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‘Not Even Covid Can Stop Them’- Ruparelia Group Ventures Into Music Recording & Distribution
The Ruparelia Group, a Ugandan-owned business empire has announced plans to establish a new state of art music record label in Uganda as it aims at promoting the talents of Ugandan youths in the entertainment industry. According to a well-established source at the Ruparelia Group, the new music record label will manage and promote musical…
Why Dead Year? Lectures Are Kicking Off On Monday 4th October – Victoria University
Uganda’s most innovative and world-class higher institution of learning, Victoria University (VU) has announced that on October 4th, 2021 will resume the academic year 2021/2022 with two weeks of Virtual Orientation training. This has been unveiled via a statement issued by the University Academic Registrar who says; “In reference to our earlier communication dated 4th…
President Museveni To Address Nation Today
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will address the nation today September 22 on COVID-19 and the measures being taken to control it. The address is set for 8pm. He is expected to address the long standing issue of a closed education and religious sector and outline new lock-down measures plus a vaccination plan. https://twitter.com/lindahNabusayi/status/1440228743520284679?s=19
NSSF Bill: President Museveni Writes To Speaker Oulanyah
President Yoweri Museveni has formally written to the Speaker of Parliament returning the National Social Security Fund Bill, 2019 with proposals for amendment. Oulanyah revealed the contents of Museveni’s letter dated 26th August, 2021 during the Tuesday plenary sitting saying that he had received the letter on the same day. “I received the National Social…
Three Arrested For Selling Fake Covid-19 Vaccination Cards
The police have arrested three people accused of selling forged Covid-19 vaccination cards. The arrested include; Shamira Rashid, Wanagoli Abdallah and Kakande Muhamood. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday at the Uganda Media Centre, Dr Warren Namara, the Director of the State House Health Monitoring Unit said they received information that some people were selling fake…
Francis Onebe Remanded To Kitalya Over Wife’s Murder
Francis Onebe has been charged for the alleged murder of his wife Immaculate Asio Mary Blessing Onebe. On Tuesday, Onebe and Bonny Oriekot, a private security guard attached to Pentagon Security Company appeared before Chief Magistrate Makindye Sarah Ann Basemera and were remanded to Kitalya government prison. State prosecutor Lydia Nakato told the court that Onebe,…
Sudan Gov’t Confirms Control Over Situation After Thwarting Coup Attempt
Sudanese government has confirmed control over the security situation in the capital Khartoum after foiling a coup plot, according to an official statement on Tuesday. “On Tuesday morning, a failed coup attempt, carried out by a group of armed forces’ officers from the remnants of the former regime, was brought under control,” Hamza Baloul Al-Amir,…
U.S. To Ease Travel Restrictions For Fully Vaccinated Foreign Visitors
The United States will no longer prohibit foreign visitors from entering the country starting November if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said Monday when announcing a set of policy changes that will ease the international travel bans put in place to curb the transmission of the coronavirus. People who are not…
NCHE Permits Victoria University To Continue With E-learning, Conduct Online Exams
The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has granted permission to Victoria University to continue implementing the Emergency Open Distance and e-Learning system and to also conduct online examinations. “I am pleased to inform you that after due consideration, the National Council for Higher Education has granted you permission to continue implementing the Emergency Open…
Luxurious Bukoto Heights Slashes Accomodation Rates In It’s September Promo
Luxurious Bukoto Heights, Kampala’s fully furnished spot for accommodation has revised its room rates in a bid to reward loyal clients with a timeless luxury staycation at the swanky apartments. In the promo announced through its socials, Bukoto Heights says its single-room rates are now affordable at a fee of USD 80 per night, while for USD110 per…