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@kfm Wed, 04 Sep 2024 03:31:02
Bobi Wine injured in scuffle with police
The police are set to launch an investigation into an incident in which opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) President, Robert Kyagulanyi was reportedly injured during a confrontation with security operatives in Kira municipality on Tuesday evening. Kyagulanyi had been invited for a thanksgiving ceremony in Bulindo in Wakiso District where his aides claim he was shot and injured in the left leg However, the police say he stumbled into a vehicle. In a statement issued shortly after the incident, police spokesperson Kituuma Rusoke said as Kyagulanyi left the venue, his team moved out of their vehicles and embarked on a procession up to Bulindo town, despite police advice against the same. He explained that despite police guidance, they insisted on […]
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@theguardian Tue, 03 Sep 2024 16:38:54
Ugandan opposition leader shot in leg after police confrontation
Bobi Wine’s party, the National Unity Platform, said police ‘made an attempt on his life’Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine has been shot in the leg in a confrontation with police just outside the capital, Kampala, his opposition group said.Photos posted online on Tuesday showed Wine surrounded by followers who yelled that he had been shot in the leg before some supported him into a waiting car. Continue reading...
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@theguardian Tue, 03 Sep 2024 15:21:57
Ugandan Olympic athlete in hospital after being ‘set on fire by boyfriend’
Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, fighting for her life in KenyaCouple were heard arguing before incident at her homeThe Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei is fighting for her life after her boyfriend reportedly poured petrol over her and set her on fire.Cheptegei, who finished 44th competing for Uganda in the women’s race at the Paris 2024 Games, is in critical condition after suffering burns to more than 75% of her body following the attack outside her home in Kenya. Continue reading...
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:19:41
No link between mobile phones and brain cancer, WHO-led study says
BY REUTERS There is no link between mobile phone use and increased brain cancer risk, according to a new World Health Organization-commissioned review of the available published evidence worldwide. Despite the huge rise in the use of wireless technology, there has not been a corresponding rise in the incidence of brain cancers, the review, published on Tuesday, found. That applies even to people who make long phone calls or those who have used mobile phones for more than a decade. The final analysis included 63 studies from 1994-2022, assessed by 11 investigators from 10 countries, including the Australian government’s radiation protection authority. The work assessed the effects of radiofrequency, used in mobile phones as well as TV, baby monitors and […]
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@sqoop Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:35:40
African artists cashing out on digital streaming sites
“There is money in streaming music,” Bongo flava star Diamond Platinumz, whose real name is Naseeb Abdul Juma Issac, is quoted as saying in 2021, then added that he was making more money from international digital service providers than from his performances. Over in Kenya, several artists say the same about the money in streaming. […]
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@sqoop Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:15:17
At least Chameleone delivers 25th anniversary
Chameleone has in the past sold out concerts but had met his Waterloo at the Kampala Serena’s Victoria Conference Hall in 2014; earlier dubbed the One Man, One Million show, it dented his reputation at the space that he didn’t make a second attempt. Joseph Mayanja, alias Jose Chameleone, is a complicated man. Sometimes, it […]
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@sqoop Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:40:35
Ugandan TikTokers throng Kampala’s China Store for cheaper goods
Police were forced yesterday to close the newly-opened China Town Su-per Stores, a new Chinese Store after several Ugandans visited the place to buy themselves cheap merchandise. The new store, which opened at the former Shoprite Supermarket in Lugogo at the weekend, mainly deals in home appliances that include Chinese electronics, fabrics, Kitchenware, sports […]
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:35:35
UHRC condemns arrest of anti-corruption protesters, demands release
The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has condemned the arrest and prosecution of anti-corruption nude protestors, calling for their release. The Chairperson of the Commission, Ms Mariam Wangadya says that the three young women who were peacefully walking to Parliament calling for the resignation of the Speaker over alleged corruption, armed with just placards were simply exercising their right to be heard by their elected representatives. She says it is unfortunate that despite posing no threat to the public or any individual, the women were arrested, charged with the offense of Common Nuisance, and remanded to Luzira prison until September 12, 2024. Wangadya described the charges as outrageous, noting that the alleged offense had no victim and caused no harm […]
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@sqoop Tue, 03 Sep 2024 13:01:48
Acidic Vokoz moment to shine
Lugogo Cricket Oval has been humbled. Now anyone can stage concerts at the 30,000- capacity venue unlike in the past when it was only reserved for established and foreign artistes. But filling it up or atleast attempting to get the numbers needs some of the following – a good and experienced promoter, the right timing, […]
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:39:30
Individuals planning to disrupt 2026 elections warned
Law enforcement agencies including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) and the Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) have joined forces to combat election-related crimes ahead of the 2026 general elections. Addressing a joint news conference at the CID Headquarters in Kibuli, Kampala on Tuesday, the Director of Criminal Investigations, Tom Magambo, and DPP Jane Frances Abodo warned individuals planning to disrupt the 2026 elections that they will face the full force of the law. Magambo emphasized that his team, in collaboration with the ODPP, is working to ensure a peaceful electoral process. “We are working day and night to ensure we have a free and fair election. There will be no chaos here and if you are busy […]
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:02:11
Museveni to inaugurate 5th CEO retreat in Gulu
President Yoweri Museveni is expected to preside over the opening of the 5th Bi-Annual CEO retreat scheduled for September 14, 2024, in Gulu City. Addressing the media on Tuesday, the Minister of State for Agriculture, Mr. Fred Kyakulaga said the 3-day event will attract over 1,000 CEOs including indigenous ones from northern Uganda. Kyakulaga adds that the retreat is intended to among other things; explore innovative solutions and investment opportunities that are crucial for northern Uganda’s economic transformation. “If you have a very big piece of land, you are free to have a plantation of sugar, cotton, tobacco, and tea because all these, you can get profit only if you grow them in large quantity,” he said
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:29:18
Bibanja Owners Urged to Certify Land Ownership As Blb Marks 30 Years
[Nile Post] Buganda Land Board (BLB), a professional body managing land and property in Buganda has appealed to bibanja owners across the kingdom to process certified land documents affirming their ownership and stay on the land.
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 10:29:41
Jinja hospital authorities threaten to confiscate UMSC property over Shs400m debt
Jinja Referral hospital authorities have threatened to attack Uganda Muslim Supreme Council property in Jinja for failure to pay Shs400 million arising out of the lost land case filed by the latter. The land in question stretches from plots 31-39 along Baxi Road in Jinja South Division. The UMSC led by Jinja District Khadi dragged the hospital authorities to court accusing them of grabbing the said piece of land. However, in 2009 the case was dismissed with costs. The hospital board Chairperson, David Mukisa said UMSC was ordered to pay Shs150m which has accumulated to Shs 400 Million in interest over the years. Mukisa said the hospital has been forced to turn to the Council because it needs funds to run […]
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:56:23
Environmentalists call for investment in water harvesting mechanisms to prevent floods
Environmentalists are asking the government and all other stakeholders to consider collective investment in water harvesting mechanisms to help protect the population against climate-related disasters in the country. This comes at the onset of the rainy season after the Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) weather experts predicted heavy rainfall distribution that will be concentrated from September to November across the country. The UNMA warning has also prompted the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) to request the Cabinet to activate the contingency budget to prevent possible disasters. Andrew Mafundo, the African Regional Director of the Citizens’ Concern Africa, a Non-Government Organisation that focuses on safeguarding the planet, empowering communities, and upholding human rights told KFM that investing in modern water […]
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@kfm Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:00:51
Man United CEO says Ten Hag has club’s full backing
BY REUTERS Manchester United Chief Executive Omar Berrada says manager Erik ten Hag has the full backing of the club and is optimistic that the pieces are being put in place for the long-term success of the team domestically and in Europe. United finished eighth in the Premier League last season and Sunday’s 3-0 defeat by Liverpool made it two losses from three games in the current campaign, leaving them in 14th spot. “Erik has our full backing. We think he is the right coach for us,” Berrada told reporters ahead of the Liverpool match in comments published on Monday. “We have worked very closely together in this transfer window and we are going to continue working very closely with […]
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@matookerepublic Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:06:43
KCCA open to naming city road after Jose Chameleone
Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is open to naming one of the roads in Kampala after legendary musician Joseph Mayanja, aka Chameleone. This came after NBS TV photojournalist Francis Isano wrote on Sunday, “History will tell that Uganda has (Jose Chameleone). Dear KCCA, we demand a Joseph Mayanja Road.” However, in response, KCCA set a […] The post KCCA open to naming city road after Jose Chameleone first appeared on Matooke Republic.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:09:45
Gen Muhoozi Meets Awilo Longomba Ahead of Kampala Concert
[Nile Post] The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, on Monday hosted renowned Congolese Soukous star Awilo Longomba at the Special Forces Command Headquarters in Entebbe.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:09:46
Ugandan Youth Take to the Streets - We Are Prepared to Go Far
[Nile Post] The youth are motivated by the severe challenges they face daily, including delayed deployment of medical internees, high unemployment, limited access to healthcare, and the struggle to afford basic necessities
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:09:47
Govt Allocates Shs7.5bn to Revamp Ankole Mugaba Palace for Tourism
[Nile Post] The government invests Shs7.5 billion in revamping the Ankole Mugaba Palace in Mbarara City, with plans to officially open the historic site to tourists in December, featuring restored artifacts and faith-based tourism experiences.
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@allafrica Tue, 03 Sep 2024 07:09:48
Govt Should Consider Regulatory Impact Assessment of HIV/Aids Control Act
[Nile Post] Recently while on an evening sip at a liquor store, I clapped my eyes on an ARV tin in an open display on the counter. Aware of the ability of alcohol to impair judgement, the service girl forearmed her rummy of her status in a rather unusual manner. This roused my mine to the South African HIV Control Act
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