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@allafrica Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:52:24
Kampala Mushroom Growers Applaud Museveni for Farming Inspiration
[Nile Post] A section of mushroom growers in Kampala metropolitan area have appealed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni to assist them acquire a collection centre for easy market access and value-addition materials to enable them increase their income base.
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@allafrica Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:52:25
Police Urge Banks to Adopt Digital Wallets to Solve Long Queues As New Term Opens
[Nile Post] As thousands of learners across Uganda head back to school for their third term, Police have issued a strong call to banks to adopt digital wallets and online banking to reduce long queues, crowding, and fraud targeting parents and students.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:32:14
Three children drown in sand mine pond in Masaka
Three children have drowned in a sand mine pond in Misansala village, Buwunga Sub-county, Masaka District. The incident happened on Sunday as the children followed an unknown man who was going to the river to fetch water. The deceased have been identified as Byron Kigula, aged 6 years, and Brian, aged 3 years, both sons […] The post Three children drown in sand mine pond in Masaka first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:06:41
Central bank digital currency momentum growing, study shows
BY REUTERS A total of 134 countries representing 98% of the global economy are now exploring digital versions of their currencies, with almost half at an advanced stage and pioneers like China, the Bahamas and Nigeria starting to see a pick up in usage. The research by the U.S.-based Atlantic Council think-tank published on Tuesday showed that all G20 nations are now looking into central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as they are known and that 44 countries in total are piloting them. That is up from 36 a year ago and is part of a global push by authorities to respond to declining cash usage and the threat to their money-printing powers from the likes of bitcoin and ‘Big Tech’. The […] The post Central bank digital currency momentum growing, study shows first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:51:07
Court to decide on fate of 80 affected families in crude oil pipeline dispute
By Fahad Malik Jjingo The High Court in Masaka has scheduled September 27 to deliver a ruling on a case concerning the eviction of over 80 residents to facilitate the construction of the crude oil pipeline project. The case is being heard by Masaka High Court resident judge Lawrence Tweyanze. The Attorney General’s application to the court alleges that the Project Affected Persons (PAPs) have refused to accept compensation packages approved by the Chief Government Valuer. As a result, these individuals continue to occupy the land designated for the project. Read more The post Court to decide on fate of 80 affected families in crude oil pipeline dispute first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:00:55
CAF confirms Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as joint hosts of CHAN 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as the joint hosts of the 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). The announcement was made by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe during his recent visit to Kenya. Speaking at the CAF Executive Committee meeting held at the Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, Dr. […] The post CAF confirms Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as joint hosts of CHAN 2025 first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:39:03
Kitara fire loud shots, KCCA solid
By Denis Bbosa & Fred Mwambu For a team that endured a torrid start to the StarTimes Uganda Premier League last season, opening up with a hard-fought 1-0 win over URA on Friday at Lugogo was a justifiable jubilation for KCCA. Playing with caution and tenacity Abdallah Mubiru’s KCCA were a more improved and spirited outfit from the timid and clueless club under Portuguese Sergio Traguil. Midfielder Ivan Mayanja’s low drive shot after being set up by striker Derrick Nsibambi in the 41th minute calmed the nerves of the Lugogo faithful who watched on anxiously as a new-look URA resiliently laid siege. Read more The post Kitara fire loud shots, KCCA solid first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@allafrica Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:19:02
Confirmed - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania to Co - Host CHAN in 2025
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Dr Patrice Motsepe has confirmed that Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania will co-host the 2025 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) in 2025.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:40:35
FDC set for delegates’ conference
The opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is set to hold its national delegates conference next month to among other things; resolve some of the sticking issues ahead of the 2026 general elections. The party’s spokesperson, Mr John Kikonyogo told a news conference on Monday that the national delegates conference will adopt the FDC election roadmap and also decide the party’s flag bearer for the presidential election. “We will now be moving to constituency by constituency identifying our candidates and that was the decision of the National Executive Committee,” Mr Kikonyogo said. Mr Kikonyogo also warned the media against referring to the party as the FDC Najjanankumbi faction. Meanwhile, the Katonga Road-based Forum for Democratic Change party group has given […] The post FDC set for delegates’ conference first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:04:34
A exclusive island getaway for the Blue Club
Over the weekend, several industry captains and business moguls were hosted at the picturesque Pineapple Bay Island for the relaunch of Blue Club. The club offers meticulously curated events, which seamlessly merge business discourse with refined luxury and the re-launch was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment the guests boarded boats at the scenic […] The post A exclusive island getaway for the Blue Club first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:17:32
EC given one week to register new party
The Katonga Road-based faction of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party has given the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) a one-week ultimatum to register their new party, or they will take legal action. On September 4, 2024, the Commission’s Secretary, Mr. Leonard Mulekwa, wrote to the promoters of the People Front for Freedom (PFP) asking them to comply with the relevant provisions of the Political Parties and Organizations Act governing the registration of political parties and organizations. The Katonga faction is led by Mr. Erias Lukwago, the Interim president. In a media briefing at their offices in Kampala on Monday, Lukwago asked the IEC to issue them with the necessary registration forms before they resort to legal action.ec “Action will […] The post EC given one week to register new party first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:40:37
Former Mulago engineer charged
A former Mulago Hospital engineer, Perez Batanda, has been arraigned before the Anti-Corruption Court on charges of causing financial loss to the hospital through irregular multiple payments to a company for work that had already been paid for. Batanda, the only remaining suspect awaiting trial in this case, is jointly charged with nine other former Mulago Hospital staff, including the then Executive Director, Dr. Byarugaba Baterana. Batanda, who appeared in court using crutches due to a mobility impairment, denied two counts of causing the government a financial loss of Shs970.934,610 million. It is alleged that between the financial years 2016/2017 and 2019/2020, while working at Mulago Referral Hospital, Batanda and his co-accused irregularly caused multiple and double payments to Setramanco […] The post Former Mulago engineer charged first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:39:18
Lucky Atino crowned Miss Tourism
In a dazzling display of beauty, culture, and intellect, Lucky Atino Bianka from northern Uganda was crowned Miss Tourism Uganda 2024/25 in a grand event that took place last Saturday at Kampala Serena Hotel’s Victoria Hall. The annual beauty pageant, aimed at promoting Uganda as a top tourism destination, brought together 29 contestants from various […] The post Lucky Atino crowned Miss Tourism first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@kfm Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:55:02
UHRC calls for action to address prison congestion
The Chairperson of the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC), Ms. Mariam Wangadya, has urged criminal justice system institutions to collaborate and take immediate steps to address the severe overcrowding in Uganda’s prisons. Wangadya highlighted that many of Uganda’s prisons are housing more than three times their intended capacity, and a significant portion of the inmates should not be incarcerated at all. The average prison population of 75,707 inmates far exceeds the prison carrying capacity of 20,321. “They (prisoners) fight over bathrooms and toilets and everrything is overstretched. That’s why I said we need to adress the issue of prison congestion,” she said on Monday. With a projected daily average of 80,640 inmates and an increase in holding capacity, the congestion […] The post UHRC calls for action to address prison congestion first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:39:35
Mas hits the right Musiq in Kampala showfashion show brings runway to ghetto
There are two distinct groups of Ugandans who consume music and go out for shows; those who love the popular Ugandan, Jamaican, and everything Nigerians have to offer, and those who have sophisticated tastes. They choose the artistes they consume carefully, have their own sound, artistes and DJs –these are the people you may have […] The post Mas hits the right Musiq in Kampala showfashion show brings runway to ghetto first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@sqoop Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:52:34
Ekyooto ha Mpango Festival ends on a high
By Sunday morning, revellers who flocked Fort Portal town for the Ekyooto Ha Mpango Festival had memories to last them a while. It would be fair to say they got more than they bugained for as they enjoyed performances in different forms. The Ekyooto Ha Mpango Festival organised by Talent Africa Group is a […] The post Ekyooto ha Mpango Festival ends on a high first appeared on Sqoop - Get Uganda entertainment news, celebrity gossip, videos and photos.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:55:18
Bobi Wine challenges Museveni to waive immunity and face court over claims of NUP rigging 2021 election
National Unity Platform (NUP) party president Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, has dared President Yoweri Museveni to waive his immunity in writing so they can face each other in court over Museveni’s claims that NUP rigged the 2021 presidential election by one million votes. In a letter dated September 15 and addressed […] The post Bobi Wine challenges Museveni to waive immunity and face court over claims of NUP rigging 2021 election first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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