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@matookerepublic Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:10:25
Who is David Ogong, the new NSSF Board chair
The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Betty Amongi, has appointed David Ogong as the new board chairperson, replacing Peter Kimbowa, whose three-year tenure at the helm of the NSSF expired on September 1, 2024. Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, also joins the Board, replacing Patrick Ocailap. Additionally, Richard […] The post Who is David Ogong, the new NSSF Board chair first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:53:07
“I don’t have any bank loans,” Tycoon Gordon Wavamunno says, sharing why he has been able to sustain and expand his business empire
Renowned businessman Sir Gordon Wavamunno has declared that he has no bank loans, as all his businesses are fully funded by his own capital. During a visit by Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga to his home and farm in Nakwero, Wakiso District, Wavamunno, widely known for his ventures in the auto industry, media, and manufacturing, emphasized […] The post “I don’t have any bank loans,” Tycoon Gordon Wavamunno says, sharing why he has been able to sustain and expand his business empire first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:02:29
Bobi Wine accuses gov’t of coercing political prisoners into guilty pleas; says they were promised money and houses
National Unity Platform (NUP) party president Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has accused the government of coercing political prisoners to plead guilty to crimes they did not commit. Speaking to journalists at the party headquarters in Kavule-Makerere, Kampala, on Tuesday, Bobi Wine said that three political prisoners — Paul Muwanguzi, Siraj Obalai, and Joseph Muganza […] The post Bobi Wine accuses gov’t of coercing political prisoners into guilty pleas; says they were promised money and houses first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Wed, 11 Sep 2024 08:14:03
Mother arrested for dumping newborn in toilet; Baby found dead after six-hour rescue attempt
Police are investigating the circumstances under which a mother of three, Joyce Nankabirwa, dumped her newborn baby in a toilet in Katikolo Village, Mukono District. The incident occurred on September 10 at around 2 a.m. According to Nankabirwa’s aunt, Annet Bukirwa, Nankabirwa told her in the morning that she had dropped a bucket in the […] The post Mother arrested for dumping newborn in toilet; Baby found dead after six-hour rescue attempt first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:20:45
Kyakulaga Warns Politicians Against Misuse of Government Resources
[Nile Post] The Minister of State for Agriculture , Kyakulaga Fred Bwino has warned politicians against the misuse of government resources particularly government vehicles and motorcycles during political seasons.
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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:46:00
Start the week with pampering at Calabash Spa
Dreading Mondays? Calabash Spa at Speke Apartments, Wampewo, has the perfect remedy! Every Monday and Tuesday, enjoy 30 free extra minutes on select massages, Shellac mani-pedis, and hair wash treatments. It’s their way of turning your week into a pampering paradise. But the indulgence doesn’t stop there. On Wild Wednesdays, unwind with a complimentary lavender […] The post Start the week with pampering at Calabash Spa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:03:29
Museveni rallies Ugandans on prosperity
President Yoweri Museveni on Tuesday reiterated his call for Ugandans to embrace transformation, which he believes will drive the country’s development. Speaking at the inaugural Kampala Defence and Security Expo 2024 at the Commonwealth Resort in Munyonyo, Wakiso District, President Museveni urged all Ugandans to participate as entrepreneurs or employees, producing goods or services that can generate income. “We identified three problems and these are; lack of prosperity, lack of strategic security, and thirdly the failure to use clear brotherhood of the African people. Prosperity comes from every adult participating in the production of a good or service that is then sold,” Museveni said on Tuesday. The event, themed “Celebrating the life of General Aronda Nyakairima, a paragon of revolutionary […] The post Museveni rallies Ugandans on prosperity first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:38:31
Minister Amongi appoints new NSSF Board
The Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development, Ms Betty Amongi has appointed a new Board of Directors for the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for a 3-year term. Dr. David Ogong has been appointed Chairperson of the Board, replacing Dr Peter Kimbowa whose 3-year tenure elapsed on September 1, 2024. The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi also joins the Board, replacing Patrick Ocailap. Richard Bigirwa also joins as a workers’ representative under the National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU), replacing Lwabayi Mudiba Hassan. The Minister also reappointed Aggrey David Kibenge representing the Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development. Dr. Eng Silver Mugisha and Annet Mulindwa Nakawunde have also been re-appointed and will represent employers […] The post Minister Amongi appoints new NSSF Board first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:37:04
Magara murder case: Judge rejects plea to step aside
High Court Judge Alex Ajiji has dismissed a request by nine people accused of participating in the kidnap and murder of Kampala businesswoman Susan Magara to have him step aside from hearing the case. The suspects claimed that Judge Ajiji was biased against their lawyers, preventing them from adequately representing their views. In his ruling, Judge Ajiji rejected these claims, stating that the suspects were merely attempting to delay the trial. He noted that the case had been ongoing for several years and that the their (suspects) tactics were hindering the pursuit of justice. The nine suspects, including Lubega Yusuf, Wasswa Hussein, Sali Muzamir, Kyewolya Abubakar, Kisalita Muhammad, Kato Hassan Miro, Bukenya Ismaeal, Buvumbo Musa Abasi, and Nakandi Hajjarah, are […] The post Magara murder case: Judge rejects plea to step aside first appeared on 93.3 KFM.
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@kfm Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:27
UPDF, FARDC rescue civilians from ADF terrorists
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) have conducted a joint operation in the Eastern DRC, rescuing five women and five children from the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) terrorist group. Among those rescued was 32-year-old Atukwase Katushabe Jamilah, who was abducted from Nabweru Division, Wakiso district, in 2008. “Jamilah was forcibly married to multiple ADF commanders and was reunited with her 6-year-old daughter, Rahima, during the rescue,” Katamba said in a statement on Monday. According to Major Bilal Katamba, the Public Information Officer of the UPDF Mountain Division, the incident occurred following a clash with ADF terrorists near River Asefu in North Kivu province. During the firefight, two women were […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:33:20
Activists demand action amid rising domestic violence cases
A coalition of domestic violence activists under the Women Movement of Uganda on Monday implored the government to recommit to ensuring the protection of women and girls at all levels of society. This comes at a time of increasing cases of domestic violence not only in Uganda but also across other East African Countries including Kenya with the latest incident of the Uganda Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was deliberately doused in petro and later set ablaze by the alleged boyfriend. According to a 2023 survey by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, 1 out of 3 women in Kenya has experienced gender-based violence with over 40% of women likely to face a lifetime of physical and sexual abuse from their partner. […]
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@kfm Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:22:04
Religious leaders blame youth lifestyle for rising HIV/Aids cases
Religious leaders have linked the recent surge of HIV/AIDS cases in the country to the increasing access to alcohol, pornography, and house parties organized by a section of youth groups. The chairperson of the Inter-religious Council and the Archbishop of Uganda, Steven Kaziimba Mugalu on Monday called for a consultative effort with the government to address this issue immediately. He says the increasing access to pornography and alcohol abuse is responsible for the increasing cases of HIV/AIDS being registered in the country. “People are drinking [alcohol] including students, and this has really created a lot of problems. Some young people go somewhere and buy young ladies and they say ‘we pay around two hundred thousand and we chew them,’ and […]
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@kfm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:00:38
No hand-held phones at school without a policy, says govt
By JANE NAFULA Hand-held devices such as tablets and phones will not be permitted for use by learners in schools until policy guidelines are established, according to the Ministry of Education and Sports. Dr Dennis Mugimba, the ministry’s spokesperson, informed journalists at the Media Centre yesterday that the government is still finalising the development of these guidelines. “Until the policy guidelines are in place, hand-held mobile devices such as phones and tablets are not allowed for use by learners on school premises. The Ministry is still developing standards to regulate the use of these digital tools in schools while defining the roles of schools, teachers, learners, parents, internet service providers, and digital device providers,” Dr Mugimba said. Read more
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@kfm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:13:46
Kayondo, Ssemugabi lead Cranes to victory
Uganda Cranes beat Congo Brazzaville 2-0 at Namboole stadium on Monday evening in their second game of the 2025 Morocco AFCON qualifiers. Defender Aziz Kayondo and substitute Jude Ssemugabi scored in either half giving Uganda a remarkable victory. Head coach Paul Joseph Put was pleased with the performance of his boys despite a good display by the visitors. He acknowledged the fact that the team had limited time to prepare for the fixture having played South Africa on Friday night and traveled back on Saturday with just a day to prepare. The Cranes top group K with four points from two matches followed by Congo Brazzaville with three points while South Africa have one point and South Sudan have not […]
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@kfm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 03:42:14
Katanga murder trial resumes today
The hearing of a murder case against Molly Katanga, the widow of slain businessman Henry Katanga, is set to resume Tuesday morning before the High Court in Kampala. Justice Isaac Muwata will preside over the trial, which is expected to continue with testimony from the forensic expert, Andrew Mubiru Kizimula. Mubiru previously informed the court that his examination of Henry Katanga’s murder weapon revealed DNA matching that of the widow, the deceased himself, and one of their daughters, Patricia Kakwanzi. The dominant DNA was that of the widow, with the deceased and their daughter’s DNA being minor. On August 28, 2024, Mubiru, the police acting forensic director, presented the results of the DNA analysis conducted on exhibits submitted to the […]
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@kfm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:44:46
Deschamps sees bright future for Mbappe despite slow start
BY REUTERS France coach Didier Deschamps said he has no concerns about the form of Kylian Mbappe and expects Real Madrid’s new forward to rediscover his scoring touch when he reaches full fitness. After France opened their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 defeat by Italy in Paris, Deschamps fielded a much-changed team against Belgium on Monday, with Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann starting on the bench in their 2-0 win. Mbappe struggled at Euro 2024 after breaking his nose against Austria and took four games before scoring his first league goals for Madrid after his move from Paris St Germain. “The French team will always be stronger with him and I’m convinced that in a month he will be better,” […]
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@kfm Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:25:22
Ex-boyfriend of slain marathoner found dead
By Nation Africa Dickson Ndiema, the man accused of setting Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei on fire, leading to her death, is dead. Sources at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret on Tuesday told the Nation that Ndiema, who was admitted to the facility with burn wounds, breathed his last on Monday night. Ndiema was accused of attacking Cheptegei at her home in Trans Nzoia over an unresolved land dispute. Read more
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