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M7: National Intellectual Property Policy Will Protect Innovators To Expand
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that National Intellectual Property Policy will give innovators the full protection of the law through patents, copyright, trademarks among others. According to H.E Museveni, this process will enable the innovators to earn their rightful recognition and financial returns for their toil and sweat. Gen.Museveni echoed that the ruling National…
Rajiv Ruparelia: Cannabis Business Will Not Only Create Jobs But It Will Also Bring In Foreign Currency
The world is turning to cannabis not only for its medical values but also its trade benefits and Uganda cannot afford to miss out, Rajiv Ruparelia, the managing director of Premier Hemp, one of the local companies eying growing the medicinal herb told local radio in an exclusive interview. “It will bring in foreign currency,…
Narrow Win: Tanga Odoi Declares Minister Rukutana NRM Flag Bearer For Rushenyi County
The National Resistance Movement’NRM’ Electoral Commission chairperson Dr Tanga Odoi has declared Min.Mwesigwa Rukutana as the winner for Rushenyi County at the party secretariat in Kampala. In a hotly contested race saw Rukutana winning Kabasharira with only 20 votes margin. The incumbent An early result from NRM returning officer saw Kabasharira declared winner, however Tanga…
How Sylvia Muwebwa The Equal Opportunities Commission Chairperson Landed Into Troubles
The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), the government agency that is mandated to eliminate discrimination and inequalities against any individual in state institutions, is in the spotlight amid allegations of tribalism and corruption. The allegations, which are a subject of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, are allegedly orchestrated by the chairperson of EOC, Ms Sylvia Ntambi…
Rhino Fund Celebrates End of Land Disputes
The long-standing license agreement dispute between Capt. Joseph C. Roy and Rhino Fund Uganda has come to an end after a meeting chaired by Hon. Minister Tom Butime of the Ministry Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities on 18th September 2020. After having met with HE President Museveni and several meetings at the MTWA, finally the parties…
Money Bags: Ruparelias Parade 2020 Model Bikes Worth Over Shs 305 M
It is no secret that the patriarchs of the Ruparelia group Dr Sudhir Ruparelia and Rajiv Ruparelia know how best to reward themselves after working hard. You will soon see these moguls cruising on two wheels around town with their new bikes. The two have apparently added to their auto collection a 2020 Harley-Davidson FXDR…
Panic! Two Concerned Citizens Demand For IGG Report On Ex BoU Officials Kasekende, Bagyenda
Two concerned citizens have petitioned the Inspector General of Government demanding for a report into the investigation and prosecution of former Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende and former director of commercial banks supervision Justine Bagyenda. The report that is being demanded for also looked into the conduct of Benedict Kasekende, the BoU Director…
Police Speaks Out On Fire That Gutted Entebbe Road Gas Station
Police in Entebbe Municipality have put out a fire that broke out at Moka Energy Petrol station located at Kitala Garuga Road.Two fire tenders arrived at the scene and were able to contain the fire from spreading any further. According to deputy Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson Luke Oweyesigyire said that Preliminary investigations show that the…
Big Story: Equal Opportunities Commission Boss Charged At Anti-corruption Court Over Corruption, Tribalism Allegations
The Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Mrs Sylvia Ntambi Muwebwa has been charged in the Anti-corruption Court amid allegations of tribalism and corruption. Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi is jointly charged with other nine officials of the commission, who include: Mujuni Mpitsi, the Secretary to the Commission; Olwor Sunday Nicholas, the Undersecretary; Moses Mugabe, a…
Disgruntled: Kireka Boba Man Dies Of Self Immolation
A boda boda cyclist who last week attempted to burn himself to death at Kireka Police Station, has died from the hospital where he had been admitted a few days ago. On Monday, Emmanuel Kabanda, attempted to commit suicide, after his motorcycle was impounded by Kireka Police team when he was found riding it in…