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Big Network: MTN Injects 1.2Bn In MTN Momo Nyabo Promo Season3
MTN’s Momo Nyabo promo is back with over UGX 1.2billion in mobile money prizes to be won by lucky customers, Agents and/or merchants. This year’s season 3 is Organised under the theme “MoMo Nyabo, Together focusing on helping MTN customers and their loved ones rebuild after enduring prolonged effects of the COVID19 pandemic. In an…
Big Fish: Mps Karuhanga,Mwiru Join Muntu’s ANT
Two members of Parliament Hon. Gerald Karuhanga (Ntungamo Municipality) and Mr Paul Mwiru (Jinja East) have joined the Opposition Alliance for National Transformation, led by former FDC President Maj Gen Mugisha Muntu. Lawmaker Gerald Karuhanga joined parliament as an independent while Mr Mwiru was voted to the House on the ticket of the Forum for…
Agriculture Is The Backbone Of Uganda’s Economy; Hon. Jacklet Donates Over 80000 Hoes To Boost Production
As a way of fighting famine, Poverty and boosting Agricultural Production in Sheema District, Hon. Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukukuru the area Member of Parliament through the District Covid-19 task force has donated over 80,000 hoes to her residents. These were received by the area Resident District Commissioner Frank Kyerere who applauded the legislator for thinking big…
Splash MD Accused Of Sexual Harassment, Molestation & Illegal Dismissal Of Victim
Hawa Nalunkuma, an employee with Ntinda based Britania Allied Industries Ltd, the manufacturers of Splash juice and assorted brands of biscuits, is accusing the company’s new Managing Director Elmajee Ahmed, a Libyan, of allegedly sexually harassing and molesting her, before he terminated her employment after she rejected his advances. Nalunkuma says she has been the…
Three Remanded For Grabbing President Museveni’s Land
Three people suspected to have fraudulently acquired five land titles from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,on Monday afternoon appeared before the Chief Magistrates Court in Mpigi for the hearing of their case. The accused persons include Segane Peter, Suuna Jimmy and the Cartographer Ministry of lands Avola Kennedy were remanded to Sentema government prison till 28/07/2020…
Covid-19: FDC Rejects EC’s Proposed Scientific Elections
Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has strongly opposed the scientific elections proposed by the Electoral Commission. The party says it is a big risk to hold an election at a time the party is grappling with COVID-19 pandemic. Hon.Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda , FDC spokesperson while addressing the press at Party headquarters revealed that the party…
Gen.Kyanda Inspects Security At Entebbe Airport Over Covid-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 Inter-Agency Security Joint Task Force(IAJTF) led by Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda has carried out spot checks at Entebbe International Airport, Kitoro Market and two quarantine centers to evaluate the effectiveness and welfare of the security teams deployed. The deployments are meant to receive and isolate Ugandan returnees from different countries following a decision…
Education Giants! Victoria University Announces Full Online Classes At Zero Costs, New Students Given Free Laptops
In an effort to salvage the academic year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Victoria University has switched to online learning as the country is currently still in total lockdown with education institutions not able to operate for a foreseeable future. The kick-off was graced by the Senior Presidential Advisor on Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Hon…
Investigation: 10 Arrested Over Murder Of Makerere Veterinary Student
Police in Kampala have arrested 10 people suspected to have been involved into murder of Emmanuel Tegu, a third year veterinary student of Makerere University. According to Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango revealed that on Monday police carried out an intelligence led operation and arrested suspects in connection to the death of Tegu. “All…
Bar Scandal: Bunyoro Royal Prince Businge On Run For Shooting Medical Worker
Police in greater Hoima District is investigating circumstances under which Michael Okello Junior, 40, a medical worker attached to BPRM in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, cheated death by shooting at 1am Saturday morning. According to reports, Okello developed misunderstanding with Richard Kitayimbwa Businge, a son and a Principle Private Secretary (PPS) to Umukama of Bunyoro Kitara…