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All Set For Arrested Blogger Lumbuye To Be Repatriated Tomorrow – Min. Oryem
Controversial Anti-Government Social Media Blogger Fred Kajubi Lumbuye is set to be repatriated back to Uganda tomorrow. This was confirmed by State Minister for Foreign Affairs Henry Okello Oryem at the Foreign Affairs office on Friday afternoon. “Lumbuye will be deported to Uganda tomorrow morning. On arrival he will be put in custody and later…
Six More Moroto Prison Escapees Rearrested
Uganda Prisons Services have confirmed that Six more prisoners who escaped from Moroto government prison have been re-arrested by Uganda People’s Defence Forces in the ongoing disarmament exercise in the Karamoja sub-region. In September 2020, at least 224 prisoners escaped when they overpowered the prison officers and varnished with 14 guns. This prompted to an…
‘Compensation Of Tobacco Farmers in Bunyoro Sub-region Expected to Start in Two Weeks’- Gov’t
Government has said that compensation of the more than 1,000 tobacco farmers in Bunyoro sub-region who had been denied payment since 2017 by private companies is expected to start in two weeks. The Minister of State for Industry, David Bahati, blamed the delay in payments to the verification process aimed at ascertaining the affected farmers.…
Speke Resort Munyonyo Set To Host Pearl Of Africa Talent Search 2021 Grand Finale
The Journey of the three months Pearl of Africa (POA) talent search competitions will end on Sunday August, 8, 2021 at the Samptious Commonwealth Speke Resort & Conference Centre in Munyonyo. The Pearl of Africa Star Search is an opportunity to identify, groom and refine a fresh music talent and tourism ambassador from Uganda. After…
Special Wedding Packages Awaits You At Sumptuous Dolphine Suites
A wedding is a milestone between two people who have chosen to love each other for the rest of their lives but it is a ceremony that can never be complete without the company of family members and friends. After making the vows at church, mosque or the courthouse, tradition and courtesy requires that you…
Six Igara Tea Top Bosses Suspended Over Alleged Massive Corruption
Atleast six employees of Igara growers Tea factory LTD in Bushenyi District have been suspended by the board over massive corruption and embezzlement of in specified amount of money. According to aboard notice released on August, 3, 2021, notes the suspects as the Finance Manager, Brand Unit manager, Factory manager, Production manager, General Manager, and…
Heartless! One Dead, Eight Other Family Members Hospitalised After Eating Poisoned Food
Police has launched investigations into circumstances under which an unknown person poured poison into porridge that left one person dead and 8 others admitted to Mityana general hospital in critical condition. According to the Criminal Investigations Division spokesperson, Charles Twine, the incident happened at Nkywamazi village, Bukuya town council in Kassanda district when family members…
Retiring UPDF Officer Who Saved First Family During NRA War Cries Out To President Museveni For Promotion
A Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) officer at the rank of Colonel, who saved President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the First Family during the National Resistance Army (NRA) liberation war, has cried out to the president to promote him to the rank of Brigadier General at least, because of the great job he did. Col.…
Is Your Weekend Boring? Kabira Country Club Has For You A Great Bourbon Barbeque
During weekends, it’s always pomp and glamour at the award-winning boutique hotel, Kabira Country Club due to its great Bourbon barbeque along with a glass of wine that leaves most businessmen and women refreshed and ready for a new busy week. Just like its name “Kabira” literary meaning “Little Forest”, the hotel is surrounded by…
Uganda’s Leading Private Victoria University Unveils New Courses In Legal Practice
In these times of the COVID-19 pandemic and endless lockdowns, it is important to join a university that guarantees technologically-enabled learning thus avoiding a dead year that would delay your graduation. In a bid to sort an outcry, Uganda’s leading private Victoria University has announced new courses in legal practice. According to the University website and…