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Uganda Railways Resumes Commuter Train Services In Kampala
Nearly two months after suspending operations due to the outbreak of COVID 19, Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has announced resumption of commuter train services. The corporation has also confirmed that the necessary commuter train and ticketing stations have undergone the necessary inspections to ensure all mandatory SOP’s are in place for the staff and passengers’…
UPDF Issues Shoot to Kill Orders Against Armed Warriors Resisting Disarmament
Amudat: The UPDF 3rd Division Commander Brigadier Joseph Balikudembe has issued shoot to kill orders against any warrior who puts up resistance during the ongoing disarmament exercise. Brigadier Balikudembe issued the orders on Saturday during the official launch of the cordon and search operations in Nabilatuk, Amudat and Nakapiripirit districts. Addressing local leaders, elders, youths…
Resourceful Premier Recruitment Announces Juicy Job For Female Welfare Manager
Uganda’s resourceful trusted recruiting company, Premier Recruitment Limited that is mostly known for sourcing juicy jobs in the UAE countries has announced a vacancy for a female welfare manager who will be earning between US500- 800 per month. The company has asked interested potential candidates to contact management via; WhatsApp or Call 0200909755 I Email:…
Again: Crane Management Services Outshines Other Arcade Owners In Observing Covid-19 SOPs
Crane Management Service Limited, a company that manages all building under Ruparelia Group has again Outshined other archade owners in observing all the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that were issued by the Ministry of Health and Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to all city arcade owners before the re-opening of their buildings in order to…
Jubilant Nansambu Sandra Wins POA Star Search, Scoops UGX60m Cash Prize At Sumptuous Speke Resort Munyonyo
Sandra Nansambu has been crowned the winner of the Pearl of Africa (POA) Star Search competition walking away with UGX 60 million grand cash prize. Nansambu,19, was announced the winner at the grand finale of the competition’s first edition on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Speke Resort Munyonyo. She also becomes the new tourism ambassador of Uganda. The…
Former Police Chief Gen. Kale Kayihura Runs 16 Kms To Honour Uganda’s Olympics Team In Tokyo
Former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura has this Sunday morning taken part in a 16-km run in celebration of the Ugandan athletes who won medals in the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. “This morning, Sunday 8th August. 2021, my staff and I ran a 16-km road run in our beautiful, undulating Katebe, Kashagama to…
Sheema, A District With Bigwigs But No Safe Water: Residents Cry Foul Over Inadquate Clean Water Sources
Residents of Bwayegamba Parish in Kigarama Sub County, Sheema North Constituency, Sheema District are crying foul over the inadequate sources of clean water in their area. From a distance, this dirty water covered with algae makes you think it is fetched for animals. But on inquiring from the children, and residents it is actually for…
Busted: Former MPs On Spot For Asking Bribes From Owners Of Departed Asians Properties
Former Members of Parliament on committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) are being accused by city landlords of witch-hunt in the ongoing row involving properties of Departed Asians. According to Eagle Online news website, the new MPs are finding it hard in implementing some of the resolutions passed by the former legislators…
Controversial Russian Vehicle Tracking Deal: How & Why President Museveni Directed Minister Jim Muhwezi To Sign Off The Agreement Within Two Weeks
On Tuesday July 27, the new Minister for security, Maj. Gen. Jim Muhwezi made a humbling return to the headlines of Ugandan news media when he made a statement to parliament regarding the controversial vehicle tracking deal between Uganda and a “bankrupt” Russian company. Muhwezi was just one month into office but as he made…
Sad! UPDF’s Bush War Maj Gen Rwabantu Alias ‘Gonya’ Dies
The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) reserve force deputy commander Maj Gen Stephen Tumusiime Rwabantu alias Gonya has died. Rwabantu RO/081 joined the bush war in 1981 together with Brig Taban Kyabihendwa after the two defected from UNLA barracks in Bugolobi. This group was smuggled by Brig. Kyaligonza and they included the late Col. Lumumba…