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Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia Calls for Official Recognition of Uganda’s Asian Community as a Tribe
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, the prominent Ugandan billionaire and chairman of the Ruparelia Group, has once again urged the formal recognition of Uganda’s Asian community as an official tribe within the country. In a video shared on his TikTok account, ‘jointsofsudhir,’ Dr. Sudhir emphasised the deep historical ties and significant economic contributions of the Asian community…
Chairman Lee Man-Hee: The Grand Finale Of The Evangelism Seminar Resounded In Jeonju,With Over 16,000 People Cheering Joyfully
Over 250 pastors attended offline, with more than 200 additional pastors participating online. Lively festival scene at Shincheonji, Jeonju Church was bustling, featuring sights such as a ceremonial guard and traditional folk music performances. Attending pastors promised to “learn well and share” as they presented a bouquet to the Chairman. The festival that unveiled the…
MPs Grill Evelyn Anite Over Sluggish Completion Of Industrial Parks
Members of Parliament have demanded that the Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Privatisation and Investment), Hon. Evelyn Anite, explains the delayed completion of eight industrial parks countrywide despite a Presidential directive. The lawmakers were forced to defer adoption of the Report of the Public Accounts Committee (Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State…
Joy As Uganda Cranes Slit South Sudan At Namboole Stadium
Uganda Cranes earned a slim win over neighbours South Sudan on Friday at Mandela National Stadium to keep the dream of participating at the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations alive. In a closely contest game played under the floodlights, Bevin Mugabi’s sole strike in the second half eventually separated the two teams. Uganda started…
Speaker Among,IGG Beti Kamya Wage War Against Corrupt Govt Officials
Speaker Anita Among has urged the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) to increase public awareness campaigns in the fight against corruption. The Speaker asked the IGG to create friendship with the citizens to facilitate the smooth and easy gathering of vital information on the corrupt. “I know you are creating awareness to the public about corruption,…
Defilers,Rapists Should Rot In Prisons Forever- Min Balaam
The State Minister for Gender, Labour, and Social Development in charge of Children and Youth Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has said that rapists and defilers should never be given bail once arrested. Balaam made these remarks while addressing members of the press at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on October 11, 2024, while commemorating the…
Life Shattered: The Untold Story of Saul Male, Nasuuna Aisha, and the 2018 Protests in Kampala
In the heart of Kampala, Uganda, during a time of political unrest and social upheaval, the lives of many were changed forever. Among them was a young man, Saul Male, and his wife, Nasuuna Aisha, whose fates became inextricably linked with a dramatic moment in Uganda’s recent history. It was 2018, and the streets of…
FIFA Certifies Rebranded Hamz Stadium Nakivubo Memorial, Marking a New Era for Ugandan Sports
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially certified the newly reconstructed Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, now rebranded as Hamz Stadium Nakivubo Memorial, marking a significant milestone in its transformation. The announcement by businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, on Monday, October 7, marks the stadium’s readiness to host high-calibre football matches on…
“It’s Treasonous To Discourage Ugandans From Embracing Govt Services” – Museveni Warns Opposition Politicians
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon opposition politicians to stop spreading negative messages and discouraging their supporters from embracing government programs. According to President Museveni, such groups are the reason why many Ugandans are still languishing in poverty. “Whether you are in opposition, it’s dangerous to discourage your supporters from embracing government programs and…
UN Boosts Ugandan Security Fight Against Terrorism
Uganda’s National Counter-Terrorism Centre has received a significant boost in its efforts to combat violent extremism, thanks to a consignment from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The new equipment and resources are set to enhance both the Centre’s operational capacity and its public outreach programmes. The UNODC has been working alongside…