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UPC Calls On Govt To Fight Corruption Inorder To Achieve Vision 2030
The opposition Uganda People’s Congress is concerned about the rampant corruption in the country which it says is a big threat to Uganda’s Vision 20230. UPC’s remarks come after Uganda over the weekend (9th December), joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Anti-corruption Day. This year’s observance coincides with a new parliamentary…
Five UPDF Soldiers Tried In Public For Torturing Civilians
Five (5) Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers who were arrested for torturing a civilian have appeared before the 505 Brigade Unit Disciplinary Court chaired by Lt Col ML Kigundu that sat for a public hearing in Lagot Parish, Mucwini Sub-county, Kitgum district. The five soldiers, identified as Corporal Odong Richard Burton, Private Omara Martine…
Here Are America’s 17 Best Streets for Christmas Lights
We all have that one neighbour who goes bonkers during the holidays, covering their house with so many LED lights and reindeer that you can see the place from space. That neighbour is, undoubtedly, the best. But in some neighbourhoods, there’s a Clark Griswold at every address, and year after year, these neighbourhoods transform into the…
Gaddafi National Mosque Out of Properties For Sale – Bailiffs
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) property atop Old Kampala Hill including Gaddafi National Mosque, previously on the brink of an auction due to debt exceeding sh18 billion owed to businessman Justus Kyabahwa, has been excluded from the list of assets set for sale. Louiza Auctioneers and Court Bailiffs conveyed, in a document addressed to…
Jumia To Close Struggling Food Delivery Business As Focus is Put on Core E-Commerce Plate
Pan-African e-commerce giant Jumia Technologies is pulling the plug on its Jumia Food delivery service, opting to double down on its core physical goods business and JumiaPay payment platform. The decision, effective December 31st, 2023, impacts all seven markets where Jumia currently operates: Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Ivory Coast. Jumia’s statement cites a…
NSSF Reaps Early Rewards as Airtel Delivers Sweet Dividends
Uganda’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) is celebrating a GH7.9 billion (US$2.1 million) windfall from Airtel’s interim dividend payout, just two months after the telecom giant’s stock market debut. This early return validates NSSF’s bold US$199 billion (US$52.6 million) investment in the IPO and strengthens its position as a major player in the Ugandan telecom…
5 Places Where People Walk Around Naked and It’s Completely Normal
These places have offered a unique opportunity for many people to cast aside societal norms. Whether it is the beach, outdoors or at an event, most people have at least a piece of clothing on. However, there are certain places where people walk around naked and no one bats an eyelid because almost everyone does…
What You Didn’t Know About the New Energy Cloud Mining Farm ‘CGMDminer’ that Allows You to Easily Earn Cryptocurrency
In the rapidly advancing world of cryptocurrency, CGMD Miner has positioned itself at the forefront of sustainable and eco-friendly mining solutions. As global awareness around environmental impact intensifies, it is leading the charge in integrating renewable energy sources into the cryptocurrency mining process. Embracing Green Energy in Mining Operations CGMD Miner recognizes the critical importance…
Uganda’s UGX60 Billion Anti-tick Vaccine Production Facility Nears Completion
The construction of a sh60-billion anti-tick vaccine production facility at Nakyesasa in Nalukulongo, Wakiso District will be concluded in April 2023, according to the National Agricultural Research Organisation – NARO. In October 2022, NARO, officially commenced field trials of the anti-tick vaccine dubbed TicVac-U which was developed by Makerere University scientists led by renowned Dr.…
UPDF Kills Two ADF Rebels, Captures Commander in Kibale Forest
The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) have announced the lethal shooting of two suspected rebels linked to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) and apprehended their commander within the Kibale Forest National Park in Kamwenge district. Gen. Felix Kulayigye, UPDF spokesperson, verified the incident during an interview with the Kampala Dispatch. He noted that these rebels had escaped during…