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CEO BAMUTURAKI: I am Qualified Enough To Run Uganda Airlines
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uganda Airlines, Jenifer Bamuturaki has said she is qualified and experienced to run the airline. Bamuturaki was appearing before the Committee on Commissions Statutory Authorities (COSASE) chaired by Nakawa West Member of Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi on Wednesday, 17 August 2022. She was accompanied by other officials from the airline…
NSSF Retains Shs 14bn UTL Former Employees’ Contribution
On Aug.08, Uganda’s Court of Appeal overturned the High Court decision directing the National Social Security Fund to refund Uganda Telecom Shs14bn contribution belonging to former employees. This verdict meant that the Fund is under no legal obligation to refund the employer portion of the contributions directly to UTL and the 10% social security contribution…
Parliament Approve UGX 266 Billion Loan For Heart Institute
Parliament has approved a US$70 million loan for the construction of a state of the art facility to house the Uganda Heart institute. A loan request brought by government to collectively borrow US$70 million from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, Saudi Fund for Development and the Opec Fund for International Development sailed…
Retired Archbishop Orombi Hails WENRECO For Solving West Nile Power Problems
The retired Archbishop of the Church of Uganda His Eminence Luke Orombi has hailed power distributors WENRECO for doing every thing possible to ensure steady power supply in West Nile. Orombi, who was speaking to journalists at his retirement home in Goli village, Kumi District revealed that the power problems currently being faced by people…
Kitagwenda, Health Bosses sued Over Medical Negligence
Kitagwenda district and two health workers have been sued at Fort portal High court over Medical Negligence that reportedly occasioned death of one Tracy Biryomumaisho at Ntara Health Centre 1V on March 29 2022. Information attained by this website indicates that Biryomumumaiso reported to Ntara Health Centre IV at 11:00Am on March 29th, 2022 with…
Victoria University Hails President Museveni for Granting them Charter
Victoria University has appreciated President Museveni for granting them a charter. “As Victoria University, we believe that this charter is a confirmation that we are a leading University in Uganda, East Africa, and Africa in offering Experiential and Work Integrated Learning. We are determined to produce graduates with employable skills and capacity to creatively employ…
Banger: Bebe Cool’s New Afro Dancehall Song,’Boss Lady’ Hits Airwaves
Ugandan music giant Bebe Cool- real name Moses Ssali- has released a new Afro dancehall single titled Boss Lady. And this new single is proof that the superstar has mastered the art of evolution. Boss Lady is continued proof that star Bebe Cool knows how to evolve and keep in touch with majority music fans;…
Big Storm: How DFCU Bank Was Dragged Down By Crane Purchase As Other Banks Report Stellar Profits
While Uganda’s banking sector recorded strong financial results for 2021, the Development Finance Company of Uganda (DFCU) Bank continues to reel from its acquisition of Crane Bank in 2017 and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic. The third-largest domestic bank in Uganda in terms of assets recorded a 46% drop in profit to USh9.3bn ($2.6m)…
Legislators Grill DOTT Services Officials Over Delayed Works At Nyagak III Dam
Members of Parliament on the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources on Thursday roasted officials from DOTT Services LTD, the company that was contracted to construct the Nyagak III hydropower dam, in a bid to solve the problem of power shortage in the region. Led by their Chairperson Hon. Otim Emmanuel Otala, the legislators traveled…
Corporate Social Resposibility: Hundreds Turn Up As Ruparelia Foundation Holds Medical Camp In Kamuli District
The Ruparelia Foundation, which was started up by city businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, over the weekend held a medical camp in Kamuli District, at the Shree Hind Bhavin Samal, during which medics attended to over 846 people. During the medical camp, the Ruparelia Foundation is providing free eye checks, treatment, glasses and cataracts surgeries. Statistics from…