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Billionaire Born Today: East Africa’s Business Mogul Sudhir Ruparelia Clocks 66 In Style
Kampala: East Africa’s celebrated billionaire, money magnet, business mogul, honorary consul of the Republic of Nepal to Uganda HE. Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has today clocked 66yrs old. Born on the 17 January 1956, at Kabatoro, Kasese, Uganda, Sudhir is a formidable wealthy businessman, entrepreneur and investor in Uganda currently surviving with a net income worth over…
Former LOP Winnie Kiiza Hailed For Championing Democracy
The former Leader of the Opposition, Hon. Winnie Kiiza has commended Parliament for being an institution that promotes democracy, good governance and being accessible to the ordinary people. Kiiza made these remarks while receiving a service award from the Deputy Clerk to Parliament, Henry Waiswa at the end of last week. Kiiza said that it…
Hima Cement Factory Halts Operations After Fire Outbreak
Hima Factory in Kasese District has suspended operations after a Saturday fire outbreak that left three factory workers dead and properties worth millions destroyed. Six other factory employees were injured with three in critical condition. Jean-Micheal Pons, the country Chief Executive Officer Hima Cement said in a statement that operations at the factory have since…
Police Hunt For UPDF Soldier Over Ntinda Traffic Officer Shooting
A joint team of security is hunting for a UPDF soldier who shot and injured a traffic police officer trying to tow army vehicle that was involved in an accident on wee hours of Sunday morning in Ntinda,a leafy Kampala suburb. The traffic officer who was involved in the scuffle has been identified as Police…
President Museveni Promotes 528 UPDF Soldiers
President of the Republic of Uganda General Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Commander in Chief of armed forces has promoted 528 soldiers to various ranks in the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF). “The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs and UPDF are pleased to announce the elevation of 528 UPDF Officers to different ranks by Excellency…
Tireless Uganda Airlines Wins World’s Youngest Aircraft Award Again
Uganda Airlines has won the ch-aviation World’s Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2022 for the second year running. The ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award recognises airlines from across the globe that keep a young, modern, and efficient fleet. For the first time, ch-aviation also recognised Aircraft Leasing companies with the ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Portfolio Award. In…
Panic, Mixed Reactions As Betway Sports Betting Quits Ugandan Market
Several sports clubs in the country are in panic following an impending country exit by Betway sports betting company. Although the company is yet to officially announce its exit, a top official confirmed the move, saying they will make the announcement at the right time. Betway, which has operated in Uganda for the last seven…
President Museveni Pardons 79 Prisoners On Medical And Humanitarian Grounds
President Yoweri Museveni has pardoned a total of 79 convicts who have been serving sentences at different Prisons across the country. This is contained in a letter dated January 3, 2022 the President wrote to the Commissioner-General of Prisons Dr. Johnson Byabashaija directing for the release of the listed prisoners. The president said, he exercised…
Valentine’s Day: Lovers To Be Treated To Romantic Dining Experience At Kabira Country Club
Valentine’s Day, a day on which couples, families and friends come together to celebrate love, happens once a year. The day is traditionally associated with red hearts, romance, flowers, exchange of cards and other sweet things that express love. This year, like the years before, Kabira Country Club is celebrating this year’s Valentine’s Day in a…
Panic As Energy Ministry Recommends Halting Of New UMEME Investments As Contract Renewal Hangs In Balance
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has recommended the halting of new investments by energy distributor, Umeme ahead of the expiry of its 25 year concession in 2025. The Minister of State for Energy, Sidronius Okaasai Opolot said this during a meeting with members of the Committee of Environment and Natural Resources to respond…