Motorsport ace Rajiv Ruparelia will not be part of the Rukaari-Lake Mburo Mbarara Rally 2022. The development was confirmed by his team, Rajiv Ruparelia Rally team (RRT), on Thursday, January 20. In their official statement, the Rajiv Ruparelia Rally Team said, “with much regret we like to inform all the rally fraternity and fans that…
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon Frank Tumwebaze, has proposed the introduction of Hass avocado in Busoga to complement sugarcane growing. Hass avocado, a commercially popular and nutritious fruit is part of the 19 crops that the ministry is promoting under the Agricultural Value Chain Development Strategy. The other crops include…
Members of Parliament on the Natural Resources Committee have criticised the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon Matia Kasaija, for diverting the Environmental Fund from National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to the Consolidated Fund, saying this has crippled NEMA’s operations. MPs said the fund was lawfully established to assist NEMA restore the environment…
The Executive Director of the Finance Intelligence Authority, Sydney Asubo revealed that Uganda risks being blacklisted by the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) if the government does not tackle money laundering by May 2022. Asubo who was appearing before the Committee on Finance said that the FATF maintains a watch list of countries that have significant…
President Yoweri Museveni has strongly defended Uganda’s human rights record and said for the last 60 years, their struggle has been about promoting and defending Human Rights. “There is a lot of misinformation, our whole struggle for last 60 years has been about human rights. But you get misinformation from some of the groups who…
Forest Cottages, Kampala’s most eco-friendly boutique hotel has announced an irresistible offer dubbed the ‘Happy Hour’ special that will see its seasonal clients enjoy delicious combos starting from just shs 23,000 only. Happy hour at Forest Cottages is now available starting from 4 p.m till late from Monday to Saturday where you’ll enjoy a special…
Speke Resort & Conference Centre in Munyonyo, popularly known for endless fun-filled weekends has unveiled a Crazy Beer & Pizza combo running this month of January in which it is offering loyal clients and guests to pay less but drink much enjoying the locally made Ugandan beer and Pizza. Announcing via its socials, Speke Resort…
