Sudhir Ruparelia is the only Ugandan and East African to make it to Forbes’ list of Africa’s wealthiest men. As one of the most successful residential and commercial property developers in Kampala, Sudhir’s firm, Meera Investments Ltd, has over 300 properties throughout Uganda. Besides other properties owned by his firm, the Ruparelia Residence is one…
Parliament has recommended the investigation of the former Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Beti Kamya and Finance Minister, Hon. Matia Kasaija for their role in the shs10.6 billion land compensation. The House chaired by Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among on Thursday, 04 August 2022 adopted the report of the Committee on Commissions,…
There is fear and anxiety as some of the education institutions across the country propose early closure of this term over rising food prices. We’ve found out that many schools; both private and government-aided, are facing food shortages. The cost of food items such as maize flour, soap, matooke, Irish potatoes, cooking oil, sugar, beans,…
President Yoweri Museveni has contributed Shs 5million as condolences for each of the flood victims in Mbale. The money is being delivered by the Minister for the Presidency, Ms. Babirye Milly Babalanda. 23 people have been confirmed dead following heavy rains that came down following a long dry spell. Most were victims who were swept…
Members of Parliament from Bugisu region have asked Government to give residents affected by flooding in the Elgon region cash compensation to facilitate their relocation. This call follows the rains and floods which have seen over 20people killed in Mbale City and Kapchorwa district. Addressing a press conference on Monday, 01 August 2022, the MPs…
Brig Gen Flavia Byekwaso on Tuesday January 11, 2022, handed over the Office of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson to Lt Col Ronald Kakurungu as the Acting Defence Spokesperson. Brig Gen Byekwaso assumed the office in August 2020, as the first female Defence/UPDF Spokesperson in the history of Uganda. Presiding over the Handover/Takeover…
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 10th April, 2022 assented to the Succession Amendment bill 2022 into law. The bill was first passed by Parliament in March 2021 seeking to ensure equality and equity in the distribution of the deceased estates. The new amendment was repealing the old succession law which was made way back in…
By Gloria Kembabazi Kumi: Ann Grace Apio, a 64-year-old farmer, from Kadami sub county in Alukat village in Kumi district wondered how she could survive after her husband committed suicide leaving her with five children and an orphaned grandchild to fend for. With a house about to fall on her, she always had constant thoughts…
Marijuana is a lucrative business – or at least, it could be if allowed to flourish within a favorable legal climate. If legalized at all levels, cannabis has the potential to generate billions in revenue, provide millions of jobs, and save billions of dollars on law enforcement something that could see Uganda’s economy transforming within…
Delhi Public School International, a world-class international CBSE curriculum-based school in Uganda says it’s high time you unlock the true potential of your child with the right school that prepares them well for the life ahead by honoring their skills. The Naguru-based school its socials announced that gates are now is now open for Preprimary,…
