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M7 Defends Uganda’s Human Rights Record, “We Are Seasoned People,”
President Yoweri Museveni has strongly defended Uganda’s human rights record and said for the last 60 years, their struggle has been about promoting and defending Human Rights. “There is a lot of misinformation, our whole struggle for last 60 years has been about human rights. But you get misinformation from some of the groups who…
FIA: Uganda Risk Being Blacklisted Over Money Laundering
The Executive Director of the Finance Intelligence Authority, Sydney Asubo revealed that Uganda risks being blacklisted by the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF) if the government does not tackle money laundering by May 2022. Asubo who was appearing before the Committee on Finance said that the FATF maintains a watch list of countries that have significant…
Minister Kasaija Cited In Fradulent Transfer Of Environmental Funds
Members of Parliament on the Natural Resources Committee have criticised the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, Hon Matia Kasaija, for diverting the Environmental Fund from National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) to the Consolidated Fund, saying this has crippled NEMA’s operations. MPs said the fund was lawfully established to assist NEMA restore the environment…
Min.Tumwebaze Roots For Hass Ovacado To Replace Sugarcane Growing In Busoga
The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon Frank Tumwebaze, has proposed the introduction of Hass avocado in Busoga to complement sugarcane growing. Hass avocado, a commercially popular and nutritious fruit is part of the 19 crops that the ministry is promoting under the Agricultural Value Chain Development Strategy. The other crops include…
Rajiv Ruparelia Withdraws From Rukaari-Lake Mburo Mbarara Rally
Motorsport ace Rajiv Ruparelia will not be part of the Rukaari-Lake Mburo Mbarara Rally 2022. The development was confirmed by his team, Rajiv Ruparelia Rally team (RRT), on Thursday, January 20. In their official statement, the Rajiv Ruparelia Rally Team said, “with much regret we like to inform all the rally fraternity and fans that…
Speke Apartments’ La Cabana Business Lunch Is Here To Fill Up Your Hunger Taste
On such a crazy week day, you should not miss tasting on Speke Apartments Wampewo’s most sumptuous “La Cabana Business Lunch” that serves clients with both local and international meals at relatively favourable rates. Under its slogan “You Do Business, We Do Lunch”, Speke management serves three-course meals from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm including a soft…
Big Story: Tirupati Dev’t Drags Bank Of Uganda, KCB To Court Over Money Laundering, Fraud
The management of Tirupati Development Uganda (TDU) has dragged KCB Uganda and KCB Kenya, accusing both banks of among other misdeeds, money laundering and fraudulently debiting the company accounts under the auspices of clearing a loan of USD70,000 which they secured from the bank. Documents filed in court through their lawyers of Aegis Advocates and…
Speke Resort Munyonyo Unveils Special Rates In ‘Valentine’s Day’ Bonanza
Speke Resort and Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort have unveiled a new Valentine’s bonanza offering Ugandans with luxurious accommodation and stay at very reduced rates as lovers enjoy their special sleepless nights on February, 14, 2022. According to Speke Resort, the Munyonyo Valentine’s day package that is coupled with a bunch of massive goodies has been reduced…
‘You Order, We Deliver’- Speke Resort Munyonyo Unveils a Home Delivery Policy To Save Clients From Unnecessary Movements
Famous for its delicious buffets, Speke Resort Munyonyo, an ideal spot from which to discover the true beauty of Pearl of Africa has unveiled a home delivery policy as one of the mechanisms used by the hotel to keep its clients safe from unnecessary movements that would expose them to COVID-19. Speke management says that…
Resourceful Premier Recruitment Sets Interview Dates For Taxi Driver Jobs In Abu Dhabi
Resourceful Premier Recruitment Limited, a reputable external labour agency has announced it will hold interviews for male Ugandans to work as Taxi Drivers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Posting through the company socials, Premier announced that interviews for taxi driver jobs will be held on Wednesday January 26, 2022 at their head officers on…