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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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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:06:59
Karuma Bridge closed for major restoration, traffic diverted for three months
Karuma Bridge is officially closed to all traffic starting today, September 23, 2024. This follows last week’s announcement by the Minister of Works and Transport, General Katumba Wamala. The move will enable the contractor to immediately start the demolition of the concrete deck to allow major restoration works, an exercise expected to last three months. […] The post Karuma Bridge closed for major restoration, traffic diverted for three months first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:32:04
Netball Federation adopts new rules: Presidential candidates must hold higher diplomas and sports administration certificates
Netball Uganda has adopted a new constitution, introducing stricter eligibility criteria for leadership positions. One of the key changes is that presidential candidates must now hold a higher diploma from a recognized Ugandan institution and possess a certificate in sports administration. Furthermore, candidates are required to have been actively involved in the Netball Super League […] The post Netball Federation adopts new rules: Presidential candidates must hold higher diplomas and sports administration certificates first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 23 Sep 2024 04:27:16
Total closure of Karuma bridge starts today
The Karuma Bridge, a link between the Acholi, West Nile, and Lango regions, will be completely closed to traffic starting today, September 23, 2024. The closure will allow for essential repairs to the bridge, which were deemed necessary after the discovery of structural defects. Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Katumba Wamala, announced the closure. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) estimates that the repairs, including the demolition of the concrete deck, will take approximately three months. Previously, in May, the bridge was partially closed to buses and trailers due to safety concerns. To accommodate motorists during this closure, alternative routes have been provided. Travelers from Kampala to Gulu and West Nile can use the Luweero-Kafu-Masindi-Para route, with a second […] The post Total closure of Karuma bridge starts today first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:06:43
Stones scores deep in injury time as Man City salvage 2-2 draw with Arsenal
BY REUTERS John Stones scored deep in injury time as Manchester City salvaged a 2-2 draw with 10-man Arsenal on Sunday to remain top of the Premier League table after a rip-roaring battle against their bitter title rivals. The draw in what was more of a slugfest than a chess match left Pep Guardiola’s men with 13 points after five matches, while Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are fourth with 11. Erling Haaland put City ahead in the ninth minute when Savinho threaded a beautiful through ball that the big Norwegian sprinted onto then slotted past David Raya. Ricardo Calafiori cancelled out Haaland’s goal with his first for Arsenal, a screamer from about 20 metres out in the 22nd minute. Arsenal had […] The post Stones scores deep in injury time as Man City salvage 2-2 draw with Arsenal first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Sun, 22 Sep 2024 20:00:02
Harris expected to roll out proposals midweek, sources say
BY REUTERS U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris plans to roll out a new set of economic policies this week that aim to help Americans build wealth and set economic incentives for businesses to aid that goal, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. The new policies, which have not been previously reported and could be announced in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, come as undecided voters continue to ask for more information about how Harris would help them economically if she were elected president in November, including those in critical swing states, the sources said. The rollout would follow heated debate in Democratic circles over whether releasing more economic policies so close to election day is a smart strategy. “It’s not […] The post Harris expected to roll out proposals midweek, sources say first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 22 Sep 2024 18:22:06
JKL Lady Dolphins complete epic comeback, clinch second straight WNBL title in Game 6 thriller
The JKL Lady Dolphins have triumphed once again, clinching their second consecutive Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) championship after an intense Game 6 victory over the UCU Lady Canons at the Lugogo Indoor Arena. JKL Lady Doplhins have defeated UCU Lady Canons 68 – 56. With this win, the Lady Dolphins have now secured their […] The post JKL Lady Dolphins complete epic comeback, clinch second straight WNBL title in Game 6 thriller first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@sqoop Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:35:29
Not me in viral nude video- Juliana Kanyomozi
Renowned Ugandan musician Juliana Kanyomozi has refuted reports that she features in a nude video that has gone viral on social media as the country grapples with an unprecedented spike in leakage and circulation of explicit content online. In a Sunday morning statement the Nabikoowa singer said her adversaries were using the video […] The post Not me in viral nude video- Juliana Kanyomozi first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:35:58
Diddy: From music mogul to criminal charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs used his fame as one of hip-hop’s biggest names to coerce women into demeaning sexual acts as part of a long-running scheme of sex trafficking and racketeering, prosecutors said on Tuesday in bringing three criminal charges against him. Combs, 54, pleaded not guilty in Manhattan federal court hours after the 14-page […] The post Diddy: From music mogul to criminal charges first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:32:45
Good evening viewers: If you recognise this greeting, we have a meeting
On Thursday, while appearing on the NTV Tonight news bulletin, Andrew Kyamagero, also known in some circles as Omuntu Wawansi announced that after three years as an anchor, he was throwing in the towel. Of course, the news was meant with heartfelt tributes from the audience, some commented that they were going to […] The post Good evening viewers: If you recognise this greeting, we have a meeting first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 22 Sep 2024 10:41:08
Guinness Powers Chaapa League Season 9 Finale as Chogum FC and Rwizi Shine
Football fever hit an all-time high at the grand finale of the Guinness-sponsored Chaapa League Season 9, held at the NEC playground in Bugolobi, Kampala on Saturday. Fans were treated to an exciting mix of alumni football action and top-tier entertainment as Chogum FC, Class of 2003, took home the title of Bulls Tournament champions, […] The post Guinness Powers Chaapa League Season 9 Finale as Chogum FC and Rwizi Shine first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@observer Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:21:30
IGG launches anti-corruption campaign with posters at police stations
The Inspector General of Government (IGG) has launched a new anti-corruption campaign aimed at raising awareness and combating corruption within government institutions. The initiative started with the installation of signposts displaying anti-corruption messages at police stations across the Kampala Metropolitan Area. Speaking during a meeting with Kampala Metropolitan Police (KMP) commandant Richard Echega and senior officers at the Central Police Station (CPS), deputy IGG Dr Patricia Achan Okiria explained that the signposts are part of a broader effort to ensure government services are free from corruption. She said the police is an institution with close public interactions and bears a reputation for high involvement in corrupt practices. The objective, Okiria said is to extend this initiative to all government institutions, sensitizing and raising awareness that services are corruption-free. However similar campaigns at health centres did little to combat corruption in the health sector. She also expressed concern over high-ranking police officers violating the Leadership Code Act by failing to declare their wealth or submitting false declarations. She stressed the importance of accountability at all levels of government. Deputy police spokesperson for Kampala Metropolitan, Luke Owoyesigyire, acknowledged the significance of raising anti-corruption awareness within the police force. However, he said he was unaware of officers failing to declare their assets. "Everyone is supposed to behave and towards corruption. It is a vice that no one should entertain. On our side as police, we should not entertain getting money from members of the public to give them services. Likewise, the public should not give us money to get services from us. So it is basically to make sure that members of the public know that police services are free and failure to that we have put numbers so that the public can report any issue related to us and inform them about the corruption," Owoyesigyire said. According to the IGG’s 2023/24 report, Uganda lost over Shs 30 billion to corruption, and the office received 21,377 corruption-related complaints, with 1,260 originating from the Kampala Metropolitan area. The installation of anti-corruption signposts marks a significant step toward addressing this issue, promoting transparency, and enhancing accountability in both the police force and other government bodies. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:25:26
Machete-wielding thugs rob Wakiso businessman of Shs 30m
Unknown assailants armed with machetes and a hammer ambushed and robbed a businessman of Shs 30.6 million along the Nebbi-Paidah road on Thursday morning. The robbery occurred at approximately 5:45 am in Pawung Bida Cell, Central Division, Nebbi Municipality. The victim, Emmanuel Tumwine, a businessman from Wakiso district, was travelling alone in his vehicle, registration number UBP 631D from Paidah to Panyimur when he was attacked. Preliminary police reports indicate that Tumwine was ambushed by attackers riding motorcycles as he approached Jukia Hill. The assailants used a machete and a hammer to break into his vehicle, injuring him in the process before fleeing with the money. Collins Asea, the acting West Nile Region police spokesperson, stated that police responded quickly to the scene and have deployed a canine unit to track the suspects. Asea also advised the public to exercise caution when transporting large sums of money. "It is advisable to use safer means of transporting significant amounts of cash, such as bank transfers or electronic methods. If carrying cash is unavoidable, individuals should avoid travelling alone, especially during early or late hours, and should seek police escort services where necessary," he said. Tumwine is currently receiving treatment at a medical facility in Nebbi Municipality. This incident comes amid a rise in highway robberies along the Arua-Nebbi Highway, where assailants have been targeting vehicles slowed down by pothole-ridden sections of the road, with a focus on bus booths and trucks. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Fri, 20 Sep 2024 05:17:45
Uganda Airlines’ new Abuja route to boost bilateral trade, tourism
In line with increasing connectivity across the African continent, Uganda Airlines has added the new route of Abuja to its already existing flight routes. With the airline reaching over 20 destinations, the flight to Nigeria’s administrative capital comes just one year after Uganda Airlines launched its air services to Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub. On September 12, the inaugural flight service to Abuja departed from Entebbe at 4 pm, with a same-day arrival at Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 6:15 pm. The flagship Airbus A330-800neo aircraft will operate the flights, which will link to the current service to Lagos, on Thursday and Sunday. Speaking at the event, Uganda Airlines CEO Jenifer Bamutaraki noted, “We are excited to launch our service to Abuja, Nigeria, and we’re thrilled because these flights are the second city in Nigeria after Lagos; so, it will be a combined flight. We will be using Airbus for the two routes and combined routes, and the flight number will be UR900. We take great pride in being alive today, witnessing this, and honouring our promise to both Uganda and Nigeria. “Abuja is our second destination in Nigeria and the 14th overall in our network. Its launch underscores our continuing commitment to ease travel across Africa by providing efficient and affordable air services to facilitate business, tourism, and leisure travel,” Bamutraki added. As a result, Uganda Airlines’ new service is important because it addresses the connectivity gap between the administrative capital of Africa’s most populous nation and East Africa. “Through this service, travellers from Nigeria’s central, northern and northeastern regions can seamlessly connect to our services to Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Mombasa, Mogadishu, Mumbai, and Dubai, among others.” Dignitaries such as the state minister for Transport Fred Byamukama, the Nigerian high commissioner to Uganda, Fehintola Adebowale Oyeyemi, and the director general of Civil Aviation Authority, Fred Bamwesigye, attended the event. {loadposition inarticle}
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@observer Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:41:02
Thugs steal Centenary bank keys
Police in Kagadi are hunting for unidentified thugs who allegedly stole three keys belonging to Centenary bank Kagadi branch. The thieves targeted the home of Tom Luswata, a banking officer at Centenary bank, breaking into his residence in Namilyango Cell, Kagadi Town Council and stealing the keys to the bank’s entrance doors on Wednesday night. Additionally, they made off with Luswata’s shoes and a jacket. The theft was discovered when Luswata woke up on Thursday morning and immediately reported the incident to the bank manager, Johnson Galimaka, who then informed the police. Julius Hakiza, the Albertine Region police spokesperson, confirmed that detectives swiftly responded, rushing to the Centenary bank branch to check for any unauthorized access. Fortunately, the bank was found secure, with no signs of intrusion. Hakiza suggested that the thieves may have specifically targeted Luswata, possibly aware of his role at the bank. The incident caused disruptions to bank operations, as management struggled to force open the doors to resume business. {loadposition inarticle}
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@kfm Sun, 22 Sep 2024 07:42:35
Singer Juliana disassociates from explicit content
Ugandan singer Juliana Kanyomozi has strongly refuted claims that a nude video circulating online features her. In a statement released on Sunday, the singer distanced herself from the explicit content, stating that it is a malicious attempt to tarnish her reputation. “There’s a random video doing rounds on social media and those sharing it claim it’s me in it. I wish to inform the well meaning public and my fans that am not the person in that video neither do I know the malicious individuals behind it,” Juliana’s statement reads in part. The singer went on to emphasize her disassociation from the video and urged the public and her fans to refrain from sharing or believing the false content. “I […] The post Singer Juliana disassociates from explicit content first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Sun, 22 Sep 2024 04:00:00
JKL Lady Dolphins eye back-to-back championships in pivotal Game 6 against UCU Lady Canons at Lugogo today
The JKL Lady Dolphins will face the UCU Lady Canons today at the Lugogo Indoor Arena in Game 6 of the Women’s National Basketball League finals. In a game which tips off at 7pm, a victory for JKL will crown them champions for the second consecutive time. The Dolphins have taken control of the series, […] The post JKL Lady Dolphins eye back-to-back championships in pivotal Game 6 against UCU Lady Canons at Lugogo today first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:54:00
“I will not run in 2026,” First Son Muhoozi says the next president after his father must come from security forces
Chief of Defense Forces (CDF), Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has stated that he will not be on the ballot in the 2026 presidential elections. Through his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the First Son said he will instead endorse his father, President Yoweri Museveni, as he will focus on improving the army. “I would like to […] The post “I will not run in 2026,” First Son Muhoozi says the next president after his father must come from security forces first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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