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@allafrica Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:24:55
Uganda Showcases At International Travel Market in Paris
[Nile Post] Uganda has made a remarkable appearance at the International and French Travel Market (IFTM) in Paris running that ends today at Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, and Stand U084.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:21:14
MPs Warn Shs6.5bn Budget Shortfall Is Threatening Lower Secondary Curriculum Implementation
[Nile Post] The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports, James Kubekiteriya, highlighted a significant shortfall of Shs6.5 billion, which is hindering efforts to effectively implement the new curriculum.
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@allafrica Thu, 19 Sep 2024 12:44:54
Fighting and Protests Kill the Tourism Sector - Kasaija
[Nile Post] Whilst addressing the 2nd Annual Tourism Development Programme Review Conference (ATDPRC) 2023/2024, Finance Minister Matia Kasaija called for unity and collaboration, emphasizing that national stability is crucial for economic development.
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@sqoop Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:13:32
Kenyan and Tanzanian comedians to headline Funny Bunny show
Kenyan comedian Marcus Douglas, Maina Munene, and Tanzania’s Hamis Dee are set to make their debut in Uganda this weekend as guest performers at the popular Funny Bunny comedy show. The monthly event, hosted at Wombo Restaurant in Kampala, has become a hub for both local and regional comedy talent since its launch last year. […] The post Kenyan and Tanzanian comedians to headline Funny Bunny show first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:42
Thirsty Eagles circle scarred Vipers
By Denis Bbosa With their backs against the wall, sixt-time league winners Vipers face a do-or-die moment as they prepare for a crucial showdown with Baker Mbowa’s rejuvenated Express on Thursday at St Mary’s Stadium Kitende. After a dismal 3-1 defeat to Nec on Sunday that left fans in disbelief, drastic changes are needed to reverse their fortunes. The under-pressure coach Nikola Kavazovic, already skating on thin ice, knows all too well that failure to deliver in the upcoming grudge clash will almost certainly seal his fate. Read more The post Thirsty Eagles circle scarred Vipers first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:00:40
Former Arsenal forward charged after cannabis worth 600,000 pounds seized
BY REUTERS Former Arsenal and Ipswich Town forward Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged after he was arrested by Scotland’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in connection with the seizure 60 kg of cannabis worth 600,000 pounds ($793,620) at Stansted Airport. The 33-year-old, who now plays for Scottish second division side Greenock Morton, was detained by NCA officers on Wednesday in an operation supported by Police Scotland. “A man arrested by the National Crime Agency in Scotland yesterday in connection with the seizure of around 60 kilos of cannabis at Stansted Airport earlier this month has been charged,” the NCA said in a statement on Thursday. “Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, 33, of Cardwell Road, Gourock, was detained and questioned by NCA officers after drugs […] The post Former Arsenal forward charged after cannabis worth 600,000 pounds seized first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:41:51
Judiciary continues search for Benedicto Kiwanuka’s remains
The Judiciary is still searching for the remains of the first Ugandan Chief Justice, Benedicto Kiwanuka Kajimu, who was allegedly killed in 1972. This was revealed by Deputy Chief Justice, Richard Buteera, on September 19, 2024, during a press conference held to commemorate the 7th annual Benedicto Kiwanuka Memorial Lecture. The event, originally scheduled for September 21, has been moved to September 20 to accommodate working guests who may not be able to attend on a Saturday. The theme of the lecture is “Promoting a People-Centered Approach to Justice,” with Dr. Zahara Nampewo from the School of Law at Makerere University serving as the keynote speaker. “The lecture and the discussions that follow will continue to be an occasion for […] The post Judiciary continues search for Benedicto Kiwanuka’s remains first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:18:23
Woman killed in Luweero machete attack
By Dan Wandera Police in Luweero District are investigating the attack in which a 50-year-old woman was killed in Wampamba zone, Wobulenzi Town Council on Wednesday. Margaret Nakiyingi was attacked from her rented room at around 8pm, according to Savannah region police spokesperson Sam Twineamazima. “Unknown persons attacked Nakiyingi near the entrance of her rented room. She was cut using a machete by an unidentified attacker, leaving her dead. Her head was almost cut off,” he explained. Read more The post Woman killed in Luweero machete attack first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:35:30
Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC
BY REUTERS The mpox outbreak in Africa is still not under control, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday, adding that cases were still increasing in several countries. The World Health Organization declared the recent outbreak of the disease a public health emergency of international concern after the new variant was identified. Countries in the continent are struggling to respond to another major outbreak coming at the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic that exposed weak health systems that were unprepared to deal with a major public health crisis. The number of mpox cases in Africa has surged 177%, and deaths have increased 38.5% compared with the same period a year ago, data from the […] The post Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:09:07
Health Ministry rolls out HIV prevention jabs amidst rising infection rates
The Ministry of Health has initiated the rollout of cabotegravir (Cab-LA), a long-acting HIV prevention drug jabs, marking a new milestone in Uganda’s efforts to combat rising HIV infection rates. Dr. Herbert Kadama, the ministry’s Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) coordinator, announced that the first dose was administered to a walk-in patient at a health facility in […] The post Health Ministry rolls out HIV prevention jabs amidst rising infection rates first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:33:36
Uganda’s tourism sector continues to drive socio-economic transformation, recovers strongly post-pandemic
The Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities hosted the 2nd Annual Tourism Development Programme Review Conference for the Financial Year 2023/24, where Uganda’s tourism sector’s rapid recovery and future growth plans were showcased. The event, held at Hotel Africana in Kampala, was attended by various government officials, including the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic […] The post Uganda’s tourism sector continues to drive socio-economic transformation, recovers strongly post-pandemic first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:12:46
Peace guarantors criticise South Sudan election postponement
BY REUTERS International guarantors of South Sudan’s peace process said the transitional government’s postponement of elections due in December was disappointing and showed its failure to implement a 2018 peace plan. Last Friday, South Sudan President Salva Kiir’s announced an extension of the transitional period by two years and postponed elections for a second time following a delay in 2022. South Sudan has formally been at peace since the 2018 agreement ended a five-year conflict responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths, but violence between rival communities flares frequently. Britain, the United States, Norway, the European Union, Canada, France, Germany and the Netherlands – guarantors of the peace process since South Sudan’s independence from Sudan in 2011 – said the […] The post Peace guarantors criticise South Sudan election postponement first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:00:46
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for pouring acid on friend he suspected of stealing his boss’s TV
A 27-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for pouring acid on his friend after suspecting him of theft. The convict, identified as Mawa Taban, a resident of Kanisa Zone in Nakawa Division, Kampala District, received the sentence after changing his plea from not guilty to guilty on the charge of attempted […] The post Man sentenced to 25 years in prison for pouring acid on friend he suspected of stealing his boss’s TV first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:09:48
How 15-year-old girl in Jinja was lured by peers into aborting seven-month twins pregnancy
Police in the Kiira region have arrested a 15-year-old girl, a resident of Budondo Ward, in the Northern Division of Jinja City, for procuring an abortion. The juvenile suspect, who is currently detained at Budondo Police Station, had reportedly been carrying a seven-month pregnancy of twins. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect was convinced by […] The post How 15-year-old girl in Jinja was lured by peers into aborting seven-month twins pregnancy first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:51:41
Insufficient funds hamper Jinja’s waste management
A severe garbage crisis continues to overwhelm Jinja City, as the funds allocated for garbage collection remain insufficient. Ms. Juliet Agnes Kadama, the Chairperson of Finance and Planning for Jinja City, says that the local revenue collected is still inadequate, despite Jinja being elevated to city status. She mentions that garbage collection, particularly in residential areas, marketplaces, and schools, remains a significant challenge, and more intervention is needed to address the ongoing waste management issues. “Our local revenue as a city, being a new one has been slow, and in public places, garbage has been a big challenge to almost the whole of Jinja City,” she said on Wednesday. Ms. Kadama made these remarks while expressing her appreciation for the […] The post Insufficient funds hamper Jinja’s waste management first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:31:31
Ugandan-English talent Divine Mukasa signs first pro contract with Manchester City
Rising talent Divine Mukasa has taken a significant step in his football career by signing his first professional contract with Manchester City. The Ugandan-English midfielder, who joined City from West Ham United just a year ago, has made an impressive impact in youth football, capturing back-to-back FA Youth Cup titles with two different teams—West Ham […] The post Ugandan-English talent Divine Mukasa signs first pro contract with Manchester City first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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