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Why Ex-Law Society President Ssebatindira Was Appointed UTL Boss
The High Court in Kampala has appointed Ms Ruth Sebatindira, the former President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS) as the new Administrator of Uganda Telecom Limited-(UTL). Sebatindira replaces Bemanya Twebaze whose contract expired in November 2019. The decision follows an application filed on December 17, 2019, by the Uganda Contribution Employees Contributory Pension Scheme…
Vipers SC Sign Play Maker Paul Mucureezi
Vipers Sports Club has signed Paul Mucureezi from Mbarara City FC on a three year contract starting 3rd January 2020. Mucureezi’s contract is subject to extension based on his performance. Vipers are currently top of the league after the first round and will be hoping to win it for the first time since 2017/18 season.…
City Technician Arrested Vending 28 Cameras, 18 Laptops Stolen From NIRA
The Police at Old Kampala have recovered 28 cameras, 18 laptops and other related accessories belonging to National Identification and Registration Authority [NIRA]. Kampala Metropolitan deputy police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire, said one suspect has been arrested. He was identified as Sulaiman Semakadde, 25, resident of Mutundwe in Rubaga Division, Kampala. Semakadde was arrested at his…
Good Riddance! Prof. Balunywa Is Poised As Kasekende’s Replacement To Clean Up Dented BOU Image
Whoever meets Dr. Kasekende on streets looking for jobs should not wonder how? Things aren’t going on well and man is having sleepless nights. News coming to our desks from reliable sources profoundly tell that Prof. Juma Waswa Balunywa born 3 December 1955, a scholar in management, leadership, entrepreneurship and also an academic administrator, who…
Tycoon Rajiv Celebrates 30 Years As He Steers Rupaleria Group To Greater Heights
Rajiv Ruparelia, Son of City Mogul Sudhir Ruparelia was born on January 2 1990 and clocked 30 fruitful years on January 2, 2020. Social Media went on fire as family and friends took on their platforms to show love, and joy as they celebrate with a brainstormed young, Dynamic, Vibrant Entrepreneur and Businessman. Among important…
Arsenal 2-0 Man United, Nicolas Pepe Helps Mikel Arteta Secure First Win As Gunners Manager
Club record signing Pepe put Arsenal ahead in the 10th minute of their third game under their former player by lashing into the net after good work down the left flank from Sead Kolasinac. Pepe later hit the post in a dominant first-half display from Arsenal before defender Sokratis deservedly doubled their lead in the…
Sudan Court Sentences 27 Security Operatives To Death For Torturing, Killing A Protester
A court in Sudan on Monday sentenced 27 members of the country’s security forces to death for torturing and killing a detained protester during the uprising against Sudan’s longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir earlier this year. The death of protester Ahmed al-Khair, a school teacher, while in detention in February was a key point — and a…
BobiWine,People Power Fans Are Myopic On Chaka Chaka’s Deportation-Andrew Mwenda
Veteran Journalist Andrew Mwenda,the owner of Independent Magazine as the eyewitness at Pearl Of Africa Hotel Kampala has come out to reveal circumstances surrounding the deportation of Chaka Chaka from Uganda on 31,December 2019. Mwenda urged Pressure group People Power Supporters with their leader BobiWine to stop politicizing the issues of ChakaChaka with out clear…
226 Arrested In Kampala New Year’s Day Joint Security Operations
At least 226 people were arrested in connection to criminal activities carried out during the New Year’s Day celebrations in parts of Kampala last night. Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Patrick Onyango says that the suspects were arrested from the various Divisions of Kampala where they were involved in pick-pocketing and waylaying people who were returning…
Bebecool Recognises Several Artists In His End Of Year List, Drops Bobi Wine
Controversial Ugandan musician Moses Ssali alias Bebe cool has released a list of artistes and songs that performed well in the year 2019. The list also stretches to the fields of comedy, sports and others. Speaking about his list, Bebe Cool noted that he recognized the artistes that perform well in a particular year, to…