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Just In: Don Wanyama Appointed Vision Group CEO

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Press Secretary Don Wanyama has been appointed as the new Vision Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing embattled Robert Kabushenga. Mr Wanyama was officially announced by Vision Group board chairman Mr Patrick Ayota on Tuesday morning as Kabushenga

April 13, 2021

Crime

Arrested: Six Thugs Who Disguised As NWSC Workers & Robbed Chinese Businessman Shs100M Identified

Police have arrested six people suspected to have taken part in the robbery of a Chinese national at his home in Kyambogo after disguising as National Water and Sewerage Corporation workers and stole an estimated UGX 100M. The three people who were

April 13, 2021

News·Sports

Just In! Uganda Cranes Captain Denis Onyango Retires From International Football

Uganda Cranes captain and goalkeeper Denis Masinde Onyango, 35, has announced his retirement from the international football effective April 12, 2021. The player confirmed this through a letter he addressed to Federation of Uganda Football President, Moses Magogo on Monday evening. “This

April 12, 2021

News

PICTORIAL: Mogul Rajiv Ruparelia Donates to Sembabule Health Centre 1V Women

Rajiv Ruparelia, the managing director of Ruparelia Group of Companies, and his rally team, dubbed ‘The Rajiv Ruparelia Rally team” on Saturday donated items to Sembabule Hospital as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility move. The move, intended to give back to

April 12, 2021

Crime·News

Guillitone: Human Sacrifice Offenders To Face Death Penalty

Criminals who participate in human sacrifice will face the death penalty if a new law aimed at preventing the offence is passed by Parliament. The Prevention and Prohibition of Human sacrifice Bill, 2020 proposes that persons who mutilate or cause death of

April 12, 2021

News·Politics

Speaker Kadaga Implores Government To Scrap Off Curfew

Efforts by State Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon Obiga Kania to respond to a matter raised on the possible extension of curfew hours were futile after MPs demanded for a statement from the Prime Minister. Speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister,

April 12, 2021

News·Politics

MPs Task Govt To Establish Disaster Preparedness Committee

Members of Parliament have passed a motion urging government to establish a Disaster Preparedness and Management Commission that will deal with natural and man-made disasters. Mpigi district woman MP, Hon. Sarah Nakawunde who moved the motion said that the prevailing mechanisms in

April 12, 2021

Health

Lukwago Admitted In Nairobi Hospital Over Severe Chest Complications

Erias Lukwago, lord mayor for Kampala capital city has been rushed to Nairobi, Kenya for further management amidst deteriorating health. His health started worsening after recurring dizziness, persistent abdominal discomfort and severe chest pain. On Sunday,Doreen Nyanjura deputy Mayor revealed that despite

April 12, 2021

Business

Mega Deal: Equity Group Holdings Secures USD $100M For Trans-Africa Enterprises Expansion

Equity Group Holdings (EGH) has signed a USD $100 million loan (Ksh 11 Billion) facility to support its expansion across Eastern and Central Africa, enhancing its ability to serve small and medium enterprises (SMEs as it grows. In addition to operating in

April 12, 2021

News

Pictorial: President Samia Suluhu Arrives In Uganda To Sign Oil Pipeline Deal

President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the Republic of Tanzania has arrived in Uganda this morning for a one (1) day Official visit at the invitation of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Her Excellency Samia Suluhu was officially received by Hon. Sam Kutesa, the

April 11, 2021