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What Next For Sudhir & Staggering BoU, Two Months after Landmark Ruling in Crane Bank case
The decision by the Supreme Court of Uganda that Crane Bank Ltd reverts to owners Sudhir Ruparelia and co-shareholders raised public excitement, for various reasons, including an assumed return of the bank into the banking industry. There were concerns about the financial implications of the decision on the national Treasury and on Ugandans generally, while…
What Is Really Going On At NSSF?
The appointment early this month of Patrick Ayota as caretaker Managing Director at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), was supposed to be a temporary measure to allow the board and appointing authority to conclude on either reinstating Richard Byarugaba as head or name a new chief. A decision on the appointment of (the) Fund’s…
What Is Nonalignment In Era Of Globalization-Oweyegha Afunaduula
By Oweyegha-Afunaduula As I wrote in an article on “Peace in a globalized world: Does it always mean the absence of war?” our World is so interconnected and interdependent that globalization is proceeding with the agency of trade and technology, especially the World Wide Web or Internet that it is foolhardy to talk of independence…
What Has Tooro Kingdom Achieved In 25 Years Of King Oyo
The King of Tooro, Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukiidi IV celebrates 25 years on the throne. Oyo ascended to the throne on September 12th, 1995 at the age of three years following the death of his father King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Olimi VII in August 1995, at the age of 49. Being a minor, King…
What Arsenal Fans Did When Alex Iwobi Was Substituted On Emirates Return After £35m Transfer
The Nigeria international swapped north London for Merseyside last summer as he joined Everton for £35m and made a emotional return to the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Alex Iwobi still holds a special place in the hearts of many Arsenal supporters. For the first time since the Nigeria international’s £35m move to Everton during last…
What Arsenal Fans Chanted At Emiliano Martinez During Victory Over Aston Villa
Arsenal supporters jokingly chanted at Emiliano Martinez during the Gunners’ Premier League clash against Aston Villa. Mikel Arteta’s men enjoyed a productive afternoon at Villa Park, enjoying the lion’s share of possession in the first half as Bukayo Saka broke the deadlock in the 30th minute with a sublime finish – his ninth Premier League goal of…
What AG Legal Opinion Means For COSASE Report On Departed Asian Assets
Attorney General Kiryowa Kiwanuka yesterday revealed that the recommendations contained in the Parliament’s Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) report, regarding management of the properties of the departed Asians, cannot be implemented under the current law. “It was very clear, the recommendations by Cosase that they were asking us to do; were not tenable…
Western Uganda Thankful For Sheema District Woman MP’s COVID-19 Awareness Song
This should probably come as no surprise that the Youthfull Sheema Woman MP, Hon. Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukurukuru, has released the first hit song to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic in the Country. Yes, it is, a viral phenomenon and through this song, people should be made aware about the ongoing pandemic of Corona Virus. It…
Western Uganda Parks To Attract Mob Tourists
It’s definite that western Uganda outcompetes other regions when it comes to remarkable tourist attractions and activities that offer memorable experiences. It’s evident that over 80% of tourists to Uganda opt for western region to explore the hidden gem. Therefore, any Uganda safari booking without visiting the western region is incomplete and missing. A combination of…
Western Uganda Dominates Fat Government Jobs – EOC Report
A report released by the Equal Opportunities Commission has highlighted the regional disparities in employment access within the public service sector in Uganda. The report reveals that only 39% of Ugandan youth have access to public service employment opportunities. Notably, the Western region boasts the highest number of employees among all regions. Presenting the 10th…