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Kabuleta Unveils New Political Party, Vows To Bolster Economic Advocacy

Former Independent presidential candidate Joseph Kabuleta has launched the National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) as his new political party at their headquarters offices in Bugolobi, a Kampala Suburb. According to Kabuleta, NEED under its slogan “Money in Your Pocket” is hinged on

October 3, 2022

Politics

VP Alupo, Ministers Otafiire & Sempijja Endorse Museveni For 2026 Presidential Seat

The Vice President Major Jessica Alupo, Internal Affairs Minister Maj Gen. Kahinda Otafiire, and Defence Minister, Vincent Sempijja, were among the leaders who signed an endorsement for President Yoweri Museveni’s 2026 candidature. The ministers were on Saturday attending the belated youth day celebrations

October 3, 2022

Politics

FDC Goes To Court, Wants EALA Election Results Nullified

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) is set to petition Court challenging the outcome of the recent East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) elections citing a number of illegalities. Harold Kaija, who was a contestant in the recently concluded elections revealed that immediately after

October 3, 2022

Africa·Business·East Africa·National News·Politics·Trending·Uganda·World News

‘We Dont Take Kindly To Arrogance’, Museveni Blasts EU Parliament

President Yoweri Museveni has again scoffed at the European Union Parliament for passing a resolution to halt the East African Oil Pipeline project- EACOP, slated to kick off by 2025. 334 Legislators from the EU Parliament recently voted to halt project for

September 30, 2022

Crime·National News·Security

Crime Intelligence Net Notorious Criminal Gang Leader

For six months, crime intelligence and flying squad have been hunting for Daren Kabuye, a man suspected to be the ringleader of the Kigaali gang that clobbered Kyebando’s Internal Security Officer (GISO) Ben Kasule as he responded to a robbery alarm. The

September 30, 2022

East Africa·National News·Uganda

The Tragedy Of Bobi Wine

By Andrew Mwenda Kampala: Uganda’s leading opposition figure, Robert Kyagulanyi, hereinafter referred to by his stage name, Bobi Wine, is a disaster of unmitigated proportions. He claims to be opposed to the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). I wonder whether he

September 30, 2022

National News·Uganda

Human Organ Donation & Transplant Bill: Government Sets Tough Penalties For Human Organ Trade

The Parliament of Uganda has passed the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill, 2022 setting tough penalties for dealing in human organs for commercial purposes. The Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Bill, 2022 seeks to establish a legal framework for

September 30, 2022

Business·National News

Finance Minister Kasaija Delighted About Tycoon Hamis Kigundu’s Modern Agro-Processing Plant

The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Matia Kasaija has commended businessman Ham Kiggundu for establishing a complete integrated food processing unit, creating jobs and opportunities for young people. The minister made remarks on Wednesday September 28, 2022 in an interview with

September 30, 2022

Business·National News·Op-ed

OP-ED: Employ Benefits Like NSSF Can Make Your Business Resilient In Post Covid

By Ben Ssebuguzi Kampala: As business executives are scampering to cut costs in order to stay clear of the COVID-19 economic effects, some are making grave mistakes of evading retirement savings for their employees which makes them demotivated at workplaces hence less

September 29, 2022

National News

Tycoon Sudhir Scoops Prestigious Award For Promoting Uganda’s Tourism Sector

As part of recognising and appreciating key players in Uganda’s tourism sector, the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, on Tuesday awarded city mogul Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia for his efforts towards promoting tourism in Uganda. Dr. Sudhir, who is the Chairman Ruparelia

September 28, 2022