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Health

Chad President Idriss Déby Dies After Winning Sixth Term, Disgruntled Son Takes Over Office!

Chadian President Idriss Déby Itno, who has been in power for 30 years has died of injuries suffered on the frontline, the army spokesman announced on state television. Deby, 68, “has just breathed his last defending the sovereign nation on the battlefield”

April 20, 2021

Health

Scientists Warn Of Hard Times As Second Covid-19 Wave Begins in Uganda

The second wave of COVID-19 in Uganda has begun, according to scientists. Scientists say the wave begun last week and has so far been characterized by an increase in reported cases of the disease. In the last week of March and the

April 20, 2021

Business

ICT Minister Decries Lack of Funding For UBC, National Guidance Directorate

The Minister of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and National guidance Judith Nabakooba has decried a lack of funding for national guidance and Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). The minister made remarks while meeting the Parliamentary ICT Committee. She noted that the Directorate of

April 20, 2021

Business

UNBS Employees Cautioned Against Corruption, Unauthorized Releases

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has cautioned clearing agents and consolidators against unauthorised releases and corruption tendencies, which frustrate UNBS efforts of curbing substandard imports on the market. The remarks were made by the UNBS Imports Inspection Manager, Mr Martin Imalingat, during a sensitization meeting with clearing agents

April 20, 2021

Business

Premier Recruitment Sensitization Campaign Registers Success, Thousands Registered As Leaders Hail Sudhir for Employing Ugandans Abroad

Uganda’s fast-growing recruitment company, Premier Recruitment Ltd launched a sensitization campaign about labour externalization last week which was hugely received and embraced by western Uganda. The tour which kicked off last Thursday with a staff induction session at their Mbarara regional office

April 20, 2021

Education

Education Giants: Victoria University, Smiling Faces International Partner To Offer Hospitality Short Courses

Uganda’s leading private Victoria University has partnered with Smiling Faces International to equip students with the skills and experience they need to excel in the Hospitality Industry. This website has learnt that short courses offered include Front Office Management, Housekeeping and Customer

April 20, 2021

Sports

FUFA Sack Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry Two Days After Denying

Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has officially parted ways with Uganda Cranes Head Coach Johnathan McKinstry. This comes two days after the federation came out denying reports of sacking the coach. “The Head Coach of the Uganda Men’s National team, Johnathan

April 19, 2021

Health

Kawempe North MP-elect Mohammed Ssegirinya Rushed To Nairobi For Better Treatment

Kawempe North Member of Parliament-elect Mohammed Ssegirinya alias Mr Update has been rushed to Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, for further treatment. Ssegirinya had been initially admitted at the Doctors hospital in Sseguku with ear and abdominal complications following his release from Kitalya

April 19, 2021

Sports

Jose Mourinho Sacked By Tottenham After 17 Months

Jose Mourinho has been sacked by Tottenham after just 17 months in charge. The Portuguese replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Spurs manager in November 2019 and guided the club to sixth in the Premier League last season. They are currently seventh, having picked

April 19, 2021

Politics

‘Go Slaughter Them’- FDC Endorses Ssemujju Nganda For Speaker Of Parliament Race

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has fully endorsed Kira Municipality legislator Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda in the Speakership race for the 11th Parliament. The announcement was made by the Party Chairman Amb. Waswa Birigwa. He noted that the decision was reached through

April 19, 2021