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Health

KACITA Chairman, Everest Kayondo Loses Battle To Covid-19

The Chairman of Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), Kayondo Everest has died. Kayondo was pronounced dead on Wednesday afternoon from Lifeline International in Zana, Kampala where he had been admitted with Covid-19 symptoms on Saturday. Mr. Abel Mwesigye, the KACITA Chief Executive

June 23, 2021

Business

Gov’t, Civil Society Call For Joint Tax Revenue Collection In EAC

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and the Uganda Revenue Authority have agreed that there is a need to quickly centralize the collection of government revenues within the East African Community. Article 32 of the EAC Common Market Protocol provides

June 23, 2021

Health

Covid-19 Patients Stranded In Masindi Hospital As Health Workers Flee Place Over Lack Of PPE

Health workers at Masindi General Hospital have laid down their tools due to lack of Personal Protective Equipment-PPE. This has left several Covid-19 patients stranded. According to URN, most of the health workers who spoke them on condition of anonymity noted that

June 23, 2021

Health

‘They only want to move around the district without any person stopping them’- Mukono RDC Rejects Request By Political Leaders To Join Covid-19 Sensitization Drive

The Mukono Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Fatumah Ndisaba has rejected a request by political leaders to join the COVID-19 task force to sensitise residents on the implementation of the standard operating procedures-SOPs. We’ve learnt that a group of political leaders led by

June 22, 2021

Education

UNEB Postpones Release of 2020 Examination Results

The Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) has postponed the release of 2020 national examination results due to restrictions of Covid-19. According to the programme, the examinations body had scheduled to release the said results before the end of June starting with Primary

June 22, 2021

Entertainment

Winnie Nwagi Blasts Fans Attacking Her Over Nudity

Celebrated singer Winnie Nakanwagi aka Winnie Nwagi is not happy with the way some Ugandans on social media are ridiculing her over her shameful dress code, which often leave her private parts not covered. Apparently, Nwagi is being roasted by many of

June 22, 2021

Education

President Museveni Commends Kampala Parents For Producing Bright Leaders

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has once again singled out Kampala Parents School for praise on grooming good leaders. The president made remarks during the new Cabinet swearing-in at Kololo Airstrip on Monday, June 21, where he commended Kampala Parents School for preparing

June 21, 2021

Health

Grief: The Sunrise Newspaper Founder Hadijah Nakitende Is Dead

Hadijah Nakitende, one of the founders of The Sunrise Newspaper, has passed on. Family members have confirmed the tragic news of her passing this morning Monday June 21, after a year-long battle with Cancer. Following the closure of the first Uganda Airlines,

June 21, 2021

Health

Just In: PSFU ED Badagawa Is Dead

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda Executive Director Dr. Gideon Badagawa has passed on according to reports.. We’ve learnt that Badagawa succumbed to Covid-19 from Mulago hospital where he was admitted a few days ago. Mr. Badagawa at only 54 years was the

June 21, 2021

Business

Why You Should Isolate & Enjoy a Splendid Vacation At Kampala Boulevard Suits During This Covid-19 Era

They say life is too short to live, hence you should live it to the fullest. The best way to enjoy life to the fullest is to always enjoy the best that there is to offer; that is exactly what Kampala Boulevard

June 20, 2021