Yearly Archives: 2024

Good Heart: Aspirant Buwekula South MP Dedan Mubangizi Raises120M For Construction Of Kayebe Church School In Fund Raising

In a powerful demonstration of unity and generosity, renowned philanthropist and aspiring Member of Parliament for Buwekula South, Dedan Mubangizi, successfully led a fundraising drive to complete the construction of the only church-school in Kayebe, Mubende District. Held on November 9, the event brought together Mubangizi’s close associates, government officials, and church leaders, resulting in…

Govt Outs Ultimatum To Ugandan Importers To Secure Marine Insurance By January 2025

The government has given importers up to January 2025 to procure marine insurance for their imports from locally licensed insurance companies. This was announced by Ramathan Ggoobi, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, and Secretary to Treasury, on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, while launching the Local Marine Cargo Insurance Portal at…

Museveni Names Prof.Muhwezi New MUBS Boss

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Prof. Muhwezi Moses as the Principal of Makerere University Business School (MUBS). His appointment is on a five-year contract term, effective immediately according to a letter dated November 3, 2024, and signed by the President. Prof. Muhwezi, who has been serving as the acting principal since May 13, 2023, becomes…

EGI Uganda Report Exposes ECAs’ Role in Fossil Fuel and Hydro Projects in East Africa

The Environment Governance Institute (EGI) Uganda has released a pioneering report highlighting the substantial influence of Export Credit Agencies (ECAs) on energy projects across Uganda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In light of mounting climate change concerns and the need for sustainable energy transitions, the report sheds light on ECAs’ continued investments…

Two Notorious Armed Thugs Arrested In Mamamia Supermarket Robbery

In a daring intervention, boda-boda riders in Namuwongo A Zone, Makindye Division, thwarted an armed robbery attempt at Mama-Mia Supermarket on Bukasa Road. The suspects, identified as Edwin Lukwago and Ezekiel Asiimwe, were apprehended by the riders after a high-speed chase, according to Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire. The foiled robbery occurred around…

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