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Just In: UDC To Fund 50% Of US$150 Million Cement, Marble Factory In Karamoja
Uganda Development Corporation (UDC), an Investment arm of the Government of Uganda will fund half of US$150 million for the setting up of a cement and marble factory in Moroto, Karamoja region. Dr. Patrick Birungi confirmed a commitment to fund the project. He said UDC will contribute 50% of the total cost while the rest…
It Is Always a Double Pizza Weekend At Dolphin Suites Bugolobi
Luxurious Dolphin Suites has unveiled the much-anticipated Pizza Weekend bonanza dubbed “Buy one – Get one free” pizza treat that will its guests and loyal clients enjoy the sumptuous taste of the biggest pizza makes in town. Reliable sources have informed this website that for every Pizza a customer buys, he/she will get one free…
La Cabana Restaurant Brings Brazilian Churrasco Feel To Uganda’s Social Life
The site of meat often times excites people as their salivary glands are awakened from a diet slumber. Meat is delicious and many people look forward to another time when they will sink their teeth into the fatty meat. After a long day’s work, you surely deserve a meaty bite. It is even better if…
Victoria University Sets Guidelines For Resumption Of Physical Classes
Ugandas leading private Victoria University Kampala has announced it has finalized plans to resume physical classes for all learners as the university braces for full reopening after over four months of closure due to the covid-19 pandemic. In a memo dated October 29, 2021, released by the University Academic Registrar, Victoria University said that physical…
Victoria University Slaughters Helpless UG Celebs In “Endiba” Weekend Soccer Bonanza
Uganda’s leading private Victoria University Kampala has on Saturday October 30, 2021, humiliated helpless city celebrities with a 3-0 win in the “Endiba” weekend soccer bonanza friendly football match. According to the organizers, the match was under the theme “Extending the message and essence of higher education to the general public,” and the match held…
Op-ed: National Social Security Is A Human Right
By Ben Ssebuguzi Social security of a country is one of the yardstick to measure if that country caters for lives of it’s working citizens.The stronger the fund,the stronger the welfare of it’s citizens. In East Africa,Nssf is one of the biggest with total Assets worth Ugx 15 trillions. What is social security? Social security…
MPs Task To Desist Tempering With Judiciary, Parliament Budgets
Members of Parliament have asked the Executive to desist from arbitrarily cutting the budgets meant for Parliament and the Judiciary saying it is a violation of the principle of separation of powers. In the second quarter of the current financial year, Parliament and the Ministry of Finance locked horns over budgets meant to facilitate committees…
Another Bomb Blast In Nakaseke Kills Two Children
Two children have died after a suspected bomb exploded at Ssegalye village in Nakaseke district. The deceased have been identified as Pius Kiwuwa aged 12 years and Micheal Kiyingi aged 14 years whereas a child aged nine months identified only as Odong has been injured in the explosion that occurred at Ssegalye village in Semuto…
BUBU: Minister Gume Ngobi Launches New Mango Line At Soroti Fruits Factory
The Minister in Charge of Cooperatives in the Ministry of Trade, Industries and Cooperatives, Fredrick Ngobi Gume has said that Soroti Fruit Factory, the manufacturers of Teju Juice in the eastern district of Soroti is a dream come true. Gume was yesterday commissioning the new mango line at the factory when he said: “For every…
Legislators Push For MP Ssegirinya To Get Specialized Treatment
Parliament is currently engaged in talks with different stakeholders to see that that the Kawempe North MP, Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya who is currently in a prison hospital, receives treatment in a better medical facility. The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hon Anita Among who chaired the House on Thursday, 28 October 2021 said that Ssegirinya who…