibrant street performances to engaging workshops, events around the globe invite everyone to participate, learn, and appreciate the art of signing. As Ugandans embrace this day, they celebrate the joy of inclusivity and the invaluable role sign languages play in building bridges between people. The post Uganda joins world to celebrate sign language day first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Sep 2024 07:37:11
You’re my son – Chameleone asks King Saha not to prolong feud
Singer Jose Chameleone has asked fellow artist King Saha not to prolong their feud, saying that as one of the veteran musicians in the industry, they once exploited feuds but it did not benefit them in any way. Chameleone, who admits to having hurt Saha with his words, believes there is room for reconciliation. “King […] The post You’re my son – Chameleone asks King Saha not to prolong feud first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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