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‘Never Bite The Hands That Feed You’- Patrick Salvado Sends Message To Axed Sanyu FM’s Chief Operations Officer Betsy Mugamba

June this year, employees of Sanyu FM, the country’s oldest radio station, went on a striker protesting management’s decision to chop their salaries by 25% as a measure of helping the station survive the pangs of covid19. Left with no choice, the

October 31, 2020

News

Marine Police Unit Passes Out 48 Officers

Forty six Marines Police officers have passed out after undergoing a six-week intensive induction course in maritime operations. The training took place at Marine Police headquarters, Kigo. While officiating the pass out ceremony, Commissioner of Police Lawrence Nuwabine, the Deputy Director Human Resources

October 31, 2020

Health

Grief, Tears As Mourners Pay Last Respects To Yiga, Pastor Asked To Be Buried With TV

Untold grief and sorrow engulfed believers today at Christian Revival Church Kawaala, a city suburb, as they paid last respects to their fallen pastor, Augustine Yiga aka Abizaayo. Pastor Yiga died early this week at Nsambya Hospital, where he had been bedridden

October 31, 2020

Sports

Chelsea Vs Burnley: Lampard To Unleash Attacking Trio Ahead Of Premier League Return

Chelsea made waves in the summer transfer window by signing Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to give themselves a new attacking line. However, Frank Lampard has struggled to find the right combination over the early part of the season, with

October 31, 2020

Sports

‘They Talked and It’s Perfect’ – No Issue Between Benzema and Vinicius, Insists Real Madrid Manager Zidane

Zinedine Zidane insists there are no lasting issues between Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior after the Real Madrid striker told Ferland Mendy not to pass to their team-mate. In Madrid’s 2-2 draw at Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Tuesday, with

October 31, 2020

Africa·Politics

Tanzania Elections: President Magufuli In Landslide Win Amid Fraud Claims

Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has won re-election with a landslide victory in a poll that the opposition has described as fraudulent. Mr Magufuli’s main rival, Tundu Lissu, has said his party’s agents were prevented from entering polling stations during Wednesday’s election. The

October 31, 2020

Health

US Cuts 30Bn Covid-19 Funds To Uganda

Since the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has provided technical assistance and more than $47 million to help Uganda meet urgent needs in its COVID-19 response. The United States’ COVID-related assistance includes approximately $10 million for a direct

October 31, 2020

Politics·Security

Police Issues Traffic Guidelines Ahead Of Presidential Nominations

Police in Kampala Metropolitan has released Traffic guidlines that will be followed by road users during presidential nominations exercise. SSP Norman Musings KMP traffic Police commander urged all motorists who will be entering and leaving Kampala city to follow route charts inorder

October 30, 2020

News

Col. Basaliza Pays Glowing Tribute To Fallen Comrade Col. Shaban Bantariza

Retired Col. Steven Basaliza has paid a glowing tribute to fallen Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) comrade Rtd. Col. Shaban Batanriza, who passed away on Tuesday this week, after succumbing to the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Col. Bantariza, who was the Deputy

October 30, 2020

Sports

Powerful: Arsenal Humiliate Dundalk 3-0 In Europa Cup

The Gunners came into the match heavy favourites against a Dundalk side who were playing in their second-ever Europa League group stage. The hosts were hoping to build on last week’s 2-1 win away to Rapid Wien. However, it was a frustrating

October 30, 2020