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@sqoop Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:22:27
James Earl Jones, renowned actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognized the world over as intergalactic villain Darth Vader, died on Monday at the age of 93. Jones, a longtime sufferer of diabetes, died at his home surrounded by family members, his agent, Barry […]
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@sqoop Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:26:10
Five facts on James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones, the actor, was sometimes in danger of being upstaged by James Earl Jones, the voice. Here are five facts about Jones, who died on Monday at the age of 93: * “Star Wars” creator George Lucas wanted a commanding voice for Darth Vader and first considered casting Orson Welles. He eventually decided […]
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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 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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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:11:54
Armed thugs who robbed Shs150m from Kalisizo businessman arrested; they had all bought cars
Police have arrested four suspects allegedly involved in the armed robbery of Shs150 million from Pulinali Semanda, a 53-year-old businessman and owner of Zavuga Coffee Investments in Kalisizo, Rakai District. The incident, which was captured on CCTV, occurred on August 24, 2024. Since then, security operatives have been tracking down the suspects captured in the […] The post Armed thugs who robbed Shs150m from Kalisizo businessman arrested; they had all bought cars first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:34:26
Boyfriend accused of setting Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei on fire dies in hospital
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei’s boyfriend, who was accused of setting her on fire, has passed away. Dickson Ndiema died on Monday night at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. He had been admitted to the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after sustaining burns. Cheptegei also passed away at the same hospital on […] The post Boyfriend accused of setting Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei on fire dies in hospital first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:23:00
Reach A Hand Uganda premieres 8 short films advocating for sexual and reproductive health rights in East Africa
On Friday, Reach A Hand Uganda and Sauti Plus Media Hub premiered a collection of eight compelling short films centered on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Justice (SRHRJ) in East Africa. The fiction and documentary films are part of the Get Reel project, which is facilitated by Docubox, an East African documentary film organization […] The post Reach A Hand Uganda premieres 8 short films advocating for sexual and reproductive health rights in East Africa first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:10:42
Fans steal the show with hilarious jersey messages during Cranes game against Congo at Namboole
An impressive number of Ugandans turned up last evening to support the Uganda Cranes against Congo Brazzaville in a 2025 AFCON Qualifiers fixture. The game played out as the majority had hoped, with the Cranes securing a commanding 2-0 win, a result that took the team to the top of Group K. Off the pitch, […] The post Fans steal the show with hilarious jersey messages during Cranes game against Congo at Namboole first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@matookerepublic Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:45:18
Equity Group unveils 2023 Sustainability Report, championing Africa’s socio-economic and environmental transformation
Equity Group has launched its third annual Sustainability Report for 2023, themed “A Sustainable World is a Transformed Africa.” This theme underscores the transformative impact that global sustainability practices can have on the African continent—an endeavour that Equity Group is committed to leading. The report highlights Equity’s relentless dedication to socio-economic and environmental transformation through […] The post Equity Group unveils 2023 Sustainability Report, championing Africa’s socio-economic and environmental transformation first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:16:16
Obituary - Rebecca Cheptegei, Uganda Olympian Dies At 33
[Independent (Kampala)] Obituary -- Rebecca Cheptegei was born in Cheminy, Uganda, on February 22, 1991. She later moved to Kenya and bought property there to be closer to athletic training centres. According to her father, Cheptegei Sr, that is where she met Dickson Ndiema Marangach, the man who is accused of torching Olympic marathon runner to death on Sept.01.
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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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@matookerepublic Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:11:15
Uganda Cranes soar to 2-0 victory over Congo, go top of the Group
The Uganda Cranes have defeated Congo Brazzaville 2-0 at Namboole Stadium and gone to the top of Group K with four points. The win has created massive excitement among the thousands of fans who attended the game. The Cranes maximized the home advantage this evening, playing with desire and purpose in the 2025 AFCON Qualifier […] The post Uganda Cranes soar to 2-0 victory over Congo, go top of the Group first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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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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@sqoop Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:33:53
Comedians Sammie and Shawa apologize over Bobi Wine skit
Written by Erich Mbowa Comedians Sammie and Shawa have finally issued a public apology for their skit about Bobi Wine, which caused backlash. Several of the former presidential candidate’s supporters on social media found the skit insensitive. Well as the duo had initially remained unapologetic about their act despite the backlash, they have now […]
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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 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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