February 2022 - Page 2 of 10

BIG STORY: Here Is How NUP’s Nekambuza Adri, EALA Aspirant Is Pushing For Policy Compliance Among EAC Member States

The National Unity Platform (NUP) senior member Nekambuza Adri will run for the Member of Parliament in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) seat 2022-2027. Mr. Nekambuza Adri a sports philanthropist and businessman who has been promoting various youthful sports groups in

February 25, 2022

Crime

Lawyer Ssemakadde Asks Court To Free Mabirizi Pending Appeal

Jailed lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi, has asked the Court of Appeal to have him released pending the hearing of his appeal challenging the 18 months jail term. Mabirizi was arrested on Monday near Kyambogo University following last week’s directive by High Court

February 23, 2022

Business

Has Entebbe Airport Been Sold Off & Rebranded To Huen Airport?

A section of Ugandans has woken up to a debate on Twitter questioning whether Entebbe International Airport has been rebranded to Huen Airport. One of the notable Ugandans that have been engrossed in this twitter debate is NTV media personality Andrew Kyamagero

February 23, 2022

Education

VP Alupo Pledges Govt Support To King Ceasor University

The Vice President of Uganda, Her Excellency Jesca Alupo has pledged government support to King Ceasor University citing strengthening and collaboration with the government as the key to the success of the institution. Ms Alupo made remarks while attending the second graduation

February 22, 2022

Crime

Lands Min. Nabakooba Intervenes In Kuwe Land Grabbing Saga, Asks IGP Ochola To Investigate Errant Police Officers

The minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Planning Hon. Judith Nabakooba has intervened in Wakiso land grabbing saga. The matter is between Kuwe foundation and suspected land grabbers led by a one Kassimu Bainomugisha. In the letter to the Inspector General of

February 21, 2022

Health

The Truth: How Nakintu Judith Lost Her Kidney In Saudi Arabia’s Vehicle Accident

Nile Treasure Gate Company Limited, a labour export recruitment firm has refuted allegations of conspiring to traffic Judith Nakintu, 38, to Saudi Arabia where she purportedly lost her kidney. This follows the arrest of two directors of the company on Thursday when

February 18, 2022

Entertainment

What You Need To Know About Raising Star Kapa Boy And His New Single ” Talk To Me”

Things were just falling into place, Kapa Boy real names Kanaabi Rodrick says about his “ordained” path into music. Shortly after figuring out where I should sit for the picture-taking and conversation. Kapa Boy told our website that he grew up in

February 18, 2022

Business

Oil Prices Fall Amid Iran Talks, Ukraine Crisis

Oil Prices dropped on Thursday as investors assessed geopolitical risks. The West Texas Intermediate for March delivery lost 1.9 U.S. dollars, or 2 percent, to settle at 91.76 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for April delivery

February 18, 2022

News

Butabika Hospital Calls For Reopening Of Regional Mental Treatment Units

The National Mental Referral Hospital in Butabika has tasked the Ministry of Health to reopen regional mental treatment units that were turned into Covid-19 isolation and treatment centres. Prof Kinyanda, the chairman board of trustees, said reopening regional mental care facilities will

February 18, 2022

Business

President Museveni Set To Launch Parish Development Model Next Week

President Yoweri Museveni will launch the Parish Development Model (PDM) on 26 February 2022 in the eastern district of Kibuku. The launch of Shs 490 billion PDM meant to eradicate poverty through execution of development activities at the parishes, was announced by

February 18, 2022