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PS Maj.Gen David Kasura Receives MAAIF Office
Maj Gen. David Kasura Kyomukama is the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. He joins the ministry with over 30 years of leadership experience. Before joining the Ministry of Agriculture, Maj. Gen. Kasura-Kyomukama was the Director of the National Leadership Institute at Kyankwanzi, and before this he was the…
FDC Asks M7 To Reopen Schools, Places Of Worship Before 3rd Wave
Over the weekend, we began a fourth week since Mr. Museveni relaxed lockdown measures. Life in the country has returned to normal. Even sectors that were supposed to remain closed according to President Yoweri Museveni, have slowly re-opened themselves. The only bars that were not operating this weekend, are the ones with no customers. While…
Just In: M7 Appoints Hon. Jacklet, Fr Lokodo, Crispin Kaheru UHRC Commissioners
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed former Ethics and Integrity Minister, Hon Fr. Simon Lokodo as a commissioner for Uganda Human Rights Commission. UHRC remained incomplete after the death of former chair person Med Kaggwa. He collapsed in his car, moments after leaving his home in Mulago, on the outskirts of Kampala. He was moments later…
Two Deadly Terror Suspects Arrested With Explosives
Security operatives attached to the Anti-Terror Police Unit (ATPU) in Lungalunga, Mombasa County have arrested two terror suspects and recovered two firearms. The two men were arrested at the Likoni ferry crossing after their escape efforts bore no fruits. The two suspects, who were in a Toyota Probox, were trying to cross over from the…
Min Adoa Tasks MPs To Pass Fisheries and Aquaculture To Protect Industry
The minister of State for fisheries Hon Hellen Adoa advised members of parliament from fishing constituencies to rally their colleagues to pass the Fisheries and Aquaculture Bill as well as support the efforts of the Fisheries Protection Units (FPUs) to safeguard Uganda’s white gold. Hon Adoa made the call during a discussion with MPs and…
Minister Nankabirwa Blocked From Presenting Report On Performance Of Irksome UMEME
A section of Members of Parliament have blocked Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa from presenting a statement on the performance of Uganda’s tireless and biggest power distributer UMEME, insisting that it would be a wasted effort because the House already recommended termination of the contract with the power distribution company. Nankabirwa was on Tuesday afternoon scheduled…
Latest Protracted Legal War Setback In Crane Bank Case Leaves BoU On Brink
What was set to be a blockbuster legal battle could end on a whimper after last week’s Supreme court ruling dismissed an application by the Bank of Uganda to amend its appeal Sudhir Ruparelia and Meera Investments Ltd. The protracted legal war, which started in 2017 after BOU’s closure of Crane bank, had a significant…
Enroll Now! Delhi Public School International Opens Admissions For CBSE Senior Secondary -Class II Students
Delhi Public School International is now accepting new students for the 2022 academic year and CBSE Senior Secondary -Class II Students, the Naguru based school announced in a statement. The school opened its doors to the Ugandan public when business magnet Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia acquired Indian School of Uganda. Dr Sudhir then merged Indian School…
“Apartments Revolution”- A Look At How All These Fancy Apartments Are Changing The Face Of Hospitality Industry In Uganda
The real estate and hospitality sub sectors are going through a bumpy time having to deal with the economic shocks facing the country. These two are playing hard to survive by being responsive to the economic demands. Investment is hard to come by. However the Ruparelia Group under the direction of Dr Sudhir Ruparelia has…
Kabira Country Club: Your Hotel For Family Fun, Business Meetings, Quality Services
Finding a hotel that can offer exquisite business and good family time is a rare gem in Kampala yet Kabira Country Club does just that. For the years past, Kabira has capped its beauty by keeping maximum standards and quality services. Set amongst a foray of palm trees in an idyllic suburb of Bukoto, less…