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Panic As Troubled Dfcu Bank Closes Branch After Recording 5 Covid-19 Cases
The troubled commercial DFCU Bank of Uganda, is nursing five (5) COVID-19 infections from its staff at Lugogo Branch leaving both the management and customers at high risk of contracting the virus. According to the statement released by the Bank management, the affected staff have been accorded the requisite medical and psychosocial support and the…
NCHE Clears Victoria University To Start Online Teaching
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has granted Victoria University a permission to commence online teaching and learning during the COVID 19 Pandemic. In a letter to the Vice Chancellor, NCHE says after consideration it granted Victoria University permission to roll out emergency ODel for programmes it had submitted. “I wish to remind you…
Victoria University Sets Date For Rolling Out Online Classes
Following the issuance of a permission to commence its emergence online teaching by the National Council for Higher Education, Victoria University has set a final date to roll out the program for its students. The University Ag.Vice Chancellor Bill Nkeeto this afternoon said that the University is ready to start conducting online classes for its…
Education Ministry: International Schools To Open On September 21 Under Strict SoPs
The Ministry of education and sports has set a date for the reopening of the international schools in Uganda but must observe strict standard operating procedures (SoPs). According to the ministry, the general guidelines on safety measures for reopening of education institutions shall also apply to international schools in Uganda. “However, given that these schools…
Understanding Covid Challenges: Hearty Loaded Businessman Sudhir Rupareira Lets Out His Buildings To New Tenants 3 Months Without Rent
As traders are struggling to bounce back from the gallows of Covid-19 pandemic, landlords are giving them offers that will facilitator them to do business in a sustainable manner. In that spirit, Crane Management Services, the real estate and property management agency at Ruparelia Group, has announced that it will offer new tenants 3 Rent-Free…
Covid Crisis: KISU Slashes Tuition Fees By 50% To Reduce Strain On Parents
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) has Slashed has on Wednesday August 26 slashed tuition fees by a half for both joining and continuing Ugandan students, in a gesture by management to enable parents cope with the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the national schools’ lockdown that was announced in March to avert the…
‘My wealth Is Because Of Dr. Sudhir!’, Patrick Bitature Speaks On How They Shaped His Business Mind
One of Uganda’s respected businessman, Patrick Bitature has praised Mogul Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia for mentoring him into business. Mr. Patrick Bitature who was ranked among the top “five Ugandan Multi-Millionaires” by Forbes Magazine in 2012 has opened up on his wealth, applauding Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia the Chairman of Ruparelia Group for the mentorship. Bitature in…
230 Arrested In Ntungamo For Flouting Covid-19 Guidelines
Police in Ntungamo is holding 230 individuals in it’s custody that were arrested late night in a joint operation with UPDF and ISO These individuals were ferried from the neighbouring sub counties of Rwashamaire, Rubaare,Itojo ,Rukoni and some from Sheema municipality by some aspirants who are varying for the mayoral seat on the NRM ticket…
Just In : Embattled Minister Rukutana Granted 4m Cash Bail
Ntungamo Chief Magistrates court has granted bail to state Minister for labour Mwesigwa Rukutana after spending a week on remand at Kitalya prisons. MP Rukutana is charged attempted murder, assault, malicious damage to property and threatening violence. The Chief Magistrate, Ms Sarah Mponye Kolya,last week objected Rukutana’s bail application on grounds that she needed more…
Grief MP Alupo Dies Of Suspected Covid-19
Fear has engulfed Parliament of Uganda after one of her members succumbed to a virus on Tuesday which is suspected to be Covid-19. Hon.Faith Alupo has been a woman MP representing Pallisa According to sources, law maker Alupo was admitted a few weeks ago at Mulago hospital VIP section after developing severe pain, headache and…