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COVID-19: President M7 Hails MP Kyagulanyi’s People Power For Donating Relief Item
The President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has for the first time recognized the opposition pressure group People Power movement and its leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu alias Bobi Wine for the contribution to the well-being of Ugandans. During his 9th National Address about Coronavirus on Wednesday, April 8, 20202, president Museveni told the public that the…
Min.Kyambadde Skips Covid-19 Address As M7 Warns Landlords Against Evicting Tenants
The Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde who recently excited most Ugandans especially local traders when she took on President Yoweri Museveni on the plight of traders missed out Wednesday 8, April, 2020 presidential address on Coronavirus. Most traders who were busy fried on their Tv sets expecting the minister to present their pressing issues to President…
Blessed Hands! Mogul Sudhir Fulfills Promise, Delivers Two Brand New Vehicles For Fight Against Covid-19
As, promised, City Tycoon Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia through the Ruparelia Foundation has delivered two brand new Tata Xenon Pickups to the National Taskforce as they execute their duties in the fight against Coronavirus. By presstime, Ruparelia Foundation is waiting for the Taskforce, led by Hon. Min. Karooro Okurut and Prime Minister Dr Ruhakana Rugunda to…
Gen. Tumwine Orders Arrest Of City Tycoon Abid Alarm For Destroying ISO Boss’ Kasanda Farm
Security Minister Gen. Elly Tumwine has ordered for the arrest of tycoon Abid Alarm for alleged destruction of property and attempted murder. The new orders has come after Police in Kassanda, greater Mubende district launched a probe into illegal destruction of property and attempted murder carried out by yet to be identified people over the…
M7 Unveils First Prototype African Firefighting,Pest Control Tanker
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on tuesday unveiled Uganda’s first prototype tanker and pest control sprayer designed for all terrain situations . The truck was made by a manufacturing section of the National Enterprises Corporation ‘NEC’ under the ‘All Terrain Fighting Project’ in Nakasongola district. The idea of production was brought by President Museveni who tasked…
Jeff Bezos Tops Forbes List Of World’s Billionaires, Again
By Agencies Not even a nearly $40 billion divorce can topple Amazon (AMZN) founder and CEO Jeff Bezos from being the world’s richest person. For the third year in a row, Bezos landed the top spot on Forbes’ rank of global billionaires. His net worth fell $18 billion last year to $113 billion, according to Forbes, partially due to his high-profile split from…
President Museveni Appoints Min. Karooro To Head Govt’s Covid-19 Fundraising Drive
The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed Mary Karooro Okurut, the Minister in Charge of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister, to take charge of the fundraising initiative towards the coronavirus response. Ms Karooro will be assisted by Dorothy Kisaka, the senior advisor on governance in the Office of Prime…
Pep Guardiola’s Mother Dies After Contracting Coronavirus
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s mother, Dolors Sala Carrio, has died aged 82 in Barcelona after contracting coronavirus. “Everyone associated with the club sends their most heartfelt sympathy at this most distressing time to Pep, his family and all their friends,” said Manchester City on social media. Last month, Guardiola donated 1m euros (£920,000) to help fight the…
Relief As All 150 Samples Test Negative For COVID-19 – Min. Acheng
The ministry of health has confirmed that out 150 samples tested negative for coronavirus today Tuesday April 07, none was positive. Uganda’s confirmed COVID-19 cases remain at 52. “A total of 150 samples have tested NEGATIVE for COVID-19, today,” the ministry said adding that the total number of COVID-19 confirmed cases stands at 52 in…
Byabashaija’s Job As Prisons Boss Hangs In Balance As Parliament Rejects Reappointment, Vets New Deputy Governor, DPP
The Parliament Appointments Committee chaired by the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon. Rebecca Kadaga interacted with nominees and vetted members who were appointed by President Yoweri Museveni. The positions for which the members were vetted include the Deputy Governor Bank of Uganda, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Commissioner General and Deputy Commissioner General of…