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Tragedy As Julie Angume Lover Shuns Own Kwanjula
Gospel singer Julie Semugga Agume who is widow of fallen musician Martin Angume, almost shed tears this week after her new lover identified as Samuel Sekajugo Musoke snubbed their Kwanjula ceremony. Samuel Sekajugo’s photo that Julie Angume introduced Julie and Sekajugo, who is based in Sweden, has organised a massive Kwanjula and invited a few…
Traffic Police Draws Plan To Crush Anti-corruption Walk Rioters
Police has issued a traffic management plan for anti-corruption walk on Wednesday December 4, 2019. On 4th December, 2019, H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda will lead the walk code named Anti- corruption walk. The walk is aimed at intensifying the fight against corruption, said SSP Musinga Norman, KMP Traffic Commander. The walk…
Traffic Flow In Jinja City Blocked Over Horrific Train Accident
There was Traffic congestion along Engineer Zhikusoka road on Sunday night in Jinja city following a collision involving a train registration number 73U 33 and cargo truck registration UAR 728E. According to eyewitnesses, the 8:30 pm accident occurred at the railway crossing line blocking vehicles from crossing from either side when the truck driver failed…
Traders Threaten To Close Shops After Meeting Museveni Over EFRIS
The leaders of traders’ associations have threatened to lock down their businesses again, displeased with the outcome of the Kololo meeting with President Museveni. They argue that President Museveni did not address any of their concerns about taxes at the much-anticipated meeting. However, the Uganda Revenue Authority spokesperson, Ibrahim Bbosa, urged the traders to have…
Traders Seek To Boost Import, Export Trade Through Uganda Connect
In response to H.E. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s directive for a more compelling presentation of Uganda and its products in foreign markets, Uganda Connect has emerged as a pivotal platform. The launch of Uganda Connect, a private sector-led brand and marketing drive, took place at Next Media Park, drawing investors, producers, farmers, exporters, and media…
ToughTimes: Brookside Lays Off Half Of Ugandan Staff Due To Export Restrictions From Kenya Authority
Brookside Limited, a dairy processing company that packages long-life milk, cream, butter, yoghurt, ghee, and milk powder in Uganda and the East Africa regional export market has retrenched over 50 per cent of its staff following a drop in the exported products.In a letter addressed to the Commissioner of Labour at the Ministry of Gender,…
Tough Times: Buhweju MP Francis Mwijukye Poisoned
The Buhweju County Member of Parliament Francis Mwijukye has been poisoned, this website has learnt. Hon Mwijukye is currently battling ailments related to food poisoning at undisclosed health facility. The FDC strongman disclosed the development in one of the WhatsApp groups where he also revealed that he was poisoned through food. “Friends we are in…
Tough Times For Ugandans As Central Bank Moves To Restrict Money In Circulation
On July 6, Bank of Uganda held an emergency monetary policy committee meeting and decided to increase the central bank rate (CBR) by one percentage point to 8.5%, the highest since the country got hit by COVID-19. The Bank had in June this year raised the rate by a percentage point. Previously, the Bank had…
Tough Times Ahead As Police Director Orders For Enforcement Of Curfew, Covid-19 SOPs
The Uganda Police Operations Director, AIGP Edward Ochom has ordered all territorial commanders countrywide to strictly enforce the Covid19 guidelines given by the Ministry of Health and arrest whoever violates them without fail. He communicated through a memo seen by this website and copied to all Regional and District police commanders as well as officers…
Tough Talking: CDF Gen.Mbadi Cautions Current UPDF Generation Against Indiscipline
The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbasu Mbadi officiated at the Handover/Takeover of the office of Deputy Commander Land Forces (D/CLF) from Lt Gen Sam Okiding to Maj Gen Francis Takirwa. He also witnessed handover of the office of Chief of Staff Land Forces from Maj Gen Bob Paciesky Ogiki to Maj Gen Jack…