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News

Burundi’s Ex-President Pierre Buyoya Dies At 71

Former Burundian President Peter Pierre Buyoya is dead. He breathed his last on December 17th at the age of 71. Buyoya led Burundi twice from 1987 to 1993, and from 1996 to 2003 died this Thursday. The cause of death was not

December 18, 2020

Politics

Charles Lambert Blasts Bobi Wine For Decampaigning Uganda, Says Nigeria Is Worse

Black Wall Street leader Charles N. Lambert known for his pan African dream has hit at Bobi Wine for de-campaigning Uganda to the rest of Africa. Following the arrest Omah Lay and Tems over flouting Covid-19 guidelines, Bobi Wine slammed Uganda over

December 18, 2020

Politics

Security Clears Museveni’s 150000 Vote Protectors For 2021 Amid Concerns Over Mass Gatherings

By Andrew Baba Buluba The heightened political season has put security on high alert following the detection of large numbers of coordinated groups operating in the field. As a result, security agencies are taking steps to closely monitor the groups to prevent

December 17, 2020

Travel

Big Hearted: Ruparelia Foundation ‘Baptises’ New Baby Rhino ‘Rae Ruparelia’, Calls Gov’t To Integrate Tourism Course Into Uganda’s Curriculum

The Ruparelia Foundation, a charitable arm of the Ruparelia group has named a new rhino calf Rae Ruparelia. Last week, Rae was born at Uganda’s Rhino Sanctuary in Nakasongola District bringing the number of rhinos under the care of Rhino Fund Uganda

December 17, 2020

Politics

Ex Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki Breaks Silence On Handling Presidential Election Petitions

Retired Chief Justice Benjamin Odoki has shared his agony of handling two presidential election petitions and the key issues that should be taken into account should such petitions come up in the future. He shared his experience at a four day’s symposium

December 16, 2020

Health

Generous Heart: Ruparelia Foundation Gifts To 3 Orphanage Centres

As the country continues to grapple with the Covid-19 crisis, The Ruparelia Group through its charity arm Ruparelia Foundation has as usual launched its annual tradition of celebrating Christmas with the less disadvantaged. The Group has gifted over 5000 Christmas hampers to

December 16, 2020

Politics

Amanya Mushega: Not Too Late For Museveni To Hand Over Power

Nuwe Amanya Mushega, commonly known as Amanya Mushega, has asked President Yoweri Museveni to hand over power to another person in a peaceful transition. The former senior cabinet minister and NRM political ideologue Mushega said it is not too late for Uganda

December 14, 2020

News·Politics

Dr. Sudhir, Indian Association Applaud President Museveni For Uganda’s Stability

East African property Mogul, H.E Sudhir Ruparelia and the head of the Indian Association in Uganda Mohan Rao have applauded President Yoweri Museveni for the stable leadership he has demonstrated by leading the country for the last three decades. The description made

December 13, 2020

Business

Steady Progress: Umeme Tables Shs813 Billion Budget For 2021

Uganda’s main power distribution utility Umeme has tabled a $219 million (Shs813.2 billion budget) for 2021. Of that, $119 million (Shs442.4 billion) will be for capital investments in the grid while $60m (Shs222.4bn) will cater for net operating costs. The company says

December 13, 2020

Politics

Mixed Reactions As Kampala Minister Amongi Approves New Allowances For KCCA executives

The Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, Betty Amongi has approved additional allowances for the newly created authority and division executive members under the 2020 Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA Amendment Act. The allowances communicated in a December 10th letter by the minister

December 13, 2020