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Grief, Tears As Mourners Pay Last Respects To Yiga, Pastor Asked To Be Buried With TV
Untold grief and sorrow engulfed believers today at Christian Revival Church Kawaala, a city suburb, as they paid last respects to their fallen pastor, Augustine Yiga aka Abizaayo. Pastor Yiga died early this week at Nsambya Hospital, where he had been bedridden for several days, battling a terminal illness. Mourners have been holding vigils at…
Chelsea Vs Burnley: Lampard To Unleash Attacking Trio Ahead Of Premier League Return
Chelsea made waves in the summer transfer window by signing Kai Havertz, Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech to give themselves a new attacking line. However, Frank Lampard has struggled to find the right combination over the early part of the season, with Chelsea enjoying mixed results. The Blues have so failed to produce the perfect…
‘They Talked and It’s Perfect’ – No Issue Between Benzema and Vinicius, Insists Real Madrid Manager Zidane
Zinedine Zidane insists there are no lasting issues between Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior after the Real Madrid striker told Ferland Mendy not to pass to their team-mate. In Madrid’s 2-2 draw at Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Zidane’s side two down at half-time, Benzema was caught on camera appearing to…
Tanzania Elections: President Magufuli In Landslide Win Amid Fraud Claims
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli has won re-election with a landslide victory in a poll that the opposition has described as fraudulent. Mr Magufuli’s main rival, Tundu Lissu, has said his party’s agents were prevented from entering polling stations during Wednesday’s election. The National Electoral Commission (NEC) has dismissed the claims of fraud. In its final…
US Cuts 30Bn Covid-19 Funds To Uganda
Since the outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has provided technical assistance and more than $47 million to help Uganda meet urgent needs in its COVID-19 response. The United States’ COVID-related assistance includes approximately $10 million for a direct cash transfer program launched by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in…
Police Issues Traffic Guidelines Ahead Of Presidential Nominations
Police in Kampala Metropolitan has released Traffic guidlines that will be followed by road users during presidential nominations exercise. SSP Norman Musings KMP traffic Police commander urged all motorists who will be entering and leaving Kampala city to follow route charts inorder to avoid interruptions. Below are Traffic Guidelines: The National Electoral Commission will conduct…
Col. Basaliza Pays Glowing Tribute To Fallen Comrade Col. Shaban Bantariza
Retired Col. Steven Basaliza has paid a glowing tribute to fallen Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) comrade Rtd. Col. Shaban Batanriza, who passed away on Tuesday this week, after succumbing to the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Col. Bantariza, who was the Deputy Government Spokesperson and Deputy Executive Director of the Uganda Media Centre, was laid…
Powerful: Arsenal Humiliate Dundalk 3-0 In Europa Cup
The Gunners came into the match heavy favourites against a Dundalk side who were playing in their second-ever Europa League group stage. The hosts were hoping to build on last week’s 2-1 win away to Rapid Wien. However, it was a frustrating first half for the English side with Dundalk’s McEleny having a 4th-minute effort…
Eternal Slumber: Col Shaban Bantariza Laid To Rest
The Late Col Shaban Bantariza has been laid to rest at his ancestral home in Kagorogoro village, Bitereko Sub-County, Mitooma District. The chief mourner was Minister of East African Affairs, Hon. Maj. Gen. Kahinda Otafiire. He conveyed President Museveni’s message to the mourners in which the President described the Late Col Shaban Bantariza as a…
Celebrate Your Halloween Weekend With Amazing Discounts At Speke Resort Munyonyo
Preparation for this year’s fun-filled Halloween also known as All Hallows’ Day is in high gear at Speke Resort & Conference Centre in Munyonyo, a Kampala posh suburb. The hotel owned by Speke Group of Hotels, a subsidiary of Ruparelia Group, has come up with various activities through the Halloween weekend and special discounts on…