Block 16
Nakivubo Stadium Construction Undayway: Memorial Playground Will Be Ready Soon
Like in many other countries, Uganda is madly in love with football and follow it religiously. Many love to go to stadiums to watch their favorite players in action. And for Uganda, you can’t talk about watching local football and you don’t mention Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium. The iconic stadium is in the thick of…
‘Opposition Plan B’ Exposed: Besigye, Muntu & Tumukunde To Endorse Bobi Wine For President In 2021 General Elections
When Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) stalwart Rtd. Dr. Col. Kizza Besigye revealed a few months ago that he would not contest for presidency again in the 2021 election but was to announce ‘Plan B’ very soon, many Ugandans didn’t realise what he meant. But now analysts within Uganda’s political realm contend that he was…
Heavy Deployment In Chaotic Sembabule Ahead Of Controversial NRM Primaries
There is heavy deployment of police and the army in Sembabule district ahead of Wednesday’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries. Armed security personnel are already patrolling the different areas of Mawogola East and West to avert any cases of violence. We’ve learnt that the Deputy Inspector General of Police Sabiiti Muzeeyi has also expected…
Tragedy: Fire Guts Electoral Commission Van
A vehicle belonging to the Justice Simon Byabakama’s Electoral Commission has just caught fire along a busy highway. According to the footage already making rounds on social media, the EC vehicle inscribed with wordings advertising the 2021 general elections is seen abandoned by the roadside as flames raze it down. A huge flame is also…
Just In: Property Worth Millions Of Shillings Perish As Fire Guts Vita Foam Factory
A fire outbreak at Vita Foam Factory in Njeru, Buikwe District has left investors, residents and employees in tears after property worth millions of shillings was lost. According to reports, stroke in the wee hours of Monday September 28, 2020. The cause of the fire is not yet known by press-time and there is no…
Big Story: Investors Cry Foul As Minister Betti Kamya Kicks Anite Out Of Investment, Takes Over Her Roles
Several investors in Uganda are crying foul and accusing the minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development Olive Betti Kamya of overstepping her mandate and usurping the powers of Hon. Evelyn Anite, who is the State minister of Finance for Investment and privatisation. The investors contend that instead of Kamya allowing Anite to carry out…
Again! NRM Postpones Mawogola West & East Party Elections Over Continued Violence
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) electoral commission led by Dr. Tanga Odoi have for the second time postponed the Primary elections in Mawogola North and Mawogola West constituencies in Ssembabule district. Earlier Dr.Tanga Odoi had declared that elections had been scheduled for Monday September 28, however by shock, the Party’s Secretary General, Justine Kasule Lumumba…
Top Army Officer Dies!
A top Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) army officer, Brigadier-General Ruphus Chigudu 64 years has died. Brig-Gen Chigudu, whose Chimurenga name was Promise Chombo, died on Thursday, September 24 at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals however details of his passing on was confirmedconfirmed on September 28. Brig-Gen Chigudu’s death was confirmed by ZNA Commander Lieutenant General Edzai…
Ruparelia Foundation To Handover Shs 50m Eco Brick Toilet Facilities To Kamyokya Good Samaritan P/S
Ruparelia Foundation together with partners this Friday will hand over new and complete furnished sanitary facilities to Good Samaritan Primary school located in Mulago III East Nsooba, Kamwokya slum area. The shs 50m facilities were built using proceeds from the Royal Ascot Goat Races 2019 held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in partnership with Tamarai investments…
Detailed Ministry Of Education Final Guidelines On Re-Opening Schools
The Ministry of Education has issued final guidelines that will guide the reopening of schools and higher institutions of learning in Uganda starting on October 15. According to a phrased ministry of Education new guidelines, all primary and secondary schools that reopen shall operate either as day or boarding schools but not both. Parents are…