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Nov292021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

League club, Guardiola says

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(Reuters) - Pep Guardiola will not manage a Premier League team other than Manchester City and he wants to stay with the Etihad club as long as possible, the 50-year-old said. © Reuters/CRAIG BROUGH Champions League - Group A - Manchester City v Paris St Germain Guardiola took over at City in 2016 and has led the club to three Premier League titles and the FA Cup. The Spaniard's contract is due to expire in 2023. Guardiola said he would like to lead a national team at a World Cup one day. Asked if he would consider coaching the England national team, Guardiola hailed Gareth Southgate for his work with the Three Lions. "I would love, I said many times, when I finish here, the pleasure to lead a team at a World Cup. But it is not easy to find it. There are only a few posit...

Nov292021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Saka and Martinelli ease Arsenal past Newcastle

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Second-half goals by Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli earned Arsenal a 2-0 win over Newcastle United at Emirates Stadium. Both sides struck the woodwork in a goalless opening 45 minutes, with Aaron Ramsdale superbly tipping a Jonjo Shelvey shot on to the crossbar, before Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang somehow hit a post from just four yards. Saka opened the scoring on 56 minutes when he fired past Martin Dubravka from the left after a clever pass by Nuno Tavares. Arsenal doubled their lead 10 minutes later when, less than two minutes after coming on, Martinelli raced on to Takehiro Tomiyasu's lofted pass and lifted a neat first-time finish over Dubravka. Arsenal stay fifth on 23 points, level with West Ham United. Newcastle remain bottom with ...

Nov292021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Jota brace helps Liverpool crush Saints

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Double from Portuguese and goals by Thiago and Van Dijk seal emphatic victory over Southampton Diogo Jota scored twice, including the fastest goal of the season, as Liverpool eased to a 4-0 win over Southampton. After just 97 seconds at Anfield, Andrew Robertson squared for Jota to put Liverpool ahead. The Portuguese doubled his tally for the dominant home side on 32 minutes, arriving at the far post to tap in a brilliant Mohamed Salah cross. Five minutes later, Alex McCarthy was beaten again as Thiago showed some great skill before his shot was deflected past the Southampton goalkeeper. Seven minutes after the break, Virgil van Dijk fired in a low volley from Trent Alexander-Arnold's corner to score against his former side. Liverpool ris...

Nov272021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Eliminating FGM: Sebei elders draft alternative ‘rite of passage’

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Kampala, Uganda Elders in the Sebei region in eastern Uganda have drafted an alternative rite of passage for girls to adulthood, which they say once adapted, will lead to the total elimination of the illegal practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Uganda. Third Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Nakadama (middle) and Gender and Culture State minister Peace Mutuuzo (2nd-R) attending the meeting on Thursday.Photo by Ronald Kabuubi/KMA Updates. Countries in East and Southern Africa have agreed to make a regional law that will hold perpetrators of Female Genital Mutilation-FGM accountable across borders. Third Deputy Prime Minister Rukia Nakadama (middle) and Gender and Culture state Minister Peace Mutuuzo (2nd-R) attending the meeting on Thursday.Photo by Ronald Kabuu...

Nov262021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

His Excellency President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday visited Aspen Pharmacare, the South African-based subsidiary of Aspen, the multinational pharmaceutical company that manufactures and distributes the Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.

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The President’s visit to the pharmaceutical company comes in the wake of Kenya’s preparations to start local production of Covid-19 and other vaccines. It also follows an offer by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa to donate 100,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to Kenya boost the country's vaccination campaign.

Nov252021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Final Three Nominees In Airtel FUFA Male Player Of The Year Category

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With just ten days to the coveted Airtel FUFA Awards gala, the final shortlist for the Male Player of the year category has been released by the organizing committee. The list includes Vipers SC duo of Bobosi Byaruhanga and Abdul Aziizi Kayondo plus Express FC talisman Erick Kenzo Kambale. The Awards gala will be held on Saturday, 4th December 2021 at Speke Resort Munyonyo with winners in the Male and Female categories driving away in brand new cars. Abdu Aziizi Kayondo (Vipers SC) He was part of the Uganda U20 team that reached the finals of the 2020 U20 AFCON in Mauritania. Kayondo was named in the best XI of the tournament. He was promoted to the U23 National Team and played at the CECAFA U23 Challenge Cup in Ethiopia. The left back also featured for...

Nov252021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

President Uhuru Kenyatta and President Cyril Ramaphosa during a state banquet in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Nov252021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

Come help us revamp our rail system, President Kenyatta invites South African firm

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PRETORIA, South Africa, 24th November 2021 (PSCU) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has expressed Kenya’s readiness to diversify its partnerships in the ongoing revival and upgrading of the country’s railways system. The President said Transnet Engineering Company, a state-owned South African manufacturer of railway components including freight wagons, locomotives and passenger coaches, could partner with Kenya Railways in the ongoing revamp of the country's railway infrastructure. “The advanced engineering that is taking place here is a clear indication that Transnet can be a leading partner in working together with other African countries to restore their rail-stock. We look forward to working with you as we move towards fast tracking the restoration of our railway system,” Pr...

Nov242021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

President Ramaphosa thanks Kenya for support during struggle against apartheid

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PRETORIA, South Africa, 24th November 2021 (PSCU) – South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has thanked Kenya for supporting his country's fight for freedom from apartheid. “Kenya provided unwavering support and solidarity for many years during our struggle against the evil system of apartheid,” President Ramaphosa said. The South African President spoke on Tuesday evening in Pretoria when he hosted a state banquet in honor of President Uhuru Kenyatta and his delegation. President Ramaphosa pointed out that President Kenyatta’s State Visit had enabled the two countries to renew political, economic and social cooperation including establishing a firm foundation for greater collaboration between business communities of the two African economies. ...

Nov242021 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

“Brotherhood in the media Profession is the ultimate goal”, General News and Parliamentary Journalists face-off in a friendly match.

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Kampala,Uganda: By Julius Mugaga/KMA Updates. All Photos by Julius Mugaga Moses Mulondo led the team from Parliament as Nkata Emmanuel Senior spearheaded that of United Journalists Limited. General News Journalists under their umbrella of (United Journalists Limited) last weekend held a friendly match with fellows journalists attached to Parliament (Uganda Parliamentary Press Association-UPPA) at Old Primary School in the Capital Kampala. The game attracted many journalists from Print, Visual, Online Media platforms. The game ended in favor of Parliamentary Journalists after securing two goals to one. This was aimed at bringing oneness and improvement of their working relationship. The game ended with the Parliamentary Journalists walking away with...