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Senior Ugandan Economist Kashambuzi Succumbs To Covid-19
Uganda has lost a great international asset, Eric Kashambuzi, an economist, had big ideas for economic development across the world. He passed away in New York after sudden illness which is suspected to be coronavirus. His death represents a serious blow to Uganda and to Africa. He was a prolific writer and his ideas for…
Opinion: What If John Katumba Becomes Uganda’s President In 2021!
By Andrew Baba Buluba Kampala: Many Ugandans at the moment strongly believe that Presidential Candidate John Katumba becoming the next president is harder than a childless woman conceiving past menopause. And that much I believe too. I have however watched the not so generously brained Presidential hopeful in utter amusement after he successfully jumped all…
Embattled Sylvia Ntambi’s Job At Equal Opportunities Hangs In Balance As DPP Instructs Ministry Of Gender To Interdict Her
The Director of Public Prosecutions Justice Jane Frances Abodo has directed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development A.D Kibenge to interdict Equal Opportunities Commission Chairperson Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi as she battles corruption and abuse of office charges in the Anti Corruption Court. This website has learnt that on November…
Disregard Rumors, Gen. Kyaligonza Is Alive And Kicking – Foreign Affairs Ministry
The Government of Uganda through the Foreign Affairs Ministry has refuted rumors about the passing on of Uganda’s Ambassador to Burundi Maj Gen (Rtd) Matayo Kyaligonza. A few hours ago, social media was awash by reports alleging that the senior military officer had succumbed to Covid-19 at Kampala Hospital. However, according to Foreign Affairs officials…
Judicial Service Commission Responds To Businessman Hamis Kiggundu Over Principal Judge Flavian Zeija’s Alleged Judicial Mis-conduct
The Judicial Service Commission (JCC) has acknowledged receipt of a complaint by businessman, Hamis Kiggundu against Principal Judge, Dr.Flavia Zeija over the manner in which he handled the sh120b DTB case. In November 9 letter, the Judicial Service Commission chairperson, Justice Benjamin Kabiito acknowledged receiving the Kiggundu’s complaint. “We acknowledge receipt of your complaint against…
Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia to Headline Virtual Discussion of the “Journey and Future Of Victoria University”
East Africa’s business magnet Dr Sudhir Ruparelia next week Thursday will be the chief panelist at a virtual discussion organized by Victoria University. The discussion will be held under the theme “discussing the journey and the future of Victoria University and will start from 11Am -1Pm. Dr.Ruparelia – CEO Ruparelia group of companies and the…
Ugandan Gov’t Finally Okays Licenced External Labour Companies To Resume Work
The government of Uganda through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has relaxed restrictions on externalization of labor to enable companies involved in the sourcing of external employment for migrant workers abroad are to resume business. “This is to inform all licensed companies involved in the sourcing of external employment for Ugandan migrant…
Disgruntled: UPDF Section Commander Commits Suicide
A joint team of security in Hoima district has started investigating circumstances under a Uganda Peoples Defence Forces ‘UPDF’ soldier took off his own life. UPDF Spokesperson Brig Flavia Byekwaso revealed that Corporal Wilson Kalyango, 40, a section commander in the 13 battalions, 303 brigade committed suicide on Monday in Nyakasenene village, Nzorobi parish, Kabaale…
Gen.Saleh Roots For Food Security At National Memory & Peace Documentation Centre Kitgum
The Northern Uganda insurgency national memory and documentation centre received a boost today when Gen Coleb Akandwanaho a.k.a Salim Saleh and UPDF attended and toured a photographic exhibition of salient events that marked the conflicts in Kitgum town. Accompanied by the UPDF former Joint chief of Staff Ambassodor Maj Gen Robert Rusoke, the UPDF Chief…
Relief As Gov’t Re-opens Casinos, Gyms, Extends Public Gatherings To 200 People
Minister for Health Dr Jane Ruth Aceng has reopened casinos,gyms, massage parlors and gaming centers starting from Saturday 14 November 2020. She also announced that the number of people attending political rallies, processions, weddings, meetings had been increased from 70 to 200 . Dr Aceng insisted that social distancing of 2 meters, hand hygiene and…